Plaça de la Independència

Girona

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Plaça de la Independència

The city's central square is a meeting place for people of all ages at any hour, but after dark is when it really comes to life. That's when students, tourists, and workers gather in throngs to eat, drink, and be merry in the numerous restaurants and bars that surround the plaza. It is, by far, the best place to experience Girona's nightlife and immerse yourself in the spirit of the city.

Bars & Nightlife

Girona’s nightlife is heavily influenced by the many students that call the city home. Diverse bars, pubs, and nightclubs can be found throughout Girona, with the numerous establishments based in and around Plaça de la Independència being a particularly popular gathering point to get the evening started. The weekend is naturally the busiest time for nightlife, but lively venues can be found any day of the week, especially on Thursday, which is a popular night for students.

Plaça de la Independència

Plaça de la Independència

The city's central square is a meeting place for people of all ages at any hour, but after dark is when it really comes to life. That's when students, tourists, and workers gather in throngs to eat, drink, and be merry in the numerous restaurants and bars that surround the plaza. It is, by …

Lola Cafè

Lola Café is located right in the middle of the old quarter, and offers a proper Latin touch to the start of the night. Not only do they have delicious drinks, but on Wednesdays and Thursdays they have the best Latin-American and Catalan rumba musicians in …

Sunset Jazz Club

Sunset Jazz Club

Girona's only jazz club plays live music on Tuesdays to Thursdays, plus Saturdays and Sundays. Both international and national musicians come here to jam in the bar's small and intimate, yet comfortable space, and crowds gather to enjoy the show and sip on the wonderful house …

Cúrcuma

Cúrcuma is a lovely tapas bar in the traditional Catalonian style, which visitors seem to love without exception. The restaurant is a little gem located near the City Hall, and everything is just right here, the location, the delicious food and the well-priced wine …

The River Café Girona

The River Café Girona

The River Café is a great option for celiacs, be it for breakfast, a light snack, or a larger meals, as up to 90% of their dishes are gluten-free. After dark, The River Café becomes a quite happening spot, with cold beer, brightly-coloured cocktails, football on large screens, and occasionally live …

Yeah! Indie Club

Yeah! Indie Club

Yeah! Indie Club prides itself in furiously avoiding anything mainstream, DJs spin exclusively indie and underground music, and live performances always feature the best of local alternative music. It's the place to head for a different sort of night out, a place full of character and …

Lapsus Cafè

Centrally-located Lapsus, which lies right in the heart of the city on Plaça de la Independència, is as lively by day as a cafe as it is as a bar at night. Hugely popular among locals, visitors can get a taste of local hospitality and nightlife and engage in a little people watching in …

McKiernans

Girona's Irish pub par excellence, McKiernans has a great range of imported beers, as well as other beverages and standard pub fare. As any Irish pub should be, this place is all about good beer, good conversation and an all-around good …