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Illustrative scene: Bars in Barcelona

Bars in Barcelona

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Looking for a great bar in Barcelona? From cocktail lounges and rooftop terraces to intimate neighbourhood spots, Barcelona's drinking scene rewards a little planning. This page gathers five bars in Barcelona with a short description of each, plus direct links to their official website and Google Maps so you can check opening hours, location and reservations before you go.

1.Paradiso Barcelona

4.3 ★ · 7,644 Google reviews

Cocktail and pastrami bar in El Born.

Why it stands out: Hidden behind a pastrami shop in Barcelona's El Born neighbourhood, Paradiso serves inventive, sensory-driven craft cocktails.

2.Sips Barcelona

4.0 ★ · 1,844 Google reviews

Contemporary cocktail bar emphasizing flavor and creative techniques.

Why it stands out: This contemporary Barcelona cocktail bar on Carrer de Muntaner emphasizes flavor and creative techniques across its Drinkery House and Esencia spaces.

3.Two Schmucks

4.3 ★ · 688 Google reviews

Laid-back cocktail bar in Barcelona's Raval neighbourhood, known for inventive drinks in a casual setting.

Why it stands out: This laid-back cocktail bar in Barcelona's Raval neighbourhood is known for serving inventive drinks in a casual setting.

4.Boadas Cocktails

4.3 ★ · 2,378 Google reviews

Historic cocktail bar emphasizing classic drinks.

Why it stands out: Opened in 1933 off La Rambla, Barcelona’s oldest cocktail bar serves classic drinks in an intimate Art Deco setting.

5.Dr. Stravinsky

4.5 ★ · 3,856 Google reviews

Craft cocktail bar using fermented and infused ingredients.

Why it stands out: This Barcelona craft cocktail bar specializes in drinks made with fermented, infused, and redistilled ingredients.

Planning tips: Bars in Barcelona

Where to look
Many of Barcelona's most popular bars are found in the Gothic Quarter, El Born, Eixample, Gràcia and Barceloneta by the sea.
When to go
May, June and September offer beach weather without peak-summer crowds.
Prices & tipping
Prices are in euros; locals dine late, often after 9 pm, and tipping is modest.
Getting around
The metro covers most of the city, and many districts are walkable.
Good to know
Popular cocktail bars fill up after 9 pm, so arriving early or booking ahead helps.

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