La Macarena is a relatively small dance club located in the center of Barcelona. The club can hold about 300 people on its only dance floor but can boast of having a sound system that is second to none. La Macarena started off as a Flamenco Club, but was converted to a disco and live music club in 2001. The club combines some of Spain's best DJs with some top international artists.
Ask someone in Barcelona where to go to hear good jazz and they're sure to reply "the Harlem Jazz Club." Located in the seaport area, the older part of Barcelona, this club offers a mixture of disco and live music. As you enter the club you'll pass a bar near the front to get to the dance floor at the rear of the club. The drinks are cheap, the lights low and the atmosphere very friendly. Because of the type of music, expect the clubbers here to be older and more discerning than in other clubs.
The sign outside the Boulevard Club just shows BLVD. Once a strip bar, as of early 2011 Boulevard changed to become a club that boasts three dance floors, right in the heart of Barcelona. This is a club that offers old favorites that change from one night to another depending on which local DJ is on duty. This is a friendly meeting place for young locals, but don't be surprised to find yourself dancing next to someone from almost anywhere in the world, since many backpackers and tourists gather there.
The music at the Sidecar Club varies from night to night. You'll often find live bands playing here until midnight, when a DJ takes over, playing a mixture of traditional rock and roll alongside modern trendy dance music. The small dance floor holds about 300 people, and there's a long bar down one side of the room. Expect to see a young crowd of locals here dancing alongside young vacationers. If you're looking for a wild night, try out Sidecar.
Sala Be Cool is just that, a cool club that is frequented by some of the city's more astute and older clubbers. If you're looking for quality music, head for Sala Be Cool. This is a medium-sized club with a capacity of about 500 people. The club is open Thursday through Saturday and from time to time on Sundays. You'll find Sala Be Cool in the northern part of Barcelona, which may be the reason for the more astute crowd.
