Are you in a position to handle the best night experience? Go inside the action of Barcelona’s most popular nightlife venues on this pub crawl through the city. Each station is different and each one creates a tale as does every glass of juice. Prepare yourselves, folks, for the event of a life time!
Spain’s second largest city includes the scenic capital of Barce onona that is famous for architecture, the Mediterranean coast good beaches and an exciting nightlife. Although this Mediterranean city doesn’t sleep, it is always great to find spots that are not so crowded and bustling with many tourist attractions. Let me take you trespassing in order to introduce you to some of the best secret bars in the city of Barcelona.
1. El Paradiso
All fans of retro style speakeasies will certainly appreciate what El Paradiso has to offer. Hidden behind the facade of a new deli pastrami bar,this covert cocktail lounge can be found through an actual frigiddoor in the restaurant. Entering the bar you are expected to be welcomed by a refinaced and rather private atmosphere, besides attractive and professional bartenders of course as well as a rather untraditional list of drinks.
2. Mendizábal
Located in the quite area of the El Born district, Mendizábal has a home-style atmosphere and a relaxing ambiance. This is a very popular place to hang out because they have an excellent choice of craft beers and traditional and new mix cocktails. It would be a mistake not to mention that their homemade artisan dishes are perfect for tapas with a friendly and cozy atmosphere.
3. Paradiso
The second traditional-looking restaurant that is actually quite modern is Paradiso. Hiding behind the curtain of a fake, New-York-style store with bohemian pastries and meat products, Latitude 45 has rather an untold bar with impressive cocktails. Pull open the door to the refrigerator and be immediately transported to a world of wonderful cocktails, two of which are showcased below.
4. Bormuth
Of all the bars in the Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Bormuth is a perfect example of a new generation bar with live music. Located underground, this facility provides live music from jazz to flamenco to patrons giving an unforgettable experience in music. Enjoy your favorite drink a glass of cocktail while enjoying the beats of the place.
5. La Whiskeria
La Whiskeria is, in fact, a small whiskey bar, hidden in the labyrinth of El Raval district’s streets. The establishment has a laid back ambiance with low lighting rather resembling a cellar, brickwork interior, and hundreds of whiskey types, so it’s ideal for an upscale cocktail. Whether you are an aficionado of whiskey or a beginner, the professionals will help to choose the best drink.
6. Bar Mutis
Being one of Barcelona’s top discreet speakeasies, Bar Mutis can only be visited by invitation only. Located in the Eixample district this venue is strictly private, that means guests will receive an invitation to visit this wonderful and secret bar. There are only the experienced mixologists behind the bars who shall prepare drinks of your choice making the event unique.
7. Collage
Located in Barcelona’s Via Laietana, Collage is a treasure tucked away in the Gothic Quarter and that offers art, culture and cocktails in the night. This bar is based on boho-vibe with live music, performance art and a happy menu which includes cocktails. If only one could step into some place and forget the surrounding, crazy, chaotic world, it is here – the views are worthy of attention.
8. Mutis
Mutis is a private members club in the Española Quarter of Eixample that is behind a door of an historic building. As one of the best kept secrets of the Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel, this bar has it all, with a glamorous modern design and live jazz musicians. If you are fortunate enough to acquire membership then you will get to experience some awesome musicians in a rather elegant environment.
Conclusion
There are many small bars in Barcelona but few people know where they are located. These special places provide the individuals with an out of the ordinary and unique night life adventure, not within the crowded tourists’ strips. From the bar culture lover, the music lover or anyone just looking for adventure that is, the secret bars of Barcelona are just waiting for someone to uncover them. Therefore, gather your investigators’ hat, go and explore these treasures and enjoy the charming typical urban atmosphere.
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