01Choose a bar night or a live show
For a metal bar, start with Hell Awaits in El Raval or Ballbreaker in Gràcia. For grunge and punk over a drink, check Nevermind’s two branches. Manchester on Milans offers British indie and post-punk, while Psycho is a rock-and-roll bar in Poble-sec.
For a live band, choose a dated show at Razzmatazz, Sidecar, Apolo, Upload or La Deskomunal. Their programmes cover several genres, and a concert ticket does not necessarily include a later club session.
This guide was checked on 15 September 2026. It corrects several old addresses and separates current venues from former businesses. Follow the venue links for the latest announcements before travelling.
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02Rock and metal bars
Hell Awaits
Carrer de les Tàpies, 21, 08001 Barcelona
Metal bar in El Raval with pool, table football, beer and food. Go for recorded metal and a bar night; a nightly live-concert programme is not advertised.
Hell Awaits — venue information
Manchester Bar (Gòtic)
Carrer de Milans, 5, 08002 Barcelona
Gothic Quarter bar for British indie, post-punk and related rock. The current Manchester venue is on Milans; the former Raval branch is a separate historical listing.
Manchester Bar (Gòtic) — venue information
Manchester Bar (Gòtic) listing
Nevermind Bar (Raval)
Carrer dels Tallers, 68, 08001 Barcelona
Skate and grunge bar with rock and punk on the playlist. Nevermind advertises both its Raval and Gothic Quarter locations; check the branch address before travelling.
The Raval branch is on Tallers, close to MACBA. It is a different address from the Gothic Quarter branch; the old guide confused the two.
Nevermind Bar (Raval) — venue information
Nevermind Bar (Gòtic)
Carrer dels Escudellers Blancs, 3, 08002 Barcelona
Skate and grunge bar with rock and punk on the playlist. Nevermind advertises both its Raval and Gothic Quarter locations; check the branch address before travelling.
Recent venue announcements name both branches. The earlier database label saying this one closed in 2013 was not supported and has been removed. Use the official social account: the old website domain now contains unrelated gambling content.
Nevermind Bar (Gòtic) — venue information
Síncopa Bar
Carrer d’Avinyó, 35, 08002 Barcelona
Gothic Quarter drinks bar associated with rock and punk playlists. This is a bar recommendation; current live-concert arrangements have not been verified.
03Gràcia and Poble-sec
Ballbreaker
Carrer de Matilde, 7, 08012 Barcelona
Gràcia bar for rock and heavy metal, on Carrer de Matilde. A choice for listening over a drink rather than a guaranteed live show.
Ballbreaker — venue information
Bar Vinil
Carrer de Matilde, 2, 08012 Barcelona
Gràcia music bar associated with indie and alternative listening. The address is Matilde 2; there is no verified basis for describing it as a Raval record shop or a strictly vinyl-only venue.
The venue’s public profile describes a lo-fi bar. Check its latest announcements for any special events; older concerts do not establish a weekly schedule.
PSYCHO Rock & Roll Club
Carrer de Piquer, 27, 08004 Barcelona
Poble-sec rock bar with garage, punk and rock and roll. Its September 2026 anniversary concert is at Sala Upload, a separate venue; do not assume every advertised Psycho event happens inside this bar.
For the 19 September 2026 anniversary, follow the Upload event listing for tickets and directions. Piquer 27 remains the bar address.
04Cocktails and rock DJ nights
Motor Oil Cocktail Garage
Carrer Ample, 46, 08002 Barcelona
Gothic Quarter cocktail and burger bar with a garage theme and rock-oriented identity. Check current announcements for music events; the events page does not establish a regular live-concert schedule.
Motor Oil Cocktail Garage — venue information
Motor Oil Cocktail Garage listing
Magic Rock Club
Passeig de Picasso, 40, 08003 Barcelona
Rock club near the Born with DJ sessions covering indie, grunge, garage, glam and heavier rock. Check the dated programme for the night’s selection and entry arrangements.
05Choose a live show
Razzmatazz
Carrer dels Almogàvers, 122, 08018 Barcelona
Multi-room concert and club venue with rock, punk and metal among a much broader programme. Main entrance: Almogàvers 122; rooms 2 and 3 use Pamplona 88. Choose the specific concert or club session.
A rock concert does not make the whole complex a rock club that night. Its regular sessions also include electronic music, rap, pop and reggaeton. The official FAQ distinguishes club entry from concert age rules, so check your specific ticket.
Razzmatazz — venue information
Sidecar
Plaça Reial, 7, 08002 Barcelona
Concert venue, cocktail bar and club on Plaça Reial. The Sidecar name returned in 2026 after the Club Sauvage period; current rock and punk shows sit alongside other genres.
Older pages may call this Club Sauvage. The current website uses Sidecar again, with separate concert, cocktail-bar and late-club arrangements.
Sala Apolo
Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 107, 08004 Barcelona
Poble-sec concert and club complex including Sala Apolo and La (2). Rock, indie and roots music are part of a varied programme; club tickets and concert tickets cover different events.
Choose the room as well as the artist: the current programme separates Sala Apolo, La (2) and other spaces. A nearby bar visit is not a substitute for a concert ticket.
Sala Apolo — venue information
Sala Upload
Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13, 08038 Barcelona
Concert venue inside Poble Espanyol with garage, indie, punk and metal in its programme. Check the bill and entrance instructions; it is separate from the Psycho bar whose anniversary it hosts.
The room is inside the Poble Espanyol complex. Read the venue’s directions and the event’s admission conditions before setting off.
Sala Upload — venue information
La Deskomunal
Carrer de Riera d’Escuder, 38, 08028 Barcelona
Sants cooperative restaurant and concert venue with punk, hardcore and alternative music. Active in September 2026, with closure announced for the end of 2026. Night entrance: Riera d’Escuder 38; daytime entrance: Tenor Masini 5.
The published September programme includes Integrity and Not Scientists. The announced end-of-year closure is a future change, not evidence that the venue is already shut. Recheck its programme for any later visit.
06Historical venues
Manchester Bar (Raval)
Former Manchester bar on Valldonzella in El Raval. It closed under that identity in 2024 and the premises became Moebius; use the Milans listing for the current Manchester Bar.
Manchester Bar (Raval) — source
Manchester Bar (Raval) listing
Hey Ho! Bar
Former Raval bar associated with punk, hardcore and skate culture. This archived listing is not a current place to visit; the similarly named skate shop is a separate business.
07Before you go
Check the event date, room, door time, age conditions and ticket availability on the official listing. Bar opening hours and concert doors are different things; there is no single useful opening time for all of Barcelona’s rock venues.
Use the full address when planning your route. Gràcia, Poble-sec, Sants and Poblenou are separate areas, so choose nearby venues or allow time to travel between them. Check your transport operator’s current timetable for the return journey.
Accessibility, seating, payment methods and entry rules can vary by room and event. Contact the venue for any arrangements you need. Current prices and universal cash-only rules have not been assumed here.
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