Had cocktails here after dinner. Love the vibes, it's dark with interesting character. There were a…read moreton of odd pictures and objects. The bartender welcomed us as soon as we came in. We had these lavender and gin cocktails, they were delish! The bartender also gave us 2 rounds of complementary shots. We loved this place!

Scamming guests and rude bartenders…read more We visited Dux Gin Bar in Barcelona on Friday night as a group and ordered 7 gin & tonics. The staff insisted they use 6cl of gin in each drink -- but honestly, it tasted like tonic water with little to no gin at all. For a place branding itself as a gin bar, this was extremely disappointing. The drinks were weak, overpriced for what we received, and the experience felt misleading. Sadly, I would not recommend this place if you actually expect a proper gin & tonic.

This place was outstanding. First the customer service was the most welcoming and helpful we have…read morehad since visiting Barcelona. The drinks were amazing well crafted bourbon drinks that stand out as some of my favorite cocktails ever.

A wonderful experience at a great cocktail bar! We had a couple different drinks each and loved all…read moreof them--in particular, I loved the Casper old fashioned. It came with cheese! What a thrill! It was a very cozy little place with great service and incredible bartenders. I would return for sure, but it's definitely more of a special occasion/treat kind of place than a regular spot.

This bar was really cool. It was packed but we still got great service. The server came by and gave…read moreus water right away. He then asked what we wanted and I wasn't quite sure so I told him I like him and sweet drinks. He can't back with a delicious drink that I really enjoyed. I love when a bartender can really play around. The ambiance was also really fun. It was dark but had lots of artwork and bikes and stuff. The chairs were also comfy. Probably my only complaint is it was hot in there. I'd definitely be back if I'm ever in town again.

Love the vibe at this bar and was perfect as a pre- game or night cap. It's a cozy place with…read moreamazing craft cocktails and the bartenders were the first to finally say yes to making me a vesper martini and it was perfect. They were very accommodating and open to how we wanted our cocktail which was much appreciated. This is a nice cozy vibe and drinks were well executed. Glad we had a chance to visit during our trip and hope to be back soon!

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.

This was a real find. It has a speakeasy feel. There are steps leading down from the street. The…read moremusic is great, an eclectic mix put together by the bartender that's jazzy.

A lovely French style bar/speakeasy vibe found near Passeig de Gracia. Fantastic cocktails, and…read moreservice isn't bad but the night we visited only one bartender was on duty and it was slow. Capacity is fairly limited so try to reserve a table if you can.

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!!!

What a cool bar with a skateboard theme. As a long time skateboarder, I had to check it out. I…read morecame by a little after 8 pm on a Monday. Place was mostly empty at the time. It happened to be happy hour so my IPA beer in a bottle was under 5 euros. Staff was friendly. This is a smaller version of the other bar that can accommodate skateboarding indoors. This is only indoor, no outdoor setup.

Perfect emo/grunge bar. Graffiti art everywhere, vans converse and stripper heels hanging off the…read moreceiling. Generous pours a great happy hour and wonderful staff. The music is an absolute vibe!

If you love whiskey, this place is heaven. The selection is extensive, with bottles from all over…read morethe world. The staff really knows their stuff and they'll let you sample some. I went in early December and the holiday decor was a nice touch. It wasn't crowded, the vibe was relaxed, and overall I had a great time!

Love stopping here when in Barcelona. Ordered a black Manhattan last time, it's a Manhattan but…read morewith Amaro-delicious. The bar tenders are great here. We've always enjoyed our visits. When someone new is visiting we usually come by! Prices are high for Spain but standard for an American tourist. We don't mind and make it a point to come as much as we can!

Hemingway is one of those places you want to keep secret, but can't. Small, intimate (maybe 20…read morepeople max), which makes it feel cozy and personal. The bartenders really know their stuff, the cocktails are insanely creative, and the playlist alone is worth the stop. Open late (around 2:30am most nights), with outdoor seating if you want it. If I'm ever back in Barcelona, this is a day one return. If you're nearby and want something different and memorable, this is it.

Dangerous because it's good. Small bar but the bartenders know what they're doing with their…read moregenerous pours. The entire menu is a selection of unique cocktails so it'll be pretty difficult to choose from. Or you can choose fast, finish it, and ask them to recommend you another. They know how to keep them coming. The bar gets packed quickly and has limited seating.

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.