My friends recommended this place at the end of the night. The bar offers themed shots that come with a bit of theatrics. The bartender saw us right away and ordered our round. We had our fun shots and we were on to the next stop of the night. Super fun! read more

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This is a pretty fun local dive bar! They do themed drinks which come with props and music. My friends and I tried the birthday, bachelorette and dragon ball z shots! Shoutout to the bartender Michael for taking care of us! read more

If chaos, shots, and the best night of your life had a baby--its name would be Barcelona Bar. This place is the definition of a dive bar done right. Sticky floors? Yes. Loud energy? Double yes. Shots themed after Harry Potter, Star Wars, Sex shots and God knows what else? A spiritual experience. We went in for "just one drink"... and left feeling like we had partied in three different decades. The bartenders were absolute legends - shoutout to Gio -, the crowd was rowdy in the best way, and the vibes? Immaculate. 10/10 would black out here again. Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and a willingness to scream-sing to 2000s hits. You won't regret it (well... maybe in the morning, but that's future you's problem). read more

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Barcelona Bar is a vibe - it's not the vibe for many people, but if you're in the mood for "elevated themed shots" and a real dive, then you've found this spot on 8th avenue that's perfect. Truly if you want to get drunk and have fun this is a good place to do it, but it's not really a great place to meet new people, have a nice cocktail, or act like an adult. That is the charm, and the service matches that! You should come at least once, there's pizza nearby - do a couple shots, sing, dance, embarrass yourself. read more

We had a great time here celebrating my friends birthday, post dinner somewhere else. Unpretentious spot, affordable drinks, good crowd. Music was also fairly good. Everyone had fun read more

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I would say that the service was trash, but I can't even rate it because we didn't get a chance to sit down! The bartender immediately walked over when he saw us, the only two people of color and ask for ID. My partner didn't understand what he said and simply said, "excuse me". The nasty bartender rudely replied, "ID you know like identification or a passport, it is a bar". We walked out because why are we giving somebody our money who clearly has no respect for us. Don't know if it was a race thing, but it certainly felt that way and I do not recommend. read more

The bartenders are sooooo nice! They don't have food so my friend and I headed to Wendy's before bringing it back to the bar with us. Mondays they have trivia! The people there both worked and patrons are so kind. And the drinks were just as amazing. If you're looking for good vibes and a drink, stop by. read more

Great service and amazing vibe , being a wine lover I definitely recommend for new beginners and wine enthusiasts

This bar looks very unassuming at first. Like a typical divey bar. My friends and I stumbled across it and had such a fun time! They do participation group shots, which means props and music are provided when you order shots! The bartenders are hilarious in their presentations, and if we could avoid getting completely wasted, we would have tried so many different shot types! We went with the Ninja Turtles shots, which was so fun, and a lot of people in the bar chose the Harry Potter and Spongebob ones! read more

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It's cool but they need to stop pausing the juke box half the draw to the place is the Bluetooth jukebox it isn't about what the bartenders want to hear and tonight her music sucks read more

I was a regular at this bar until a few months ago. The employees, including the manager, harassed me for my political affiliation (Republican), even though I never brought up or discussed politics at any bar. They discriminate against people who are not as "woke" as they are. Since 2014, the bar has removed many themed shots to appear politically correct. Most importantly, the space is run-down and unsafe. Chairs, floors, and walls are damaged. The bathrooms are falling apart; the last time I was there, the bathroom walls were patched with duct tape. On Fridays and Saturdays, they sometimes allow more people into the space than permitted by the building code, making the bar overcrowded and unsafe. read more

I have been coming to Barcelona bar for years and it is never a boring time. I always bring friends - the drinks are great, the vibes always good, and the bartenders are extremely friendly! This is a must try! The themed shots are unique. Yes, it has gotten a little more expensive throughout the years but in comparison to other bars this is still very reasonable. It's more for the entertainment. I no longer live in NYC but I always make it a point to go back when I visit :))) read more

Fun place to get together with friends. Lots of unique drinks that come together with a show. Perfect for birthdays or any special occasion. The bar does get crowded so be prepared to wait a while for a drink. read more

Super interactive fun vibe from the bartenders. So many cool themes! The X Men shots are subtle but powerful. Gotta try all the drinks! read more

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A must go! It's a fun dive bar type of vibe but definitely good music and a lot of fun. The best part is the themed shots! I can't say much more but definitely check it out when you go!!! They have so many unique drinks all reasonably priced. Will be back! read more

This was one of the funnest bars I have been to in a while. We were in the area and wanted to grab a couple drinks while we waited for rush hour traffic to clear up. I used Yelp to guide me towards a cheap bar with a cool atmosphere and this was the place! We almost did not find it because it is not that noticeable from the outside. After walking in, we found 2 seats at the bar, right at the front. There were a couple of high top tables as well. We were immediately greeted by one of the two bartenders and given menus. I was in shock because it is rare you receive menus at a bar! There are menus for shots and for beers. Since we just spent close to $80 on 4 drinks elsewhere, we were not looking to spend a fortune. Luckily happy hour was still going on so we ordered two beers. All of a sudden, the music stops and the bartender gets these props out and music from Star Wars starts playing. He did this whole act due to a patron ordering a certain shot. We did not realize until the 2nd or 3rd time what it was about. There is a menu page shots that when you order, you get a little show! Soooo cool!! We were really enjoying the vibe so we ordered another round of beers. The people seemed chill and the bartenders were cool. It felt like it was in between a touristy place and a regulars spot. We will definitely visit again when I am back home! read more

