Top Rated Nightlife in Rest of Spain

A gem in the chic neighborhood of El Barri Gotic, Milk has established itself as one of the top nightlife destinations in the vibrant city. Stepping into this cocktail tavern is like taking a trip back in time to the English gentlemen's clubs of the 18th century. The entire seating room is decorated with a touch of antiquity, right from the gilded mirrors to the Middle-eastern accents. Locals usually come here to splurge and indulge, whether it is the eccentric cocktails and spirits or the contemporary local fare. The cocktail list has a range of vintage and new drinks; and the wine list explores reds, whites and the favored Cava. Surprisingly, the place gets filled up even post-dawn with those looking for hangover-cures and lazy brunches.

Barcelona with the students and the tourists has scores of nightclubs, pubs and bars that rock the night life. Harlem Jazz Club is one such place that attracts one and all. The locals frequent this place to enjoy the melange of music. Be it professional or an amateur, the crowd enthusiastically cheers the artists. Jazz, funk and blues groups, the variety of the genres of music played here is amazing. Though a very modest club, the extra-ordinary performances rock the house.

Moritz, the celebrated beer brand was established by Louis Moritz in 1856, a French immigrant to the country. Today its yellow trademark logo has stamped the cards of bars across the globe. As an extension of its long standing beer legacy, a trendy bar occupies the old microbrewery. Architect Jean Nouvel breathed new life into the historic Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona with an illuminated warm palette and exposed brick beams to call as decor. Indulge in organic and unpasteurized ales and lagers, best complimented with tapas and local specialties on offer. The ambiance is always buzzing with energy and retains its rustic charm.

Barcelona has a pretty happening nightlife, and Ginger is testament to that. This trendy and chic nightclub in the Barri Gòtic brings out pub crawlers from all over the city. The pub has two levels where you get some excellent cocktails and wines, with finger foods like foie gras, sausages and tapas to aid the drinking process. The regulars swear by the Pimms - a rare, traditional specialty. The rhythmic music makes you dance the night away. Visit this place once and you are sure to come back for more.

This established seafood restaurant in the El Poblenou district has preserved much of its old-fashioned charm. Els Pescadors upholds a very high reputation in Barcelona, and has received many culinary awards. It serves market-fresh cuisine with flair and creativity. As its name, Els Pescadors ('The Fishermen') suggests, you should stick with the delicious fish and shellfish dishes, which range from simple steamed mussels to an elaborate cod salad with puff pastry. Seat yourself on an old marble-topped table surrounded by antiques and a few timely reminders that you're next to a modern Olympic Village.

Sala Razzmatazz is a mecca for live concerts in Barcelona. Established in 2000, this club is home to five unique spaces that host top artists on the national and international music scene. Their events calendar is busy throughout the year and attracts varied patrons ranging for local music fans to traveling aficionados. The likes of Coldplay, Kanye West, David Byrne, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes and Franz Ferdinand have taken centerstage here, representing an eclectic range of genres – from pop and rock, to indie and electronic.