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.

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.