COCOVAIL BARCELONA Blog

Stay up to date with the latest CocoVail news: special events, sports updates, holiday celebrations, and lots of tips and recommendations to enjoy Barcelona if you are a local or visiting us from overseas.

CocoVail Presents: NFL in Barcelona
CocoVail Presents: NFL in Barcelona

Are you visiting Barcelona or living here and looking for a place to enjoy the USA’s favorite sport? CocoVail dedicates “Game Day” Sundays during the NFL season to matchups on the schedule. This includes live games broadcast as well as NFL Red Zone.

Watch Sports in Barcelona at CocoVail
Watch Sports in Barcelona at CocoVail

Are you looking for a place to watch your favorite sports in Barcelona? CocoVail has 6 TVs with multiple games on at the same time on any given day. Here is a list of some of the sports we offer.

Thanksgiving in Barcelona 2024
Thanksgiving in Barcelona 2024

CocoVail is preparing our 8th celebration for Thanksgiving in Barcelona 2024 (aka Friendsgiving in Barcelona). Find out all of the details and make your reservation directly with us.

International Beer Day & International IPA Day
International Beer Day & International IPA Day

CocoVail will celebrate International Beer Day on August 4th, 2023. Along with the information for this day, we’ve provided some history about International Beer Day and International IPA Day.

Watch The Olympics in Barcelona
Watch The Olympics in Barcelona

Looking for a place to watch The Paris Olympic Games 2024 in Barcelona? CocoVail has the space and accommodations available to make it happen with 6 big screen TVs.

10 Things To Do in Barcelona During the Summer
10 Things To Do in Barcelona During the Summer

Barcelona is well situated by the Mediterranean Sea, so there are plenty of activities to enjoy during the summer months. Here are some of our favorite activities to do in Barcelona during sunny summer months.

CocoVail Presents: NBA Playoffs in Barcelona
CocoVail Presents: NBA Playoffs in Barcelona

Are you looking for a place to watch the NBA Playoffs in Barcelona? If so, we’ve got you covered. It’s the perfect competition to drive into summer. Beer + Basketball are a delightful combination after all.

CocoVail Presents: Champions League in Barcelona
CocoVail Presents: Champions League in Barcelona

Looking for a place to watch Champions League games in Barcelona? You’ve come to the right place. Just as we show American football, basketball, rugby, tennis, and other sports, we also put on the best annual fútbol league, the Champions League.

Watch Rugby In Barcelona
Watch Rugby In Barcelona

Are you looking for a place to watch rugby in Barcelona? CocoVail has 6 TVs, and we broadcast major (and not so major) rugby matches upon request.

Top 7 Activities To Do in Barcelona in Spring
Top 7 Activities To Do in Barcelona in Spring

Barcelona offers a plethora of activities, especially in the vibrant spring season when the weather is mild and the city comes to life. Here are seven top activities for visitors to enjoy in Barcelona during spring.

Halloween Party in Barcelona at CocoVail
Halloween Party in Barcelona at CocoVail

Come celebrate Halloween at CocoVail! You know you’re talking about a Halloween Party when you’re talking about witches, goblins and ghouls, and of course, the monster mash…

Ultimate Guide to Barcelona: Things To Do, Places To See
Ultimate Guide to Barcelona: Things To Do, Places To See

Along with our CocoVail team list of recommended places in Barcelona, we’ve compiled an Ultimate Guide to Barcelona with Things To Do and Places To See here. It has a full range of restaurants and other activities in Barcelona and surrounding areas.

Best Wine Bars in Barcelona
Best Wine Bars in Barcelona

Are you looking for a great place to have a glass of wine in Barcelona? We put together a list of some of the best wine bars in Barcelona. Check it out to get some ideas of where to go.

8 Best Places to Study in Barcelona
8 Best Places to Study in Barcelona

Are you a student looking for a place to study in Barcelona? Are you a professional who wants to find a place to work productively in Barcelona? Here’s our list.

7 Best Student Bars in Barcelona
7 Best Student Bars in Barcelona

Are you looking for the best bars to go to as a student in Barcelona? Here’s a list of the 6 best student bars in the city. Check it out.

