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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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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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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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Rambla del Raval

20s / 30s / Anything goes / Art / Bars

Reviewed by Rita M.

"In the heart of Raval lies Barcy's hidden cuteness. Step into world of mouthwatering coffees while shopping for second hand treasures or unique gifts ..." more

Rambla del Raval
08001 Barcelona, Spain

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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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Pepino

20s / Artsy / Bar / Conversational

Party Earth Review Anyone determined to hang out with Barcelona’s coolest cats should head to Pepino, a restaurant and bar that is undoubtedly an excellent introduction into the city’s infamous nightlife ... more

Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 44
08001 Barcelona

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Rosa del Raval

20s / 30s / 40s / Anything goes / Bar

Party Earth Review Considering how well-known it is for a diverse immigrant population, it’s no surprise that El Raval is home to Rosa del Raval, one of the few Mexican joints in Barcelona. Of course ... more

Carrer dels Àngels 6
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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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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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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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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Guru (El Raval)

Ambient / Bar / Cocktails / Dance

Party Earth Review A chic bar and restaurant on the Raval side of Las Ramblas, Guru has created an unforgettable look of relentless white surfaces that cover almost every nook and cranny, creating a surreal ... more

Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 22
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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