Barcelona

Address:	209 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Phone:	+1 512-236-0900
Site:	facebook.com
Rating:	3.8
Working:	Closed Closed 9PM–2AM 9PM–2AM 9PM–2AM 9PM–2AM 9PM–2AM

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Reviews 21

A Private User

I love the music there but the club put out flyers advertising last night, Saturday May 29th from 12-1 you get in FREE. I stood in line for a half hour and when I reached the door, the guy rudely said "$5". One, if youre going to be cranky, dont work a job like that. I mentioned the ad, how is was 12:30am and the bouncer replied "$5". So I of course asked why. "We are charging $5 because we are at CAPACITY". RETARDS! Why would you endanger your customers just for money!? What if a fire went down. Youre at capacity, letting people in if they pay $5 AND NOT LETTING ANYONE WALKING IN KNOW YOU ARE AT CAPACITY SO THEY CAN DECIDE FOR THEMSELVES IF THEY WANT TO ENDANGER THEMSELVES! This incident showed me how you dont care about your customers and only about money. Too bad there is good music and I will miss it because Im not giving assholes my business. And you FALSE ADVERTISE!

Lauren Lever

This place is better for the weekday nights than it is for weekends, just because it has to appease the 6th street crowd on the weekend. I forgive you. Dubstep church (aka: Mad Classy) for your 3-day weekend on Sunday nights. I would have to say my favorite is the Thursday, aptly named "Irresponsible Voltron" electro, drum-n-bass, and dubstep mix just because of the eclectic blend, but not for the hangover on Friday morning, x_x. The basement feel of this club makes it really cozy and the coolest spots, if they are not actually occupied by artists, are the VIP areas right underneath the street up in front and over in the corner above the dance floor. Love the bass-cave!

Chloe Yates

One of Barcelonas bartender FRAUDULENTLY added a $10 tip to my credit card transaction. If you want to come here - just know that theyre going to RIP YOU OFF and STEAL YOUR MONEY. Not only was I overcharged for 6 awful shots, I left them a voicemail waiting for a response to resolve their bartenders thievery but they never got back to me. Absolutely ridiculous. In case you needed more of a reason to not go to 6th street, Barcelona "nightclub" is it. Their stall doors to the womens restroom dont shut, Ive been there when there was water about an inch high on the restroom floor and of course THEY ARE GOING TO STEAL FROM YOU.

A Private User

Are you looking for something to do tonight? You should probably be at Barcelona. Which night is it? It probably doesnt matter. Barcelona has space booked on my calendar at least twice a week. It hosts the best dub step in Austin every Thursday and Sunday of every week, the place is always packed. Who else has a line out the door at 1am on a Sunday? Youll happen across the best DJs in the game for between $5 and free. Take care of the bartenders and theyll take care of you without fail. Oh yeah, $2 tallboys.

Rudy Hinojosa

The bass cave. Whether sober or a little checked-out, standing next to the speakers in the middle of a mind blowing set inside this (literally) underground, dive-y, sticker-inundated cocoon will shoot you straight into another universe. I dont know what it is about them, but the promoters/owners have a knack for pulling artists that usually dont even come close to Texas. Staff is really chill and unpretentious compared to similar venues, too. This is a really special little place.

Jeremiah Bartlett

It was crowded, hot, and induced claustrophobia since the ceilings were so close. The music wasnt bad but nothing special and the people inside seemed ruder and generally less aware of boundaries but that could have just been that night. Fortunately, the drinks were reasonably priced and the bar wasnt overly crowded despite the number of people inside. Make sure you count your change if you pay with cash. Its so dark that occasionally the bills get mistaken.

courtney woolery

I bet we just went on a bad night but I wasnt impressed by this place. It doesnt look as nice as the pictures do. The music was good and there was alot of dance room. However, the floors were nasty and sticky, theres no where to sit or put your stuff down if you came with a group. With that being said the staff was awesome! I would go back on a different night to see if things were any different

Casey Cw

Massive sound system probably has more subs than any place I have ever been. Add that to putting them all in a cave-like basement space and the bass is just incredible. Great sound. Also saw quality DJs for real electronic music lovers. Check their facebook and local websites for DJ schedules. Quality venue and well regulated amount of people by the door people.

Darren Beckford

A great place for "underground" music vibes. Please bring ear plugs with you if you plan on standing on the dancefloor. Those speakers are powerful and will shake your brain out of your ear. Otherwise, standing by the bar on either side of the dancefloor is your best bet.

A Private User

I heard a guy absolutely shred on amplified electric guitar at this place. Go there, find that guy and have your mind melted by his skills! Cooky decor and a perch from which to watch downtown Congress street buzzing with shenanigans makes it alright!

A Private User

OMG! Sunday nights at Barcelona host the wicked Dubstep beats from the Mad Classy Crew! This has been my fave weekly club night in Austin! The vibe, the atmosphere, the energy, the people! Everyone is groovin! The best soundsystem! Love the staff! +_+

Shubham Thakkar

I understand that a bar needs to have dancing but the speakers were so loud that I feel myself shaking from the vibrations. The entire thing is closed so the sound echos and its just so loud. The bars arent too busy so its fast to get drinks.

A Private User

This place would be a solid 5 stars if it wasnt for that blasted dub step they play all the time. Seriously get some diversity in here! Super awesome atmosphere though, what a dance club should be like...great sound and cheap drinks.

Jillian Newman

Admittedly, I dont hate Barcelona. They have fun music and good late-night dancing a plenty. The door guy is even good-humored. Though honestly what I enjoy the most is the mellowing incense that they smoke the place out with.

David Beck

Underground bar with the sickest electronic music around. They typically hire very different, very innovative djs. Its always hardcore, and always a good time. Oh, and by underground, I mean its literally underground.

Miriam Mirkat

I love Thursday nights with Irresponsible Voltron. Best place for weekly dubstep in Austin. I like that the place is small because I can easily walk up to dance right in the front. Love that bass! <3

Michael Berliner

Need to visit this page for the experience, go later and be ready to get your gangster dance vibe on, you know, drizzy, fetty. You go down the stairs into a basement crowd, dark, different, do it.

Nelson Norsworthy

Harsh service. When I asked for a lone star they asked me to leave. If you like new york service in Austin this is the place. If you like Austin for being uniquely awesome stay away.

Katie Jagel

Dirty bar, sketchy people, amazing music. Dont come here for the first bar of the night, but its a great place to end it. Hip Hop and bass thudding rap from late 90s to now.

Mandy B

Mostly good music. They need to take it easy on the volume. I have to move away from the speakers for fear it would blow out my eardrums. Smoke machine is lame.

Sommer Chaka

Feel like dancing? I went in here for the first time last weekend and I was very entertained by all the free flying arms I saw. people really let loose here!