Student Resources: International Student Identity Card
Student Resources: International Student Identity Card

CocoVail is proud to work alongside International Student Identity Card (ISIC) as a partner. Members of ISIC can take advantage of discounts at our establishment and other places around the world. Find out more about ISIC here.

The Eternum Cup Barcelona
The Eternum Cup Barcelona

The Eternum Cup brings together former student-athletes from the USA, now living in Barcelona. Find out more about this great initiative.

Dog-Friendly Places in Barcelona
Dog-Friendly Places in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city with many, many dogs. In honor of that, we’ve put together a running list of dog-friendly places in Barcelona, so you know where you can go with your furry best-friend.

Una Charla Cervecera: Balate
Una Charla Cervecera: Balate

Entrevistamos a Héctor Rodríguez García, uno de los fundadores de Balate, una fábrica de cerveza artesanal en el Maresme. Leer la entrevista.

Las Mejores Cerveceras Artesanales en España
Las Mejores Cerveceras Artesanales en España

CocoVail tiene 24 tiradores de los cuales se puede encontrar las mejores cerveceras artesanales en España. Estamos creando una página llena de entrevistas con las mejores cervecerías. Entra y conoce más de esos artistas de bebidas en nuestro país.

La Whiskeria: Best Whiskey & Cocktail Bar in Barcelona
La Whiskeria: Best Whiskey & Cocktail Bar in Barcelona

One of the most iconic neighborhoods of Barcelona, El Raval, is home to the original La Whiskeria, which is now El Museo. In 2022, they expanded their presence to L’Eixample with one of the biggest whiskey bars in Europe.

Una Charla Cervecera: Cerveza Guineu
Una Charla Cervecera: Cerveza Guineu

Cervesa Guineu empezó a elaborar cerveza en 2008 y se puede encontrar sus cervezas en CocoVail Beer Hall. Ven a probar una pinta de esa tremenda cervecería local.

Una Charla Cervecera: Cervesa Espiga
Una Charla Cervecera: Cervesa Espiga

Cervesa Espiga elabora cervezas artesanales en el corazón del Penedès, guiados por la pasión. La pasión por crear una cerveza diferente, natural y local. Y la vocación de dos biólogos para dar vida a cerveza con una personalidad y carácter especiales

Una Charla Cervecera: Cervezas La Virgen
Una Charla Cervecera: Cervezas La Virgen

Cervesas La Virgen empezó a crear cerveza en 2009 / 2010 y se puede encontrar sus cervezas en CocoVail Beer Hall. Ven a probar las creaciones de esa cervecería increíble basada en Madrid.

Una Charla Cervecera: Freddo Fox
Una Charla Cervecera: Freddo Fox

Freddo Fox es una nueva cervecería en España, pero nacido con la experiencia veterana de una cervecera que ya existía en Barcelona. Hablamos con Elliott Konig, uno de los fundadores de Freddo Fox.

Beers and Trips: Craft Beer and Adventures Blog

Beers and Trips is a great source for lovers of craft beer and traveling. The gentlemen who started this website were kind enough to come by CocoVail and give us a go, so we wanted to give them some love as well.

Mejor Comida a Domicilio Barcelona
Mejor Comida a Domicilio Barcelona

Hemos desarrollado una lista con algunos de los mejores restaurantes de Barcelona para pedir comida a domicilio. En esta lista hay una gran variedad de estilos culinarios que deberían ser probados!

Best Food Delivery Barcelona
Best Food Delivery Barcelona

While we would love you to order CocoVail every day, we know that it’s not realistic. We are fortunate to have many great options for food here, so we compiled a list of the best food delivery restaurants in Barcelona.

Una Charla Cervecera: Imchi Brewery
Una Charla Cervecera: Imchi Brewery

Imchi es una filosofía de vida y Imchi Brewery es el producto de un “Imchi todo”, que es cuando das un salto de fe, aunque no tengas todo controlado. Pero la verdad es que los de Imchi tienen la cerveza artesanal bastante controlada, es buenísima.

