The best cannabis club in Barcelona is one that most people are not familiar with. This article details the top 5 clubs in Catalonia’s capital city, which is currently home to around 175 private cannabis social clubs. The 5 Barcelona weed clubs featured in this article are not only the best of what the city had to offer in 2016, they’re also among the best cannabis establishments in the world.
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(This is a preliminary application process; not all who apply will qualify for membership based on Spanish law and club policy. Application for membership is general and is not necessarily applied to any particular club unless the applicant fully qualifies.)
Introduction
I’ve written about the best cannabis clubs in Barcelona before, but times change. Since I wrote the first edition of this article, the top club was closed under pressure from authorities. For about 2 years the best club in the city was La Mesa, but that club was shuttered in May of 2016 and the President and Secretary of the club have officially been sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Other reasons that clubs fall out of position include changes in policy that adversely affect current or new/potential members, and reduction in quality of cannabis products. The latter has been an acute problem in Barcelona during all of 2016, mostly caused by unpredictable cultivation and related market conditions. Because many clubs cannot afford the risk of growing cannabis directly, instead member resources are pooled and cannabis is purchased from local growers and distribution syndicates. Robberies and police raids are a big problem for cannabis growers in Catalonia. It’s safer for many clubs to outsource.
In fact, so much has changed in the city in the last year that only 1 of the clubs that I originally chose as among the best in Barcelona remains on the list today.
Methodology
Overall, there’s no true methodology here, so readers can consider this an editorial list. I chose these clubs based on my experience as a personal member of many cannabis clubs in Barcelona, as well as my experience working with clubs professionally. These experiences are blended with the opinions of other industry professionals, whom I directly queried in this regard to generate this list of the top 5 cannabis clubs in Barcelona in 2016.
The #1 Barcelona Cannabis Club is…Greenardo!
Best Feature: Medical Cannabis Program
Greenardo is one of only a handful of true medical-marijuana oriented clubs in Barcelona. The club works with a doctor to help soft-certify (no government program recognizes this yet) members as medical marijuana patients. If the member qualifies, the club provides a discount of 40% for that person’s cannabis needs, including flower, hash, edibles, extracts and more.
Equally as impressive as the generous medical program at Greenardo is the quality and consistency of the marijuana produced by the Association. With extremely unique strains that are grown, cured and manicured professionally, it’s difficult to find a more diverse and consistent selection in Barna.
Greenardo is named after a famous nearby park, Parc Guinardo. Located in the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona, the club is about 20 minutes outside of the city center. This makes it the perfect location for escaping the mess of Las Ramblas and other touristy areas of Ciutat Vella.
The #2 Barcelona Cannabis Club is…HQ!
Best Feature: Extracts and Concentrates
HQ is a stalwart feature among Barcelona’s weed clubs. The club specializes in producing potent and clean cannabis extracts like rosin, wax, iceolator and other types of concentrates. In fact, HQ consistently wins awards for their extracts at cannabis events like Dabadoo.
With sprawling, beautiful facilities, HQ is often busy – even in the middle of the day – and because of its highly interconnected member base, the club regularly hosts events where participation among members is “high.”
When it comes to raw cannabis flower, you can find a few straight-up strains at HQ Barcelona, but the club also offers a large selection of hybrids that you won’t be able to find anywhere else in Barcelona and perhaps nowhere else in Spain.
The staff at HQ are among the best that I’ve seen; the club is exceptionally well-managed.
The #3 Barcelona Cannabis Club is…Choko!
Best Feature: Proprietary Strains
Choko (full feature review HERE) is the only club from the original version of this article that survived the cut, moving from position 4 for 2014 and 2015 to position 3 for 2016. An exemplary cannabis club that I chose as my “home” club after the passing of La Mesa, Choko’s genetics team produces some of the best cannabis in the world. The club’s proprietary strains, Choko, Yuzu and Tao Pai Pai continue to absolutely amaze this author and virtually everyone in the industry that I know who has sampled these strains.
Choko boasts an expansive layout that is focused on the works of local artists. Unlike other clubs and establishments that claim to support local artists but then keep the same works on the walls for a decade, Choko rotates the artwork it features frequently, giving exposure to new artists and delighting members with a tasteful, quirky and ever-changing selection of things to gaze at and ponder while we consume the sweet lemony goodness of a joint of Yuzu.
The #4 Barcelona Cannabis Club is…StrainHunters
Best Feature: Location
StrainHunters is the most tasteful and well-provisioned cannabis club anywhere near Las Ramblas; the heart and soul of Barcelona’s tourist district. With classic strains from GreenHouse Seeds like Super Lemon Haze, Super Silver Haze and many others, StrainHunters club is based on the documentary series of the same name, produced in conjunction with Arjan Roskam, the self-proclaimed King of Cannabis.
StrainHunters is exquisitely adorned in copper and wood, including light fixtures and accents, which, when combined with professional-quality lighting, makes for a hip, peaceful and attractive environment. This club is an excellent location to enjoy a joint and a coffee and then head out for a quick walk to the beach, Placa Catalunya, La Boqieria, El Gotico, or anywhere else in the city center.
