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    The Alchemix

    4.5 (59 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    M. Brad S.

    So close to perfect The bartenders are very energetic and knowledgeable in the drinks. Fun little "prohibition/ speakeasy moment" they share with you. The one bartender does speak a little too fast, but fairly understandable. We had the Martini Tiramisu, White Truffle Pisco Sour, Apolo and the Old Fashion that you have to find with a black light. The music is great jazzy jams. We came her after enjoying 2023's best bar in the world, Sips. Definitely a great follow up bar to Sips. The decor creates a warm cozy atmosphere. I personally think it rivals in creative cocktails but without the excessive presentation. We ordered the oysters with caviar and they use little droppers for their different "sauces" for the oysters (lemon juice, mignonette, yuzu and another Asian sauces that tastes like a cross between the lemon juice and mignonette). Next we had the Creamy Indian which was amazing. If you don't like truffle, not a dish for you. Eat in one bite and it's an explosion in your mouth. (Personally, a little too much cream, but definitely tasty.) Lastly, we had the Bloody Lobster. Very different but honestly, the lobster is a little fishy for my taste. The overall experience has been amazing! It is a great follow up to Sips (which does not serve food, save for little snacks). If I was judging solely based on service and love of their craft I would TOTALLY give 5 stars. It's just that I am VERY particular about my personal food tastes. That aside, I can honestly say you should definitely come and try Alchemix for yourself. You won't be sorry !

    White truffle pisco sour cream
    Lara B.

    Stopped here after visiting Sips. I have to say that I was equally impressed by the libations created here. (& They're a little more quaffable in my opinion) The place has a US prohibition speakeasy theme without the secrecy We sat at the bar and were warmly greeted by Erick and Carlos. They answered any questions we had about the menu and happily made whatever we liked. I started with the white truffle pisco sour and it was DELICIOUS. Then I saw them... Mrs Pots and little chip on the back bar I just had to order that drink A lovely gin concoction With a little fanfare :) To eat we ordered the bloody lobster and the golgappa Both were tasty small bites to go with our drinks Nacho even came out to speak with us about the dishes We had already eaten earlier or we would have definitely explored more of his food menu. This place was one of the highlights of my trip and if/when I come back to Barcelona I will be back HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    Sabrina C.

    The Alchemix is an experience like no other. The bartenders are the most lively and fun bartenders I've ever interacted with and they have very interesting stories for each of their drinks. The Mrs. Potts and chip drink was so creative and fun and it tasted fruity and fun. The bubbles on top of the drink also had a ton of flavor and I was just so overwhelmingly impressed with this entire drink. El Colima was so cool with very impressive presentation and a fun dry ice spectacle! It tasted like sweet mango with fruity notes all over. Absolutely delicious!! The Viking comes in a magnificent Viking horn to drink from. It was sweet and yummy! This place was by far our favorite stop in Barcelona and I'm so happy I got to try it! The owner also has such deep history with each of the decorations and pieces and it was a lot of fun to learn about his stories and experiences. Such an impressive place and a magnificent find! Thank you Alchemix!

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    Teresa H.

    Great bar! Great and friendly service! Wonderful crafted cocktails ! Truly an experience To watch the bartender craft all these cocktails Very awesome atmosphere! Great for a date night! Would have loved to try this place for dinner

    Greek & Mexican

    The drinks are out of this world. The apolo is a 15/10! The Mexican drink was also so delicious and such an immersive drinking experience.

    Jester C.

