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, 'hippy' themed bar on the attractive square of Plaça Lledoners, in the historic mediaeval…read morecore of La Geltrú. Apart from the name, the interior decor of orange, purple and yellow, with black ceilings, swirly patterns above the bar, lotus motifs, paper lanterns and a range of happily unmatched furniture reinforces the 60s ambience. Service is friendly and laid-back, too! It's a popular place with a wide range of clientele, many of whom sit outside under the trees in the square in the summer. It's a popular place to eat, too, though we haven't sampled the fare. Beers are good value, at around EUR2 a bottle (33cl).