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    Paradiso

    4.5 (215 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Cocktail Bars

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    Zaydian A.

    Paradiso is one of the Top 50 Bars in the world and rightfully so! From the decor and service, to the unique cocktail menu, everything about this place was perfect. I came around 5pm on a Saturday, and it only took 20 minutes to get in. The bartenders were super friendly and spoke english which was a bonus. Their menu is constantly changing, so I forget the names of the drinks we ordered, but I also ordered a regular old fashion and they nailed it. I noticed another guest being a little rude to one of the bartenders. She was complaining about her drink so they made a new one, and another one after that. Had it been me, I probably would've gave up and asked them to leave lol, but they did not. Instead the opposite, which is very telling of the type of service you'll receive at this place. Overall this was my favorite cocktail bar in Spain, would I go again? Absolutely!

    Imelda M.

    We're so glad to have our Tapas Tour guide's recommendations, this Speakeasy was the other voted "50 Best Bars in the world" this was behind a white door. My Fiance and I like the cocktail he ordered, mine was different and was ok, I was underwhelmed called Enigma. The Ambiance was nice and modern, perfectly dimmed, loved the music vibe and the service was great. It was Paradise for sure!

    Chris S.

    Yes, this was one of the best cocktail bars I have ever visited. It was fantastic! The website mentions a QR code for a virtual queue but there was a physical queue before opening time. The wait wasn't bad itself, except the line had several chain smoking teenage girls making the narrow street (really more of an alley) noxious. For a cocktail aficionado, nothing prepares your palate for complex flavors like a bunch of cigarettes. (sarcasm) There are tables outside, but I did not see them in use. The pace of entry is kept slow by a velvet rope allowing only a couple people in at a time. I was twelfth in line at opening time. It took me about 30 minutes to get inside. The upside is that once you get in it is never so crowded that the service is slow. The bartender to customer ratio is high. Especially when seated at the bar, there is plenty of personal attention. The cocktails are delicious. Several include a theatrical performance upon delivery. Fun, great drinks and great service! I am sad to say, they don't accept American Express; a slight inconvenience. I highly recommend Paradiso!

    Omar S.

    More of a novelty stop, this absolutely lovely little space in the old city makes a fine conversation starter / first stop with your date, or a bit of culinary exploration in liquid form. "How did they make this taste like that?" But for enjoying some twists on craft cocktail making? Not so great. Despite a wall full of both rare and classic bottles, most of what's featured on the menu is...eccentric at best. I had two after discussion with the bartender, and both were okay but not what I would enjoy drinking despite having a very broad palate. Although famously ranked by "50 best", this is a lot different than other cocktail bars on that list (I've visited quite a few of them), including the others in Barcelona. Perhaps having hit the number one spot before, they didn't know where to go from there? Nice staff but also missing was bartender banter (at least in English) I've found at most top bars - the bar experience is heavily about that interaction, especially for the solo customer. A positive - drinks are actually cheaper than fancy hotel bars in this city. What they offer *would* be great as a liquid tasting menu and I would return for that. But for full sized cocktails? Meh. Hence the 3 stars. Save it for a date or a "famous bars" crawl, but not for having delicious drinks that tickle the palate while getting the job done.

    Tlaloc
    Emily H.

    If you love a speakeasy and want to get a little away from the touristy spots along the water, look no further! Definitely focused on drinks and not the food menu, it's a great spot to stop for a beautiful experiential drink (or two). The staff is attentive and friendly, the space is gorgeous, and the drinks are unique and fun. Definitely recommend!

    James L.

    Paradiso offers truly interesting drinks, and the overall experience was fantastic. Creative cocktails, great atmosphere, and top-tier presentation. Definitely worth a stop if you're exploring the cocktail scene in the city.

    Gravity and enigma
    Carson M.

    I had high hopes for this bar after seeing it on social media, but the drinks did not hit the mark compared to Sips. Perhaps I ordered the wrong drinks, but they did not taste good even if the descriptions sounded good. Service and presentation are great of course. I did not have reservations, but arrived at 4:40 on a Friday and there was no one in line. A line did form afterwards. I would rate the overall drinks a 3/5, but service was 5/5.

    Cousins hanging out in Barcelona
    Kimberly C.

    This Speakeasy is a MUST try spot! Worth the wait to get in! We were a party of 5 and they seated us at a table outside while we waited for the experience of a lifetime. Every drink was like a magic show! Excellent service and mixology at its best! This spot has a VIBE and is a MUST!

    Drink came in a mushroom
    Linda C.

    Visited Paradiso knowing it was once ranked #1 bar in the world (2022), and it's definitely a cool experience. Hidden entrance, dim lighting, stylish crowd, and a beautiful digital menu. The drinks are creative and tasty. Bathroom was small and not the cleanest, real icky. Overall, Paradiso has great energy and it's absolutely worth visiting once for the experience. Glad I came here before Sips, if I'd gone there first, these drinks wouldn't have hit the same.

    Ebo E.

    When I heard this place was the #1 bar in the world, I HAD to stop in. When we first arrived, I was a bit worried since we had a bigger group (7) and you can only wait in a virtual queue. I believe the wait was about 2 hours at first! Luckily, since we had a bigger group we were able to get one of the tables they hadn't used yet and were sat after 2 minutes! Hidden away behind an unsuspecting door is a bright but intimate bar with a number of chairs and tables. It was extremely busy but our servers were super attentive and able to help us out. We got the evolution Negroni, the Tesla, Paradiso Express and Top Gun. Everything was super strong and the presentations were one too remember. Price wise wasn't too bad either. Paid about 100 Euros for 7 drinks. I can understand why people would be upset if they knew about the place before hand but we had a great time since we were visiting!