Una Charla Cervecera: La Pirata Brewing
Una Charla Cervecera: La Pirata Brewing

Continuando nuestra serie de “Una Charla Cervecera”, La Pirata Brewing de Súria (cerca de Manresa), nos informa de sus inspiraciones en el mundo de cerveza artesanal y de la cultura de la cerveza en España.

A Chat with Spain’s Best Breweries: Freddo Fox
A Chat with Spain’s Best Breweries: Freddo Fox

Freddo Fox is a new brewery in Spain, but born through the veteran experience of a brewery that already existed in Barcelona. We chatted with Elliott Konig, one of the founders of Freddo Fox.

Almalibre: Best Açaí Bowls in Barcelona
Almalibre: Best Açaí Bowls in Barcelona

If you’re looking for the best açaí in Barcelona, look no further, because we’ve got you covered. Almalibre is your destination for impeccable açaí bowls.

Beer Adventures App
Beer Adventures App

Do you like beer? If your answer is a resounding ‘yes’, then Beer Adventures App is your destination for deliciousness and good times.

Traveling to Barcelona with Your Family
Traveling to Barcelona with Your Family

Barcelona remains a huge attraction for tourists, with hotels welcoming more than eight million visitors in 2018 alone. Many people draw to the city for its vibrant culture and rich party scene.

Watch World Cup 2022 in Barcelona @ CocoVail
Watch World Cup 2022 in Barcelona @ CocoVail

Are you wondering about where to watch The World Cup 2022 in Barcelona? More importantly, looking for a comfortable space with huge TVs? CocoVail Beer Hall will broadcast all games across our televisions.

CocoVail Featured in Restaurant Guru
CocoVail Featured in Restaurant Guru

CocoVail has been selected as a recommended restaurant by Restaurant Guru in Barcelona for 2020. Restaurant Guru recommends top restaurants in the area based on different categories and classifications.

How Barcelona Will Change After Covid-19
How Barcelona Will Change After Covid-19

The pandemic impacted Barcelona’s tourism, as lockdown restrictions have kept visitors from coming freely. The first time in decades, the city has had a drop in its number of visitors, but the city is resilient. We are ready for your visit at Coco.

ByKate: Mejor Pastel y Cafe en Barcelona
ByKate: Mejor Pastel y Cafe en Barcelona

Donde se encuentra el mejor pastel y cafe en Barcelona? ByKate opta a ser uno de los mejores locales para probar delicias y pasarlo bien en el barrio de Gràcia.

Will American Football Ever Go Mainstream In Spain?
Will American Football Ever Go Mainstream In Spain?

In recent years, a lot of work has gone into promoting the NFL across the planet. One of the countries where there are high hopes of American football taking hold is Spain. Will American football in Spain ever be a huge deal?

What To Wear On A Night Out In Barcelona
What To Wear On A Night Out In Barcelona

Barcelona is a fashionable city with an impressive reputation for style. It has been ranked as number five among the fashion capitals of the world (behind New York, Milan, Paris and London). What should you wear on a night out here?

Volunteer in Barcelona
Volunteer in Barcelona

At CocoVail, we aspire to Create and Cultivate an International Community. Part of that mission involves participating positively in your local community. We believe it is not just important, but more so a responsibility to take part in the our Barce

Where to Play Soccer in Barcelona
Where to Play Soccer in Barcelona

Do you live in Barcelona? Have you recently moved here? Are you studying abroad for the semester and looking for a place to play soccer? If so, Celebreak is the place to get your soccer/ football fix.

AC’s Vision for CocoVail & Words of Wisdom

Interview with AC on CocoVail's VisionA short set of interviews with AC, co-founder of CocoVail, where he reveals a bit about the past, present and future vision for CocoVail, Barcelona's first craft beer ale house.A lot has changed over time at The Vail, but the...

Visit the Best Art Galleries in Barcelona
Visit the Best Art Galleries in Barcelona

After an afternoon of enjoying a wide variety of local, craft brews at Cocovail, you will surely be in the mood for exploring some of the more cultural offerings that Barcelona boasts. There are more than 40 art galleries in the city.

