Overview
- The decree took effect on October 29, 2025, and is set to remain in force for four years.
- It bans the promotion, organization and operation of pub crawls citywide at all hours, and prohibits related advertising.
- Organizers face fines ranging from €1,500 to €3,000, while participants are not fined for joining but can be ticketed for public drinking or noise.
- The measure replaces earlier nighttime restrictions limited to Ciutat Vella and L'Eixample.
- City officials cite police data showing reduced activity under the pilot bans, and some operators have already listed events as unavailable.