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    The Box

    4.7 (49 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    Lorraine T.

    Over 30 different types of flavors for rum??? Ohhhh sign me up!! My friend and I stopped in mainly to try a few flavors. Being that we didn't want to be disgustingly drunk from eating on an empty stomach we also had the beef nachos. I had zero expectations for the nachos BUT they were sooo good. Everything was extremely fresh and the cheese used was to die for. There was an awkward moment... when are nachos were ready the bartender put them on the bar and motioned over for us to come and get it. I was confused being that I just saw her walk an order over to a group of guys that had ordered. My look of confusion must of been on my face because before I could even say anything she did make her way from around the bat and bring it to us. For cocktails we had the house drinks in: Tamarind, Pear, Bubble Gum & Mango. Each drink was amazingly crafted with a good balance of alcohol & flavor. This is a small location with bar seating & a few additional tables in the back. It's worth a pop in if in the area.

    You all have seen the picture of what the bar looks like so here is the bathroom just to show how cool this place is from head to toe!!
    Reagan D.

    Easiest rating I have ever had to give and by far one of my favorite places while in Barcelona!! To start, you all can see how amazing this place was decorated. So many vintage light up signs and they had old school cartoons playing on a projector. The wall is covered in the infused rums with any flavor you could possibly imagine. My friend and I had gotten there pretty early in the night so we were the only two there but the owner is so friendly and we had an amazing time chatting with him! They are also known for their hot dogs, which I did not get the chance to try but looked amazing!! Loved Barcelona and if I get a chance to go back this will be one of my stops!!

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    Binh D.

    Fun little bar located in the Barcelona alleyways of the Gothic District. They specialize in hot dogs and flavored Cuban rums. The bar is tiny and the staff was friendly and quick. The hot dog was really good, just maybe too much bread. If you like hot dogs and or fruitier drinks, definitely visit The Box.

    Us and the bartender. He gave great recommendations.
    Schanta L.

    This was a nice little tucked away spot. We stumbled upon it and we grateful we did. The hospitality was amazing. The drinks were awesome. They had infused fruit that is definitely worth trying.

    Kinga M.

    This is my favorite bar in the entire world As an expat I make sure to come here as often as I can when I am in Barcelona. It feels like a big welcoming hug when you walk in. This good vibe atmosphere is filled with pink neon lights, pineapple disco balls, cartoons playing on the projector screen, and uplifting Spanish music in the background. What more could you need to start off a good night!? Oh yeah, an amazing happy hour, a huge selection of funky cool rum infused flavors (house made), and a wide selection of delicious food on the menu. One time I had their plate of nachos and a hot dog right after because it's all just soo yummy. The lovely couple that run this bar are delightful as well. Always welcoming and happy to see you. I hope you enjoy this magical place as much as I do. It's good for friendly get togethers, awkward first dates, or if you just want to stuff your face with good food and get drunk...or the other way around.

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    Vu B.

    Matias is one of the most welcoming bartender. We were in Barcelona for only a few days but we had to stop by The Box on our last day after discovering it. Their infused rum house drink are nothing short of spectacular. My fave was the ghost pepper and berry basil mixture was absolutely delectable. They also have several specialty cocktails worth trying. This has quickly become my go to spot in Barcelona and I definitely plan to revisit

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    Rose L.

    You would think that a great Mojito for 3,5 Euro is not possible, but this man can do it! He mixes you an awesome Mojito for a very good price! It has everything it needs + the special ingredient you normally use on Cuba. You can feel someone here loves his job. The flavored alcohols in the cupboard make a great impression and the Nachos with Guacamole have been good, too. I would gladly come back here anytime. The food (65%) taste ***** (5) look ***** (5) ripeness ***** (5) price ***** (5) -The location (20%) cleanness **** (4) ambiance **** (4) atmosphere **** (4) -The service (15%) friendliness ***** (5) flexibility ***** (5) attention ***** (5) total: **** (4.8)

    Shaun P.

    Great service and fantastic rum cocktails. Didn't try the hot dogs but I wouldn't miss this place if you're in El Born!

    Mellissa E.

    Mojito is the best I've ever had!! Freshly done with mint and limes... cool place off the beaten path. Stopped here after finding another gem Pizza Pazza (amazing pizza), unfortunately, the barmaid said they are closing in 10min (12am) but yelp says they're open till 2:30am :-/

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    Thomas B.

    One of the best bar we ve been to in one week in Barcelona. The "latin street food" is just delicious, and cheap, cooked in front of your eyes : burritos, nachos, quasadillas.... The cocktails are both original and so good, and cheap as well. The 2 owners (the french bartender and the colombian cook) very friendly and welcoming. To finish, the bar itself is very well decorated and colorful / lightful At the end of the day, just go there and make your own opinion, it s definitely worth it !

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    Magical drinks, nice atmosphere and great bartender. Go here if you are in Barcelona and want to experience something great!

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    Really good rum cocktails! Try the ones in the coconut. We came here twice and liked the environment. Small place but very welcoming.

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    Amazing drinks, service and owner were great! Soul train played the whole time great place to get you going for a pregame

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    Paradiso

    Paradiso

    4.5(212 reviews)
    0.4 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)
    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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