what do men wear in the evening in Barcelona Spain?

Hi jodydv,

Thank you for your question.  

Because 'some' restaurants have fairly strict dress codes you'll want
to pack a tie - just in case.


Barcelona-Home.com Travel Tips - Barcelona
http://www.barcelona-home.com/int/barcelona.asp?theme=traveltips&language=eng

What to Bring

Catalan men and women dress elegantly, though men rarely wear ties. In
July and August cotton and loose-fitting garments are necessary.
Respect local traditions: bathing costumes and bikinis are strictly
for the beach. Fashionable shorts are fine, especially for men, but
avoid really short shorts. A light jacket is useful any time of the
year. In winter, bring a warm jacket which can accommodate various
layers, especially in January and February, when the wind blows. Be
sure to bring comfortable shoes ? Barcelona is a very walkable city.

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Barcelona Basic Information - Dress Code
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/specialist/barcelona-basic-facts.html#dresscode

"The "dress code" in Barcelona is casual. Jeans and T shirts are
normal attire and you will be able to enter practically all but the
very exclusive restaurants with casual wear. The only exception are
"Sleeveless T' shirts" which you will have a few problems getting into
Bars and clubs. Some of the more expensive night clubs insist on shoes
(no trainers) and will also not allow Sleeveless T shirts."

Barcelona Clothes and Dress Code. Tips on How to Blend in With the Locals 
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/shopping/barcelona-clothes.html

(long article with hints and tips of what to wear and what not to wear)

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How to Get Around Barcelona on the Cheap
http://www.ehow.com/how_7735_around-barcelona-cheap.html

"5.  Spend lots of time walking, especially in the city's old Barri
Gotic area and along Las Ramblas. Most of Barcelona is designed for
foot traffic, and walking gives you a chance to see the architecture,
meet the people and experience the city at a leisurely pace.
  
6.   Wear comfortable shoes. Some of the older parts of the city have
rough or cobbled streets, and you will probably be doing a lot of
walking."

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"Residents of Barcelona tend to dress well, even when they are dressed
casually. They rarely wear shorts or sundresses in the city. Consider
bringing along some of your smarter clothes if you prefer to blend
into the crowd when you travel."

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Barcelona Business Tips
http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:gFIg0n-1rfcJ:www.barcelona.world-guides.com/business_tips.html+Evening+dress+code+men+barcelona&hl=en

Barcelona Dress Code - Barcelona, Spain

"Business dress in Barcelona is fairly standard and formal appearances
in business settings are very important. Both men and women wear
suits, although for relaxed, social occasions, casual clothes are more
appropriate. Some restaurants do have fairly strict dress codes, so
bear this in mind when dining out."

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http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Spain/Nightlife-Spain-R-1.html

the entire street is alive: Las Ramblas Blvd

"This street is the most famous street Barcelona, Spain. Every night,
the street is alive."

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"I guess it depends on who you ask. There were women in light summery
dresses and men in suits, young travelers in old clothes, the
performer's' dress was eccentric. It really depends on where and when
you go."

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Barcelona Nightlife Guide
http://travelguides.lastminute.com/sisp/?fx=location&loc_id=131563&sub_section=Nightlife

"The trend is to dress quite smartly when going out in Barcelona."

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http://dsi.esade.es/icis2002/final-arrangements.htm

"Barcelona dress code: Barcelona is one of Europe's trend-setting
cities and many people are very fashion conscious, especially when
going out in the evening. Whether or not you wish to join the ranks by
making a fashion statement is entirely up to you."

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Spain Travel Guide  
http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/Spain/Do's+and+Don'ts

"Conservative casual wear is widely acceptable. Some hotels and
restaurants encourage men to wear jackets. A black tie is only
necessary for very formal occasions and is usually specified if
required."

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Have a wonderful trip!

Best regards,
tlspiegel

Usually, though not always, clothes.

It would help if you would be more specific as to age groups, social
environments etc. of said men.

Generally speaking BCN is a laid back city without a big government or
business center so unless you need to impress / business / wedding or
such you can almost always get away with anything.

Hope this helps, 

Amok69

I'm an over 60 man going to Barcelona next week.  I plan to good
restaurants, jazz bars and just walk around in the evening.  I know
that in the rest of Europe, men hardly ever go out without a sport
jacket, and often a tie.  I'd rather not pack a tie.

You can always buy a tie once you get there if you decide you feel
better with one.  I usually carry a solid colored knit silk tie just
to be safe when traveling.  Stuff it in the breast pocket of my jacket
- where it usually stays.