It's not their fault that they're nestled into the more touristy part of Barcelona--and don't let…read morethat stop you from going! Well worth the effort as you're transported into what can quickly feel like your personal neighborhood bar. Our initial bartender (no, mixologist) was a Peruvian woman named Rayza (probably spelled that wrong). Very friendly and did a great job trying to translate as much as possible into English. They change the drink menu 4 times a year and had just introduced the Summer menu a few days ago. Don't remember the exact names of the drinks we ordered but one was gin based and was Hunter/Hunting-something. The other was mezcal based with Luxardo bitters as one of the ingredients. Both were fantastic (uploading pics after the review). Well thought out and skillfully crafted by Rayza. She made a little too much of the mezcal drink so she poured it into a shot glass and presented it to me as a "refill" with a smile. Nice touch, but I told her it was for her to drink with me. As things got busier (we arrived around 10 pm and had our pick of seats at the bar), a male bartender started working our end of the bar. Sadly, we neglected to get his name but we enjoyed a great conversation as he made many creative drinks. A bar like this could be quite snobby about themselves. This one isn't. We look forward to coming back each time we visit Barcelona and highly recommend it if you can get there.

Recommended by a bartender at Libertine (a fellow craft cocktail bar inside Casa Bonay) and one of…read morethose suggestions that really makes an evening turn from basic to anything but. The walk to Collage was magical already but then stepping inside transported me to another realm of wonderment. It's dark, it's sexy, it's got so many potions to create a drink unlike any other. There's an upstairs lounge area that feels more like a salon of a bygone era and then there's the intimate bar downstairs where I saddled up. I was immediately taken with both male bartenders...one French, one Italian. Both spoke Spanish and English. It was as if my Weird Science mind had produced two handsome, intriguing characters purely for my entertainment! But, on to the drinks. Their cocktail menu is a beaut. There's not a ton on it, but each beverage is described in paragraph form so you know its origin story before meeting your lips to its glass. These concoctions were eclectic takes on the classics. Some were aflame, some were served alongside fun accoutrements, and some were just plain funky, but in an intriguing way. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. I had two and each one had its highs, sans any lows. The best part was sitting and chatting with the bartenders and the fact that they have a Yelp check-in offer for a free shot, which is pretty impressive to see anywhere in Europe (even though the bartender wasn't as keen on this offer as I was to use it...a mezcal shot we both did!). Not to mention, they host cocktail making classes often. If you're headed to (or in) Barcelona, I recommend scheduling one to get a behind-the-scenes look at the makings of these fine libations.

There are many tapas places in Barcelona. This is one of the top 5 if not the top. The food is…read morefresh, the plates balanced in flavor, service friendly (shoutout to Andy from the UK), and the views are unbearable. Come here to get away from the city center and enjoy the allure of Barcelona.

Beautiful view overlooking the city!…read more I came to Mirablau for my birthday! Although my host mom called ahead for window seating once we arrived it wasn't guaranteed and we had to sit by the mirror:( Nonetheless the food was pretty good and the ambiance of the neighborhood was breathtaking. Come here if you want beautiful birthday pics. Later that night they were able to sit us outside on the terrace and the view was breathtaking. You can see Sagrada Familia , Barceloneta, and Montjuic. I would love to visit again, enjoy seating by the window by arriving early, and try other dishes as I was not completely impressed by my salmon .

Bar Alegria is very popular for people just getting out of work, people on a date night, the…read morelocals, and tourists like moi. It's not too far from La Rambla and was just two (2) blocks away from our hotel (H10 Casanova). When we got there, well the Greeter, she really didn't give us the kindest greeting, in fact, she seemed kinda curt. But I'm not the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), we were just there to eat and that we did... :) We were served some tasty olives and with that we enjoyed the Bikini Jamon and cheese infused with truffles finger sandwiches - very tasty and bursting with flavor. We also enjoyed the Creamy Chocolate served on toast with olive oil and salt - that's an awesome combination of the salty, the sweet, the crunchy and the creamy Nutella. The olive oil softened the chocolate cream bomb going off in your mouth. :) I would come back here again and order those same items, and I'd add their famous eggplant dish. You can come here for pre-dinner snacks and drinks, it's very popular.

