If you have booked a hotel in Barcelona and are wondering which bars are the best for a good cocktail, you should read the following article. Look no further! Nightlife in Barcelona is one of the most active in Europe and there are loads of great cocktail bars. This cocktail mixology guide will help you find some of the best and most popular cocktail bars in Barcelona whether you are a professional or just a novice.

1. Paradiso

If you are in a boredom mood of a normal cocktail bar, then Paradiso is for you. Located on the second floor of a stationary sandwich shop, which is located on a small street, it resembles more an illicit retreat room then a bar offering magical ambience and numerous experimental mixed drinks. Let me state for the record, that anything that comes out of their bar: the Gin & Tonic fishbowl to the Pisco & Chipotle, are eye candies. The swinging doors do not mark the end of the exterior ridiculousness – they are just an invitation to enter!

2. Dry Martini

Every classic cocktail lover should definitely pay a visit to Dry Martini. Consolidated since 1978, this bar is one of the most famous representing the concept of the cocktail bar in barcelona. The qualified mixologists will prepare the best well-known cocktail recipes, although it will be wise to order a Dry Martini here, as it will be prepared by the attendants. Presented on the stick of the olive it is something that is very refined and rather posh.

3. Bobby Gin

But if gin is your type of alcoholic beverage, then I’d recommend Bobby Gin at the spot. The name of this bar reveals that this place is all about gin and they have more than 200 sorts of gin there. The bartenders really know their gin and are happy to help you pick the right gin – and the right tonic – for you. Due to the hospitable environment, comfortable lighting and atmosphere, Bobby Gin can be considered as a perfect place for a romantic dinner with the second half or friends’ reunion.

4. The Pastrami Bar

This bar for cocktails is located at the very core of the Gothic Quarter; The Pastrami Bar is its name. Known for their absolutely mouthwatering pastrami sandwiches, this bar also has a great choice of cocktails. Old and new that as well as appealing to the more seasoned drinkers there are cocktails here that are out of the ordinary. Don the warm, shy and relaxed attire and take your drinks in this elegant rustic designed bar.

5. Boadas

Definitely belonging to the exceptional category of real Barça cocktail bars, Boadas are among the oldest in the city. Founded in 1933 by Miguel Boadas, a famous Catalan mixologist, it still looks and feels like the 1930s. Old fashioned interior and, as well as bartenders dressed in white overalls, will make you feel like travelling back in time. Take a break to enjoy an Old Fashioned or a Boadas specialty cocktail as guests of this historic bar expect big names in their midst.

6. 33/45

For music lovers who like vinyl records and startTime bar not to mention the famous cocktails, 33/45 is one for you. This idea bar is a blend of music and the appreciation for concoctions. Shop fresh vinyl records while excellent cocktails are served to mark the Bier Garten ambiance. This place has a cool and trendy look, and the atmosphere can be described as rather hipster – but the music and food were a marvelous experience at 33/45.

7. Shaken and Unshaken Luxury Spirits and Cocktails

Solange Cocktails & Luxury Spirits is the place that will meet all your needs if you want a touch of the luxury. This stylish bar opened in the classy Eixample district of Barcelona and stocks only the best in spirits and truly premium cocktails. There are multiple bartenders who are investing their time and love into the mixology and will make the drink according to individual taste. Take a luxurious experience with refined ambiance while taking a sip from your sleek cocktail or your preferred drink.

8. El Coco

Located in the hip Gracia district, El Coco is a popular local and tourist favorite, for all the right reasons. To call this place a bar is a misnomer because while it is a bar and not much more in terms of space, it has a lot of personality. In the elongated evening with frenzied tourist bar-crawling, lazing around in the casual warmth of El Coco Bar is perfect after a tired day seeing Barcelona. The cocktail list that complements the restaurant’s thematic is a combination of the traditional and the original cocktails designed by the professional bartenders.

9. Bramble Bar & Co

If you are looking for a touch of Scottish scenery in the middle of Barcelona, Bramble Bar & Co is for you. This bar is named after the Bramble cocktail that originated in Edinburgh and the atmosphere is mostly romantic here. The list of cocktails contains a fair number of traditional Scottish drinks and experimental drinks prepared with love and quality. So don’t leave this place without tasting haggis bites if you desire for typical Scottish meal.

10. Slow Cocktail Bar

On the other hand if you are the one who likes a slow and majestic vibe along with some delicious alcoholic beverages Slow Cocktail Bar will suit you the best. This bar is situated in Raval district, which will be hardly a revelation among those who are fond of exploring Barcelona night life; The bar itself invites to take it easy and forget about time. And not only fine wines and beers but professional barmen will create yummy cocktails from the finest spirits. The informal atmosphere, soft sofa and kind barbers make people feel at home at Slow Cocktail Bar.

Thus, if you are just beginning to discover the taste of alcohol , Barcelona is a perfect city for you. Starting from the almost secret bars of the 1920s, famous prohibition styles bars and late modern legendary bars the cocktails in Barcelona bars are as varied and unique as they can get. Come with friends, make a toast and enjoy the cocktail bars that tourists can try in Barcelona.