Bruce Springsteen Concert Barcelona 2012

You may have not been “Born in the USA” but people worldwide know the song and the man who has been rocking for decades. As you might know “The Boss” is wildly popular in Spain and on May 17^th musical legend Bruce Springsteen will be playing in Barcelona’s Paseo Olimpico. Bruce is traveling around the world playing his “The Wrecking Ball” World Tour. “The Wrecking Ball” will spend two days in Barcelona May 17^th and May 18^th. If you miss either of these concerts Bruce will also be playing May 13^th in Seville, May 15^th at Las Palmas, and one more June 17^th in Madrid.

Springsteen has been playing his heartland rock since the 1970’s and continues to bring the world his personal style of poetic lyrics and musical stories. Springsteen has been awarded 21 Grammys, two Golden Globe Awards, and even an Oscar. He is  regarded by many as one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century, and in 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him as the 23rd Greatest Artist of all time.

The concert starts at 21h so make sure to get there early. Tickets are on sale now. Check out Barcelona events at www.eventful.com/Barcelona for more information on the show. Don’t miss this historical musical icon when he is in one of the world’s most iconic cities.

Let us know if there are any events you are looking forward to this summer in Barcelona. Keep rocking.

Brett

Where to Celebrate St Patricks Day in Barcelona

St Patrick’s day in Barcelona is on the 17^th of March, just like in Dublin of course! If you want to celebrate it as Irish people do, take a look at the following places and at the promotions that they will offer for this particular day.

Even if there is no parade for this special San Patrick day, Barcelona is full of Irish pubs where you can celebrate it. So put your green tights on, find a four-leaf clover and let’s have a beer! By the way, you can check this post about the best Irish pubs in Barcelona…

Kitty’s Pub – SPECIAL EVENT

It seems like Kitty’s has been the first Irish pub opened in Barcelona, 18 years ago. For St Patrick’s Day, they transform the area of Carrer de Numancia into an Irish district! There will be different activities organized, even for children, all day long. Come by, watch Irish dancing and listen to Irish music. The all programming is just here. And what can be best than watching England Vs Ireland to close your St Patrick’s Day in Barna?!

Address: Carrer de la Nau Santa Maria, 5, Barcelona 08017
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A Concert in Barcelona? Listening to live music in BCN is easy with this guide!

Looking for a place to watch a concert in Barcelona? Here is the top 5 of the best spots to listen to live music in Barcelona. Whether you prefer jazz music or pop rock, huge club or small bar, there is always a place where you can go… In case going to a concert in Barcelona is not your thing, check here what you can do in Barcelona this month.

#Jazz Sì

This place is located in the Raval and offers live music in Barcelona every night! As its name doesn’t imply, the Jazz Sì is not only about jazz music. In fact Fridays are devoted to flamenco, Saturdays to rock jams and Tuesdays to jam sessions of pop rock. You can even enjoy some tapas while listening to live music! Tapas and live music in Barcelona, what else could you ask for?! You can see the programming on their website.

Address: Requesens, 2 (Raval)
Prices: from 5€ to 8€

#Harlem jazz club

Located in Gotico, this place is absolutely fabulous to listen to live music in Barcelona. As its name implies, this is mostly jazz music concerts. But you can also listen to blues, Cuban music or watch flamenco on some days. Visit their website to discover the full programming. The place is really intimate and is attended by a lot of musicians from Barcelona. Do not miss it if you like jazz music, you will be pleasantly surprised. On Sundays they organize “Contes I Cuentos”, shows that mix live music and literature. It opens usually at 9 and closes at 2am.

Address: Comtessa de Sobradiel, 8 (Gotico)
Prices: entry fee around 6€

#Sidecar Factory Club

Enough with jazz music and flamenco? Wanna dance and listen to pop rock, folk or indie music? Sidecar is the right place for you. There is a concert almost every day and also DJ sessions after concerts. A lot of artists pass through Sidecar, like Bebe or Manu Chao for example. You can read more about the history of the bar on their website. What you need to know is that it’s a really good place to watch a concert in Barcelona and it is quite cheap (from 8€ to 18€, one drink is included in).

Address: Plaça Reial, 7 (Gotico)

#MusicHall

This very nice place is located on Rambla de Catalunya in Barcelona. It is an old theatre that has been renovated and today they have state-of-the-art technologies concerning sound and lights. That is essential since they propose concerts, movies and theatre shows. Their programming is excellent, you can see it yourself on their website by the way. If you like pop rock music, you have to go there to watch a concert in Barcelona. There is also a terrace outside to get the fresh air between two songs.  And if you like the Rocky Horror Picture Show, then hurry and buy a ticket (10€), it’s this Saturday night!

