The phenomenon of Irish-themed pubs has even reached Vilanova i la Geltrú. This large venue,…read morelocated in an attractive small square in the old town of La Geltrú, is popular late on (after 23h) with a young crowd (mostly teenagers and 20-somethings), but OK for a quiet drink earlier on. The exterior looks like a traditional Spanish house, and conceals an expansive interior with a long counter, a wooden floor, panelled walls, pictures and mirrors with a Guinness/Murphy's/Irish theme, and a large TV screen showing videos. There's an upstairs bar which they open during festivals when they're busy. The beers, as you might expect, include Guinness and Murphy's, alongside Heineken and a range of interesting international bottled beers, with Yuste beer from Andalucía the only (but worthy) Spanish representative. Prices (at EUR3.50 per bottle) are higher than average, but service is friendly and efficient.

Large cafe-bar, with separate dining room and an attractive outside seating area in an enclosed…read morepatio. The exterior, and particularly the dining room, are excellent examples of Art Nouveau decoration, with dramatic swirling patterns in vivid colours. The extensive rear bar area has several rooms, with more art-nouveau and fin-de-siècle decoration in the area leading to the patio. Wide range of beers and wines, and good menu of traditional Catalan dishes. Staff are reasonably friendly and efficient, although prices are a little bit higher than average.

Increíble bar-restaurante de exquisita decoración, con un personal más que amable y un ambiente…read morebastante familiar. Se puede cenar por un precio no demasiado elevado, y también se pueden disfrutar de cocktails y otras bebidas. Sin duda mi local preferido de Vilanova.

A small bar which has been open for about a year, with a cosy and traditional feel, derived from…read morelots of dark wood panelling and antique-style lamps. There are no tables, but a wide ledge with bar stools runs around the outside walls. Run by a friendly husband-and-wife team, it tends to get busier after 22.30h and attracts a slightly more mature crowd of mostly local regulars. There's a TV screen, mostly showing Spanish news and sport, but they also show music videos - classic pop and rock from the 1980s. Beers include the San Miguel range, with Guinness and Heineken on tap. They do nibbles (crisps, etc) but no other food. The whole bar is kept spotlessly clean, including the toilets, which are - quite literally - the cleanest I have ever seen in a bar or pub.

Very popular and friendly café-bar, serving a wide variety of snack food in the evening until 23h…read more(sausages, seafood, burgers, tapas, sandwiches, chips). Trappist beers on tap and and a wide selection of bottled beers. Large TV screen showing soccer (for major matches it can get packed out). Outside seating area. Closed Mondays. The interior has been refurbished and now features wifi.

A small and relatively new bar in the 19th century part of Vilanova, with a double-height room with…read moreseating at high tables and a small snug with a fireplace. Decorated in red and black, it has something of a heavy rock / metal theme, augmented by posters of groups such as Iron Maiden and AC/DC. L'Avern is actually 'Hell' in Catalan, so the theme seems pretty consistent. That said, the music is not too intrusive if that's not your thing, and the staff were very friendly. Other customers seemed to be a mix of rock, goth and studenty types - and also friendly (a few politely moved so we could get to the bar, without being asked, which made us feel welcome). Prices were also very reasonable for beer and other drinks. The entrance is up a few steps and the lavatories are on the first floor.

This is one of those deceptive bars that looks very small from the street but inside has rather…read moremore space for diners. Located on the small tree-lined square at the southern end of the pedestrianised shopping street of Carrer Caputxins, it's actually a bar-restaurant, serving traditional Catalan tapas, sandwiches and snacks, as well as drinks. However, what grabs the attention behind the bar are the long rows of beer bottles. While some are clearly just there for show - a bottle collection, in fact they also sell the widest range of beers we've found in Vilanova, with around 25 different types on offer. As well as Spanish beers, there is an impressive imported range: Belgian, German and Dutch lagers, including strong (and delicious) Trappist beers (up to 10% ABV) one is appropriately called 'Satan', although this was 'only' 8% ABV. They also sell bottled London Pride from Fuller's for those feeling really homesick. There's also Guinness and two continental lagers on tap, including Affligem. The bar has a loyal, mostly younger following, and in summer has seating outside in the square.