Placa Reial, just off Las Ramblas and near the intersection with the street called Calle or Carrer Ferran. This is a hub in the city - do watch your bags though. Good clubs here such as Sidecar Factory Club; there's a flamenco joint here called Tarantos which a certain class of tourist seems to like; and we recommend the fine Glaciar bar in the corner. This square used infrequently for outdoor concerts, often they're connected with the annual BAM festival event.