The combination of the central location, the atmosphere of medieval Spain and the many tourists and newcomers make this an ideal area to start with. There are a lot of clubs, bars and pubs in the gothic area. Although the quality is mixed and there are numerous tourist traps, there are notable exceptions such as Rita Blue on Plaza SANT Agusti, which is a pretty funky bar, restaurant, club, which we often go to for Barcelonaconnect meetings. Try also "Bosque de los Fades" (The forest of fairies) which is a small pub/café near the wax museum at the end of Las Ramblas. In this area in particular remember to keep a close eye on you your possessions in bars and pubs. Never leave your bag on the back of a chair, and don´t leave wallets or purses on the table. There are pickpockets operating in the centre. Expect to be approached for money by "buskers".

L'Eixample is the neighbourhood north of the city centre. Plenty of great bars and clubs here, but they are scattered around somewhat, mostly on the western side. Big gay scene too.

A stretch of clubs in the Olympic yachting marina. Same sort of concept as MareMagnum. Nice in the summer when most of the bars have outdoor terraces open. Great for groups of as none of the clubs or bars here have a cover charge, although the drinks are somwhat pricey to compensate.
Enjoy!

There are some really nice coffee shops that offer alcoholic drinks as well, which is really good if you want a place where you can sit quietly, or if you want to go out with a business associate etc. Most cafès are open until 1am, but you can always find a bar open late if you're not ready to go home yet.

Most cafes also offer food, from bakery goods to full meals. The meals don't tend to be of restaurant quality, but they are cheap and cheerful.

This is a city known for its nightlife, so it comes as no surprise that there is a huge variety (and in many areas, huge concentration) of bars and pubs, covering pretty much every theme and appealing to all tastes and budgets.

There are all kinds of bars in Barcelona. Some have a small dance floor, some a small restaurant, and some have live music. Bars are usually open until 2 to 3am, although late licensed bars that stay open until the metro starts running again at 5am can also be found.

Watch out for the local hang outs, bars packed with old Spanish people playing cards that look at you funny when you walk in (local bars for local people).  Acceptance in such an establishment is probably the biggest sign of integration you’re likely to come across. There are plenty Irish/ English pubs with good Guinness and usually English speaking bar staff, each with their own particular atmosphere and often also offering quiz nights, language exchanges and live gigs.

Bar owners in Barcelona tend to put a lot of effort into making their establishment as comfortable, impressive and unique as their budget (and creativity) allows.  Go for a wander in the Gothic and Born districts, check out the Raval and Gracia, and be prepared for some very special little surprises that will keep you coming back.  If you are looking for a mad pub crawl and have a lot of money to spend, you could try the Port Olympic.  Most bars down there also pose as clubs, and the drinks are rather expensive.

A lot of bars and pubs have an outdoor terrace, where drinks will usually carry a surcharge.  Although some bars require payment on ordering, most bars leave settling the bill til the very end.  Bear this in mind when getting the rounds in, and make sure you keep count of what your table has ordered… Bars have been known to “accidentally” charge for a few drinks that weren’t ordered, especially if you’re a foreigner.  Tipping is greatly appreciated, but not expected.
The nightlife in Barcelona will not disappoint, so get out there are try discover as many bars as you can!  Here’s a few cool places to check out to get you started:
Wine Bar
Wine Bars in Barcelona are pretty much the same as everywhere. Some winebars offer Tapas or a selection of light food to acompany the wide variety of wines. Prices run from moderate to expensive, and they often catch you off guard on the extras, such as a bottle of water, extra bread, cheeses etc. Great places to take a friend or business associate, sample some of the exquisite wines from Spain or all over the world. But do make sure you are prepared for the bill...
Late Bar
Late bars are not clubs but they are either chill-out bars or lively after hours bars. Some of them have a small dance floor, so you can dance the night away as well. Usually late bars have chill-out music; some people go to late bars after the clubs close, some people use the late bar if they don´t want to dance but are looking for a lively place. Late bars can be open unofficially or officially up to 10 am!!!

Gay Bars&Pubs
Barcelona has a vivid gay scene with many bars and clubs throughout the city, especially around L'Eixample and Gracia.