Last night I went to the Station Milonga in Barcelona with my friend Jim.
It was my first time there. It is in the restaurant right inside the Estacio de França

Have a look at their promotion video!
If you happen to go from Granollers as I did, you get the train to Passeig de Gracia, change platforms and then catch the next train to Estacio de França.  It takes less than an hour. Then you are right there – no need to walk or follow directions.
The station itself is wonderful – the last time I went I was catching the night train to Paris

The milonga was as advertised on the video – busy but not too crowded, friendly with lots of places to sit, lovely music and a good atmosphere. It costs 6 euros which includes a drink. Sorry this photo isn’t very good but I like the pink

Afterwards Jim walked me all the way to the night bus-stop on Tetuan.  Thank you Jim!
The bus took about 35 minutes to reach Granollers and I jumped out near the hospital, five minutes from home. I am so glad to have discovered an easy way to go dancing in Barcelona without having to stay overnight. I might even pluck up courage to go to this milonga alone – something I swore not to do again a few years ago. It’s horrible sitting there waiting to dance and honestly I don’t find the Barcelona scene very relaxed or open. But, in the end it doesn’t kill you and sometimes having one good dance makes the journey worthwhile.  Last night I had several!