La Carboneria: "Flamenco and anything goes..." Sevilla Nightlife Tip by fairy_dust

La Carboneria is a flamenco bar hidden in the Barrio Santa Cruz. It's filled with both locals and tourists and what I love most about it is that you never know what to expect when it comes to entertainment. The flamenco show starts at around 11 and lasts about an hour or so, but after the show is over the locals stick around and jam. Most of the time, the jam sessions involved flamenco, but one night there was someone singing latin jazz standards, and occasionally there was a classical pianist. Another time, a group of teen boys sitting in a hidden corner close to the door started knocking out flamenco beats on a table and singing.

Since I was studying flamenco dance at the time, I would often get the urge to get up and dance when the music was particularly good. And when I did dance, I always had a great time and the locals loved me! I would often get shouts of "baila baila!" and "ole!", which would encourage me even more. I always had a great time at La Carboneria.

The bar can get crowded and stuffy at times, but there is a terrace behind the stage where you can get some fresh air.

Dress Code: You can wear what you want, there is no dress code. Most people just wear casual clothes.

Address: Calle Levies
Directions: The red door on Calle Levies. You'll probably see some gypsies standing outside chatting.
Theme: Live Music