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Discreetly hidden away in a quiet backstreet is this cultural centre and lounge club built into an old warehouse.
They publish an online magazine, screen films and run a funk, soul, hip-hop & rare groove session at Apolo. During summer 2006 it proved the ideal venue for Spain vs France in the World Cup. Don't lose heart as you head up Calle Fontrodona, it is there and the cava is at knock down prices.
Calle Fontrodona 33; Metro: Parallel L3; www.maumaunderground.com
State run picture house that always has a decent repertory season. Cost about a quid to get in and you may even learn some Catalan from the subtitles
33 Avda de Sarria, Metro Hospital Clinic
cultura.gencat.net/filmo/filmo3.htm
Dot is a pocket-sized club between the prestigious Pompeu Fabra university and the beach. Featuring functional design and impeccable service, it is open every single day of the year and offers an innovative line-up, from classic funky Latin grooves to nu skool breaks with a tasteful selection of cult films. Intimate.
Carrer Nou de Sant Francesc 7, 08002; Tel: 00 34 93 302 70 26; nearest metro: Drassanes
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