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    Paradiso

    4.5 (212 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Cocktail Bars

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    Imelda M.

    We're so glad to have our Tapas Tour guide's recommendations, this Speakeasy was the other voted "50 Best Bars in the world" this was behind a white door. My Fiance and I like the cocktail he ordered, mine was different and was ok, I was underwhelmed called Enigma. The Ambiance was nice and modern, perfectly dimmed, loved the music vibe and the service was great. It was Paradise for sure!

    Tlaloc
    Emily H.

    If you love a speakeasy and want to get a little away from the touristy spots along the water, look no further! Definitely focused on drinks and not the food menu, it's a great spot to stop for a beautiful experiential drink (or two). The staff is attentive and friendly, the space is gorgeous, and the drinks are unique and fun. Definitely recommend!

    James L.

    Paradiso offers truly interesting drinks, and the overall experience was fantastic. Creative cocktails, great atmosphere, and top-tier presentation. Definitely worth a stop if you're exploring the cocktail scene in the city.

    Gravity and enigma
    Carson M.

    I had high hopes for this bar after seeing it on social media, but the drinks did not hit the mark compared to Sips. Perhaps I ordered the wrong drinks, but they did not taste good even if the descriptions sounded good. Service and presentation are great of course. I did not have reservations, but arrived at 4:40 on a Friday and there was no one in line. A line did form afterwards. I would rate the overall drinks a 3/5, but service was 5/5.

    Cousins hanging out in Barcelona
    Kimberly C.

    This Speakeasy is a MUST try spot! Worth the wait to get in! We were a party of 5 and they seated us at a table outside while we waited for the experience of a lifetime. Every drink was like a magic show! Excellent service and mixology at its best! This spot has a VIBE and is a MUST!

    Drink came in a mushroom
    Linda C.

    Visited Paradiso knowing it was once ranked #1 bar in the world (2022), and it's definitely a cool experience. Hidden entrance, dim lighting, stylish crowd, and a beautiful digital menu. The drinks are creative and tasty. Bathroom was small and not the cleanest, real icky. Overall, Paradiso has great energy and it's absolutely worth visiting once for the experience. Glad I came here before Sips, if I'd gone there first, these drinks wouldn't have hit the same.

    Ebo E.

    When I heard this place was the #1 bar in the world, I HAD to stop in. When we first arrived, I was a bit worried since we had a bigger group (7) and you can only wait in a virtual queue. I believe the wait was about 2 hours at first! Luckily, since we had a bigger group we were able to get one of the tables they hadn't used yet and were sat after 2 minutes! Hidden away behind an unsuspecting door is a bright but intimate bar with a number of chairs and tables. It was extremely busy but our servers were super attentive and able to help us out. We got the evolution Negroni, the Tesla, Paradiso Express and Top Gun. Everything was super strong and the presentations were one too remember. Price wise wasn't too bad either. Paid about 100 Euros for 7 drinks. I can understand why people would be upset if they knew about the place before hand but we had a great time since we were visiting!

    Tlaloc.
    Cindy Z.

    Paradiso is one of the top bars in the world (one of two located in Barcelona, but I enjoyed this one more). The drinks are an experience with each one being presented in such a unique way while also being tasty. First of all, reservations at through a QR code. Come early on weeknights if you want to avoid hour long waits. Although they don't take reservations, I was able to get them because they cancelled my reservations for the Macallan Experience. If you get a chance to do this, do it --I need to go back to try this. Once we were seated at the bar, we were provided a complimentary cocktail right away. Not sure if they do this for everyone or if it was a nice gesture for cancelling our Maccallan reservations, but it was very nice. Thereafter, we went through 3 more cocktails each and was able to try The Cloud (€20), The Great Gatsby (€20), Kryptonita (€17), Ramses (€18), Dry Storm (€21), and Tlaloc (€18). Each cocktail was so unique in its own way that was so special. The cloud and kryptonita were the most interactive, but all the cocktail were complimented with jellies, cheeses, and other bites to pair with the drink. If you're only going to have one drink, I highly recommend the Kryptonita. It comes with a flower bud that literally electrifies your mouth into a tingly and numb sensation. It's difficult to describe, so you just need to experience this for yourself. Seriously such a wild and unique bar experience, which is no wonder they made it to one of the top 50 bars in the world. The service was great and the drinks were amazing and fun. Prepare to try as many drinks as you can because you'll get a different experience with each one.

    Shruti J.

    Honestly, I've been to bars that are within the top ten bars in the world list and paradiso was a hype! I mean you automatically have high expectations and that's what had me disappointed. If I went in knowing nothing about paradiso, I would have thought this is a good bar.. nothing extraordinary for sure. Their creativity is only for presentation.. drinks look pretty but that's about it. Ambience is nice. The front door person will act pricey, completely unnecessary. Ofcourse, drinks are pricey. Service was alright. I wouldn't say this is a must visit bar while in Barcelona!

    Universal sunset
    Katherine G.

    Being the 2022 best bar in the world, we definitely had high expectations. They have a QR code waitlist outside that you scan and can wander around before coming back to your table. We waited around 45 minutes before getting seated inside. Once in, the decor is pretty cool and the lighting creates a nice ambiance. I was surprised that the seating was pretty casual and spread out. We got a nice round table in the corner and ordered some of their signature cocktails. I got the universal sunset which I really enjoyed, and it even came with a tiny chocolate! We were also able to get into the second room, which was a lot smaller. There the bartender made us a drink based on what we described we like - I got something fruity and refreshing which was really great. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! It's really cool to see what is considered one of the best bars in the world. We had a great time here :)

    Soroosh P.

    Place felt like a total scam, outside of the music and decent ff&e drinks were overpriced and awfully syrupy. We had to wait two hours to enter this swanky speak easy like bar and after waiting 15 minutes to order it took nearly 45 minutes for our drinks to come out. Upon entering we were ushered to a nook with only one seat: so we waited for another. We spent nearly 40 euros on two drinks and notified a lot of the presentation of the drink looks way better on instagram than in real life. This makes me think the photos and content are highly edited; and definitely does not make it worth something to wait two hours for.

    Dania J.

    Paradiso was an EXPERIENCE. From the service, to the ambiance and amazing service, I absolutely understand why this cocktail bar is one of the top rated in the world. I had both the Great Gatsby (Macallan 12 DC Whiskey, white truffle honey, amaro, lavender essence and smoked with vanilla and chocolate tobacco) and the Universal Sunsey (Bombay Sapphire, Campari, Italicus, yuzu liqueur and red fruit liqueur). Both cocktails were exquisitely crafted and works of art. I 10/10 recommend when in Barcelona!!! Keep in mind there are no reservations. When you arrive, you are placed on a wait list. The earlier, the better!

    Joan N.

    Line was short on a Saturday night around 9. Drinks are expensive but cute presentation.

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    Dr. Stravinsky - Lower bar

    Dr. Stravinsky

    4.4(97 reviews)
    0.3 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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    La Alcoba Azul

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(202 reviews)
    0.7 kmBarri Gòtic
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    We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas…read moreguide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit.

    For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I…read morepictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner.

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    Paradiso - spanish - Updated May 2026

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