Mudanzas

C/ Vidrieria 15 : Jaume I : Barceloneta
Tel. 93 319 1137
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Mudanzas (Movings) is an unpretentious local bar/café which has been preserved for almost two decades. The traditional wooden structure and simple decoration provide its characteristic essence and appeal. The design and décor is of the classic euro-café: a main bar with stools and space for round marble top tables and chairs - perfect for small groups. Larger throngs should head upstairs, but don't expect sofa's or anything fancy - the seating is comfy, but utilaterian. In the daytime this place is mainly a café, which the quarter dwellers, local working people and tourists frequent. In the evenings the customers are a cosmopolitan mix of intellectuals, neighbours, artists and locals that contribute towards the agreeable and cozy atmosphere. Music is as varied as the audience: jazz, pop, reggae and house - but all at socially conductive volume levels. If you're looking for a simple drink and snack away from the glitzy and boisterous Born, then pop into Mudanzas for the classic, traditional café-bar experience.
Karma

7Sins

C/ Muntaner, 7 : Universitat
www.7sinsbar.com : Tel. 93 453 6445
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This centrallly located bar seems to have a bit of a split personality, but that ends up making the place all the more interesting. At street level there is an open, uncluttered space with simple dining tables for couples and a central U-shaped bar, over which hangs a huge chandelier. The lighting is bright, but not severe and there is a flat screen TV for sports. Music was classic pop, funk and soul at an unobstrusive level. The downstairs bar offers a darker, burlesque and more intimate atmosphere with an area of vaulted ceilings and sumptuous chesterfield sofas, that lend a VIP air to the club / music room (see website for live music). The bar appears to attact a relaxed, younger international crowd, with a sprinkling of ex-pats due to the pints of Guinesss and Heineken on tap. 7Sins would seem to be a good bet for casual drinks with a few friends - but the layout isn't condusive for large groups, unless you're going to head downstairs for a gig. Outside street tables & chairs of the classic silver aluminium variety are available for pavement dining and drinking. Good quality food is available: salads/starters from €7, burgers from €9, main dishes from €11. There's a fine selection of beers, wines & spirits at reasonable prices: good value bottled beer at €2.50 / €3, and pints at €4.50, yet oddly expensive cocktails at €8. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are also available and are reasonably priced. The staff were all friendly, and many spoke enough english for this lazy ex-pat!
Karma

La Luna

C/Abaixadors,10 : Jaume I
www.lalunabcn.com : Tel. 932955513
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La Luna is definitely a place for those who like a bit more on an night out than just 'any old' bar. This rather wonderfully cavernous style bar/restauarnt combo is a joy to imbibe in. Featuring a huge bar with a large selection of wines and spirits, comfy seating, beautiful brickwork arches and wonderful lighting there's not much to find fault with here. For lovers of ambience, the light and shadows here can't fail to impress along with a nice background peppering of ambient music. Bring your wife/girlfriend/mistress here on a Saturday night and I guarantee you'll still be in her 'good books' the following Wednesday!
ZeroZero