Address: Rambla de catalunya 2-4 (Eixample)
Prices: it depends of the show (from 10€ to more than 30€)

#Apolo

Apolo is an old theatre turned into a club. It has a large calendar of live music events and bands are coming from everywhere around the world. Basement Jaxx and Todd Terry have performed there, to name but a few. On Mondays you can go to their “Nasty Mondays” and listen to rock, garage, pop, 80’s music. “Crapy Tuesdays” are more about indie and electro music. Check out their website to see their programme. If you like clubs and DJs, Apolo is definitely one of the best places in Barcelona to watch live music and have a drink at the same time, thanks to their 3 bars around the dancefloor.

Address: Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 113 (El Poble Sec)
Average cost of shows: 10-14€.
Opens at 10pm and close around 5am.

If you want to read more about nightlife in Barcelona, you can start with the best bars in Barcelona. But before, what do you think of these places? Have you ever been there? How was it? Let us know and share with SuiteLife your great Barcelona tips!

~Caroline

Bluegrass Barcelona

Barcelona bluegrass music, indeed! While I am writing this article I am imaging all the Bluegrass lovers being surprised to find out that we can enjoy Bluegrass music in Barcelona. I personally couldn’t find too much info so I decided to write this blog for other aficionados.

Barcelona Jam Session Madness

Bluegrass Jam sessions take place in some really authentic bars of Gracia. Traditional American music is ringing loudly in the city surrounded by a really great local atmosphere, but you have to be in the know. If you are a player, amateur or just curious you will love Bluegrass in Barcelona and especially with a Catalan beer. Bluegrass jam sessions in Barcelona happen every 2 weeks on Sunday (8pm to 10pm) in the district of Gracia, most of the time in the street of Torrent de l’Olla or Martinez de la Rosa close to Diagonal metro station. Entrance for free.  Here you’ll find the exact places, hours and dates.

What is Bluegrass music?

Bluegrass music found its roots in the United States thanks to the immigration of the XVII century, where all nationalities brought their musical backgrounds with them. We can say that Bluegrass music is a melting pot between Gospel, Blues and Irish music. Nowadays, Bluegrass is an acoustic music normally composed of a lead voice, two harmonic voices as well as these instruments: Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Double Bass, Dobro and Fiddle. For more information: Bluegrass history here.

What about you ? Do you know any good jam sessions in Barcelona ?

Hugo

Tapas in Barcelona? Cheap Tapas? All You Can Eat for 3 Euros?!

If you’re looking for Tapas in Barcelona and want cheap tapas, and we mean cheap, drink a beer or a cocktail and have a grand ol’ time, just go to Cafè Milans. The atmosphere and the surroundings are definitely worth it. Don’t forget to checkout our other great blog on cheap bars in Barcelona.

Tapas in Barcelona: Deal of the Century

Every Thursday after work, come by Cafè Milans, have a beer and eat as many tapas as you possibly can for only 3€! You will enjoy the classic tapas in Barcelona like pan-con-tomate and their delicious tortilla, as well as some other slightly higher priced tapas like those made with capers, or the sweeter ones. Chorizo and salami might not be the best that you can find in Barcelona, but still, they are tasty! Do not hesitate to help yourself, the owners will refill the plates and bring new tapas throughout the evening… You can of course also order off the menu (not included in the 3€), but the kitchen closes at 11pm.

A Cocktail Bar in Barcelona

Besides offering cheap tapas, Cafè Milans is also a great cocktail bar in Barcelona. The cocktail menu is long and there’s no doubt you will find something that suits you perfectly! Try the different mojitos and their Gin Tonics Premium (their specialty), for around 5€. You can also opt for a glass of wine or of course una cerveza! If you’re a cocktail fan you should also check out our free ebook on cocktail bars in Barcelona. 

A Place Where You Feel Good

Chilling out in Cafè Milans is great. Once you come in, the subdued lighting and the good music make you relax. You just want to sit there and never leave! The surroundings are cosy and very friendly. The bar organizes monthly exhibitions that you can admire while eating tapas. It means also that the interior decoration changes regularly… but it’s always pleasant. They also organize parties and you can move your body on the (small) dance floor to sweat off tapas! Cheap tapas in Barcelona and dancing? Nice!

The Animals are Loose! Barcelona Bars named after Animals and a Map to help you find them!

