Vivo

Had cocktails here after dinner. Love the vibes, it's dark with interesting character. There were a…read moreton of odd pictures and objects. The bartender welcomed us as soon as we came in. We had these lavender and gin cocktails, they were delish! The bartender also gave us 2 rounds of complementary shots. We loved this place!

Cool vibe in this place and the food was great! The service was good and the waiter made sure to…read morekeep our drinks coming!

White Negroni...

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Ugly Duckling Drink

Old Fashioned

4.8(133 reviews)

0.3 km•Gràcia

Incredible cocktails and amazing service! Love all the history they provide on the drinks. Love the…read moredecor as well ! It's not just a bar, it's an experience! lol

This place was outstanding. First the customer service was the most welcoming and helpful we have…read morehad since visiting Barcelona. The drinks were amazing well crafted bourbon drinks that stand out as some of my favorite cocktails ever.

He makes Fire!

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Tandem

4.8(35 reviews)

0.6 km•L'Eixample

This bar was really cool. It was packed but we still got great service. The server came by and gave…read moreus 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.

Love the vibe at this bar and was perfect as a pre- game or night cap. It's a cozy place with…read moreamazing 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!

2.4 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

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Paradiso

4.5(216 reviews)

This bar was voted Top 50 bars in the world. If you are visiting Barcelona, this is definitely…read moreworth a visit! Do expect a wait time or enter their queue when it opens to expedite that process. We started there one night and there was a long line out the door. We decided not to wait as it was already midnight (late for us!) and come back the next night. I'm glad we did, because there was minimal line and we entered the queue before anyone else, so we were able to enter rather quickly. It was the coolest speakeasy vibe and fun ambiance. We sat at the bar and quickly observed the menu. The menu was lit up, which I thought was pretty unique. It took a little bit of time for the server to assist us, but it was evident she was super busy. My drink came in a skull with a "brain" that was actually edible sorbet. It was vodka and not too strong but also not too sweet. Honestly, I wish I had more! My husband ordered somewhat of an old fashion that he said was the best he ever had. Highly recommend if you're in Barcelona!

If you are into novelty cocktail bars, Paradiso is definitely a great place to check out! I arrived…read morearound 7pm to a decently sized line; my party of 2 didn't get seated until 30-45 minutes afterwards. I did read that there would be QR code for a virtual queue, but we didn't see that option and just ended up waiting in line ourselves. I was worried Paradiso would have a snobby vibe to it, since it is ranked #4 in the world, but that wasn't the case at all! The servers were very friendly and the cocktails were genuinely delicious. There's also a sense of theatre when they present you with their specialty cocktails. For example, I ordered the Gravity cocktail (reminiscent of an espresso martini), and our server brought it in an interesting bowl meant to mimic a black hole and also gave a little background story to the cocktail. They provide menus in Spanish, Catalan, and English. Servers also speak English as well, so communication is not an issue. The interior is gorgeous and and had great moody lighting, there was also a great playlist on with classic pop songs. Their cocktail menu is unique and as previously mentioned, I especially loved their presentation. Most of their drinks are served in some funky cup or bowl, it was so fun seeing the servers bring out other cocktails to other tables. Overall, a 5/5 experience for me!

Paradiso Bar. The men's room.

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There's room for queueing and online check-in for the queue

Les Gens Que J'aime

4.5(32 reviews)

0.5 km•L'Eixample

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.

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.

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The Rooftop

4.6(13 reviews)

0.2 km•L'Eixample

Our first night in Barcelona we googled rooftop restaurant and found this jewel. Fabulous location…read morein this bustling city. Amazing server, raised in Mexico and worked for Disney in the USA, fabulously hospitable. We wanted a chill place to enjoy a very light dinner, and The Rooftop was perfect. We had non alcoholic ginger beer (Fever Tree label) and hot tea, hummus with beautiful baby carrots, olives, and a salad of diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and a pinch of fresh mint. When it started to rain the servers quickly belied us move to a table under the canopy. Space heaters were nice. We could see one of the Gaudi buildings from our lovely rooftop venue. After dinner we went to the bottom floor, which was full of folks enjoying themselves, playing pool, visiting. Great place.

