Razzmatazz, or just “Razz”, as the majority of Barcelona residents call it, is one of the best-known clubs / concert halls in Barcelona. It’s name is a reference to a song by British band Pulp, and over the years it’s become a benchmark of the nightlife in the Catalan capital.

Once upon a time….there was a small bookshop in Barcelona where about thirty people gathered every Wednesday to tell and listen to stories, and let their imagination run wild.

It’s refreshing, it’s in fashion and it’s a gin based cocktail, the spirit invented by the Dutch and perfected by the British (hurrah!), that has found its perfect match in tonic water. This refreshing elixir was invented by the British East India Company to combat tropical fevers in the colonies. Today, it takes centre stage in any bar and has once again become the talk of the town thanks to the new Premium gins that are revolutionising the market. Because, for the consumer it’s not just about mixing gin, tonic and a slice of lemon.

Just like every port side city Barcelona has always been point of access to all kinds of trends, and in terms of the “scene”, it is by no means lagging behind. Thus, although its not quite at the level of Chueca in Madrid, Barcelona still has an increasingly attractive and appealing gay scene, in line with the predominantly gay scene that reigns in Sitges. Whatever the case, here is a mini-guide of the best in the Barcelona gay movement, divided between gays and lesbians and focusing of Gaixample the heart of the gay movement in the city of Barcelona, including Diputació, Villaroel, Aragó,and Balmes streets.

We’re always saying that there are all kinds of activities and events on offer in Barcelona, whether its festivals, concerts, theatre productions, or exhibitions in addition to and an endless array of other things to do, however there is one thing that really characterises this city and that is its clubs and bars. Razzmatazz isn’t the only good club to go to in Barcelona, there is a huge range of places to go to and where you can release your party side, whether its electro music you’re into, rock, or pop, etc. Thus, here is a little list of some of the most well-known and top clubs in Barcelona.

On Monday the 18th of October the legendary music hall in Barcelona, El Molino, will be raising its curtain. Following 13 years of closure, this 100 year old theatre will once again open its doors with an opening performance by the Los Chanceletes, directed by Josep Maria Portabella and entitled Made in Paralleles, that will be starring a score of artists, and which will comprise a combination of diverse stage genres, although the full details will be kept secret until the play starts showing.

The best refreshing beverage usually contains a touch of sweetness, a decent drop of alcohol and some kind of mixer, shake it or stir it all together and…voilá…you’ve got yourself a cocktail. In Barcelona there is no shortage of places to get a cocktail but we are going to show you our top five cocktail bars based on quality, price and originality.