As children most of us loved going to the zoo to see the animals (and some of us still do!).  We thought it would be fun to show you Barcelona’s SECOND zoo, namely all the bars, cafes, and restaurants in Barcelona that are named after animals!

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Bars in Barcelona, and which are the best ones, is a heatedly debated topic because there are just so many places for a great drink as you can read our FREE Ebook The Barcelona Bible: The top 10 cocktails bars in Barcelona or Matt’s blog about Cheap Bars in Barcelona. We hope though that this cool Bar Zoo Barcelona map will give you some original drinking ideas!

Kids, this is something for you if you love to explore new places in our beloved Barcelona. This little map can be your plan for a mission. What do you think? How many animals can you visit before tourning into one? We tried and it’s a tough game, because the enemy has strong weapons – nice spanish food, beer and shots!

How to use the map?

Find the city district that you are heading to today and check the map to see what part of the Bar Zoo Barcelona you’ll be in. Then just click on the animal you like and read more in the description. Is it a bar or restaurant, do they offer some great cocktails or the best sandwiches? The variety of these places has no borders. You can find a great place for a dinner for you and your family, a picturesque bar with travesty shows, a bar with shots of fire, literary bars, and even a restaurant specialized in serving snails!

Hop on the tour of Barcelona Bar Zoo and let us know, if you find a new animal spieces that is not on our list!

Sharka “like the animal” …and so the signature makes finally sence

Barcelona Night Buses

It’s always great to not have to fuss about the time while you’re out in Barcelona partying, and Barcelona night buses are here to simplify your life. The night buses are easy to figure out. You can check their routes as well as their hours right at the bus stops (look for the blue board). If you live further away or out of the city, the night bus can be a real savior when the metro is closed and your wallet can’t withstand a more expensive taxi ride.

Barcelona night buses run from 10.30pm to 5.00am (depends on the lines). You can recognize them easily thanks to the ‘N’ before the number on the bus. They all pass through plaza Catalunya and this is really convenient if you want to end up partying the night away and not having to worry about how you’ll get your tired drunken body home at the end of the evening.

The price for Barcelona night buses is pretty reasonable and is the same as any other bus or metro ride: 2€ for one ticket or 9.25€ for 10 tickets. Their website is also available in English and they seem to be keeping up with the times! You can now download ipad/mobile apps which are hugely helpful for determining routes and times based on your current position. Website in English

For the more courageous, there is an other way to move during the night: Bicing. It’s working 24h a day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. During the week, you can’t use it from 2am to 5am. Click here to get  more information about Cycling in Barcelona.

Barcelona Night Bus: Airport Destination and Other Routes

Every 20 minutes, a Barcelona night bus (N17) takes off to Barcelona airport (El Prat de Llobregat). You can catch it in plaza Catalunya near Ronda de la Universitat street. Obviously, the N17  bus is also going from the airport to plaza Catalunya.

The price is the same as other Barcelona Night Buses and this is cheaper than the Aerobus which costs 5.30€. If you want to buy a T-10 ticket you can’t buy it in the bus, so you should buy it before hand, in a metro station for example.

The night bus goes to many other locations, mostly areas just outside of the city like San Cugat, San Just, Espluges, and even as far as Castelldefels and Santa Caloma. Even if you live up in the zona alta of Barcelona (Sarria/Sant Gervasi) the night bus can be useful for you.

What about you? Do you have any tricks for moving during the night in Barcelona ?

Cheers,

Hugo

Top 5 Pickpocket Scams and Street Scams

We here at SuiteLife are proud of our sweet home Barcelona. We love to share the beauty and enjoyment of the city with as many people as we can. We are always excited to hear from new Barcelona transplants and tourists alike. As we have mentioned in previous blogs, like 5 True Stories to Help You Avoid Pickpockets, this city is the pickpocket capital of Europe, so it is important to watch out for Barcelona pickpocket scams and Barcelona street scams while you are reveling in the exquisiteness around you. Our last blog, Barcelona Crime part 1 discussed the top 5 locations to watch out for pickpockets, now we are going to give you more info about Barcelona street scams and what to watch out for.

Here are the top 5 Barcelona street scams.

1. The Tourist Trap ~

Over 5 million people visit Barcelona each year. This can create a lot of congestion for streets and walkways in well known spots like Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gracia, Plaza Catalonia, and the beach as well. It is fairly easy to spot tourists in the city, and Barcelona pickpockets know this. They will often times dress as tourists, carry a map, have the camera, the whole nine yards. In this disguise the thief will enter into a crowd of tourists pretending to take pictures and enjoying the scenes as well. After infiltrating the group they will enter as many pockets as they can, pilfering anything they can get their hands on. Just because you are in a group do not think you are safe. Barcelona Pickpockets go after groups because there is usually more confusion and less attention in crowds. Always watch your belongings no matter where you are or who you are with.

