Best bars in Barcelona

Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.

TypeAreaExperiencePrice

Classic Cocktail Bar • $$$

A bow-tied, wood-panelled Eixample institution pouring what many call Spain's best martini.

Best for: After Work

Speakeasy • $$$

A pastrami-shop front hiding a globally ranked cocktail bar in the Born, hidden behind a fridge door.

Best for: Date Night

Cava Bar • $

A tiled, century-old cava bar near the Picasso Museum pouring house sparkling with anchovies.

Best for: Casual Drinks

Rooftop Bar • $$$

A rooftop plunge-pool bar above the Born with a straight sightline to Santa Maria del Mar.

Best for: Sundowners

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