Alicante nightlife: Chirinquitos, tapas, cocktail bars, disco-pubs and mega discos. The Spanish city of Alicante offers a varied nightlife and knows how to satisfy everyone's tastes. Here is the complete guide to Alicante's bars and clubs.
Alicante nightlife
Located in southeastern Spain in the autonomous region of Valencia , Alicante is one of the most popular summer destinations on the Costa Blanca . A city rich in history and culture, but also extremely popular during the summer season for its wonderful beaches and its wild nightlife . During the warmer months, in fact, Alicante is invaded by boys and girls who flock to the numerous discos and nightclubs located along the sea or in the old town.
Alicante's nightlife is in fact one of the best in all of Spain and is itself one of the main attractions of the city. Alicante's nightclubs and attract hordes of international tourists who come here in search of nightlife and lots of fun. The variety of clubs in Alicante is truly remarkable: from cocktail bars to beach kiosks, to trendy and always crowded nightclubs, for nights of pure fun based on music, alcoholic drinks and spicy encounters.
The Alicante night starts late, after 11.00 pm, and ends well after dawn. You can start your evening in some tapas bars or stop at a chirinquito, and then head to the disco late at night. Alicante's nightclubs are the absolute protagonists of the city's nightlife . They usually offer a wide mix of musical genres for all tastes, they fill up after midnight and stay open until after 5 in the morning.
Alicante neighborhoods and nightlife
The main entertainment areas in Alicante are located in the neighborhoods of El Puerto and El Barrio.
Alicante's historic downtown area, known as 'El Barrio' , buzzes with nightlife and boasts a large concentration of pubs, bars and many trendy clubs open all night. This is where the nightlife starts before sunset with aperitifs, tapas and cocktails, at the outdoor bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. Here you will also find some of Alicante's busiest nightclubs and pubs with live music.
El Puerto is known for its very lively nightlife and attracts many tourists and locals looking for a party night in Alicante. The chiringuitos on the beaches of Postiguet and San Juan host some of the best nightly parties during the summer. Dip your toes in the warm sand while enjoying a refreshing drink.
From the Barrio you can easily reach the other landmarks of Alicante's nightlife , including the central market area where you will find the "Ruta de la Madera" , an area where clubs with rock and heavy metal music abound, or Calle San Francisco , a pedestrian street with a yellow colored pavement to resemble a yellow brick road. You will find mushrooms scattered around the street with cute snails and other creatures that will make your evening stroll in Alicante special.
During the summer, Alicante's nightlife moves towards the sea , in particular towards the Esplanada and San Juan beach, where there are many bars, kiosks and beach parties. The Esplanada area is very popular during the summer months offering a complex range of musical tastes and offering a number of attractions, including an open-air theater called "La Concha" , with a busy schedule of evening events (mostly concerts in summer). The Panoramis shopping center offers modern restaurants and cinemas.
San Juan Beach is certainly one of the major tourist attractions in the city and boasts an extremely varied nightlife. If you want to enjoy a dinner by the sea, the best place to go is Avenida de Niza , or you can have a drink in one of the many beach bars open during the summer. The Avenida Costa Blanca is home to several pubs, which also organize all kinds of entertainment (from theater to culinary events), cafes, ice cream parlors and restaurants for all tastes.
Another of the places to visit is Alicante's marina , filled with a chic atmosphere and home to beautiful yachts, trendy bars and the Alicante Casino . Alicante's marina is the perfect place for an evening cocktail, a pitcher of sangria or to dine on excellent seafood overlooking the Mediterranean.
Clubs and discos in Alicante
Metro Dance Club 
(Carretera de Bigastro a Jacarilla Km 0,6, Alicante) Open since 1991, the Metro is one of the most famous clubs in Alicante and a real reference point for its nightlife . The vast interior space of the club hosts evenings with electronic music with local and international DJs. There is mainly Techno and Deep House music, but the music selection also spans other genres.
Confetti Alicante
(Calle del Medico Pascual Perez, 8, Alicante) Open Thursdays and Fridays from 22.00 to 4.00, Saturdays from 16.00 to 4.00.
Open for almost twenty years, the Confetti is one of Alicante's historic nightclubs . The club is appreciated for its vibrant atmosphere and great music.
Club Concerto
(Carrer Coloma, 31, Alicante) Open Friday and Saturday from 0.00 to 7.30.
Popular Alicante nightclub offering a very pleasant atmosphere and a quality party atmosphere.
Ten 10
(Carrer Castaños, 30, Alicante) Open every day from 15.00 to 4.00.
Another club in Alicante where you can dance and spend your party evenings.
Sala Clan Cabaret
(16, Calle del Capitán Segarra, Alicante) Open Friday and Saturday from 7.00pm to 7.30am.
Sala Clan Cabaret is a popular destination for live entertainment and a good hip club to party and dance the night away. The club also organizes shows, concerts and even painting exhibitions.
Sala Stereo
(Carrer Pintor Velazquez, 5, Alicante) Open Thursday to Sunday from 10pm to 7.30am.
Located near the Ruta de la Madera, this club is a classic of the Alicante night and is always full. The venue offers indie, pop, rock and electronic music concerts in the early part of the evening, to transform after the concert into a real disco open until morning. A place not to be missed for all music lovers.