Another trick involves a thief pretending to be a tourist who has just been robbed themselves. They will ask for help and ask for money. Do not give any money.

While enjoying your day in Barcelona you may be approached by another tourist asking for directions. This person will throw their map in your face asking for help in locating a famous location. During the time you try to help them you will be swindled by the “tourist’s” partner. The “tourist” is nothing but a distraction to allow their partner to steal your belongings without your knowledge. This is another trick that tries to use people’s kindness against them. Remember that you are a tourist or a visitor, you shouldn’t know where these things are either. Politely excuse yourself from the situation and move on.

These are only a few examples of the tourist trap. Just remember you should be the one asking for directions, and if people are asking you for help and are being relatively pushy about it, they are most often trying to rob you.

2. The Pigeon Pickpocket ~

Okay, no one likes to get bird poo on their jackets or their shirts. Besides being gross it leaves stains. To go even further, no one is ever happy when they get a ketchup, coffee, or wine stain either. The point is that we will always stop what we are doing to try to clean the mess. Here lies another Barcelona street scam. A thief will secretly squirt you with a substance and stop you to point out you have bird mess on you, or someone will “accidentally” spill ketchup or wine on you. Next they will offer to clean the mess. They will help you take your jacket off to better reach the stain. In this moment they will either slip their hand in the pocket while they help you take the jacket off, or simply run off with it. Tip for this trap, never let people help you with something you can do yourself. There is no reason to take your jacket off, and there is no reason to let someone help you do this. Politely refuse the “assistance” and continue moving until you can deal with the “mess” in a comfortable setting such as a bathroom sink.

3. Flowers for Fools ~

Im sure you have seen these guys plenty of times already. The men and women that enter the restaurants and bars trying to sell flowers to couples and drunks. They will place a flower on the table and try to offer the flower to you only then to demand money for this unsolicited gift. When you reach for your money they will try to “help” you get the appropriate amount from your wallet. If the flower seller is not able to reach for any wanted money themselves they will try to sell this single flower at an outrageous price such as 10 Euros.  Do not buy individual flowers or other items from people on the street. If you were not thinking about purchasing something, you probably don’t want it to begin with. Keep your money in your purse or pocket where it belongs.

4. The Friendly Fiend ~

The over friendly drunk may in fact be a Barcelona pickpocket. This trick has plenty of variations but they all have the same theory, if the thief can get close enough and actually touch you then they can steal from you as well. Some famous methods to this trick include the over friendly dancer in the club, the football foot dance, or the lost tourist. All of these tactics involve thieves inside of bars and clubs or outside along the street. When tired drunk patrons begin their exodus from the clubs they find jovial youth wanting to chat and wanting to play. Often this group of youth will try to play games with the drunk, want to hug, dance the football dance, or put their arms around your shoulder and say they will help you home. This should be something we had learned as children, do not let strangers on the street touch you. They will try to trip you with the soccer dance, or they will try to make you jump. In any of these situations you give them access to your body and in doing so it is incredibly easy for them to grab what they please.

5. The Bump and Bolt ~

This trick is designed for high traffic locations. Basically as you try to move through a crowded street or metro car it is common to be bumped or pushed by people. Barcelona pickpockets use this; they will work in pairs, while you are bumped by one person another from a different position will use the distraction to enter your purse or pockets.

Children and older women use this strategy in groups in an effort to disorient you and make you feel flustered. While you are bumped by one person another bolts with your belongings. Do your best to avoid crowded places, and if you are in the middle of the metro or a crowd on Las Ramblas always keep your hand over your purse or your pockets. It is common to be bumped into when in a crowded area, however the common person does their best to avoid any contact to begin with. Be wary of anyone who is willing to come into contact with you.

I hope you are not scared. I hope you do not think that Barcelona is dangerous. Being aware of your surroundings and of the people around you will save you a lot of stress. It may seem like paranoia, but it is just smart to be wary of strangers wanting to touch you, especially when you are not in your familiar settings. Do what you can to avoid being a target. Keep all valuables hidden, or better yet keep them at home. Do not take large amounts of money with you, keep your purse or camera bag closed and secured around your body, do not stop to talk with strangers in highly congested traffic areas, and most important do not let strangers touch you. Use some common sense and be a bit cautious, you can help keep yourself safe and keep your trip positive and memorable.

