Had cocktails here after dinner. Love the vibes, it's dark with interesting character. There were a ton 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! read more

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Scamming guests and rude bartenders We visited Dux Gin Bar in Barcelona on Friday night as a group and ordered 7 gin & tonics. The staff insisted they use 6cl of gin in each drink -- but honestly, it tasted like tonic water with little to no gin at all. For a place branding itself as a gin bar, this was extremely disappointing. The drinks were weak, overpriced for what we received, and the experience felt misleading. Sadly, I would not recommend this place if you actually expect a proper gin & tonic. read more

Ostensibly a a artisan gin bar. Pleasant, dark atmosphere. But the drinks were utterly underwhelming. Neither of us could taste any gin in ours. Flowery descriptions and high prices. My dirty martini had plenty of olive juice, but frankly I did not taste any gin in it. It was also very small. The grapefruit and Pink pepper drink looked like a goblet of water and didn't have much more flavor. Again, no obvious trace of gin. Might have just had a bad night. read more

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Dux was a delight! An amazing place to visit, particularly if you enjoy gin. They have a handful of infused, house-made gins ranging from fruity raspberry to more a more savory thyme and rosemary. I enjoyed the grapefruit & pink peppercorn gin so much that I got a 500mL bottle to bring home! Their "instagrammable" cocktails are also super fun - the Earl David being served in a bust and the Ugly Duckling served in a bathtub. Both service and ambiance were lovely. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area! read more

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Daniel was a fantastic host and bartender. My wife and I had the place to ourselves which was great for us on hot evening in July. The locally distilled and infused gin was superb. The music playlist included The Killers' "Mr Brightside," a Buffalo Bills favorite. There are a lot of establishments in the Gothic section of Barcelona, but this is one that you need to seek out as it is a great place to seek a delicious beverage as they don't do food. Be sure to look it up if you are in town. Highlight of our trip to that section of town. read more

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Even the experiences painted by travel vloggers who shared their visits on YouTube could not prepare me for my night out at Dux - in person. Perhaps it was the limited scope of the vloggers lens that didn't fully capture the entire adorable space of Dux. To be fair, I don't want to spoil the experience for you either! I think it's better you only concern yourself with the importance stuff: The hospitable warm welcome, cozy atmosphere, and the fine craft cocktails where gin is supreme. Food: If drinks are good then YES! Here's my 2€ worth! On this visit, we enjoyed Dux's Cardamomo & Old Apoteke (Aged Negroni). While these were the only drinks we had and our first drinks ever at Dux - they will not be our last. We've become BIG gin fans and in our recent travels explored a variety in Amsterdam and now Spain. The infused botanicals of Dux's gin in the Cardamomo balanced the flavors making the beverage smooth and refreshing. While the dressing and presentation of the Old Negroni felt proper, very unique and highly enjoyable. Service: Our service, and our server made us feel right at home. She provided a very informative explanation of Dux's menu and their heavy focus on gin, plus the drinks themselves. Ambiance: Seated by the front window, fireplace adjacent it was an enjoyable way to take in some people watching while absorbing the ambiance of Dux. Great music. I cannot wait for the next time I'm in Barcelona to enjoy more of Dux's menu! Thank you very much for the hospitality and warm welcome of the Dux staff on the night of Thursday November 16, 2023. read more

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The cocktails are bomb and they have live piano when someone has the nerve. They also give free drinks when you're nice...so be nice

A very welcoming spot. I tried it as it's in the popular and trendy El Born neighborhood. Had a Billy the Kid (gin, what they're known for), and the Ugly Duckling (rum based drink). They supplied a bottle of water to keep me rested. The service was very polite and courteous and I was a solo traveler at the time. It's dark with candlelight, so kind of relaxed for a nice restful night. With or without the buddies. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing. Not sure if I said amazing yet, but just in case I didn't...... amazing! Great service, bartenders are engaging and truly enjoy what they do. Hands down one of the best speakeasies we have been to AROUND THE WORLD and there have been quite a few! read more

