The city of Barcelona is a great place to party and go clubbing. There are so many music venues and clubs here and the concert places are just amazing. There are however, a few places that one will not find in the tourist guide books and brochures on Barcelona. These places are usually visited by the locals and they are really great.

 

Those who love black music and groove melodies should check the Marula Café, which is rather a club despite its name. The music played there also includes soul, funk and disco, but also house and hip hop. The atmosphere is intimate and pleasant, the dance floor is always full and there is even a free entrance every Sunday. The Marula Café club is placed in the Gothic Quarter, on Escudellers Street.

 

For those who love jazz music, there is one very nice place in Barcelona that should not be missed and this is the Harlem Jazz Club in the Gothic District. The jam sessions are great on Tuesdays and on Wednesdays, since the musicians are real professionals. There are many concerts being organized here and when there is no live music, there is a DJ party.

 

Now, those who love to party not only during the weekends, could try the Apolo club, where play some very good DJ’s. The place is in between the underground indie clubs and the mainstream clubs. The only thing to watch out are the prices, that could be quite high. Thus, better try the happy hours on the bars in the Gothic Quarter and then go to Apolo for some good music and dance. The place opens at 21 o’clock and is better to be entered before midnight, as the queue can become quite long.

Yet, there are people who love the classic disco clubs and they should try the Magic Club. The place is not one of these modern, new and extravagant clubs. But it is a great place for those who love rock music. The place is set in El Borne area, on Paseo Picaso and it stays open until the morning. The selection of drinks is impressive; there is a great choice of both spirits and beers. The place is not large though, so if you are not into rock and not into small clubs better find another place.

 

A place which is very popular among the locals that love indie music is Fantastico club. The place is a gathering point where one can have a few beers while enjoying the music with friends and then go to a dance club. The place has been recently renovated and welcomes many popular DJs and local bands of pop, rock, folk and psychedelic music. Usually on Thursday nights are organized acoustic concerts and sometimes there are even some poetry nights. The Fantastico club is located in the Gothic District and is open from Wednesday till Saturday at 22.30h in the evening.