This bar was really cool. It was packed but we still got great service. The server came by and gave us water right away. He then asked what we wanted and I wasn't quite sure so I told him I like him and sweet drinks. He can't back with a delicious drink that I really enjoyed. I love when a bartender can really play around. The ambiance was also really fun. It was dark but had lots of artwork and bikes and stuff. The chairs were also comfy. Probably my only complaint is it was hot in there. I'd definitely be back if I'm ever in town again. read more

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Love the vibe at this bar and was perfect as a pre- game or night cap. It's a cozy place with amazing craft cocktails and the bartenders were the first to finally say yes to making me a vesper martini and it was perfect. They were very accommodating and open to how we wanted our cocktail which was much appreciated. This is a nice cozy vibe and drinks were well executed. Glad we had a chance to visit during our trip and hope to be back soon! read more

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What a cool bar in Barcelona! We stumbled upon this place spontaneously and I'm glad we did. The bartender was extremely friendly and customized our drinks based off of our preference in flavors. The place gives off speakeasy vibes. read more

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Great, relaxing atmosphere. No menu, you can ask for any classic cocktail or a bartender choice. Would recommend.

This is what you are wanting, quiet, clandestine, top notch cocktails. Made to order al gusto read more

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We asked them to make us something with Bourbon and the tender asked several follow up questions and crafted some great cocktails.

Really loved finding this spot - a lot of the bars in Barcelona seem to offer the same 5-6 cocktails (and often ones not made well), so it was refreshing finding a spot that was so well stocked and focused on making the classics well. There's no cocktail menu, so it's you'll either need to take some advice or go in with some favorites. I'm always thrilled to find a spot that can make a Last Word well without any prompting. We enjoyed that and a Manhattan and my partner sampled some scotch as well - their stock of scotches was truly impressive. Plus the ambience of the spot is wonderful - very old fashioned. Really enjoyable highlight of our trip! read more

We had the pleasure of checking out several of Barcelona's best craft cocktail bars during our visit, and Tandem certainly stands out among them for offering the most personalized service and thoughtfully crafted drinks. The decor vibe is very early Victorian library room, but the creations are modern! We sat at the bar, which I'd recommend because you get to chat with the awesome people who work here, but there's also a group seating area in the back. If you're looking for some artistic genius, I'd recommend going to Dr. Stravinsky's, but Tandem provided an old-fashioned ambiance with modern empathy, and I was impressed by the depth of the two bartenders' knowledge. They mentioned that the owner of Tandem really likes whiskey, so you'll find a deep and broad collection of scotch and whisky from all over the world. I gave our bartender a sense of the spirits and flavor profiles I usually liked, and he turned out an unusual, delicious, and perfectly crafted drink that was exactly what I wanted. Once we got to chatting a little more, I mentioned that I liked really bitter flavors (like Fernet Branca) and my next drink was even more amazing -- bracing, nuanced, and beautifully balanced. Don't be shy in telling them if you don't like a drink; the mixologists here want to make sure that they're serving you something that's absolutely to your tastes. Coming from NYC, I found the prices here very reasonable, about €10-12 per drink, though this is a little pricier than the €2 wine you might be used to in Barcelona. The money is well worth it for the experience of having someone peek into your soul to make you something that reflects your tastes and mood, and I'll be thinking about Tandem every time I mix myself a cocktail. read more

We popped into @tandemcocktail located in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona for a quick cocktail! The place was gorgeous with a super long wooden bar stained with a deep varnish. All the bartenders were smartly dressed with button-ups with ties under a grey suit vest. The place was classy! I felt transported to a distant time. Clientele skewed older and the place had a chill vibe. An Old Fashioned seemed appropriate! The cocktail was fantastic (although I've had better)! Still, I really dug the place! read more

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Was visiting from the out of town and found myself coming here all the time. This place has an incredible ambience and the bartenders provide a lot of care and attention to the patrons and the cocktails. Highly recommend! read more

This was perhaps one of the best random finds in Barcelona. An upmarket bar that is not that expensive. Its one of those places where there are no drinks menu's, so you have to talk to the barman about what you want. We tried to count, but we think there are over 800 bottles behind the bar. It gets a mixed crowd. There is a strange mix of young professionals and a much older crowd. It was a nice place with around 4-6 friends who want to grab a cocktail/ nice drink that goes beyond the gin tonic. read more