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My first review was deleted by censorship. If one is to own a business they should be accountable for poor service. The servers were incredibly rude. The ambiance is alright and my drink was very sour; not what I am used to at home. I'm glad I have access to great artisanal craft cocktails at home. I would not recommend this establishment. read more

TLDR: this place made me a fan of gin and tonics! ___ Came here twice on my trip. First visit was chill. It was early and almost empty. Second trip it was packed and live music going on. Deff two different vibes depending on time and day you go. It's a Cozy cocktail bar specializing in Gin, but they have all sorts of cocktails. I browsed the Variety of infused gins they have and ultimately tried two diff gin and tonics. Both were excellent and I've actually bought gin and tonic for my home now haha I'm a believer. They have A whole section of "instagramable" drinks also. Fun for pics but tasty as well. The staff was nice and attentive. The musicians were really good and the live music added a nice atmosphere although it was pretty loud for the cramped quarters. Overall a great place to visit for a drink! read more

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I am most certainly a gin girl so seeing a whole menu dedicated to infused gins was incredible. The service was incredible where they checked in regularly but also let us be with no rush to leave. Would definitely recommend checking out this very cool and up and coming space! read more

When I'm in Barcelona, Dux Gin & Cocktail bar is a must do. I've been here over the years and the quality is consistently excellent. A wide array of Gins and friends crafted in house by the Mixologist. The energetic jazzy dimly lit vibe, great cocktails, and excellent Mixologist will have me coming back for years. read more

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Beautiful place, but they don't seat anyone at the bar? Really strange... Maybe it's because the bartender has so many bottles on it there's not much room for customers. Shame. read more

Dux has some amazing drinks, but service when we went was very poor. We almost didn't even go in as Dux advertises itself as a gin bar when in fact it has one of the most diverse cocktail menus I've seen in some time. The first half of our experience was incredible, the second half dreadful. I got the Cooper's Choice which was superb. Boozy and smokey but easy to drink. Almost had this Rich was to it despite being kinda light. Amazing cocktail. My wife got the Ugly Duckling which, yes maybe designs for Instagram, but is actually a good cocktail as well. The flavours mixed well and loved the eggwhite touch. Plus, it comes in a tub so that's cool too. If we'd left then, is give Dux like 7 stars. But we didn't. The drinks were so good we wanted a second. This concept seemed lost on Dux cuz there was just one person waiting tables, mixing drinks, doing it all. It wasn't even that busy but two larger tables came in and all service disappeared. We had to go up to the bar and order our drinks. I got the Artist special and my wife got Eggscuse me. When they finally arrived at the table, both seemed devoid of alcohol and kinda rushed to make. It was like we'd ordered from cheap bar across the way. And then we couldn't order our bill cuz nobody came round. Just wish we'd left after that first drink but maybe don't leave one person to run an entire bar. read more

Dux - Cooper's Choice on the left (excellent) and Ugly Duckling - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I was here for a conference in October and went with a few friends I met at the conference. This place had a great ambiance, workers were friendly, and the drinks were delicious and creative! I would definitely recommend this place if you were in the neighborhood! read more

This hidden cozy cocktail bar is a must try in Barcelona. They have many amazing drinks so it was hard to choose but I had to get the Ugly Duckling. Love the idea of a duckling taking a bath in my drink! Also, the service was top notch. Highly recommend this cocktail bar. read more

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This is my absolute favorite bar while studying abroad!! The staff is so kind and the owner is very hands on and welcoming. The best espresso martini i've had to date. I love love love this bar. read more

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Innovative and unique bar experience! You'll find this bar walking down an alley and never expect what you find inside to be such a creative place. Some of the more interesting drink apparatus I've seen. Went here on a date and for the longest I couldn't find a place that I could sit and hear us talk, but have a great ambiance and overall feel to it. It wasn't busy when I came but it does get busy Tarim what I've heard. It was a nice chill spot to go grab drinks before we headed towards the beach for the night. Definitely recommend! read more

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Great spot. Highly recommend for cocktails and a lively atmosphere! I have been twice. Great gin drinks and fun creative cocktails!