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I love a good dive bar and this was everything. It was a true dive but had the trendy twist everyone's looking for. With a shot menu of dozens including themed shots with music and props, it was such a great time. Also the prices are an absolute steal for the area and what you're getting- $60 for 6 high end themed shots, plus tons for deals. read more

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Easily one of the worst experiences I've had at a bar. The bartender was very rude and on his phone the whole time and felt agitated that he had to put his phone down to serve me drinks. The music was also too loud for my preference for a near empty dive bar. read more

Essence of a dive bar yet has a homey welcoming well worn feel. Perhaps it's the juke tunes, the weathered leather bar panels or just the bartenders fun antics. Theme shots r their jam and it's so popular that u can get a shot named after you if you have enough buddies or come by often enough. Highly recommend the gummy bear. read more

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Best GD bar in Manhattan. Great vibe great prices great fun! Their shot menu is unique and unlike anything you've ever seen! read more

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Shots have increased to $6 now instead of $5. Bummer!! They were still just as good as the last time I visited but service needs major improvement. They only care about the groups spending a lot of money. If you like sweets, I recommend gummy bear, jolly rancher, sweet tart and pens. read more

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I walked into this bar not having a clue of its background, thus I had no idea of the theme. It is definitely a dive and a bit run down, but that is part of Barcelona Bar's charm. I only stayed for a few drinks as the constant performances and music change to match the themed drinks got annoying. That being said, it still has an interesting aura about it. read more

This bar, I cannot recommend enough!! The themed character shots w. performance alone are enough to keep you happy!! The bartender Ryan took good care of us and other patrons!! Affordable drinks - ordered Mexican candy shots, paloma & birthday shots (pictured) !! All the reason to stop by read more

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overall good experience & definitely plan on coming back. great pregame spot because the themed shots with music and props leaves everyone smiling. pretty affordable for nyc, bartender checked in on us often which was nice. they def put effort into their themed stuff it's pretty funny. only downsides are that there is very limited seating and since so many of the shots have soundtracks that play with them, the music is super choppy and inconsistent. the music off and on doesn't ruin the experience, but def come expecting to know when every person orders a shot. read more

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This is a really fun spot to stop and have a drink or three with your friends. It's even more fun to get one of their many themed shots. Sorry, I can't tell you more about that - you just have to go and find out for yourself. Also, ask Amber how you can name a shot and do their 100 shot challenge. And thank you to Amber for taking care of us. We had a blast. read more

I been going to Barcelona Bar for many times and I felt in love. Stuff is awesome & friendly, they'll provide great service. Special shots serving is fabulous, so funny! Highly recommended in all aspects! read more

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Alright, read this with caution. I went to the bar tipsy and came out drunk. So be warned! I had a lot of fun at this bar, did not expect some inexpensive dive bar to be sitting around Midtown. We saw some pictures of this Harry Potter shot that had sparklers and were sold immediately. That was the first thing we ordered. Continue reading for spoilers... Don't ask me what was in the drink, I only remembered it was sweet and easy to drink, came with Hogwarts uniforms and wands, but didn't get any sparklers. Perhaps it's a big fire hazard with drunkies around. Well, why not continue the fun? They have a huge booklet of all the drinks available, listing out the base alcohol and whether it is a theatrical shot or not. Or you can just look up on the walls, they had them listed out. And so we tried out Hamilton shot (not gonna waste my shot! get it?) and a Pokemon shot. More easy to drink shots and lots of moments to scream and shout the lyrics like some karaoke bar. If you're not in the mood for some bougee rooftop bar and you're a huge musical fan, honestly what's stopping you from coming? read more

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What a quirky place! They have a number of many nerdy themed shots, so when you order them, the bartender puts on a little show an, badabing, you got yourself a drink! And it won't break your piggy bank either, which was especially nice after you've been drinking for hours at a rooftop (whoooops). The bartenders are a blast, lots of energy despite having to put on the little. I can't remember what our first shot was, I want to say the Winter is Coming, But whatever it was, it was delicious. I definitely remember the second shot being the Harry Potter shot, which was very good. I highly recommend that. You get to wear a​ scarf too. The bartender first game me a Gryffindor and I was like, aw shucks, I'm Slytherin, and he was all, I got you. And he did. This happy Slytherin felt recognized. Thanks, dude. While this is a pretty small establishment, it's pretty good to bring a group of friends because​ they do have minimum shot orders (especially for the LoTR shots and such). So maybe I'll be celebrating an event there in the near future. read more

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O M G. Shot list for DAYS. Brian is the KING of craft. Absolutely love this place and will be back. Amazing HH and can't even explain the themed shot list?! This place is the BEST!!! Squid Game shots and Brian wears the mask. I can't even. Love it. read more