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This place was amazing! You get what you pay for and all of our drinks were incredible. The waitress was even kind enough to recommend a drink for our friend who couldn't decide. Based on other drinks he liked she made a recommendation for one of their creative cocktails. So good. We even were able to snag some comfy chairs in the back before it got too busy. Gave us some snacks as well. read more

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This is by far the best cocktail bar I've ever been to. The atmosphere is very intimate and inviting. The bartenders make you feel like you're right at home. They are incredibly professional and can make a specially handcrafted cocktail specific to your taste palate and preference. You can order a classic cocktail and it will feel like the first time you've ever experienced it. I've never had a better cocktail anywhere, period. After stumbling upon this bar on my first night of my visit to Barcelona, it became a destination in my itinerary every single night. You absolutely have to visit this place. read more

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Hands down some of the most creative yet delicious cocktails that I have ever sipped. Friendly staff and a well curated cocktail menu with every single quality mainstream alcohol on offer Tried the green park and cincinera Cincinera-coffee, ginger and vodka dance in harmony in this unique drink. Best coffee based cocktail I have had to date. Green park--refreshing gin cocktail elevated with notes of apple that add an intriguing twist read more

The outside of the bar does not really give away anything. You can see it's a bar, and that they seem to serve cocktails (the logo is two guys riding a tandem carrying a cocktail tray), but you need to open to door and go in to get the real picture. When you step in you enter a space that could be from the 60's. Long mahogany bar with high chairs, the wall framed with mirrors and the back of the bar decorated with bottles of spirits. The lighting is dim but not dark and they play some old music (at a low volume). The bartenders are dressed up accordingly in white suits and they are very polite, and I mean old school polite with a big P. You can almost see Don Draper (Mad Men) sitting there with his whisky. It was Mrs Gin and Mr Rum on the move again that night, keeping within our cocktail comfort zone. I ordered something fresh and sour, and my date something close to a Dark and Stormy. The bartender made the call on the ingredients. We ended up with two long cocktails, mine with cucumber, citrus fruit, basil and some soda water, and M's with lime, soda and coke. Simple ingredients, but great taste. The spirits used were smooth with no bitterness whatsoever transferring into the drink. Both cocktails set us back only 9€ each, so I would say that is a bargain. I have previously also had some Cava here, and I recall the house sparkling being of acceptable quality. All in all a wonderful bar, never empty but never too busy to turn us around at the door. It's something of a special place to me and I hope you enjoy it too if you have a chance to visit. read more

This bar is so incredibly interesting! We came back 3 nights in a row it was so good. You tell the bar magician what types of drink you like, i.e. sweet, smokey, tart, etc... they make notes and then bring you the best drink you've EVER had! A must visit if you are in Barcelona. The ambiance is very classy and upscale... nice club chairs or you can sit at the bar. read more

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Literally the best cocktail I've ever had. I told our bartender what I liked and he whipped it up for me right then and there. It was a sweet and sour drink paired with sour candies, super delicious but not overly sweet. He was super awesome and my group ordered three more drinks there which were also amazing, including a Negroni which was his favorite. If I'm ever in Barcelona again I will be spending a lot of time here. read more

Fantastic cocktails and service. Highly recommend. Will visit again if I return to Barcelona.

One of the best bars in Barcelona! The staff is so incredibly nice and the drinks are amazing! They are true artists. We came last night and loved it so much we brought friends again today. A MUST GO! read more

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Probably the best bar I have ever been to! No menus because the bartenders will either create any drink you ask for or blow your mind by creating you something amazing based on the liquor you like and a few other questions they ask. There is a crazy selection of alcohol. You need to go here when you have some time to sit and enjoy the drinks and watching the bartenders create these drinks with the attention that they do. Don't go here if you are in a rush as you won't do it justice. read more

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Delicious beverages! Knowledgeable bartenders! Amazing.

We had some great cocktails in Barcelona, but Tandem is the only one that we returned to a few times during our trip. The selection, the care and creativity put in to the cocktails and the staff were all excellent. read more

Excellent bar that makes drinks that suit your taste. No menu, they ask for your likes and dislikes and create amazing cocktails!

