Going out in Barcelona
Bars in Barcelona: Our Top Picks
Creative cocktails, a vermouth before lunch, historic taverns and wine bars: Barcelona has a place for every kind of drink. From El Raval and the Eixample to El Born and the hills above the city, these sixteen picks help you find the right atmosphere. Each listing includes a feel for the place, its neighborhood, address and website.
Discover sixteen of our favorite bars in Barcelona, from creative cocktail spots and vermouth bars to historic taverns and wine bars.
- Creative cocktails
- Vermouth and tapas
- Bars with character
- Catalan and natural wines
The best cocktail bars in Barcelona
Barcelona has long had a love affair with cocktails. Longtime visitors may remember Gimlet, Mirablau or the Pipa Club: jazz, a touch of film noir, and a Pink Lady or Whisky Sour at the bar. The gin and tonic boom brought fresh ideas, and today’s bartenders are just as inventive with presentation as they are with flavor.
From the classics at Boadas to the creations at Sips and Paradiso, there’s plenty to explore. Here are four of our favorite places to discover this side of Barcelona’s nightlife.
@Boadas
Boadas
Opened in 1933, Boadas keeps the tradition of cocktail making alive in a small triangular bar just off La Rambla. Come for the history, a seat at the bar and carefully made classics. It’s a fine place to start exploring Barcelona’s cocktail scene.
El Raval · C/ dels Tallers, 1
boadascocktails.com
@Sips
Sips
At Sips, the way a cocktail looks and is served is part of the experience. This Eixample bar is a good choice for a contemporary menu and a few recommendations from the team. Check the booking options before you go.
Eixample · C/ de Muntaner, 108, local 2
sips.barcelona
@Paradiso
Paradiso
A fridge door inside the Pastrami Bar leads to Paradiso, a world of curved wood and inventive cocktails. The experience starts at the entrance: join the virtual queue using the QR code outside. The bar does not take advance reservations.
El Born · C/ de Rera Palau, 4
paradiso.cat
@Boca Grande et Boca Chica
Boca Grande and Boca Chica
On Passatge de la Concepció, Boca Grande and its cocktail bar, Boca Chica, bring together dining, drinks and striking interiors. It’s a good place to follow dinner with a cocktail in the Eixample. When booking, let the team know which space you’d like.
Eixample · Passatge de la Concepció, 12
bocagrande.cat
Where to drink vermouth in Barcelona
In Barcelona, fer el vermut means meeting friends for a leisurely drink and a few bites before lunch. Vermouth over ice with a twist of citrus, olives, anchovies or patatas bravas: that’s all it takes. One of our favorites? Fot-Li, from Reus!
From the bar at Morro Fi to the tapas at Senyor Vermut and the workshops at Las Vermudas, there are several ways to enjoy this local tradition. For a quieter setting, try the bar at the Mercer.
@Las Vermudas
Las Vermudas
Las Vermudas explores Barcelona’s aperitif culture through vermouth tastings and workshops. Its website now highlights Las Vermudas University in Sant Antoni. Browse the program and book the session you’d like to join before heading over.
Sant Antoni · C/ de Viladomat, 107
lasvermudas.com
© Senyor Vermut
Senyor Vermut
Vermouth and tapas are the draw at this Eixample bar. Order a glass with patatas bravas and a few plates to share. Check the bar’s social media for the latest opening details before you go.
Eixample · C/ de Provença, 85
facebook.com/senyorvermut
@Morro Fi
Morro Fi
Morro Fi puts the aperitif center stage: house vermouth, olives, tinned delicacies and small bites. The bar on Consell de Cent is where this Barcelona venture began. Keep it in mind for a relaxed, informal drink.
Eixample · C/ del Consell de Cent, 171
morrofi.cat/2025/nosaltres.html
© Mercer
Mercer Cocktail Bar
The bar at the Mercer Hotel serves classic cocktails, house creations, wine and cava against a backdrop of stone walls and soft lighting. It’s a peaceful spot for a drink in the Gothic Quarter, tucked among the lanes of the old town.
Gothic Quarter · C/ dels Lledó, 7
mercerbarcelona.com/en/restaurants-and-bars/mercer-cocktail-bar
Bars with character in Barcelona
In Barcelona, restaurants serve cocktails and cafés take on a different mood after dark. The lines can get delightfully blurred! But a night out can also mean stepping into somewhere with a story to tell: an old tavern, a lively square or a bar overlooking the city.