Take care and be safe

Brettsky

Check out other SuitLife blogs about staying safe in Barcelona

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Cheap Bars in Barcelona: More Drunkenness for Your Euro

There are some great cheap bars in Barcelona in a sea of mostly expensive ones.  At SuiteLife we like to drink on the cheap, and so we have curated for you some of the Barcelona’s best cheap bars.

Ambar

As far as cheap bars in Barcelona goes, this is a lively little dive bar in the Raval, which perfectly personifies the area.  It has a very retro and relaxing feel and is a very popular place to hang out or drink a few beers before a night out.  The bar is very Catalan and attracts a good mix of locals and expats who are in the know.  You can get Beer/wine for €2.50; Cocktails for €6; Mixed Drinks €5 and Shots €2

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Blondie

Filled with neon lights and retro 80’s decor, this place is for the young and hipsters.  It’s a cool 80’s punk bar that plays music ranging from 50’s to modern electro and serves up some of the best original cocktails in the city.  One of the more hip cheap bars in Barcelona fo sho.

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Ryans

Ryans is the cheapest Irish pub in Barcelona and is always very popular.  The drinks are especially cheap if you get a Ryans loyalty card.

Drinks: Bottled Beer (with card) €1, Shots (with Card) €1.

Read more about Ryans on our Top Irish Pubs In Barcelona blog.

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El Nus

This is one of Barcelona’s oldest bars and it is certainly obvious when you walk in.  They have great stonewalls, dusty chandeliers and rustic wood furniture.  If you’re looking for an old-fashioned place to relax and a few cheap drinks in Barcelona then El Nus is the place for you, perfect for escaping from the crowd and enjoying some calming jazz music.

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Maumau Underground

This Bar is al little off the beaten track in Poble Sec but it is a very cool and slightly clandestine joint and quite cheap too!  You will find a group of hip well-dressed artists, students and young professionals here sipping on one of the 25 different gins or a vintage cocktail.  The bar certainly looks the part, with low white sofas surrounded by pop art and bamboo sticks.  At first Glance this may not appear to be cheap but once you invest in their loyalty card for €12 annually you get great discounts and it is definitely worth it.

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Yakuta Bar

This is a fun international bar at the bottom of Las Ramblas that attracts a diverse crowd that enjoy good music and interesting art.  If you buy a cocktail here you get a free shot (chupito) just to give you an extra kick.  You can also watch the biggest sports matches here and take advantage of their free wi-fi.

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Dow Jones

At SuiteLife we love this bar, its great fun, has great food and if you don’t mind what you are drinking you can get cheap drinks.  The pricing for drinks in Dow Jones is governed by stock market principals, if a drink is in demand then it is expensive and if not then it is cheap.  So if you know anything about economics you would know that once a drink gets cheaper it becomes more popular and the price goes up.  Read more about Dow Jones on our Dow Jones Bar blog.

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Chupitos

If you like shots and choosing from more than 200 different types, then Chupitos is what you are looking for.  There are two Chupitos bars in Barcelona and they are both great fun.  The shots are €2 each.  Read more about Chupitos Here.

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The Ovella Negra Taverna (The Black Sheep Tavern)

Cheap bars in Barcelona don’t get much better than this. The Ovella Negra is a great place to go with friends and drink lots of cheap beer.    They serve ½ a litre of San Miguel for €3 and they also serve giant chilled pitchers of beer for sharing with your friends.  If you buy the big pitcher it works out to be quite the bargain, and you will have lots of fun guaranteed.  Read more about The Ovella Negra here.

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Pippermint

This is another great Barcelona bar that is cheap when you go with friends.  This is because you can buy huge 13 litre pitchers of mixed drinks to share between your friends.  Pippermint is a pretty famous in Barcelona and usually very popular.  It’s a great place for a party.

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If you know of any other cool cheap bars in Barcelona we would to love to hear about them.

Cheers

Matthew Rutter

Irish Pubs in Barcelona- SuiteLife’s guide to the Best Pubs in Barcelona

Looking for the Best pubs in Barcelona? At SuiteLife we love a good pint so we decided to go to lots of Barcelona Pubs and drink lots of beer so that we could give you a list of our Top 5 Irish Pubs in Barcelona. There is a huge selection of Pubs in Barcelona and we think that these are the best Pubs that Barcelona has to offer. 