Bartender is wonderful! He really knows his drink and puts a lot of care into executing them properly. He is also great at making something for you based on what tastes you're partial to (sweet, citrus etc.). read more

Such an unexpected spot to come across, walked past this subtle bar while heading to foc i oli a burger joint. Here we enjoyed one of the best mojitos I've ever had, and we've tried them everywhere in Barcelona, my boyfriend had a tequila drink with fresh ginger, couldn't tell you the name but ask the bartender and he'll know what you're talking about. Beautiful on the inside, very classic and old school bar, everything in our drinks was fresh to order. I would highly recommend this bar if you're looking for tasty cocktails. Cheers! read more

What a gem!! This place has an incredible selection of liquors with educated bartenders that ask you questions to decide on drinks you might like. One bartender made one drink that he finished with a Lillikoi fruit cut in half with a sprig of mint to look like a tree and a coconut represented by an olive...all within the Lillikoi. Necessary? No. Cool as $);@? Yes! read more

Was looking for some time to kill on the way to Foc I Oli (Crazy Burger joint across the street). It was on google maps, popped in for a drink with my girlfriend. Definitely not what you expect from the outside looking in. Mirrors on the walls red velvet interior, dark wood, an old man reading the paper. Classy music on, definitely a chill vibe. Thee one and only bartender(who was wearing a lab coat) asked us what we wanted to drink, (There are NO menus) I told him I liked tequila, as I like to think I'm a tequila connoisseur, and he whipped up the best drink by far I've had on my vacation here in Spain and Ibiza. Tequila, Gin, fresh lime, a berry ? I'm not exactly sure just mention something similar to that and he'll know exactly what you're talking about. My girlfriend got a mojito (surprise) and she's very particular in those, long story short, DEFINITELY stop here for a drink if you appreciate a well executed drink read more

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Really old school cool place with fantastic cocktails to match. Beyond the standard boring list, it's a 'name it and I'll make it' system. When they don't have a particular drink they'll go out of their way to find something similar to your liking. Reasonably priced, very friendly and sophisticated surroundings make this one of my favourite bars in Europe. read more

We went to this Bar because the rating on yelp was great, and we did not regret spending the evening there. The Tandem looks like a classy and old fashioned, but genuine cocktail bar. I knew instantly, that this place would be perfect to try any cocktail I could imagine. We ordered the Paititi Cocktail twice, and we were totally amazed by the exploding taste of this awesome drink. The Barkeeper who served us was man who understood his craftsmanship. I asked him for a Wodka Martini, James Bond style, and he did not disappoint me. I had a really great experience at this place. It was a night to remember! read more

The best cocktail bar I've ever been to. The bartender made custom drinks based on my tastes and the drinks were better than any I've had anywhere. This spot is a must go if you're in Barcelona. read more

Barcelona is so cool. During one of the last days of a one-week vacation we were looking for a place to have an afternoon drink, and Yelp led us to Tandem. Tandem is a dark and classically appointed cocktail bar, with a pretty simple gimmick-- no menu. You simply describe what kind of drink you want to the bartender, with whatever degree of specificity you want (i.e.-- I'd like a refreshing aperitif that also has whiskey in it, but I don't like Campari... etc. etc.). This process sounds conversation intensive, I know, so if you don't speak Spanish or Catalan, rest assured that the bartenders speak quite good English and won't be offended if that's how you want to talk to them. My drinking companion and I passed a good while here, each having two drinks that were astonishingly creative and delicious. The bartenders were more than happy to share the ingredients with me, but I haven't been able to reproduce them at home (YET I'll keep trying) because, well, they're just really really good at what they do. I think this is a must visit just for experience alone. read more

This place was close to our hotel and it looked good so we gave it a shot. We almost walked right by it as there is nothing impressive on the outside. I was surprised walking in as it was not what I expected at all. It's a very classy, kind of quiet, speak easy type place. Luckily we were dressed nicely coming from dinner, but a little bit after a casual group came in and made us feel better. The place is small with about 10-15 seats at the bar and a little seating area in the back. The bartenders were truly talented and professional, they put on a show for each drink they made. They have probably close to a thousand bottles of liquor on the wall. I read a review before going here that they don't have a drink menu and you just have to tell them what kind of drink you're looking for such as "dark and sour". While there wasn't a drink menu that's not really true, if you know what you want you can order it. The whiskey sours were incredible. The gin and tonics are huge! They literally poured like 3 shots of gin into a big glass and it took my girl friend over a half hour to drink it. However, they take their time making drinks and you might have to wait a little bit if they are a little busy. Drinks were about 9-10 euro each but it is well worth it. The vibe is a little weird though as I felt like the bartenders were judging/talking about everyone the whole time we were there and we felt a little uncomfortable. It was the best whiskey sour I ever had but I probably wouldn't go back, but its worth a shot if your looking for a funky place with awesome drinks and maybe you'll have a better experience. read more