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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

Tahiti Cocktail Bar

20s / 30s / Casual / Chill / Cocktails

Reviewed by Sam S.

"My Take: A true tiki bar that was cast in the image of Trader Vic’s famous establishments, Tahiti is a Polynesian cocktail bar that offers authentic a ..." more

Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 39
08001 Barcelona, Spain

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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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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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Zentraus

30s / Bar / Burgers / Casual / DJ / Hip

Party Earth Review One of Raval’s most authentic pre-club bars, Zentraus is a hip joint that draws a large crowd of music lovers looking for an underground vibe. The black-tiled, somewhat industrial motif ... more

Rambla del Raval, 41
08001 Barcelona

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Absenta Bar

20s / 30s / Absinthe / Artists / Artsy

Reviewed by Sam S.

"My Take: Absenta offers the neighborhood bar feel that is so hard to find in a big city like Barcelona, but without the creepy old regulars in the co ..." more

Carrer de l'Hospital, 75
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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Granja de Gavà

30s / 40s / Ambient / Bar / Bar Food

Party Earth Review In 1942, the famous Catalan writer Terenci Moix was born in Granja de Gavà (Farm Gavà), back when the location was the site of a small dairy and the surrounding El Raval neighborhood ... more

Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 37
08001 Barcelona

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Boadas

30s / 40s / Affluent / After Work

Party Earth Review Although situated just off the main Las Ramblas thoroughfare, Boadas is rumored to be the very first cocktail bar in Spain, so it would be hard to dismiss it as just another tourist ... more

Carrer dels Tallers, 1
08001 Barcelona

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Marmalade

40s / Ambient Jazz / Artsy / Brunch

Party Earth Review The younger sister to Milk Bar & Bistro, a hip spot in Barrí Gòtic, Marmalade is run by the same people, but her youth cultivates a larger and considerably swankier environment. The ... more

Carrer de la Riera Alta, 4-6
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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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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