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Dux

4.9 (140 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars
Closed • 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Max B.

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.

Cardamomo & aged Negroni (good ole H20 - not gin in the bottle)
Dan F.

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.

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Emily H.

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!

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Michael E.

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.

The front area
Tim L.

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.

Laura G.

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!

Blue A.

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!

Cooper's Choice on the left (excellent) and Ugly Duckling
Lucas W.

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.

Billy The Kid - Stamped ice cube, orange & chocolate garnish. Perfectly balanced with a warm subtle sweetness that was unexpectedly perfect
Mike L.

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.

Paul H.

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!

Ugly Duckling Drink
Seda A.

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.

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.

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Amazing handcrafted cocktails, warm and cozy atmosphere. Great music. I'll be back for sure.

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Top notch cocktail bar. Super cozy, comfortable. Cool vibe. Great service and these people know how to make excellent craft cocktails.

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I couldn't be happier with my experience here. Angel was very attentive and catered to me. I'm beyond glad that I came here.

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Had an amazing cocktail here! Wonderful relaxing and delicious! A wide range of unique drinks from the menu!

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Yummy cocktails, friendly staff and they allow dogs at the bar which is a total plus.

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best bar i've been to in barcelona- wow. great drinks, great service, & the coolest atmosphere. highly recommend.

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Dux Reviews in Other Languages

The Rooftop - Old Fashion and Sangria.

The Rooftop

4.6(14 reviews)
2.1 km•L'Eixample

Fun place to take a break…read more Enjoy the scenery and breathe before you continue enjoying all the rest that Barcelona has to offer. This rooftop bar is in the hotel Victor, which also houses a phenomenal restaurant called Mr Porter. I have to say, it's kind of the trifecta. The hotel is nice. Mr Porter's is exquisite! Now back to the Rooftop it's also special and it is unique. The drinks are great. There's a wide selection including specialty drinks. They pour a good stiff drink. No short pours here. The bar has great views, and you can see a Gaudi building right across the street. You can also see Sagrada Família from there. Highly recommended as a short stop and refresher while you're in Barcelona. Enjoy

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.

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The Rooftop - Guaid, right in the main view of the bar

Guaid, right in the main view of the bar

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

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

Dr. Stravinsky - Lower bar

Dr. Stravinsky

4.4(98 reviews)
0.1 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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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!!!

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Dr. Stravinsky - Dr. Stravinsky interior

Dr. Stravinsky interior

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Dux - cocktailbars - Updated October 2026

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