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Barcelona Council Approves Citywide, 24-Hour Ban on Pub Crawls

A 20-day public consultation will pave the way for a four-year prohibition on organizing or advertising alcohol tour routes across the city.

Un 'pub' en las inmediaciones de la Rambla, en Barcelona.
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Overview

  • On August 6, the city council approved a decree extending pub crawl restrictions to all districts at any time of day, marking a shift from previous night-only curbs.
  • The four-year measure prohibits organizing, selling or conducting itineraries that promote successive alcohol consumption and bans all forms of related advertising.
  • Authorities say the ban targets noise, public-space congestion and potential safety risks tied to rapid, low-quality drink tours.
  • Previous rules limited pub crawls in Ciutat Vella since 2012 and in Eixample from June, with fines in Ciutat Vella dropping from 58 in 2012 to just three last year.
  • Following the 20-day consultation period, the prohibition will be enshrined in Article 46.4 of Barcelona’s Coexistence Ordinance and enforced by municipal and police bodies.