33|45
33|45 takes its name from vinyl record speeds and wears the reference proudly. The walls are covered with album art, turntables sit behind the bar, and the music selection runs deep through funk, soul, disco, and rare groove. Located on Carrer de Joaquin Costa in upper Raval, it occupies a narrow space with a long bar, a few high tables, and just enough room to move when it fills up. Cocktails run EUR 8-10 and are well made for a neighborhood bar. Beer is EUR 4-5. The crowd skews local and slightly older than the backpacker bars further down the street. Weekend DJ sets start around 10 PM and push the energy up without turning the place into a club. Weeknights are mellower, good for a few drinks with friends while the soundtrack does its thing. The staff are music heads who'll talk records if you show interest. Food isn't served, but the surrounding streets have plenty of late-night options.
What to Expect
A narrow, warmly lit bar with vinyl records everywhere you look. Music plays at a volume that lets you talk but still fills the room. The bartender makes drinks with care. On weekends a DJ takes over and the energy picks up, though it never crosses into nightclub territory.
Warm, music-focused, and unpretentious. Like drinking in a friend's record collection.
Funk, soul, disco, rare groove, and DJ sets on weekends
Casual. Anything goes in Raval.
Music lovers who appreciate vinyl culture, couples, small groups looking for good drinks and a soundtrack.
Cash and cards accepted
Price Range
Cocktails EUR 8-10, beer EUR 4-5, wine EUR 4-6
≈ $9-11 for cocktails, $4-5 for beer
Hours
Daily 7 PM to 2:30 AM, DJ sets Fri-Sat from 10 PM
Insider Tip
Sit at the bar for the best view of the DJ setup. Ask the bartender for a recommendation if you like a specific genre. The street outside gets lively on weekends with bar-hoppers moving between venues.
Full Review
The entrance on Joaquin Costa doesn't stand out, which is part of the charm. Inside, the room is narrow with a bar running most of the length and a few spots to stand or lean along the opposite wall. Every available surface displays vinyl records, album covers, or vintage audio gear. The lighting is low and warm.
Drinks are a cut above typical Raval bar standards. The bartenders mix proper cocktails using fresh ingredients, and the spirit selection is thoughtful. I had a gin and tonic made with a Spanish gin I'd never tried and a tonic syrup they made in-house. It was EUR 9 and worth every cent. Beer drinkers have a shorter list but decent options.
On a Saturday night the DJ was spinning Northern Soul and the room was full but not crushed. People were nodding along, some dancing in the small space near the back. The volume stayed at a level where you could still have a conversation without shouting. That balance is hard to get right and 33|45 nails it.
Upper Raval around Joaquin Costa has become one of Barcelona's best bar streets. 33|45 fits perfectly into the strip, and you can easily combine it with Betty Ford's and other spots within a two-minute walk.
The Neighborhood
Carrer de Joaquin Costa is upper Raval's main nightlife artery, lined with bars that draw a young, local crowd. 33|45 sits among several other well-regarded spots, making it easy to bar-hop without walking far. The street connects to the MACBA museum square, a popular evening gathering spot.
Getting There
Metro L1/L2 to Universitat station, then a 3-minute walk south. From La Rambla, walk west on any cross street into upper Raval. The bar is roughly midway along Joaquin Costa.
Address
Carrer de Joaquín Costa 4, 08001 Barcelona
Other Venues in El Raval
Bar Marsella
Operating since 1820, this is Barcelona's oldest bar and the city's most famous absinthe joint. Hemingway and Picasso drank here. The crumbling interiors haven't been updated in decades, and that's the point. Absinthe served the traditional way, with sugar and water.
Moog
Small but legendary electronic music club near the bottom of La Rambla. Two floors: techno downstairs, indie and pop upstairs. Operating since 1996, Moog has hosted some of electronic music's biggest names in an intimate setting. Entry EUR 10-15.
Betty Ford's
Dive bar on Carrer de Joaquin Costa with sticky floors, cheap drinks, and a crowd that doesn't care about appearances. Open late, unpretentious, and reliably packed on weekends. One of the last genuine dive bars in a rapidly gentrifying area.
Bar Pastís
Tiny French-themed bar on Carrer de Santa Monica decorated with Edith Piaf memorabilia. Live music on some nights: chanson, flamenco, or jazz. The space holds maybe 40 people, creating an intimate atmosphere that larger venues can't replicate.