    I'm a world traveler and this is the best dining experience I've had! At the first meeting of Senior Nacho (owner), you could feel his passion and love for what he's doing. The place is beautifully designed with unique artifacts collected over 25 years from different parts of the world. We were entertained with the story telling of some of the pieces and were delighted to hear them! There's 2 tasting menus. One is 8 course for €72 and 12 courses for €120. We initially picked the 8 course + mini cocktail/wine pairing of €38 (you should definitely do the drink pairing as its just the complete experience!). I don't even drink regularly, but I love their cocktail innovations! 1st course was Normandy oyster with imperial caviar and 4 different sauces to taste. Absolutely fresh and we loved being able to pick different sauces based on our liking (our favorite was the 2nd one, vinaigrette) 2nd course was smoked salmon marinated with beets and with beer mustard sauce and wasabi fish eggs. There was a mini pine tree plant that was torched so we could experience the scent while enjoying the smoked salmon And at this moment, we have decided that we don't want the experience to end, so we asked to go for the full menu which was €120 + €55 for drinks pairing (and if I could redo it, I will go for the full menu + drinks pairing again) I won't spoil the rest of the course but it was a magical experience! I highly recommend the full experience + drinks pairing. We are surprised they don't have a Michelin star but I'm sure they will soon! This is definitely one of the top restaurants in Spain!

    Nicole T.

    Tbh, I don't understand why this places does not yet have a Michelin star rating. My friends and I came for drinks and ended up loving it so much that we came back a second night for the tasting menu with cocktail pairing. The first night, we had a few drinks, most of which came with a spectacular show. All were very delicious drinks! (The last one hit pretty hard ). The bartenders/servers/"alchemists" (whatever you would like to call them) were all very amicable and attentive. Our friends and I decided at the end of the night that we had to come back to bring our friends who were arriving to Barcelona later than we did. The second night was the tasting menu. We did not expect much, but left with an amazing experience. The food was amazing and fresh. The artisanal cocktail pairings matched well with the food. The servers were knowledgeable in the dishes brought out. Overall, my friends and I were extremely satisfied with the food, service, and ambience!

    Lobster - incredible!
    Yvette 'Divie' E.

    Don't hesitate - just go! SO good! Food/drinks: did I say this was SO good! We started with the white truffle pisco sour (yum!!) and the other recommended pre-meal cocktail (also yum). We didn't do the tasting menu and instead ordered 5 plates to share: chicken satay (heard it was AMAZING, but didn't partake), cockles (mollusks in yummy light curry sauce), lobster tartare (out of this world with lobster,wagyu jerky, caviar, tomato, and deliciousness), eggplant tartare (also amazing - one of the best eggplant dishes I've had; explosive flavors), and pork ribs (good but least favorite and I could have done without). This was more than enough food for 2. I had a glass of dry white with the meal (meh) and - my fav - the Thai-inspired coconut milk cocktail for dessert that came with some plantain/banana chips. Service: 5 star. Very attentive but not overbearing. Really lovely and helpful. Top! Ambiance: Beautiful, simple, and thoughtful environment that matched the world-inspired, nature-centered menu. Our reservation (via the Fork) was for 8:30 p, and there was no one! Within the hour, 4 other tables filled, creating a bit more of a lively ambiance. An absolute highlight of my first time in Barcelona! A little off a path I would have seen but the absolute best place to end my trip!

    Croquettes
    Noelani M.

    Great drinks and especially great craftsmanship for the drinks! The bartenders were experts making drinks and had enthusiasm while showing us how the drinks were made. I definitely recommend coming here to get fun/delicious drinks. I enjoyed the Mrs. pots drink and the coconut drink We also shared a few appetizers that were good. We really enjoyed the curry clams, the ribs and the croquettes. The potato with crispy blood sausage was underwhelming. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in Barcelona!

    Kelly W.

