When it comes to deciding which area of Barcelona you should stay in, on your next visit, let us save you some time. Want the trendiest corner in town, complete with chic boutiques, hip clubs and some of the Spanish hub’s premier restaurants? Then Eixample is the address you’re looking for. This most exclusive nook of Barcelona boasts a long and colourful history, and is home to some of the city’s most popular attractions, like the Sagrada Familia, la Pedrera and Casa Batllo. But be warned: Eixample boasts so many attractions and entertainment options that you may not even want to stray far from home! Between the sightseeing, shopping and dining, Eixample will keep you busy for many days on end. When the sun starts to set, be assured that finding a superlative drinking hole in Eixample will be a piece of tortilla. From high-end, top-notch cocktail bars to fun and festive cervezerias, this barrio’s got you covered. Book your holiday rental apartment in Eixample when next visiting Barcelona and head to the following bars for a night out in Barcelona you won’t forget. Dry Martini, Carrer d’Aribau 166 This bar is as trendy as Barcelona gets, yet we’re here to tell you ...

El Raval is Barcelona’s largest neighbourhood, and by far it’s liveliest. Demarked by the Las Ramblas and containing many star attractions such as the MACBA museum and Boqueria market, visitors to the city are likely to spend a fair bit of time during their holiday in El Raval. The buzz in El Raval gets louder at night, when countless bars roll up their shutters for business. In streets like Joaquím Costa (the epicentre of Raval bar culture) the Rambla del Raval and Riera Alta you can pretty much hop from one to another, taking in the distinct personality of each along the way. To get you started, here are some of our favourites bars in the Raval: Marmalade, Riera Alta 4-6 This large, New Yorkian-style locale with ad-hoc furniture and pool table is known for its friendly, up for it crowd and nicely-priced cocktails (most of them are around 5€). Many people meet up at the Marmalade before hitting the clubs, and it’s a good place to pick up flyers and invites. Bodega 1800, Carme 31 Although it may look like it’s been here forever, this little hole-in-the-wall bar is actually quite new, and the perfect spot for some pre-dinner tapas and good barrelled wine ...