    Tlaloc.
    Cindy Z.

    Paradiso is one of the top bars in the world (one of two located in Barcelona, but I enjoyed this one more). The drinks are an experience with each one being presented in such a unique way while also being tasty. First of all, reservations at through a QR code. Come early on weeknights if you want to avoid hour long waits. Although they don't take reservations, I was able to get them because they cancelled my reservations for the Macallan Experience. If you get a chance to do this, do it --I need to go back to try this. Once we were seated at the bar, we were provided a complimentary cocktail right away. Not sure if they do this for everyone or if it was a nice gesture for cancelling our Maccallan reservations, but it was very nice. Thereafter, we went through 3 more cocktails each and was able to try The Cloud (€20), The Great Gatsby (€20), Kryptonita (€17), Ramses (€18), Dry Storm (€21), and Tlaloc (€18). Each cocktail was so unique in its own way that was so special. The cloud and kryptonita were the most interactive, but all the cocktail were complimented with jellies, cheeses, and other bites to pair with the drink. If you're only going to have one drink, I highly recommend the Kryptonita. It comes with a flower bud that literally electrifies your mouth into a tingly and numb sensation. It's difficult to describe, so you just need to experience this for yourself. Seriously such a wild and unique bar experience, which is no wonder they made it to one of the top 50 bars in the world. The service was great and the drinks were amazing and fun. Prepare to try as many drinks as you can because you'll get a different experience with each one.

    Shruti J.

    Honestly, I've been to bars that are within the top ten bars in the world list and paradiso was a hype! I mean you automatically have high expectations and that's what had me disappointed. If I went in knowing nothing about paradiso, I would have thought this is a good bar.. nothing extraordinary for sure. Their creativity is only for presentation.. drinks look pretty but that's about it. Ambience is nice. The front door person will act pricey, completely unnecessary. Ofcourse, drinks are pricey. Service was alright. I wouldn't say this is a must visit bar while in Barcelona!

    Universal sunset
    Katherine G.

    Being the 2022 best bar in the world, we definitely had high expectations. They have a QR code waitlist outside that you scan and can wander around before coming back to your table. We waited around 45 minutes before getting seated inside. Once in, the decor is pretty cool and the lighting creates a nice ambiance. I was surprised that the seating was pretty casual and spread out. We got a nice round table in the corner and ordered some of their signature cocktails. I got the universal sunset which I really enjoyed, and it even came with a tiny chocolate! We were also able to get into the second room, which was a lot smaller. There the bartender made us a drink based on what we described we like - I got something fruity and refreshing which was really great. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! It's really cool to see what is considered one of the best bars in the world. We had a great time here :)

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    Dr. Stravinsky - Lower bar

    Dr. Stravinsky

    4.4(97 reviews)
    0.3 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    Really enjoyed this bar and we can see why it's been named in the top 50 bars…read more The bartender was really engaging with the people which we enjoyed. The drinks were 8/10 The ambiance was generic but we had a good time. Definitely recommend trying it.

    Wow did we want to give this place 5 stars…read more The bartenders were great and welcoming and the decor was very cool. It is a pleasant place to be physically. All of the cocktails we tried were excellent (we had two more not featured on photos here). We went Sunday 4/19 around open (5pm ish until 7:30 ish). However, our experience was sort of ruined when a female employee came over and chided my wife and two other American patrons we were talking to for being too loud. They weren't being particularly loud and at this point we were the only four people sitting at the bar itself. She was not a bartender (at that time at least) and she completely ruined our vibe with this complaint. She had been eyeing one of the other American patrons we had been talking to before she came over and confronted my wife after she laughed. The bar tenders didn't seem to be aware this happened and when we were closing out they remarked they didn't think we had been loud and that they like their guests to have fun. This female employee apparently didn't get the memo! We sense that perhaps she just dislikes Americans, which would be rich for working at an establishment like this! She also had no issues when a dog other guests brought in barked loudly multiple times, each time silencing the entire bar because the barks were so booming. The other American couple felt the same way -- the stern talking to just ruined the experience for all four of us. So... great spot but our experience was unnecessarily tarnished by a jerk employee!!!

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    La Alcoba Azul - Spicy Potato

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(207 reviews)
    0.7 kmBarri Gòtic
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    This place was absolutely worth the wait for a table! From the moment we sat down, Sabastian made…read moreus feel so welcome and taken care of. Not only was his service incredible, but he also gave us amazing recommendations for our upcoming trip to Buenos Aires in two weeks. The food was hands-down our best meal in Barcelona. Every dish felt authentic and full of flavor. Our favorites were the accordion-style baked potato topped with creamy aioli and spicy sauce, and the truffle brie toast, which was completely out of this world. To top it all off, the meal ended with a shot of local acorn liquor as we toasted Jordi, our other server, which also made the whole experience feel so special. And shoutout to Flor behind the bar for the fantastic margaritas and sangria! Thank you, Sabastian, Jordi, and Flor for making our Barcelona trip so unforgettable. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time!

    I had an excellent dinner here. The bartender/server was great, he helped walk me through some of…read morethe menu items and we discussed the different foods as I was eating. The inside of this place js small but has great decor, you feel like your stepping back into medieval times. It's perfectly at home in the gothic quarter. I had the bread to start with the tomato spread, this was very good. The spicy potato was phenomenal, a smothered baked potato in a nice blend of sauces. Then the sea bass and prawns in a coconut milk based soup...the star. Reminded me of a Thai Tom Kha soup. Overall would highly recommend. If I ever return to Barcelona, I will stop in.

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    Paradiso - spanish - Updated June 2026

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