C/Boqueria 27 :
Liceu 
: Jaume 
www.travelbar.com : Tel. +34 93 342 5252
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This haven for backpackers in the heart of the old city closely resembles one of its patrons: friendly, practical and disheveled. It is likely to polarize opinion more than most bars as it is heavily tailored to the needs of travelers. The advantages of this approach include wi-fi internet access, a busy mix of gregarious punters to mingle with and ultra-cheap 1 euro dinners every night at 8pm for those on a shoestring budget. There is also a famous bar crawl, reputedly the largest in Europe, which emanates from Travel Bar on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:30pm. The downside, especially for us affluent residents, is that it does feel rather more like a busy train station cafe than a cosy pub. The choice of beers on tap is limited to one, San Miguel, and the service can be a bit terse. The bar is redeemed somewhat by the nice terrace outside one of the two entrances and indeed your first impression of this bar may vary according to which side you approach it from. Ultimately, the name tells you all you need to know about this place. Travelers should flock here in droves, locals and residents should probably go elsewhere.
Paul