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Fabulous hidden gem dive bar with great prices and an emphasis on creative specialty shots. The shots start at $6 and are generally not going to break the bank. They do themed shots that may involve costumes, props, and music; these are really fun and you should definitely go for it, regardless of what your party pooper friend has to say. I came during happy hour (4-6 PM, scan the QR code on the bar for menus and details) and started with a $4 Miller Lite draft, arguably a great deal for Midtown. My girlfriend went for a $6 well drink (whiskey ginger) and was pleased both with the choice of whiskey and the flavor of the cocktail. After our first round, we were ready to roll the dice on a specialty shot. I'm a big fan of pickle back shots, so I ordered us two of the Pickle Rick. I won't spoil the performance, but it was fun and in good taste. The shots went down smooth and the pickle back itself was nice and briny. Overall a big success. I'll definitely be back for more happy hour shenanigans, and of course to take friends for a memorable experience. Highly recommend both to locals like myself seeking an affordable watering hole and to discerning visitors interested in augmenting their Broadway experience. read more

As stated, an official dive bar. But a real chill atmosphere. Loved the friendly bartender and the music. They even have an open mic for comedians on Wednesdays. read more

One of my favorite bars to have fun shots and a good time. Last I went was before 2020, and I'm so happy to see that this bar is thriving still. The same energy and the same fun all around. My friends and I got rounds of flavored shots and prop shots. Big shout out to the two bartenders that night who were nonstop attending to each customer's request with enthusiasm and promptness. We even got a free round of shots with our bartender as we were leaving! These guys are the best, hands down. read more

This is such a fun bar!! They have a huge shot list ranging from fruitier and weaker shots to stronger shots for only $5. They also have musical and prop shots for $8 which require a 2 shot minimum because it involves a whole performance with props and music. There's a musical shot for everything! I wanted to see the performances so I ordered the Winter is Coming and Harry Potter shots. The Winter is Coming shots had fireball and the Harry Potter shots tasted like butter beer and were sweet. They were both really easy shots but the best part was the performances. Big shoutout to the bartender Jason who performed both of them which involved a crown, a sword, a wand, a sorting hand, and a slytherin scarf. I took a video of the bartender Jason performing the Harry Potter shots and he just went for it. If you drink 100 shots in a year you get to create your own shot and name it and they sell it which is so cool! If I lived in New York this is definitely something I'd do. read more

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Really fun bar with a ton of shots on their menu. The prop shots are the best but be prepared to wait. My friends and I went early on a Saturday evening and the bar was already packed and the poor girl behind the bar was all by herself. Lots of fun for a group. read more

Went Saturday night (March 11th) with my 4 friends for a Bachelor party of one of them. Bartender had amazing energy. If he's not the owner then he is a crazy valuable employee. We got the Lord of the Rings 9 shots, he provided swords and a crown and the soundtrack. Also did an amazing sorting Hat impression when we ordered the Harry Potter shots. Above and Beyond was this gentleman. I have never been to a bar like this. read more

SO MUCH FUN!!! The service here and shots selection is excellent. As a jaded NY'er (lol) I've been to lots of bars that say they're fun but really it's just a divey place for cheap drinks and thrills. BARCELONA BAR IS GENUINELY FUN! We had Star Wars themed shots and the bartender puts on a show for you. It's easy to get drunk here but the experience is worth it. Not only that, but we ended up staying for trivia night (which was also tons of fun). Bring some friends and have a few shots. read more

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I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could. Pro - Fun and inexpensive dive bar with a lot of quirky shots for $5 each. Their music shots are a lot of fun to (looks like most people usually go for the Harry Potter shots) which is accompanied by the theme music(duh), costume props and a hilarious act by the really fun bartender. If you're into shots be sure to check this place out as they have a really huge selection you can order from. Con- My only turn down was the ambience in general. The table and the menu were worn out and sticky. So overall - 4 stars for the service and bartender 5 star for the fun shots and drinks 2 stars for the ambience read more

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Really cool bar in NYC. Apparently the original is in Barcelona, Spain with the same drink specials and everything. They have really cool shots with props, interesting titles, and such a chill vibe. Only con: small, not enough space to sit, narrow walkway so you bump into people a lot. Tip: Ask for the Harry Potter shot! read more

Love this place. Do yourself a favor and come to this dive bar for a themed shot. Make sure to pick one with music and props! It's a fun time with a small group as they place is very small. Good for a post show night cap! read more

Visiting here for the fourth time! Never fails to amuse me. Barcelona bar on 8th ave give you one-off experience that you cannot see it elsewhere or any other bar could dare venture into something like this. Salute to the bar tenders. Concept of the bar - 8$ musical props shots named after famous movies. Known for its sparkling harry potter shots were the entire bar rings the movie theme songs and a sorting hat lets you get sorted into Ravenclaw. You also get props like the Elder wand, Ravenclaw strolls, etc. Other famous one - Star wars, Lord of the Rings, Spongebob Squarepants, etc. My personal favorite is the Star Wars and Harry POtter. You get to wear Darth Vader mask and duel using light sabers before you get your shots! read more