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    Hemingway

    4.5 (24 reviews)
    PriceyCocktail Bars, Pubs
    Closed 6:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    HEMINGWAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Julia D.

    My friends and I came to Hemingway on our first night in BCN snd it was the perfect place to start our trip. The place is small and intimate but has such fun and chill vibes with good music. The bartenders were welcoming and engaging, and we never felt uncomfortable despite being a group of gals in a new city where we spoke very little of the language. Our drinks were all served beautifully in fun glassware, and the drinks themselves were all really good. I asked for a nonalcoholic drink with a ginger beer base and I honestly don't quite know what I got but it was tasty and I enjoyed it. I'd say Hemingway is more of a relaxed upscale lounge vibe which is exactly what we wanted (not like a rager bar scene), and definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

    Sandy N.

    Hemingway is a snazzy little cocktail bar. The bar is small and intimate. The mixologists are dressed very sharply with a red leather apron. Both our bartenders were extremely nice and informative. I appreciated all the input they gave us when deciding on picking a drink. I've met my new favorite drink of all time - Scarlet Ramos Gin Fizz, this drink is topped with popped rocks and a rolled up biscuit. If you like sweet, refreshing, and candy - this drink is for you! The beau got the Don Pablo that was served in a tea cup with a biscuit. Don't let that fool you as it was a tequila drink. Both drinks were outstanding and presentation was 100. I'll definitely be recommending friends to stop into Hemingway for a drink on their travels.

    Elaine T.

    Came here on our first night in Barcelona and it didn't disappoint! The place is pretty small and fits about 15-20 people max. Bar seating is preferred so you can see them make the drinks. Drinks were really tasty!

    Nikon

    If your looking for an intimate bar for drinks this little bar is great for couples. The seating areas are very small and not friendly for large groups. The drinks are amazing, fun & unique. Price range from 10-20euros.

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    Sabrina R.

    Amazing cocktails, but the place is too small! We let the bartender "surprise" us with his best drinks and he for sure did. We were three people, and each of us had the opportunity to try two cocktails. My favorite one had wasabi, yes wasabi. But it's for sure something you will no try anywhere else, and at the end that's what you are looking for when you let someone else decide for you :)

    Liz A.

    This is, hands down, the best bar I have ever been to. We had wandered passed here a few times as it was near our hotel, and on our last night in town decided we'd stop in for a quick drink. A quick drink turned into several drinks and several hours later. What a gem this place is. The bartender and manager, Daniel, is phenomenal. He, along with his barback whose name I did not catch, were so welcoming, accommodating, and interesting to watch. They not only made delicious drinks (DELICIOUS), they put on a spectacle. Every drink on the menu is thoughtfully crafted and presented, and twists on originals are well executed. The space is quite cramped but never feels overcrowded and overbearing the way a lot of bars in NYC can, and the crowd was a combination of locals and tourists. Even though we were tourists, we instantly felt like it was a bar we'd gone to for years, and a lot of that is thanks to Daniel and his barback. We were so disappointed we didn't discover this until our last night in town, but we will recommend it to anyone who asks. Tip: sit at the bar. Watching them make the drinks is half the fun. Also come thirsty and don't pregame this place because you'll keep ordering more and more drinks just to watch them get made.

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    Jessica C.

    Great place for craft cocktails! It's like dinner and a show! Very welcoming and wonderful service. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good cocktail in Barcelona!

    Scarlett Gin Fizz
    Lisa I.

    Sometimes you want something different than a gin tonic, and for that, Hemingway has you covered. We stopped in Hemingway early in the evening for a quick drink before meandering on throughout Barcelona. We had the Black Bottled Negroni and the Scarlett Gin Fizz and really enjoyed the conversation we had with our bartender. The amount of work they put into their cocktails is impressive, and certainly worth the money. I loved the intimate vibe of here as well as their extensive menu of drinks!

    Sarinya P.

    Interesting cocktail bar. Fancy & amazing looking drinks and taste absolutely wonderful. Pricier than other places in Barcelona but worth to try. (€10-14) Super tiny bar in the basement but you can also sit outside if you don't like to squeeze in there. I personally prefer outside when the weather is favorable. My favorite drink is Mother of Dragons; Vodka, Blueberry & Blackcurrant Cordial, Pandan Syrup, and some sour mixed. Very refreshing. My friend prefer stronger drink and her favorite is Choke and Smoke...I did not try her drink but I ate the chocolate that came with it :) It was good lol. Another friend ordered gin base drink I don't remember the name but it was good as well. Overall it is a great hangout spot with a very interesting signature cocktail!

    Montgomery and Dragon Queen
    Karen H.

