6 Best Nightlife in Sant Pere and Born-Ribera, Barcelona

The marble bar of this former codfish shop once served as a display for fish; now it presents some mighty fine (and affordable) cocktails, along with beer and wine. If things get too crowded downstairs, there’s another floor above — if you can manage the impossibly narrow spiral staircase.

Specializing in local wine from Catalonia, this charming wine bar—an escape from the rowdy watering holes in nearby Passeig del Born and Plaça Comercial—also has an impressive tapas menu. 

A slick microbrewery with exposed brick walls and indie beats, Ale&Hop was a trailblazer in the city's craft-beer-bar invasion. There are plenty of artisanal brews, plus wine and vegetarian snacks.

Ambitiously named "The Lord's Vineyard," this romantic wine bar directly across from the entrance to the Santa Maria del Mar has an extensive wine list featuring more than 350 wines by the bottle, and a rotating selection of 20 by the glass. Watch your step on the rickety ladder leading to the pint-size mezzanine.

Hidden behind the fridge door in an unassuming-looking pastrami shop, this speakeasy is one of the city's worst-kept secrets. Cocktail maestro Giacomo Giannotti’s creations are works of art, bursting with fire, smoke, and dry ice. And they taste absolutely delicious. In 2022, Paradiso snagged the top spot on The World's 50 Best Bars list, so prepare to stand in line for an hour or longer to get in. 

The whimsical apothecary-like spirits cabinet, exposed-stone wall, and dramatic red lighting will be the first things to catch your eye, but the relaxed atmosphere and inventive selection of cocktails bring locals and expats back again and again. Check out the choice of home-brewed flavored gins tantalizingly displayed on the bar shelves in hand-labeled bottles.