Barcelona Sant Andreu

Trenta Nits, C. Gran de Sant Andreu, 123 (☎93 274 41 69). Fabra i Puig. Walk east on Pg. de Fabra i Puig and make a left on C. Gran de Sant Andreu. When you think of night, what do you think of? Stars? Moons? The color blue? The Beastie Boys? That’s what this bar thinks of too—blue walls, stars, and moons decorate the entrance. Popular with 20-something locals, who nod along to pop-punk classics favored by the resident DJ. Beer €2. Mixed drinks €6.50. Cafe by day and restaurant by night. Weekday menù €9. Open M 9am-5pm, Tu-Th 9am-2am, F 9am-2:30am, Sa-Su 7pm-2:30am. AmEx/MC/V.
2d2dspuma, C. Manigua, 8 (☎661 23 02 09; www.2d2dspuma.com). Maragall or Congrès. The name (pronounced Dos Dedos de Espuma ) refers to the preferred beer head size of the bartender (2 fingers’ worth) and is just one manifestation of the expertise on tap here. The menu lists over 150 varieties of beer from all over the world; if the selection is too overwhelming the bartender will be happy to guide you. During the day you can purchase your favorite draft from the store behind the bar. Check the website for beer tasting sessions (€25). Beer €1.90. Open M-Th 9am-3pm and 6-11:30pm, F-Sa 6pm-2am Cash Only.
Torre Rosa, C. de Francesc Tàrrega, 22 (☎93 340 88 54; www.torrerosa.com). Congrès. This white-walled, turn-of-the-century house is now adorned with pink neon lights and serves an impressive array of mixed drinks, which locals sip on the tree-lined terrace on warm summer nights. Beer €3.50. Mixed drinks €8. Open daily 7am-2:30am. MC/V.
La Torreta, Pg. Fabra i Puig, 98 (www.latorreta.eu). Fabra i Puig. Inside this tower lies a smoky neighborhood bar filled with locals and enough room to bust a move should the music strike you just the right way. Beer €2.20. Mixed drink of the day €4.50. Open daily 7pm-3am.