Casa Almirall, Ocaña and Mirablau each offer a different change of scene. Flaherty’s rounds out the selection for anyone in the mood for an Irish pub.
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Flaherty’s Irish Pub
Near La Rambla, Flaherty’s is an Irish pub through and through, with beer, pub food and live sports on screen. Come for a pint and the match-day atmosphere. Check what’s showing before you go.
Gothic Quarter · Plaça de Joaquim Xirau, s/n
pflaherty.com/home-barcelona
@Ocaña
Ocaña
Ocaña brings together a café, restaurant, terrace and cocktail bar on Plaça Reial. The mood shifts throughout the day, with cultural events adding to the mix. Choose it for a long, leisurely evening in a theatrical setting in the Gothic Quarter.
Gothic Quarter · Plaça Reial, 13-15
ocana.cat
@Mirablau
Mirablau
Above the city, Mirablau combines dining and nightlife with views over Barcelona. It’s a change of scene from the old town for an evening drink. You’ll find it on Plaça del Doctor Andreu, at the foot of Tibidabo.
At the foot of Tibidabo · Plaça del Doctor Andreu, s/n
mirablaubcn.cat
@Casa Almirall
Casa Almirall
Wood paneling, mirrors and a marble bar give Casa Almirall its old-world charm. This El Raval tavern preserves an interior that is part of Barcelona’s historic shop and bar heritage. Come for a taste of the city’s traditional bar atmosphere.
El Raval · C/ de Joaquín Costa, 33
instagram.com/casaalmirall
The best wine bars in Barcelona
Discover local grape varieties and natural wines! Some bars champion Catalan bottles, while others look further afield, across Spain and beyond. Cheese, charcuterie, tapas or a full meal: finding something good to eat with your wine is part of the pleasure.
Ask the team for a recommendation. A tip or a story about the winemaker can make a glass all the more memorable. Monocrom, Can Cisa Bar Brutal, Eldiset and Zona d’Ombra are four good places to start exploring Barcelona’s wine bars.
@Monocrom
Monocrom
On Plaça de Cardona, Monocrom pairs its wine selection with food that gives you every reason to stay for dinner. This Sant Gervasi spot suits an evening built around a good bottle and a meal. Ask the team what to pair with your choice.
Sant Gervasi · Plaça de Cardona, 4
instagram.com/monocrom.wine
@Can Cisa Bar Brutal
Can Cisa Bar Brutal
Can Cisa Bar Brutal is a Barcelona favorite for natural wine and a meal. Come ready to try something new, rather than with a particular bottle in mind. The entrance is on Carrer de la Princesa, 14, in El Born.
El Born · C/ de la Princesa, 14
barbrutal.com/es
@Eldiset
Eldiset
Catalan wines take center stage at Eldiset in El Born. Drop in to explore local wine regions and ask for a recommendation to suit your taste. You’ll find it on the quiet Carrer Antic de Sant Joan, away from the main streets.
El Born · C/ Antic de Sant Joan, 3
eldiset.com
@Zona d’Ombra
Zona d’Ombra
Part wine shop, part wine bar, Zona d’Ombra is a place to choose a bottle or glass and enjoy a few bites alongside it. Tucked into the lanes of El Call in the Gothic Quarter, it’s a good stop for wine lovers.
Gothic Quarter · C/ de Salomó ben Adret, 12
instagram.com/zonadombra
FAQs about bars in Barcelona
Boadas, Sips, Paradiso and Boca Chica offer different experiences, from classic cocktails in a historic bar to inventive contemporary drinks. Choose a neighborhood and atmosphere that appeal to you, then check how bookings or queues work at your chosen bar.
Fer el vermut is the custom of meeting for a vermouth and a few snacks before lunch. Morro Fi and Senyor Vermut are two places to try it, while Las Vermudas offers tastings and workshops devoted to aperitif culture.
It depends on the bar. Paradiso does not take advance reservations; instead, you join a virtual queue when you arrive. Check other bars’ websites for their booking arrangements, especially if you’re going with a group.
Eldiset specializes in Catalan wines in El Born. Monocrom, Can Cisa Bar Brutal and Zona d’Ombra also offer plenty to explore, each with its own approach to wine and food. Ask the team what they recommend that day.
Try Casa Almirall for a historic tavern interior, Ocaña for its Plaça Reial setting or Mirablau for views over Barcelona. For somewhere quieter, consider the Mercer Cocktail Bar in the Gothic Quarter.