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Top 10 Best Places to Drink in Barcelona

Discover the best places to drink in Barcelona.

Updated January 21, 2026

All-Time Best

1.

Dry Martini

Dry Martini
$$
Carrer d'Aribau, 162

Barcelona's most iconic cocktail bar, renowned for its impeccable classic cocktails and elegant 1920s-style decor. The expert bartenders have been perfecting their craft for over four decades, making it a must-visit for cocktail aficionados.

Highlights

  • Perfect dry martini
  • 1920s ambiance
  • Award-winning bartenders
Perfect dry martini1920s ambianceAward-winning bartenders
2.

Paradiso

Paradiso
$$
Carrer de Rera Palau, 4

Consistently ranked among the world's best bars, this hidden speakeasy is concealed behind a pastrami bar's refrigerator door. Inside, discover an avant-garde cocktail experience with theatrical presentations and innovative flavor combinations.

Highlights

  • World's #1 bar (2022)
  • Secret refrigerator entrance
  • Smoke-infused cocktails
World's #1 bar (2022)Secret refrigerator entranceSmoke-infused cocktails
3.

Two Schmucks

Two Schmucks
$$
Carrer de Joaquin Costa, 52

A laid-back yet world-class cocktail bar that defies pretension. Known for creative, boundary-pushing drinks served in a relaxed, fun atmosphere with hip-hop playing and friendly bartenders who make everyone feel welcome.

Highlights

  • World's 50 Best Bars
  • Unpretentious vibe
  • Innovative flavor combinations
World's 50 Best BarsUnpretentious vibeInnovative flavor combinations
4.

Solange

Solange
$$
Carrer d'Aribau, 143

A sophisticated James Bond-themed cocktail bar where every drink pays homage to 007 films. The elegant setting features vintage Bond memorabilia, and the expertly crafted cocktails reference iconic movie moments.

Highlights

  • 007-inspired menu
  • Shaken not stirred martinis
  • Vintage film memorabilia
007-inspired menuShaken not stirred martinisVintage film memorabilia
5.

Boadas

Boadas
$$
Carrer dels Tallers, 1

Barcelona's oldest cocktail bar, opened in 1933 by a bartender trained at Havana's legendary El Floridita. This tiny triangular bar maintains its Art Deco charm and serves impeccable classic cocktails with Cuban flair.

Highlights

  • Since 1933
  • Hemingway connection
  • Perfect daiquiris
Since 1933Hemingway connectionPerfect daiquiris
6.

Bar Marsella

Bar Marsella
$$
Carrer de Sant Pau, 65

A legendary absinthe bar operating since 1820, frequented by Picasso, Hemingway, and Gaudi. The dusty bottles, antique mirrors, and unchanged decor transport visitors to bohemian Barcelona of centuries past.

Highlights

  • Operating since 1820
  • Traditional absinthe service
  • Picasso's favorite bar
Also available on:Book Tour
Operating since 1820Traditional absinthe servicePicasso's favorite bar
7.

Elephanta

Elephanta
$$
Carrer dels Tallers, 43

A gin lover's paradise with over 70 premium gins and expert bartenders who craft perfect gin and tonics. The elegant colonial-style decor and sophisticated atmosphere make it ideal for discerning drinkers.

Highlights

  • Extensive gin collection
  • Premium tonic pairings
  • Botanical expertise
Extensive gin collectionPremium tonic pairingsBotanical expertise
8.

Bobby's Free

Bobby's Free
$$
Carrer de Francisco Giner, 47

A hidden Prohibition-era speakeasy concealed behind a vintage barbershop. Ring the doorbell, give the password, and enter a world of craft cocktails, vintage decor, and 1920s glamour in this intimate secret bar.

Highlights

  • Secret barbershop entrance
  • Prohibition-era atmosphere
  • Bespoke cocktails
Secret barbershop entranceProhibition-era atmosphereBespoke cocktails
9.

Mutis

Mutis
$$
Carrer de Pau Claris, 192

An intimate, dimly-lit cocktail bar with a romantic speakeasy vibe. Known for personalized service where bartenders create bespoke cocktails based on your taste preferences and mood.

Highlights

  • Custom cocktails to your taste
  • Romantic date spot
  • Attentive bartenders
Custom cocktails to your tasteRomantic date spotAttentive bartenders
10.

Dr. Stravinsky

Dr. Stravinsky
$$
Carrer dels Mirallers, 5

A creative cocktail laboratory where drinks are crafted with scientific precision and artistic flair. The innovative menu features unexpected ingredient combinations and theatrical presentations that push cocktail boundaries.

Highlights

  • Molecular mixology
  • Unexpected flavor combinations
  • Instagram-worthy presentations
Molecular mixologyUnexpected flavor combinationsInstagram-worthy presentations