Such a great bar, especially if you are a fan of gin. The drinks are innovative and the delivery very clever, but the best part is they taste amazing. Went there twice and the wait staff, despite being packed frequently checked on us and were always friendly. Highly recommend as a spot for cocktails. read more

Dux is a craft cocktail establishment like no other and I would go back to Barcelona just so I can visit again. Angel is pure talent and you can tell he loves what he does. Ever drink was made with detail in mind and its such an experience within itself. Their bitters are house made and their cocktail menu is always evolving (So I've been told). I've been fortunate enough to travel the world and have been to many cocktail lounges but its rare you find one that is well rounded as this one. 10/10 for atmosphere 10/10 for experience 10/10 for drink complexity/taste 10/10 for staff and ownership Try it, you'll be glad you did! read more

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Came here with a group of friends on a Friday night and had a great time. The drinks were all very good and our group ended up ordering a bit of everything. This is definitely a unique place and I'd imagine would be just as fun to go with a friend or date as well as with a group. For the amount of detail that goes into the drinks service was very quick and everybody had a great time. I'm sure we'll be back with more of our friends. read more

Wonderful personality! A fun dive gin joint. Spoke English for us tourists and had a nice chat about what they had. Wife had the Ugly Duckling as seen on YouTube and loved it -- tasty AND cute! I had a Gin and Tonic with one of their gins, and ended up taking a bottle of Rosemary infused gin with us. Just a fun place. Nice place in a fun area of Barcelona. read more

Creative gin bar at the end of a small alley. Found this gem using Yelp & I will agree with the rest to say this place is great. Our bartender was knowledgeable & spoke great English. I highly recommend stopping in to try the interesting concoctions. read more

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As a bartender from the U.S this is the best cocktail menu I have seen in all of Spain!!! Absolutely incredible vibe, innovative cocktails, and great service. read more

Excellent drinks and service. Can't recommend enough. Each cocktail was unique and delicious with great service.

I absolutely love this bar! They have amazing service and the best vibe. I recommend this bar to anyone living here is Barcelona and studying abroad! read more

The cocktails at this location are amazing! Fresh and unique ingredients. Staff spoke English. Had a really great time here.

Honestly this place is super cool, the bartenders made this experience like 100 times better, and the drinks where crazy! Smoke in your drink, rubber duck in a bathtub drink and a drink in an egg, check out the pics its a must see even for just one drink! -Josh read more

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This review is very late but I'm glad I'm finally getting around to it. Dux is probably on my top 5 list of favorite bars. My friend and I happened upon this bar one night while trying to find a different bar in Barcelona. Upon entering, the interior gave off a speakeasy vibe (a huge plus for me). We sat at the bar and started talking to the owner/mixologist Angel. He was beyond pleasant and very knowledgeable. Watching him make drinks was entertaining/mesmerizing. I'm a huge gin fan so I was very excited to see that there were several homemade gin infusions to choose from. I highly recommend ordering a gin and tonic with either the grapefruit and pink peppercorn and lavender, thyme, and rosemary gin infusions. Other cocktails I highly recommend are the Carassa, the Ugly Duckling, and the Smokey Bubble. Next time I'm in Barcelona (which will hopefully be sooner than later), I will definitely be returning to Dux. read more

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The best gin of tonic of my life. I usually stay away from Gin as I find that is has a very strong taste that is similar to the smell of redwood sequoia trees. Am I crazy for thinking this? However at Dux the gins are infused with different flavors, and I had a taste of the green apple gin and tonic which was so delicious! The ambiance of this bar is definitely more chill and not as trendy as other bars in the area, but i would definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

Great spot for cocktails with a chill vibe and friendly staff. I would recommend this place to all of my fiends and family

We traveled here about 4 years ago. We have not stopped talking about it since. We have visited hundreds of bars since and nothing has come close to matching this place. We plan to travel here again someday. Literally life changing drinks and true mixologists! read more

