Are you looking for a club for a dancing night out in Barcelona? Go to the Marula Cafe!!!
I was there last saturday night on a ladies night out. It was my first time being there. I just heard about the place from a few friends and that night we decided to give it a go. It is also right in the city center so pretty handy in terms of transportation.
Most clubs charge an entrance fee that include (or not) a drink. So the first good thing about going out to Marula was that the 6 of us went in for free. More money for drinks!!! Not sure that this is a normal practice though. We were almost the first to arrive. That was around 1 am and the club was still empty but regarding Barcelona standards in terms of night outs: dining at 22:30 and clubbing after midnight, it is not very surprising.
The Marula Café has one big room with one dance floor and two bars. I prefer it this way as cozier and more intimate.
The music is different from most clubs I had been to here in Barcelona: a lot of funk, soul and disco, some salsa (that was a bit random), swing and other beats. We enjoyed imitating 70s movie trailers on some very funky tunes Wonder Woman style.
Around 2 am, the club filled itself. The crowd is nice and decent: a bit of every style (cool ladies like us :), locals, expats, tourists, young, mature) definitely over 20. It was also refreshing to see no drunks and no vomit on the floor like I have seen in other clubs. And that everyone seems to be out to have a good time.
That night was spent with a lot of good vibes, smiley faces and sore feet. And the Marula Café has a potential to become a favourite so it deserves a post here.
I was happy to have found a taxi in no time in Las Ramblas in the early morning and be home within 15 mn. A well deserved rest after a great night!
Marula Cafe: Calle Escudellers, 49 in Barri Gotic