Had a really lovely dinner at Bar Alegria. Make sure to make a reservation because they are almost…read morealways packed! The atmosphere is very quaint. We enjoyed sitting upstairs and being perched over everyone. From what I have heard, the menu is constantly changing so there is no guarantee you will find the same items each time you go in. This being said, everything we ordered was delicious so I don't think you can go wrong! Lucas was our server, and he did an excellent job of taking care of us. Prices might be considered on the pricier end. (We thought they were reasonable, but we are from NYC so take this with a grain of salt.)

This is a must must must visit in BCN.... Best sangria in the city... lots of beer choices.... free…read morepopcorn.... Pool tables... football (soccer) on during the week... such a great place!

Great sangria & vibes. It's super mellow and I enjoyed being here for a few hours watching futbolread more

I found this place by chance. After looking for a less touristic barcfor a few days I bumped into…read morethis place. This place reminded me of the Marz bar where I was a regular in NYC a lot in the 90's. The interior decor is mainly kisch and you feel like being on set on a John Waters film. They don't serve cocktails but pussytails. I know, a tourist trap but still all fun. Wifey and I wondered if this was a transvestite bar since it's decorated with pretty gay and pin up collages. You get free snacks when ordering, but we all know that salt make the average customer buy an extra unit. The staff is friendly and prices better than my hotel across the road, Barceló Raval. The place seems to have quite a few friendly regulars and we seemed to fit in immediately. But watch your valuables, a pick pocket dropped in and made a move on Wifey but was chased out by the nice bartender David. I highly enjoyed myself there and will return tonight and try to remember a bit more than last night. Most highly recommended.

This was one of our Halloween stop that fish and chips organized. It looked great inside. I'm going…read moreto have to swing by again.

A lovely French style bar/speakeasy vibe found near Passeig de Gracia. Fantastic cocktails, and…read moreservice isn't bad but the night we visited only one bartender was on duty and it was slow. Capacity is fairly limited so try to reserve a table if you can.

This was a real find. It has a speakeasy feel. There are steps leading down from the street. The…read moremusic is great, an eclectic mix put together by the bartender that's jazzy.

Come for the drinks stay for the view. Fresh popcorn and delicious small bites are a great way to…read moretake in the sights. Came in with family and had an amazing time. The staff is friendly, attentive and personable. Hugo Spritz , martinis and Palomas were the top drinks in our group. Great view of the cathedral

Spectacular views and good drinks . Decent tapas and good service . But mostly spectacular viewsread more

They change their menu on a regular basis. We came here for lunch and they had a set menu $13 that…read moreinclude 2 small plates, drink, and dessert. We ordered 3 person meals including the veal with fries, meatball with apple/pear sauce, babaganouish, and pasta with tomato sauce. For dessert, we got the cheesecake, flan with coconut, and yogurt with honey. Service was good. Food was well flavored. It's not a bad choice for lunch!

Walking along the street and hungry. Stumbled into Sifó. So happy we did. Excellent experience…read more The interior was inviting but I was put off because they only offered the Menu del Dia for €11.90 (pick 2 of 6 items, plus dessert) and I am just not that guy. Well, they made me a fan. Nicolas, our waiter, provided very good service and helped us make decisions. Wine: (not included in the menu) Roura Xarel-lo €14. Went well with the food. Food: * Tracie - Green salad with tomatoes and bleu cheese. She ate 100%. * Dave - Egg & Potato salad with a sweet mustard mayo. Hearty. Delicious and very filling. * Tracie - Chicken breast stuffed with cheese and mushrooms. A large portion. Rich flavors. * Dave - Pork with rice. The rice was cold and had lemon in it. Refreshing. The pork was tender. I ate it all. * Dessert - Pear-Apple Crumble. I added a shot of blueberry Patxaran to go with it while Tracie had coffee. + Music - soothing jazz. + Flatware - medium weight Comas. + Wi-Fi - very fast. + Rear dining room has a tiny garden in the back. - Paper napkins. €40.45 for lunch for 2. Excellent value.