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Despite El Raval’s reputation as one of Barcelona’s shabbiest and most intimidating districts, it undoubtedly boasts some of the trendiest bars in town.

Populated by a diverse mix of immigrants, tattooed skateboarders, and hipsters, the area offers plenty of café terraces and avant-garde hangouts at which to spend a leisurely afternoon of people-watching.

The El Raval parade continues after dark as the nightly pilgrimage of clubbers makes its way from the popular meeting points of Plaça Reial and Las Ramblas, down the Nou de la Rambla, and finally to the alternative club Sala Apolo, often stopping off at various bars en route.

Gritty as it may be, El Raval is still a much-loved neighborhood popular with local youth, Erasmus students, and all who fly in the face of commercial, conservative society.

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What to Do in El Raval

La Penúltima

30s / 40s / Affluent / After Work

Reviewed by Ernst B.

"The uber popular gay bar Penultima situated in Raval can change from laid back after works drinks to jam packed festival quicker than Boy George can c ..." more

Carrer de la Riera Alta, 40
08001 Barcelona

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Plaça dels Àngels

20s / 30s / Alternative / Artists

Party Earth Review Inaugurated in 1995, the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) is a vast white temple to modern art designed by American architect Richard Meier, but it’s the ... more

Plaça dels Àngels
08001 Barcelona

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Casa Almirall

20s / Artsy / Bohemian / Casual / Jazz

Party Earth Review A local favorite for more than 150 years – making it the second-oldest bar in town – Casa Almirall is a cozy bar that appears to have changed very little since it first ... more

Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 33
08001 Barcelona

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Betty Ford's

20s / Ambient / Bar / Blouses / Casual

Party Earth Review Burgers and booze unite at Betty Ford’s, a popular late-night haunt named for a former First Lady who – let’s face it – knew a thing or two about tying one on. Ms. Ford was instrumental ... more

Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 56
08001 Barcelona

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Muy Buenas

30s / 40s / Ambient / Artsy / Balcony

Party Earth Review Barcelona certainly isn’t lacking in Modernista-style architecture, and such form is in full effect at quiet El Raval watering hole Muy Buenas – though most people show ... more

Carrer del Carme, 63
08001 Barcelona

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Oddland

20s / 30s / Anything goes / Beer

Reviewed by Sam S.

"My Take: Oddland is an earthy bar with its decor giving off the feel of a night time safari ride. A two-story venue with lounge seating upstairs and t ..." more

Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 52
08001 Barcelona

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Lletraferit

20s / 30s / Ambient / Art Gallery

Party Earth Review Coffee, tea, books, and art are the core ingredients at Lletraferit, all folded inside a spoken-word burrito and topped off with a hearty dollop of cocktails. The front room offers ... more

Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 43
08001 Barcelona

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Manchester Raval

90s Music / Bar / Casual / Chill

Party Earth Review One of two Manchester bars to enjoy brisk business in Barcelona, Manchester Raval is a hidden cove where cheap booze dominates the drinks list and 90s British indie dominates the music ... more

Carrer de Valldonzella, 40
08001 Barcelona

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Ambar

30s / Artists / Artsy / Bar / Bohemian

Party Earth Review With its retro lamps, threadbare sofas, and empty picture frames, Ambar feels a bit like hanging out in a friend’s basement, surrounded by their family’s unwanted stuff. Although the ... more

Carrer de Sant Pau, 77
08001 Barcelona

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Aurora

20s / 30s / Art / Beer / Cocktails / DJ

Reviewed by Sam S.

"My Take: A small and comfortable bar located off the Rambla del Raval, Aurora is a great place to unwind and get away from the often hectic Barcelona ..." more

Carrer l'Aurora, 7
08001 Barcelona

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Soho

18 and over / 20s / Hookah

Party Earth Review Hidden away on a narrow street in El Raval, Soho is an authentic Moroccan-run hookah bar offering a distinct change of pace from the frantic Las Ramblas just a stone’s throw away. The ... more

Carrer de les Ramelleres, 26-28
08001 Barcelona

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Dostrece

30s / 40s / Bar / Brunch / Burgers / DJ

Party Earth Review An upscale venue with a hip attitude, Dostrece is a restaurant by day and a relaxed cocktail bar by night. Elegantly set tables and a smart color scheme offer a comfortable yet sophisticated ... more

Carrer del Carme, 40
08001 Barcelona

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