    Another amazing mixology bar in Barcelona! We passed by The Alchemix in our cab home the night before and looked it up. It looked like a neat spot so we decided to check it out the next night. When we got there we thought it was closed (we got there just a few minutes after it opened so there wasn't really any customers in there yet) and the doorway was blocked with a velvet rope. The bartender saw us and said he would be right out. We figured they just forgot to remove it before opening but we shortly realized they did that so that they could create an experience for guests and control the flow of customers. It was a neat little touch! We did not have reservations (they do a whole tasting menu with cocktails, etc) but we were fine with sitting at the bar because we just wanted a drink. We actually preferred sitting at the bar because we got to watch all the neat cocktails get made! They had an amazing list of cocktails every one was unique with a story and the glassware was specific to the drink. I got the Viking drink as my first drink which came in a horn. My friend got a pumpkin drink with some middle eastern flavors and it came in a gourd. There were cloves under her cup in a little dish that the bartender lit on fire so that the smells would remind her of the flavors of the middle east. We were so impressed with the cocktails and the hospitality that we decided to cancel our dinner reservation and stay for another round. My second drink was the Prohibition old fashioned that is a secret menu item only visible with a blacklight. It was made with house infused red pepper bourbon and tobacco bitters. I'm not a huge red pepper or tobacco fan but I figured why not and I was not disappointed at all! The drink exceeded my expectations. My friends second drink was something to do with Thailand and it had coconut and a bunch of other yummies. She was unsure about it but the bartender urged her to do it and she ended up loving it. Aside from the drinks, the bartenders Luis and Guiermillo were so friendly! They answered all of our silly touristy questions and gave us a few recommendations. We didn't know that you needed a reservation for Park Guell and they were all booked so Luis told us about a spot nearby where we could get a similar view for free! The Alchemix was one of our favorite stops in Barcelona and a lot of it had to do with how friendly Luis and Guiermillo were. Next time I'm back in Barcelona I want to check out their food! Can't wait to go back!

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    Michael K.

    This is a super cool bar with amazing bartenders, unique drinks and a unique interior look! I ordered La Noche de Avecina, along with the hidden special drink. Video of the special drink is in my review! I stayed and chatted with one of the bartenders who came to Barcelona from Argentina!

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    We started with the white truffle pisco sour (yum!!) and the other recommended pre-meal cocktail (also yum).

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    Paradiso

    Paradiso

    4.5(212 reviews)
    2.1 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    Paradiso is one of the Top 50 Bars in the world and rightfully so! From the decor and service, to…read morethe unique cocktail menu, everything about this place was perfect. I came around 5pm on a Saturday, and it only took 20 minutes to get in. The bartenders were super friendly and spoke english which was a bonus. Their menu is constantly changing, so I forget the names of the drinks we ordered, but I also ordered a regular old fashion and they nailed it. I noticed another guest being a little rude to one of the bartenders. She was complaining about her drink so they made a new one, and another one after that. Had it been me, I probably would've gave up and asked them to leave lol, but they did not. Instead the opposite, which is very telling of the type of service you'll receive at this place. Overall this was my favorite cocktail bar in Spain, would I go again? Absolutely!

    More of a novelty stop, this absolutely lovely little space in the old city makes a fine…read moreconversation starter / first stop with your date, or a bit of culinary exploration in liquid form. "How did they make this taste like that?" But for enjoying some twists on craft cocktail making? Not so great. Despite a wall full of both rare and classic bottles, most of what's featured on the menu is...eccentric at best. I had two after discussion with the bartender, and both were okay but not what I would enjoy drinking despite having a very broad palate. Although famously ranked by "50 best", this is a lot different than other cocktail bars on that list (I've visited quite a few of them), including the others in Barcelona. Perhaps having hit the number one spot before, they didn't know where to go from there? Nice staff but also missing was bartender banter (at least in English) I've found at most top bars - the bar experience is heavily about that interaction, especially for the solo customer. A positive - drinks are actually cheaper than fancy hotel bars in this city. What they offer *would* be great as a liquid tasting menu and I would return for that. But for full sized cocktails? Meh. Hence the 3 stars. Save it for a date or a "famous bars" crawl, but not for having delicious drinks that tickle the palate while getting the job done.

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    Dr. Stravinsky - Lower bar

    Dr. Stravinsky

    4.4(97 reviews)
    1.9 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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