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Top Five Club Nights in Barcelona at New Year
Getting around on New Year´s Eve can often prove to be difficult. Thankfully, the Metro will be running all night, meaning that you will not need to rely on taxis- leaving options open for heading further afield. Cosmic Jam at Mephisto Nightclub
The party formerly known as ‘Contraflow’ is fast becoming one of Barcelona’s most talked-about club nights. It is known for providing an alternative to the numerous techno nights that take place in the city. The music policy is eclectic and many of the DJs have links to the UK based Ninja tunes label. In a city that often fails to look past local DJs it has a reputation for offering international acts. For New Year's Eve the promoters have offered to keep ticket prices low (see below), not changing them from their normal entry price. They state that this is their way of thanking their fans for the successful year that they have had. This may prove to be a rare opportunity to take advantage of their generosity, as ticket prices at New Year´s Eve are generally a lot higher than normal. Tickets are not available in advance, so it will help to get to the club as close to midnight as possible to ensure entry. New title? Is this a different club?The club, Sala Mephisto, is traditionally a rock venue and holds approximately 450 people. It is a large space and its high ceilings and lack of comfortable chill-out areas may not appeal to all. However, with DJs who pride themselves on playing to a party crowd, the focus of this night will definitely be on the dancing.The venue is not in the centre of town so you will probably need to catch the Metro to get closer to the club. This is the norm for most large clubs in Barcelona and is often worth the extra effort for larger soundsystems that aren’t available in the city centre. Sala Mephisto Website: www.mephistobcn.com
Line-Up: Price: 12 euros (price includes a free Heineken or a half-price house spirit and mixer). Tickets are not available in advance. Times: 00:00 - 06:00 Music Genres: Eclectic - House, Hip Hop, Electro, Funk, Soul etc. Razzmatazz Club
On checking the New Year line-up for Barcelona’s largest club with eager anticipation, I was surprised to see that it included none of the big name international DJs that I had expected. For the most part the line up consists of Razzmatazz residents- a sure sign that the club feel safe in the knowledge that they need no special tricks to fill the venue to capacity on New Year's Eve. Despite the lack of big-name DJs there is no denying that this super-club could prove to be a great choice for New Year´s Eve. With five rooms playing all different genres of music (see below), there really is something for everybody. This may prove useful if you are hitting the town with a large group of people - although, once you are through the doors of the club there is a high possibility that you will not be able to find them for the rest of the night! In the main room of the club- Razz Club, Spain’s famous indie DJ- Amable will be hosting his “Best of 2008” party, playing all of the hits from the year that’s passed. They will also be giving out free ‘Razzmatazz ’09’ t-shirts with your ticket, to celebrate the event. Although ticket prices are higher than usual (see below), the cost includes two free drinks. For more information on Razzmatazz the club, please check our Guide to Gig Venues in Barcelona. Razzmatazz Pamplona 88, Website: www.salarazzmatazz.com
Line-Up: Tickets: Price: Times: 01:00 - 05:00 or 06:00 Music Genres: Pepino Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
This is a new restaurant and cocktail bar that has opened in Raval- an area off the Ramblas that is known to be popular for small, independent bars and restaurants. It has an interesting and cosy interior with both spaces for dancing and spaces to sit and eat or drink. It is popular amongst a trendy and more indie crowd, hosting nights such as B.G.W.M.G (Bikini Girls with Machine Guns!) and generally playing indie, rock and pop music. For New Year´s Eve they are offering customers the opportunity to enjoy a whole evening’s entertainment. There is the option of a ticket that includes a luxurious three-course meal. With three options for each course, a bottle of wine for every two people and six further drinks, including a glass of cava, included in the price. Alternatively, if you choose to have dinner elsewhere, you can purchase a ticket for the drinking and dancing part of the night. Although ticket prices are quite steep this is a very central location and an intimate setting for an easy-going evening with friends. DJs on the night include Maxx, from the infamous and very popular Nasty Mondays nights. The whole ground floor area will be dedicated to DJs and a dancefloor, so don’t fear that dinner will stand in the way of dancing! Pepino
Line-Up: Tickets: Price: Time: 21:00 - 06:00 (restaurant open 21:00 - 00:30) Music Genres: Rock & Roll, Electro, Rockabilly, Indie. Angels & Kings BarThis space is currently the talk of the town (with mixed reviews, of course!), making it an interesting destination for your New Years knees-up. It is the bar/club in the new Hotel ME. On the sixth floor of a large skyscraper hotel in Poble Nou, it is a classy space with some stunning views of the city from its outdoor terrace area. On exiting the extremely speedy lift you will enter a black and intimate space filled with red velvet curtains, interesting furniture and mug shots of rock icons.
02:00 (Chicago) - “O-bama Shot” (Orange flavored vodka + energy beverage) The ticket price (see below) includes these shots, as well as three further drink tickets and a cocktail. The ticket also allows you entry to a second, downstairs bar. Drink tickets are valid in both bars. Angels & Kings
Line-Up: Tickets: Price: Time: 22:00 - 06:00 Music Genres: Deep House, Dance, Hip Hop Nitsa Club
Apolo is a central Barcelona venue and ticket prices are reasonable considering the date. For more details on Apolo as a venue please see our Guide to Gig Venues in Barcelona. Apolo
Line-Up: Tickets: Price: Time: 01:00 - 05:00 / 06:00 Music Genres: Techno Related PagesOverview to Christmas in Barcelona Chocolate Restaurants - Where to find the famous Churros Chocolate drinks
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