Tinta Roja

C/Creu dels Molers,17 : Poble Sec
www.tintaroja.net : Tel. 934433243
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Following the arty vibes of Poble Sec, this fab and funky bar assaults the senses with a spectrum of colours and a sprinkling of all that is Latin Ameican. One of the hugest bars I know - not just in Poble Sec but in all of our fine city, this is a bar for those who appreciate everything from secluded nooks & crannies, romantacising a betrothed, to guys like me who like space to stretch my weary legs. With the initial bar area (non-smoking) meandering into a second smokey back room for plays, Salsa dances and private parties, this bar offers large doses of potentially dangerous quantites of fun! Cocktails are also a speciality here and although some might call the decor a little gaudy, others might say its bright and cheerful - kind of like a rainbow that got shredded in the washing machine. A highly recommended bar.
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El Cafe

C/Torrent de L'Olla 48 : Diagonal : Fontana
Tel. 934576097
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This is a surprisingly nice, funky bar amidst the plethora of bars in this happening street in Gracia. Surprising in the sense that there's something for everyone and although not comparable to the hipper local cocktail bars such as La Fourmi et al, it does hit the spot just right. Prices are cheap, including the usual range of cocktails, the food menu is nice and eclectic and the music and ambience better than you'd think when peeping in from the street! Expect this abode to get busy around midnight as couples, groups and bar stool dwellers start to drift in, in search of a little hedonism to spice up their (one presumes), otherwise typical daily grind fest.
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