The Temple Bar

The Temple Bar is one of the nicer Irish pubs in Barcelona, just off the famous “Las Ramblas” its in a great location and always full of expats looking for a good pint.  It’s a cosy pub with a good bar selection and they also serve simple British pub food like English pies and fish and chips (although you can find the best fish and chips in Barcelona here).

The Temple Bar often has good live music and like most Irish pubs in Barcelona is great for sports.  They show mostly football, and you can catch games from most big European leagues, especially the premier league.  Because The Temple Bar is a relatively small pub there is always a good atmosphere for the big games and live acts.

So if you’re looking for a lively atmosphere then this is the Irish Pub for you.

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Ryan’s Pubs

Ryan’s is a small chain of pubs In Barcelona.  There are 3 Ryan’s pubs dotted around Barcelona near the marina.  The best thing about Ryan’s pubs is that they are cheap.  You can get a bottle of San Miguel for €1 if you like their facebook page and get their loyalty card (without the card its €2) and they sell 5 shots for €5, just don’t have them all to yourself. (Single shots are €1.50).

Ryan’s pubs are also good for sports, showing British and Spanish sporting events (mostly football).  Their staff are generally friendly and there is always a fun atmosphere, probably because of the cheap drinks.

Ryan’s usually attracts a younger crowd, and is very popular with British students in Barcelona.

If you’re looking for cheap drinks and a fun time then Ryan’s is the Irish Pub for you.

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P. Flaherty’s

P. Flaherty’s is a chain of Irish pubs across Spain and the one in Barcelona is a favourite among many.  It is in a great location in a sunny square just off “Las Ramblas” and only 5 minutes walk from the sea.  Flaherty’s is a great traditional Irish pub and they have a great selection of drinks on tap for a good old pint.  They also serve great British food for reasonable prices.  Most of the staff seem to be expats and are very friendly.

They have loads of flat-screens and projectors and as many sports channels as you can imagine, so if you ask politely they will show any game you want to watch.   It’s a good size pub, and they even have a pool room where you can play darts and pool.

If you want an Irish Pub in Barcelona where you can watch all the sports you want then P. Flaherty’s is for you.

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Dunne’s

Dunne’s is a great Irish pub that many expats would say is their favourite Irish Pub in Barcelona, and it is easy to see why.  Dunne’s is a wonderfully typical Irish Pub with great British/Irish food, good beer and friendly staff.  As a Brit I felt right at home as soon as I walked in, the whole place has a warm welcoming feel to it.  They have a lovely little outdoor terrace and of course some big flat screens for all the Barcelona football.

The pub is decorated with great care and attention to detail with authentic wooden bars and great leather seating.  It makes for a wonderful dining and/or drinking experience.

If you’re looking for a nice Irish Pub in Barcelona where you can relax with friends, a nice pint and good food then this is the one for you.

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Michael Collins

Michael Collins pub is wonderful old-fashioned Irish Pub in Barcelona that is close to La Sagrada Familia.  It’s a large Irish Pub that is very popular, especially among expats in that area of Barcelona.  They have a good selection of beers and Irish Whisky but it is a little expensive.  The food is very traditional and its proper homemade pub food.  I thought the Guinness steak pie was brilliant, although I would say the food is a little over priced.

If you’re looking for an old style cosy pub then this is the one for you.

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So that’s our definitive list of the Top 5 Irish Pubs in Barcelona but if you feel like just going to a bar check out our Top bars in Barcelona.  Or you could try this Irish Pub that I would say feels more like a bar.  It didn’t quite make our list of the Top 5 Pubs because it doesn’t feel like a pub, but I still recommend it.

The George Payne

The George Payne is the biggest Irish Pub in Barcelona. It’s layout reminds me of a big club with a huge hall and spectacular mezzanines either side.  There are many bars in this Irish Pub, with a good selection of drinks, which are relatively cheap (although not as cheap as Ryan’s).

The George Payne also serves good pub food, with great Fries (Chips) that you can get with cheese garlic or Curry! I would also recommend their Gourmet burgers.  And let’s not forget sports, they have loads of screens for watching all kinds of sport and as I found out, it gets very busy when Barcelona are playing.

Because it is so big you don’t get the same warm, welcoming feel as you would with most pubs and that is why I would describe The George Payne as more of a bar.

If you’re looking for a big pub with cheap drinks to have a party then this is the Irish Pub/Bar for you.

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Matthew Rutter

If you think we got it wrong and there are better pubs to be found in Barcelona then we would love to hear about them, leave us a comment below.