The #5 Barcelona Cannabis Club is…Circulo
Best Feature: The People
Circulo is a new club that was opened in the same location as the former La Mesa cannabis club. Situated in this author’s favorite part of Barcelona – El Born – Circulo is near Born Cultural Center, Parc Ciutadella, the Barcelona Zoo, and Estacio Franca.
In addition to offering staple cannabis strains like Amnesia and White Widow, and a good selection of edibles, Circulo has made this list mainly because of its people. Many of the current members are former La Mesa members, which means that there are always familiar faces and voices at Circulo. Chess is making a comeback at the club, and live entertainment – a rarity at cannabis clubs in Barcelona these days – is slowly being re-introduced.
For daytime considerations, Circulo is an excellent option for work or study as it acquired the massive tables of the former club’s namesake.
Conclusion
While 2016’s best Barcelona cannabis club is Greenardo, things could change in 2017. Keep your eyes on up-and-comers like Weeds BCN, which could easily rival some of these clubs, and keep your ears to the ground as rumors are abound about a rebirth of Green Age – formerly this author’s #1 club in Barcelona (2013-2014) – and signs pointing to a re-emergence of RDM as a top cannabis club in the city.
Do you have suggestions or disagree with this list? Let us know in the comments section below.
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(This is a preliminary application process; not all who apply will qualify for membership based on Spanish law and club policy. Application for membership is general and is not necessarily applied to any particular club unless the applicant fully qualifies.)
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44 thoughts on “The Best Cannabis Club in Barcelona 2016”
Hi Russ,
I am moving to Barcelona soon due to my work. And, being a regular cannabis smoker (joint mixed with tobacco) I am strongly considerating switching to a clean cannabis use, through vape pens. Therefore, I am looking for a club which offers a nice selection of extracts and oils to consume with such devices. Based on your article, HQ seems the best option, right? Do you think they will be able to provide “cartridge” to refill vape pens?
Best regards,
Patricio.
Hola Patricio; yes, I am fairly certain that HQ will have those products. Greenardo, LaKalada, and The Plug will also have them. Best wishes Peace -Russ
Hi Russ,
I’m going to Barcelona in mid May and would very much like join a club. Preferably one that you help me become a member of, so I’ll get back to you on that later. But, let’s say you are unable to help me; which of the clubs that have online registration would you say are the best? Kind regards, Mugs
Hola Mugs; it’s no problem, just email me at russ@marijuanagames.org, and I will be happy to help and can send you a ton of useful information ahead of your trip. Best wishes Peace -Russ
Hola Russ, that sounds great. So I’ll contact you again in early May. Kind regards, Mugs
Hi Russ,
Thanks for the very useful article. I’m planning to visit Barcelona for 4 days in November and I’m wondering if it is possibile to join some clubs like Choko or Strain Hunters, even if I’m staying for a very short time. I really hope so.
Thanks,
Michele.
Hi russ, I’m going to spend 5 days at santiago de compostela, and I would like to find a club where i can smoke some cannabis. i have n.i.e and canarian residency – i live permanently in tenerife but im coing to santiago to visit a friend doing 2 weeks long spanish course.
Thanks for your attention
Hola Jack; sorry, I don’t have any connections where you’re going. Best wishes Peace -Russ
Hi russ, I’m going to spend 5 days at barcelona, and I would like to find a club where i can smoke a High quality cannabis. Can you help me?
Thanks for your attention
Hi Russ,
First of all congratulariam for your article. It is really useful for New members.
I am a regular Smoker and going to bcn for second time.
I really apreciate high quality extracts. I think Hq Will be the best place in town to find it. So I would like more information on how to get an invitation From a member.
Thanks
Pedro
Hola Pedro; HQ is a pretty exclusive private cannabis club, strictly adhering to the sharpest letter of what it perceives as cannabis law in Catalunya, so in most cases, a non-resident will not be able to join, sorry. If you get a NIE or stay for a long period, it may be possible then. Best wishes. Peace -Russ
Hi Russ!
Do you know a club with good extraction (wax , bho,etc) for a decent price ?
and how to become a member of those club you mentioned ?
Thank you in advance for your answer.
Hi Russ,
Me and my boyfriend will be travelling to Barcelona in August for 6 days and as regular smokers are looking for somewhere relaxed and reasonably priced in regards to membership fees for the duration of our stay.
With there being so many clubs across Barcelona with different rules regarding membership I am wondering if you could discuss further with me how to contact a member for access and which clubs would make for the best experince,
Best wishes
Charlotte
Hola Charlotte; please email your comment to me at russ@marijuanagames.org and I will be happy to provide more details there. Peace -Russ
Hi ! Just arrived at Barcelona and I want to subscribe at only one club so I want it to be a good one. I’m searching for good/high quality indicas and sativas for correct prices, im a simple man! Which club do you recommend me ? It would help me a lot, thanks !!