    Best cocktail bar experience I've ever had, even compared to NYC, where I'm from. The bartender knew his stuff, was very friendly, and gave great recommendations. You can see they really put a lot of effort and detail into this place. The Montgomery and Dragon Queen was delicious and beautiful. Definitely try to come here!

    Thank you Fabrizio. This is a place where the drinks are more complicated than they should be and rightfully so. They take effort for each drink and make sure that you like it, enjoy it and remember it. A true cocktail experience.

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    Super cool, tiny cocktail bar. Obama are bartender made amazing drinks. Really great late night cocktail spot. Highly recommend!

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    Delicious cocktails .. very innovative! Will definitely come back!!! Wonderful mixologist!

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    Paradiso

    Paradiso

    4.5(216 reviews)
    2.4 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    This bar was voted Top 50 bars in the world. If you are visiting Barcelona, this is definitely…read moreworth a visit! Do expect a wait time or enter their queue when it opens to expedite that process. We started there one night and there was a long line out the door. We decided not to wait as it was already midnight (late for us!) and come back the next night. I'm glad we did, because there was minimal line and we entered the queue before anyone else, so we were able to enter rather quickly. It was the coolest speakeasy vibe and fun ambiance. We sat at the bar and quickly observed the menu. The menu was lit up, which I thought was pretty unique. It took a little bit of time for the server to assist us, but it was evident she was super busy. My drink came in a skull with a "brain" that was actually edible sorbet. It was vodka and not too strong but also not too sweet. Honestly, I wish I had more! My husband ordered somewhat of an old fashion that he said was the best he ever had. Highly recommend if you're in Barcelona!

    If you are into novelty cocktail bars, Paradiso is definitely a great place to check out! I arrived…read morearound 7pm to a decently sized line; my party of 2 didn't get seated until 30-45 minutes afterwards. I did read that there would be QR code for a virtual queue, but we didn't see that option and just ended up waiting in line ourselves. I was worried Paradiso would have a snobby vibe to it, since it is ranked #4 in the world, but that wasn't the case at all! The servers were very friendly and the cocktails were genuinely delicious. There's also a sense of theatre when they present you with their specialty cocktails. For example, I ordered the Gravity cocktail (reminiscent of an espresso martini), and our server brought it in an interesting bowl meant to mimic a black hole and also gave a little background story to the cocktail. They provide menus in Spanish, Catalan, and English. Servers also speak English as well, so communication is not an issue. The interior is gorgeous and and had great moody lighting, there was also a great playlist on with classic pop songs. Their cocktail menu is unique and as previously mentioned, I especially loved their presentation. Most of their drinks are served in some funky cup or bowl, it was so fun seeing the servers bring out other cocktails to other tables. Overall, a 5/5 experience for me!

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    Paradiso - Paradiso Bar.  The men's room.

    Paradiso Bar. The men's room.

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    Paradiso - There's room for queueing and online check-in for the queue

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    There's room for queueing and online check-in for the queue

    Dr. Stravinsky - Lower bar

    Dr. Stravinsky

    4.4(97 reviews)
    2.1 kmSant 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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    La Alcoba Azul - Spicy Potato

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(207 reviews)
    1.8 kmBarri Gòtic
    €€

    This place was absolutely worth the wait for a table! From the moment we sat down, Sabastian made…read moreus feel so welcome and taken care of. Not only was his service incredible, but he also gave us amazing recommendations for our upcoming trip to Buenos Aires in two weeks. The food was hands-down our best meal in Barcelona. Every dish felt authentic and full of flavor. Our favorites were the accordion-style baked potato topped with creamy aioli and spicy sauce, and the truffle brie toast, which was completely out of this world. To top it all off, the meal ended with a shot of local acorn liquor as we toasted Jordi, our other server, which also made the whole experience feel so special. And shoutout to Flor behind the bar for the fantastic margaritas and sangria! Thank you, Sabastian, Jordi, and Flor for making our Barcelona trip so unforgettable. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time!

    I had an excellent dinner here. The bartender/server was great, he helped walk me through some of…read morethe menu items and we discussed the different foods as I was eating. The inside of this place js small but has great decor, you feel like your stepping back into medieval times. It's perfectly at home in the gothic quarter. I had the bread to start with the tomato spread, this was very good. The spicy potato was phenomenal, a smothered baked potato in a nice blend of sauces. Then the sea bass and prawns in a coconut milk based soup...the star. Reminded me of a Thai Tom Kha soup. Overall would highly recommend. If I ever return to Barcelona, I will stop in.

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    La Alcoba Azul
    La Alcoba Azul - Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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    Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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