Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Barcelona, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Cabaret & Strip Shows
As well as offering multiple cabaret performances throughout the week, El Congrejo has a mixed crowd of loyal fans because of its transvestite cabaret shows on Fridays and Saturday... read more
Casinos
Many bars host their own poker nights in quiet back rooms, but there is one casino proper in Port Olímpic, known as Gran Casino de Barcelona. It is the largest in Spain and one of only 33... read more
Cinemas
Barcelona doesn’t have a huge number of cinemas, but there are some excellent little independent movie houses that specialise in local productions and independent works from across Spain.... read more
Comedy
Although Spanish humour may appeal to natives, the English speaking comedy scene, until recently, was almost non-existent. It’s still not booming, but two new venues have opened up,... read more
Concerts & Live Music
Open since 1999 and now one of the cultural epicenters of Barcelona, l’Auditori is home to the city’s symphony orchestra. It has a modern symphonic room that has the best acoustics and... read more
DVD & Video Rental
Rental options for DVDs and videos are not inspiring. Most DVDs can be played in English (or at least with English subtitles), but the selection is a little backwards, and new titles take... read more
Fashion Shows
With so many independent clothes and jewellery designers, independent showcases occur on a regular basis. There are, however, two events each year that really put the city on the map... read more
Theatre
There are few English-language plays performed in Barcelona but theaters are often architecturally spectacular, and watching plays in Spanish is an excellent way of polishing up on your... read more
Party Organisers
Party organisers are abundant, catering for the most intimate of dinners and the largest of weddings. Simply do a search on the internet and thousands pop up, but there are a few that are... read more
Caterers
Most Catalans argue that their food is on a par with France and Italy and, whether you agree or not, they throw their heart and soul into what they’re doing. Catering is big business in... read more
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