10 Best Beach Clubs and Bars in Barcelona

Bambú Beach Bar is a popular local institution where you'll find delicious food and a wide variety of beverages that are all relatively affordable in comfortable surroundings. The food here features Mediterranean and Spanish flavors designed to appeal to everyone whether you're interested in nachos, tapas or hamburgers.

The beverages here are quite varied with plenty of options for mojitos, beers and sangria. Nonalcoholic beverages like coffee, juice and smoothies are available as well. The bar is easy to find, too, as it's located right by Parque lineal de Garcia Faria, a popular local park.

Jefferson Beach Club is an attractive option for travelers looking for a satisfying drink, delicious food and outdoor seating by the beach. Quite a few different beverages are available on the menu, but it's predominantly made up of beer, mojitos and sangria. You'll also find coffee, which can be particularly useful if you want to maintain your energy after a day among Barcelona's attractions.

One of the most renowned aspects of this establishment is its service. Frequently praised by guests and professional critics alike, Jefferson Beach Club offers convenience at every step of your experience here. Plus, numerous methods of transportation can put you just steps away from here.

Shôko is a club, bar, restaurant and lounge that's immensely popular and offers an exciting nightlife experience for all sorts of people to enjoy. It functions as a restaurant during the day, but once the sun goes down, it turns into a nightclub that frequently hosts fun, themed parties.

While the club is always a good time, you'll find a variety of experiences within. Local DJs are in control of the music, and the atmosphere coupled with the sounds makes it easy to find fun until the sun comes up.

Carpe Diem is a popular nightclub in the Olympic Port that's particularly adept at creating a comfortable atmosphere for locals and international travelers. Also known as CDLC Barcelona (standing for ‘Carpe Diem Lounge Club’), the ambience here is notably relaxed with a terrace that offers stunning views of the beach. Meanwhile, the interior is decorated with white linen beds and fluffy pillows complete with curtained sections if you're looking for privacy.

The food and beverages here are sublime with something that everyone can enjoy. The food offerings are Mediterannean-Asian fusion while the beverages are varied. If you're looking for cocktails, you'll find a satisfying variety with exotic options available that you'll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.

The Coconut Club is a popular Caribbean-style bar where you'll find delicious food and satisfying beverages in a cozy atmosphere. The food items are fairly unique, as they specialize in sandwiches, laing and nacho chips. You'll even find a selection of ice cream if you want something sweet.

The drink selection here is fairly extensive, mostly offering sangria and mojitos, but you'll find specialty Caribbean beverages as well. Even the decor can make you feel like you're among the islands but without palm trees and coconuts being in your face.

Vai Moana is a popular chiringuito, or small bar, that offers satisfying beverages with stunning surroundings and plenty of comfortable seating you can enjoy all night long. Chiringuitos are known for being set up within loose shelters without permanent buildings to house them.

When you visit this one, you'll find an array of delicious beverages on offer whether you're looking for cocktails, smoothies or fruit juices. Their frozen margaritas and daiquiris are particularly popular, especially during the summer. You'll find food like sandwiches as well.

The Xiringuito Escribà waterfront bar is favored by those looking for exciting nightlife as well as foodies thanks to their impressive selection of dishes and beverages. While xiringuito, another spelling of chiringuito, may be part of the name, this bar has a roof and permanent building, only keeping the name due to its beachfront location and laid-back atmosphere.

When you visit, you'll notice that most of the seating is open-air, though there's always the roofed section if there is bad weather. Don't forget to try the paella while you're there, as it's some of the best in town whether you're looking for traditional Valencian or the Catalan version.

Bestial is known throughout town as one of the best places to find food and is a relaxing place to spend the night among its scenic decor and relaxing ambience. You'll find it on the beach of San Sebastian right below the Frank O. Gehry sculpture.

When you visit this place, you'll want to try the Mediterranean and Italian cuisine it has become so known for. The paella is a popular local favorite as well. If you're looking for late-night fun, be sure to visit during the weekend, as it'll have DJs playing music well into the early morning hours, surpassing their official open hours.

Opium Barcelona Restaurant and Club is one of the most popular places in the city with an upscale atmosphere and the features of a restaurant, bar and lounge. Keep in mind that when you visit, you'll want to dress up a bit if you want to get through the door.

Once inside, you'll find virtually everything you'd ever want from a nightclub. One of the best ways to experience its offerings is to come here for dinner, then wait as the restaurant shifts into a nightclub around midnight. Plus, you get to avoid the line outside that way.

Pez Vela serves authentic local fare based primarily on fresh seafood. Sitting at the southern end of Platja de Sant Miquel, the restaurant offers stunning views of the sea and the Barceloneta (Small Barcelona) district. 

Pez Vela’s cuisine is simple, but each dish highlights the quality and freshness of the ingredients. Must-tries include seafood paellas, tapas, salads, and catches of the day. Meat lovers can opt for juicy steaks, which are cooked on a charcoal broil. Best of all, you can enjoy meals on the onsite chiringuito’s (beach bar) sunny terrace.