English
El barato is a bar that is full of surprises. At first glance it looks like a simple neighborhood bar, which in Barcelona means dirt, grit, football and colorful characters getting drunk on cheap alcohol with a quasi-religious zeal. Perhaps it is not the most aesthetic setting, but on Saturday and Sunday mornings, El Barato functions as an after hours club, and a killer party atmosphere half-hidden behind a sliding door awaits you.
What looks like a mere broom closet is actually a door to another universe inhabited by frenzied creatures reveling in the decadence and excess of modern urban social life.
One night stands, a thirst for chemistry and sex, nocturnal instincts gone wild: you will find it all here at the Barato. This spot brings everyone together, from the police to the anarchopunks, gay, lesbian, straight and Blessed, modern classic fashion victims and conservatives, the dirty and the tidy. It offers a much needed space to finish off the night which always promises adventure. It is an oasis that offers the hope in the desert of dull uniformity which this city has become.
As it should be, anything goes does not mean anything, and common sense respect for patrons and other customers should be shown. Try not to make noise entering and leaving so the neighbors can get some rest as well. Try not to tie up the bathroom with your bad habits; somebody might need to use it for its intended purpose. The bar might be cheap, but that doesn’t mean you have to be, they reserved the right to refuse admission or kick you out if you get out of line. Remember to drink responsibly and thank the bartenders for the infinite patience and compassion they show you by serving you.If you plan to come, rent apartments in Barcelona and enjoy “El Barato” some early morning when you are wandering around the city. Unknown pleasures await you.?