Watch World Cup 2022 in Barcelona @ CocoVail
CocoVail Presents: World Cup of Beer

CocoVail & CoCooking are teaming up to present the inaugural World Cup of Beer in Barcelona. It will take place before the final match between the winners of France v Belgium & Croatia v England on Sunday, July 15th at 12h.‍

How to Survive a Hangover in Barcelona…
How to Survive a Hangover in Barcelona…

It’s 7 AM, or 10:30 AM, or hell, even 1 PM, and you’re in hangover mode. You just woke up from a real bender last night in Barcelona, congratulations and sorry at the same time. We feel your pain.

CocoVail Presents: Scottish Brewery Tap Takeover
CocoVail Presents: Scottish Brewery Tap Takeover

Scottish Breweries in Barcelona: Continue the Barcelona Beer Festival festivities with us as we host our first ever Scottish Tap Takeover! We will be streaming the Six Nations Rugby matches starting with Scotland vs. Wales at 15:15h.

Poké Bowls: Healthy Fast Food
Poké Bowls: Healthy Fast Food

CocoVail Beer Hall is not just about craft beer and chicken wings. We also offer poke bowls and other healthier food options on our menu.

CocoVail’s New Menu
CocoVail’s New Menu

Keep up with the menu changes at CocoVail Beer Hall Barcelona with new chicken wing flavors and other offerings.

Haunted Places in Barcelona
Haunted Places in Barcelona

Barcelona has an incredible 2,000-year history and of course its fair share of ghosts. There may even be a few treading the floorboards at CocoVail. Our beer hall was once a textile factory during the 1800s.

Flags BCN: The Barcelona World Cup
Flags BCN: The Barcelona World Cup

Are you an avid football fan? Do you also like to play soccer? If so, Flags BCN is hosting the perfect event for you, The Barcelona World Cup.

CocoVail Resources: Expatica in Barcelona
CocoVail Resources: Expatica in Barcelona

Expatica is all about info, info and more info for global expats. Which is perfect for our family at CocoVail, because our mantra is to cultivate an international community.

CocoVail Presents: Copa America in Barcelona
CocoVail Presents: Copa America in Barcelona

Are you a fan of South American fútbol and looking to watch the 2019 Copa America in Barcelona? CocoVail is your home away from home and will broadcast as many games as possible.

CocoVail Presents: Christmas Party in Barcelona
CocoVail Presents: Christmas Party in Barcelona

The Winter Holidays, what a lineup of legendary celebrations: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and of course New Year’s. It’s like the All Star team of parties for any given year. Some even say this is the best / happiest time of the year.

Christmas Shopping in Barcelona
Christmas Shopping in Barcelona

With more than 4 hours of sunshine expected per day and below-average rainfall, December is a pleasant month for tourists to flock to Barcelona to do their Christmas shopping.

Birthday Party in Barcelona
Birthday Party in Barcelona

Are you going to celebrate your birthday in Barcelona? CocoVail specializes in throwing birthday parties with birthday specials available. Make your reservation.

Best Craft Beer in Barcelona
Best Craft Beer in Barcelona

CocoVail, Barcelona’s first beer hall, is revealing our premier list of Best Craft Beers in Barcelona. We will elect our top selections every year…

Ain’t No Thing Like Chicken Wings
Ain’t No Thing Like Chicken Wings

Are you a fan of chicken wings? The Anchor Bar in Buffalo (New York), 1964 is widely accepted as the birthplace and year of the World Famous Buffalo Chicken Wings, but there’s more to the story…

CocoVail in Barcelona Beer Festival
CocoVail in Barcelona Beer Festival

Barcelona Beer Festival is a 3 day event featuring breweries from around the world in one location. It’s Barcelona’s biggest beer festival, and a great homage to craft beer.

Beer Olympics in Barcelona
Beer Olympics in Barcelona

CocoVail, in partnership with WSA Europe (Weekend Student Adventures), will host the 1st Annual Beer Olympics in Barcelona. WSA Europe is all about fostering fun, respectful, in-depth and unforgettable travel experiences for budget travelers, backpackers and students....