Stay high
Hola Florent; please email your above comment to me at russ@marijuanagames.org. Best wishes. Peace -Russ
Good Day,
I had contact with the cannabisclub scene two years ago. We stayed two weeks and first visited a tourist focused club that got closed a day after we joined. Through a coincidence we joined DamSuare, but it was not what i exspected. The price balance for concentrates was not given. Is it possible to join some quality clubs like strainhunters or HQ with our spanish adress ? Thanks for your great work, keep it up !
Hi Russ,
What is the best csc for sativas and hashs ?
Thanks for all, greats articles and video on vice.
Full support.
Hola Toni; the best cannabis club in Barcelona for Sativa is Choko, while the best club for Hash is LaKalada. Best wishes! Peace -Russ
Last leg of my honeymoon spent in Spain. Was vaping and ran out. Russ pretty much saved my life and y’all smokers know what I mean. Spain ended up being of course awesome because of Russ. Trust him. Do what they say. And you’re gonna get whatever you need.
Thanks, Manny!
Salut Russ je monte à Barcelone le 16 pourra tu nous aider à trouver un bon CSC car on peut te faire confiance merci et avec plaisir de te rencontrer
I just want to say thank you Russ for everything. I just got back from my trip from Barcelona. I tell you something this is all legit and Russ is a good man! I was approached by 20 people a day in gothic quarters everyday trying to sell marijuana. It was really annoying and they are all super sketchy! Me being from New York I can see trouble when I see it. I visited circulo and I tell you it was a great place! I was at the club by myself and I ended up hanging out with some random people having a great time doing the things we enjoy. I was so happy I got to experience that. I definitely give this man 2 thumbs up! I Cant thank this man enough for the help. P.s I left some of extra money in my account, the club can enjoy it haha.
Hola Russ!
Do you know a club with good edibles or with any at all? They used to offer some at “LaMesa” back in the days, but not really potent. And now I haven’t encountered any at all…
Thanks!
Hola Art; the club that is located at the former La Mesa location, called Circulo, has a few edibles, and so does Dr. Dou, StrainHunters, Greenardo, and probably a lot of others. Best wishes Peace -Russ
Hi Russ
I moved here for indefinite work 2 months ago from San Francisco. I’ve been reading up on your site and it’s been super helpful thanks to you. I was wondering why you haven’t reviewed DDC Dragon club? From a little googling it seems to come up with lots of reviews. Any opinions?
Hola Sharif; I haven’t reviewed that club because I am not a member there, nor do I recommend it. There are 200 clubs in the city, and I haven’t reviewed a lot of them. Best wishes Peace -Russ
Great article! Thank you for the advice and overview.. I’m planning a trip for my gf this May, and a trip would make her day! Can I email for advice please?
Hola Mike! Sure, you can email me at russ@marijuanagames.org Talk to you there. Peace -Russ
Hi Russ, interesting article. I recently traveled to Barcelona and visited some clubs, none from your list though sadly.
The ones i did visit however all seemed slightly small, are the ones you listed much larger? I think I heard from someone i met they couldn’t be larger than 200sqm.
Look forward to your continued articles, the clubs are a fascinating concept and i look forward to returning to check out your recommendations!
Hola Bobby; thank you for your comment. Under Ada Coloau’s new rules, clubs cannot be more than 200sqm, but to be honest, that’s pretty big for a cannabis club in Barcelona. The largest clubs in physical size in the city are Choko and HQ. Best wishes. Peace -Russ
Do you have to join each club separately and if so does that mean paying a yearly fee to each individual club?
Yes, each club in Spain is a distinct private entity with its own rules and regulations.
Hey,
Really good article!
Is in this list a club which has CBD-Strains with THC CBD 1:1?
Or do you know a club?
Thank you!
Great article Russ, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
🙂
😀 Thanks!
Hey russ
I am visiting Barcelona and was researching weed out there and this artrical gives a nice insite to the Barcelona cannabis scene and has got me excited was wondering if you could help me become a member of a club
Thanks
Jasz
Hi Russ,
Great article. Hoping to travel to Barcelona at the end of January for my boyfriends birthday and would love to spend it In one of the clubs. How would I go about contacting a member? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Natalie.
Hi Russ,
End of January im traveling with my wife to Barca, we will stay there for 4 days.
Becouse we smohe here and there, we would like to expirience it in Barcelona to.
Could you some hiw interduce us to Grenardo,HQ, Chocko and StrainHunters. I dont know if it is posible, but we will hike through Barca and make this stops as interesting sights.
Kind regards
Miha
Hola Miha; thank you for your comment, please email your request to russ@marijuanagames.org.
Hola Russ,
Nice article, I am in barcelona at the moment, and I would love to be introduce to cannabis club. Can you help me ?
Hola Manu; please email me at russ@marijuanagames.org to discuss. Peace -Russ
Hi Russ
Thanks for the recent article. It’s a good tool for someone like me who is visiting there for the 2nd time.
You probably get this a lot but if i want to join one of these places can i contact a member somehow?
I smoke daily and am travelling back there for the 2nd time. Joined Creme de la Creme last time but was just lucky as was walking down some road and got chatting to some dude on the street.
Thanks
Hugh.
Hola Hugh; please email me at russ@marijuanagames.org to discuss. Peace -Russ