Barrio Havana
(Calle Labradores, 5, Alicante) Open every day from 12.00 to 3.30.
Barrio Havana is a very popular bar in Alicante , located on Rambla de Méndez Nunes. A bar during the day that during the night turns into a lively nightclub frequented by both tourists and locals, especially on weekends when it gets very busy. The club features mainly house and commercial music, and admission is free.
Konzep7
(Calle Ebanistería, 28 - Polígono Babel, Alicante) An Alicante club that offers evenings with DJ sets, great energy and wild parties.
Marmarela
(Muelle Levante, 14, Alicante) Open Saturdays from 11pm to 7.30am.
Located in the marina of Alicante, Marmarela is a club that offers excellent cocktails, drinks and rhythm with a musical program with music from famous DJs and bands. In its 2000 square meters of indoor space you can dance to the rhythm of the best dance and electronic music, relax by the pool, on its two terraces or in the restaurant that offers Mediterranean food.
Magma Club
(Carrer Vial Flora de España, Alicante) Open Thursday to Saturday from 11.30pm to 7.00am.
Another popular club in Alicante. The club is always very busy on weekends and offers electronic and dance music.
Code Social Club
(Rambla Méndez Núñez, 19, Alicante) Open Friday from 22.00 to 4.00, Saturdays from 16.00 to 4.00.
A trendy club frequented by a mature clientele, aged 30 and up. If you are up in years, this is the place for a party night in Alicante.
DO Music Club
(C / Santo Tomas 6, Alicante) Open Friday from 23.00 to 3.30, Saturdays from 20.00 to 3.30.
Located in the heart of Alicante's nightlife , this club offers party nights with DJ sets every weekend.
Madness Golf
(Av. Locutor Vicente Hipólito 39, Alicante) Alicante summer bar and club, ideal for having a drink with friends, chatting on the terrace and dancing until you can't anymore, immersed in a context of atmosphere and quality music.
Capitan Haddock
(muelle de levante n 6, Alicante) Open every day from 20.00 to 6.00.
A club with Latin American music always very popular for dancing until late at night. The venue also organizes bachata and salsa lessons. The clientele is mostly local, with a mix of salsaros, beginners and the curious. The music is instead a mix of live music and DJs.
Alicante's bars and pubs
Pub Carabassa
(Plaza de San Cristobal, 6, Alicante) Open Friday from 18.00 to 4.00, Saturdays from 15.00 to 4.00.
The ideal place to enjoy excellent coctkails, listen to good music and dance in Alicante.
Teatre Day and Night
(Calle Tomás López Torregrosa, 4, Alicante) Open Friday and Saturday from 16.00 to 4.00.
Located a few steps from the Rambla, the Teatre is one of the most popular cocktail bars in Alicante. Open until late at night, the place is always very busy, especially on Saturday nights.
La Historia
(Calle Castaños, Alicante) Ideal from early afternoon until late at night, La Historia is an always well-attended pub in Alicante, which offers delicious mojitos.
Baccus
(c / Virgen de Belén, 9, Alicante) Open Thursday to Saturday from 0.00 to 4.30.
One of the busiest bars in Alicante. The place is located on two floors, offers special cocktails and Latin and international music, and is always frequented by a young crowd.
Soho Alicante
(Puerto de Alicante, Muelle de Levante, Alicante) Open every day from 9.30 to 1.00.
Elegant bar located in the marina of Alicante. From here you can enjoy the view of the Castle of Santa Barbara and the city's waterfront.
Mauro & Sensai
(Avenida Historiador Vicente Ramos, Alicante) Open Tuesday to Thursday from 13.00 to 3.00, Friday and Saturday from 13.00 to 4.00, Sunday from 13.00 to 19.00.
This elegant restaurant also has a bar area that prepares excellent cocktails and boasts a refined atmosphere and excellent service.
Café Bar Noray
(Av / Conde de Vallellano, Alicante) Open from Sunday to Thursday from 9.00 to 19.00, Friday and Saturday from 9.00 to 20.00.
If you like to listen to classical music while watching the yachts and motor boats in the marina, Cafe Bar Noray is the perfect place for you. With a simple snack menu and a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, this bar is a very relaxed place to watch the sunset or start your night in Alicante before heading to other bars and clubs.
Austin Bar
(Calle Labradores, 6, Alicante) Open daily from 11.00 to 3.00.
Located in the heart of Alicante, Austin is a very popular bar with European and American tourists as it often broadcasts live sports matches. The place is not very big, but you can enjoy the sun on the outdoor terrace.
Gatsby Cocktail Club
(Plaza de Quijano, 6, Alicante) Open Friday from 22.00 to 3.30, Saturdays from 18.00 to 3.30.
The Gatsby is one of the best cocktail bars in Alicante . The excellent cocktails and the professionalism of the bartenders, combined with the good atmosphere and beautiful music, make the Gatsby a stop not to be missed if you want to enjoy an excellent drink in the city.
El Portal Taberna & Wines
(Calle Bilbao, 2, Alicante) Open every day from 13.00 to 2.00.
A modern style cocktail bar and restaurant offering a good variety of Spanish dishes and local wines. A good place to relax while enjoying some typical Spanish cuisine.
