Barcelona orients towards bars rather than pubs and beer gardens, but you can find a good selection of traditional Irish Pubs and a couple of traditional English pubs, most located in or near to Las Ramblas, serving up good beer in a lively atmosphere with music and/or sports channels for entertainment.
Here are the spots that made our list:
Lennox the Pub – This trendy Irish pub has a great atmosphere with chatty staff happy to help you, whether that’s in choosing beer or what to see/do around the city. It has good sports coverage, good music, good food, and a Happy Hour that should not be missed!
Address: 7, Carrer de Ferran, 08002 Barcelona
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The Shamrock – Sports, rock, and soul are what await you at The Shamrock, along with Guinness (or wines and spirits if you’d prefer), plus good honest pub grub. Situated in a bustling central location, this Irish pub ensures a lively time for everyone in a relaxed, authentic Irish setting. Watch a game on the big screen, play pool or darts, or soak up the live music.
Address: Carrer dels Tallers, 72, 08001 Barcelona
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BierCaB – Get your craft beer here: there’s a great selection on tap and an even greater bottle list. The staff are funny, friendly and really know their beer; they’re happy to help you taste an old favorite or something new. BierCaB also serves up some tasty food!
Address: Carrer de Muntaner, 55, 08011 Barcelona
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My Bar – National and imported beers, including Guinness and Murphy’s, are served up in this typical Irish pub. Live sports can be watched on the big screen, and there’s a great, lively atmosphere all around. If sports aren’t for you, enjoy people-watching on the terrace instead and grab some bites to go with the booze.
Address: Carrer de Ferran, 8, 08002 Barcelona
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Hell Awaits – You’ve surely seen nothing like this place before! It’s an old-school heavy metal rock music bar with some seriously cool decor as well as great staff – just don’t touch Eddie! If this type of music is your thing, don’t delay a visit – Hell Awaits you!
Address: Carrer de les Tàpies, 21, 08001 Barcelona
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LA CONCHA Cocktail & Shisha Lounge Bar –Cocktails, tea, Arab pastries, and/or hookah to smoke, all this and more can be enjoyed in the charming atmosphere that is La Concha. This characteristic lounge bar where East meets West draws in an eclectic crowd, both smokers and non-smokers.
Address: Carrer de Guàrdia, 14, 08001 Barcelona
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Bar Olimpic – A great atmosphere can be found at this small, yet stylish bar that plays some great tunes for a young and hip crowd. Tasty cocktails, as well as tasty food, can be enjoyed, or beer if that’s your drink of choice. Get there early to ensure you get a table at night.
Address: Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 25, 08001 Barcelona
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Dixi 724 – Party the night away at Dixi, where you’ll feel like one of the family. The music, the drinks, and the people all make this pub/club one of the best places in the city. The locals flock to it night after night.
Address: Carrer de Pallars, 115, 08018 Barcelona
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Irish Pub Temple Bar – This great- looking traditional Irish pub has a bar on the ground floor, a restaurant upstairs, and a prime location. Decked out in dark wood, the bar has live sports playing on the big screen, good music, and a fun/friendly atmosphere
Address: Carrer de Ferran, 6, 08002 Barcelona
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The Wild Rover Irish Pub – This welcoming Irish pub has an enjoyable atmosphere with live music and a variety of sports playing on the big screens. Homemade cocktails and a wide selection of draught beers can be enjoyed as well as a selection of food and snacks.
Address: Carrer de Santa Mònica, 2, 08001 Barcelona
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Flaherty´s Irish Pub Barcelona – A convivial atmosphere, beer, live sports, and homemade food, including some tastes of England and Ireland, can all be found at Flaherty’s traditional Irish pub. The place is usually packed, but that doesn’t affect the service, which is always friendly and welcoming.
Address: Plaza Joaquim Xirau, s/n, 08002 Barcelona
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The George Payne Irish Bar – This entertaining Irish pub and sports bar has great music, great food, and a great atmosphere. The large venue shows a wide range of sports on the big screen, and the staff are very friendly, happy to recommend things for you to see and do in Barcelona. Drink prices aren’t the cheapest in the city, but you get what you pay for – a quality night out!
Address: Plaça d’Urquinaona, 5, 08010 Barcelona,
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Michael Collins – This official Irish pub serves up appetizing meals alongside tasty beers and other drinks! It’s traditional and authentic with a lively atmosphere, fun and friendly staff, great music, sports on the big screens, and some interesting memorabilia on the walls.
Address: Plaça de la Sagrada Família, 4, 08013 Barcelona
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Shenanigans Irish Pub Barcelona – Pop in for a pie and a pint at Shenanigans traditional Irish pub and settle down to watch sports on the big screen, chat amongst friends, or enjoy the live music. Friendly and attentive staff are on hand at this pub, which has a great atmosphere in a great location.
Address: Carrer del Marquès de Barberà, 11, 08001 RAVAL, Barcelona
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Flann O’Brien – This authentically decorated Irish pub is a great spot to soak up the atmosphere over a pint of Guinness or another drink of your choice. Relax as you watch a game on the big screen or tap your feet to the music with attentive staff on hand to ensure you have a great time.
Address: Carrer de Casanova, 264, 08021 Barcelona
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The 1916 Irish Pub – Step inside this cool and cozy historic Irish pub with its great decor, great music (including spectacular live performances), and welcoming Irish atmosphere. A terrace space can be enjoyed on warmer evenings as you watch the world go by while chatting with friends.
Address: 08031, Carrer de l’Església, 9, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona
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Casablanca Pub Barcelona – This cool-looking pub has a superb atmosphere that’s enjoyed by locals as well as visitors to the city. Good food can be enjoyed with affordable drinks, and friendly, attentive staff go above and beyond to ensure a night to remember.
Address: Carrer del Dos de Maig, 277, 08025 Barcelona
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L’Antic Teatre – This pub/bar in the heart of Barcelona has a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere; it’s a place where creatives come together to enjoy a book over a glass of wine, plug in the laptop over a beer, or meet up with friends. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed on the terrace or in the garden. Know that all profits are reinvested in the Antic Theater to ensure a full cultural program continues for everyone to enjoy.
Address: C. Verdaguer i Callís, 12 (C. de Sant Pere Més Alt) 08003 Barcelona Catalonia
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* Outer Barcelona:
Pub Lunatic – A unique pub / venue in Barcelona that always surprises and delights with its mix of artists, both musicians and stand-up comics. Settle back on one of the comfy sofas and enjoy your drink (the cocktails are made with natural fruit juices) in this cozy local with a difference for a night to be remembered.
Address: Carrer del Regent Mendieta, 38, 08028 Barcelona
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Tal Gur is a world traveler and personal development enthusiast. An adventurer at heart, after trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, Tal spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey continues as a location-independent blogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, and coach. Tal’s published two books: One Year to Freedom, a 1-Year Roadmap to Living Life on Your Own Terms; and, his most recent book and bestseller, The Art of Fully Living – 1 Man, 10 Years, 100 Life Goals Around the World.
