Beirut 37 Barcelona

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Andia from Barcelona

""Beirut 37" in Barcelona, in the divisive neighborhood of Raval, is one of my favorite bars. Cheap drinks, unconventional decorations - what's not to like?"

If you've read any guidebooks or articles about Barcelona, you've probably been advised at some point to stay away from Raval. I used to believe them too but now that I've been there many times, I call bullshit! It is true that sometimes it is not very easy on the eye, but it is full of history, charm and places to discover.

One of my favorite bars there is Beirut. It is located in one of the busiest streets of the neighbourhood, Joaquin Costa. This bar has been there since aproximately 1930. In the early 2000, it was changed to what is known as Beirut 37 now. They made sure to keep an important part of the old place which is "la gorda", a statue of a big lady standing on the bar. The rest of the decorations is a little bit more unconventional. They have naked dolls and crucifixes hanging on the walls and the whole place smells of incense.

The drinks are quite a surprise too, as the prices are pretty cheap. There is also a big selection of cocktails to choose from. Just make sure to order at the bar because there are no waiters there.

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About me I am originally from Albania. I have studied and worked in tourism my whole life (not a very long time, I was born in 1995). At some point, I knew I needed a change in my life so I decided to travel around. I also lived in Italy for a while after deciding to settle (for now) in Barcelona. I have a lot of interests like reading, music, hiking, yoga, going to concerts and so on, but as Oscar Wilde said: "To define is to limit", so I'll let you get an idea from my articles. Why Barcelona It is the classic story, I moved here in 2017 and ...

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Carrer de Joaquín Costa 37

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