What do you wear to a night out in Barcelona?

Dress code for Barcelona clubs Guys should go for dark shoes rather than light ones and avoid trainers like the plague. For women, heels aren't common at most of Barcelona's clubs, except the fanciest ones. The beachfront clubs generally have much smart dress codes, with dresses for women and collared shirts for guys.



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Barcelona is one of the best places in nightlife known for being one of the best cities in nightlife and strict when it comes to its dress code. The Best VIP clubs in Barcelona are very strict concerning dress code, you should dress to impress. We recommend you avoid the use of hoods, caps, and flip-flops.

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The younger generation tend to wear semi-casual clothes like jeans and T-shirts and comfortable shoes or sandals during summer. The Catalans care about their personal appearance and image. They wear a wide variety of types of clothes. However, generally, they do not wear overly casual clothes.

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Can you wear trainers on a night out in Barcelona? If you want to stay on the safe side and avoid being turned away, it's best not to wear trainers, even if they are fairly smart. We highly suggest you avoid flip-flops, sporty sneakers, sleeveless shirts, and short pants.

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Etiquette with Barcelona Bouncers If you're trying to get in to a club consider the following: Not showing any signs of being drunk. Being almost over-dressed for the place. Being impossibly friendly, patient, and quiet while in line.

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Looking fabulous, even if you don't feel it, is key when entering a club. Some bouncers, especially if you find yourself at a place north of Avinguda Diagonal, are very picky (especially on a Friday or Saturday night), so put on your sober face for 10 minutes to make it in easily. You can do it! I have faith in you!

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Nightlife in Spain is one of the best in the world and Barcelona, as well as Madrid, offer some of the country's most impressive nightclubs. The city's numerous neighborhoods are packed with bars, pubs, terraces, and renowned clubs.

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Nightlife in Spain is one of the best in the world and Barcelona, as well as Madrid, offer some of the country's most impressive nightclubs. The city's numerous neighborhoods are packed with bars, pubs, terraces, and renowned clubs.

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Bringing your own drinks is cheap and it is fun too. Unfortunately they overdid it on a regular basis, so that Botellónes are banned in most cites and federal countries of spain. Also in Barcelona the consume of alcohol in public (streets, parks, beaches) is prohibited and fined.

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Nightlife in Barcelona doesn't start until midnight, but it keeps going until sunrise. Sounds like a plan? Well, the truth is that most Barcelona nightclubs start opening around 10pm, but unless it's a venue by the beach (i.e. that tourists can easily find), it won't start getting busy with locals until that late.

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A good pair of sneakers will work with any season and during the day you needn't worry about donning sportier styles. During fall or winter, you could swap to a pair of boots. While it rarely – if ever – snows in Barcelona, rain is typical in early fall.

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While most clubs in the city start opening around 10 pm, they won't start getting busy with locals until well past midnight. The only exception is Barcelona's beach clubs which start getting busier early since they usually attract more tourists than locals.

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Tipping Your Servers: Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.

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Spanish law does not have any national article that prohibits public nudity. However, local laws have been introduced and Barcelona for example has banned nudity or semi-nudity on its streets. Local fines may apply – in Barcelona from €120 to €500, in Mallorca, Alicante and Malaga up to €700.

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Leave some cash and cards at your Barcelona hotel or apartment in the room safe. Remember you don't need video cards, gym cards, library cards, and all the other loyalty cards you have at home in Barcelona. Take them out of your wallet before you leave home. Or buy a secure wallet for vacations.

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It will all depend on where you are walking. Keep away from dark alleys and you should be fine. Locals told us not to walk THROUGH the Plaza de Cataluna at night so we didn't do so. I walk around my neighborhood late at night and I am ok.

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It is generally safe to walk at night in Barcelona though you should avoid doing it alone and in secluded areas. Some areas are safer than others. Stay in well-lit areas and avoid exploring abandoned streets and beaches after dark. Traveling with a group is better at night.

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