Best pornstar martini and amazing view of sagrada familia (especially at night). Service isn't…read moregreat but it is good enough.

2.2 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Guaid, right in the main view of the bar

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The roof top pool. Take a dip take a sip.

Dr. Stravinsky

4.4(97 reviews)

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!!!

Dr. Stravinsky interior

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Nevermind

4.4(42 reviews)

2.1 km•Barri Gòtic

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What a cool bar with a skateboard theme. As a long time skateboarder, I had to check it out. I…read morecame by a little after 8 pm on a Monday. Place was mostly empty at the time. It happened to be happy hour so my IPA beer in a bottle was under 5 euros. Staff was friendly. This is a smaller version of the other bar that can accommodate skateboarding indoors. This is only indoor, no outdoor setup.

Perfect emo/grunge bar. Graffiti art everywhere, vans converse and stripper heels hanging off the…read moreceiling. Generous pours a great happy hour and wonderful staff. The music is an absolute vibe!

Cheers

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La Whiskeria

4.7(23 reviews)

1.5 km•El Raval

Great concept in a city possibly known more for wine. Customer service is top notch. Food was a…read moregreat addition to balance the selection of sprits. Arrian (hope I spelled your name correctly) was a great host. Would visit again when in Barcelona!!

If you love whiskey, this place is heaven. The selection is extensive, with bottles from all over…read morethe world. The staff really knows their stuff and they'll let you sample some. I went in early December and the holiday decor was a nice touch. It wasn't crowded, the vibe was relaxed, and overall I had a great time!

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Hemingway

4.5(24 reviews)

0.7 km•L'Eixample

Hemingway is one of those places you want to keep secret, but can't. Small, intimate (maybe 20…read morepeople max), which makes it feel cozy and personal. The bartenders really know their stuff, the cocktails are insanely creative, and the playlist alone is worth the stop. Open late (around 2:30am most nights), with outdoor seating if you want it. If I'm ever back in Barcelona, this is a day one return. If you're nearby and want something different and memorable, this is it.

Dangerous because it's good. Small bar but the bartenders know what they're doing with their…read moregenerous pours. The entire menu is a selection of unique cocktails so it'll be pretty difficult to choose from. Or you can choose fast, finish it, and ask them to recommend you another. They know how to keep them coming. The bar gets packed quickly and has limited seating.

Nikka Coffey Gin Martini (L) anf Levantine Gin Tonic. Well made cocktails.

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K C.

8 years ago

Maravillosa la experiencia. Menú degustación según temporada. Materia prima muy bien tratada. Desde el primer plato al último de los postres, es de un deleite que a veces roza lo sublime. La vajilla, adecuada a cada bocado, consta de recipientes muy especiales en algunos casos. A veces sorprendentes. Todo se desarrolla a buen ritmo . Lo tiene todo tan controlado que le da tiempo a ir por todas las mesas , la primera a media comida y otra al final. La verdad es que se queda uno deseando volver. read more

ago s.

7 years ago

Great restaurant with wonderful bar us soon you enter the restaurant, the food was very good the paella must try and tapas , if you seat at bar ask the bartender for the special cocktail he will make one for you I ask for coffee chocolate martini with Baylee's read more

Nicola M.

10 years ago

Expecional bar de tapas ambiente cool de barcelona hemos probado casi todo los platos y son cada un lo mejor nos encanto el pulpo el secreto iberico y los postres merecen que guardáis un espacio para un final delicioso el catalanet es buenísimo read more

Mario R.

10 years ago

Las tapas realizadas con los productos mas genuinos y de la mejor calidad.., no son demasiado elaboradas pero su sabor es increible. Par regresar read more

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