The best, most imaginative drinks I ever had. Both in quality and presentation. The service is fantastic. Bartenders are happy to go off the menu and improvise for you. read more

A group of about 10 of us walked into Dux after dinner nearby. It was quiet; just Angel and our group. If it wasn't for Yelp, we would never be able to find such an incredible gem. We made ourselves comfortable and giggled as we browsed the menu. I had seen the pictures of the rubber ducky in the bathtub and that's what I wanted. The "Ugly Duckling" is what it was called and it was delicious and beautiful. Everyone ordered different things and we all loved our drinks. This is a true craft cocktail bar. In a way, it reminds me of Aviary in Chicago in terms of creativity and presentation but without on the pretense and extravagant prices. read more

There are bars that live off gimmicks, then there are classy bars that take themselves too seriously. We all know them. Dux takes the best of both of those kinds of bars and brings it together with creatively fun cocktails that taste as good as they look. "The Smoky Bubble," a smoky tequila drink that was served in a spherical glass vessel was really great. And a good example of where smoke actually enhanced flavor instead of just a cheap trick. The Ugly Duckling was good too and I would have ordered it even if it didn't come in a mini-tub. The interior vibe is awesome. It's unpretentious but classy in a weird eclectic way. I was watching the bartenders work and they were all business too. They knew what they were doing. read more

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What a great find on Yelp! I knew I had to come here immediately based off the 5 star rating and the pictures of the fancy drinks! The decor is awesome in here. I loved the different mirrors on the wall and all the old things mounted on the walls. There is a cozy seating area as well as a long bar and high top tables. The lighting is dim and romantic. The mixologists even wear full aprons. We were greeted by the mixologist immediately and he gave us the option to sit wherever we'd like. We chose a high top near the door. They have a cool menu with different quotes about alcohol from famous people and pictures too. I immediately knew I had to order a drink off the "Instagrammers" section. These are all fancy cocktails that are great for pictures! I got the Ugly Ducking. It's a rum based drink that comes in a bath tub and a rubber ducky! The egg whites in the drink make it frothy like bathwater! The drink was really big! I definitely will return on my next trip to Barcelona. The excellent cocktails and great hospitality really make me want to come back for more! read more

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We finally were able to find this cocktail bar the second time around, granted the first time we were jetlagged and drunk. We arrived around 1:45AM, the bar closes around 2:30AM, we were hopping to get 1-2 drinks. We were greeted by the bartender/owner, Angel, who honestly is the nicest, and warmest person I've ever encountered. We opted to sit at the bar, and I am glad we did. 100% recommend it, Angel is an amazing mixologist, you become memorized when he makes a drink. He makes everything with so much passion and love. The atmosphere and vibe is very 1920s, prohibition feel. The wooden floors, and brick walls, and all the little nick nacs take you back. So during our first visit (Yes, I came right back the next night!). I am the one who goes to a speciality Gin bar and does not get gin, guilty as charged. However, my bestfriend is a gin lover. I opted for the ugly duckling, which was fantastic! It featured rum, with a variation of berries and citrus flavors. It tasted like a spiked punch that can potentially get you so wasted, it came served with a plastic tub with a rubber duck. My next, I decided to go for the Eggcuse me, which featured bourbon, elderflower and some citrus flavors. You def tasted the bourbon, and the smokeyness shined through at the end, it was again super delicious. And for the grand finale, the gin! The gin tonic with lavender infused gin, thyme and rosemary, and can I tell you how much she was living for it? If they weren't closing, she probably would have ordered 3 more. I can't say how awesome the gin was, as I took literally like 3 sips, but she had raving reviews. If I could, I want to take live in this place forever! When I come back, first stop will be here! Happy drinking! read more

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Really cool ambiance in this place. Feels like going back in time. Tons of different cocktails to order from. They specialize in gin, but have a lot more to offer. We ordered from their "instagramable" page, and the drinks were cute. read more

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