La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
The 'Forest of the Fairies' is popular with tourists but offers a whimsical retreat from the busy Rambla nearby and has a wonderfully kitsch charm. Lounge…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
The 'Forest of the Fairies' is popular with tourists but offers a whimsical retreat from the busy Rambla nearby and has a wonderfully kitsch charm. Lounge…
Barcelona
Cuban cocktails (including Cuba libres and el presidentes) and beers (Mayabe, Tinima and Cacique) are served alongside authentic snacks such as pasteles …
Barcelona
Local professionals and students pop into this sprawling minimalist-design space, with shared standing tables and a circular counter, for matcha lattes,…
Barcelona
This lofty double-name cava bar has long been run on a winning formula: its own super-affordable bubbly rosé, served in elegant little glasses and…
Barcelona
Overlooking Montjuïc's municipal pools (with a €25 evening swim-and-dine deal available!), this all-day terrace bar from the team behind much-loved La…
L'Eixample
Catalan-Italian-owned by, yes, three Marks, this is a split-level stripped-back speciality-coffee corner with a cosy neighbourhood vibe, whitewashed walls…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Overlooking La Rambla, this tucked-away roof-terrace bar at the elegant Hotel 1898 is a soothing haven of stripy sun loungers, sprinkled greenery and…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Opposite the Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla’s most traditional cafe has been operating since 1929 and remains popular with opera-goers. It's pleasant…
Barcelona
A regularly changing line-up of natural wines (glass €3.50 to €5.50), both Spanish and international, wanders into the spotlight at this cosy bar with…
Barcelona
At this delightfully chaotic cafe, indulge in cups of suïssos (rich hot chocolate) served with heavy homemade whipped cream and melindros (spongy sweet…
Barcelona
Scarcely changed in decades, with barrels on the walls, old fridges with wooden doors, vintage clocks and marble-topped tables, this corner vermouth bar…
Barcelona
Overlooking Les Corts' peaceful Plaça de la Concòrdia, El Maravillas is an escape from the crowded Ciutat Vella (Old City), filled with tiled floors,…
L'Eixample
Home-baked pastries and Japanese-inspired, street-food-style bites (€3 to €12) pair with devilishly delicious seasonal beans at this white-walled…
Barcelona
Under the watch of the talented folk behind popular restaurant Cerveceria San Fernández next door, and Dry Martini in L'Eixample, red-dressed, stylishly…
Barcelona
Decadence is the word that springs to mind in this bordello-red lounge-cocktail bar, with acid jazz, drum and bass, and other sounds drifting in the…
Barcelona
Right on the water, this prize-winning, marine-inspired bar is designed like a tumbling wave, with shimmering blue tiling, earthy tones on the terrace,…
Barcelona
Off Gràcia's main drag, this petite cocktail bar has an old-fashioned feel, with plush green banquettes, art-lined walls and a five-seat bar with vintage…
Barcelona
Decorated with old paintings, vintage lamps, check-tiled floors, stained-glass windows and curious sculptures, this whimsical drinking den specialises in…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Wafts of fresh mint greet you at this seductive teahouse tucked down a tiny lane in El Call. Salterio serves authentic Moroccan mint teas (€4), Turkish…
Barcelona
SlowMov founders Carmen and François work directly with coffee producers to responsibly source their seasonal, single-origin beans, which are roasted on…
El Raval
For over a century, people have been coming to this classically Catalan milk bar for hot chocolate ladled out with whipped cream (ask for a suís). The…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Globally inspired options at this boho-feel corner include herbal teas, Turkish coffee, mango lassi and fresh juices, as well as home-baked cakes and…
L'Eixample
From the Condes de Barcelona hotel lobby, a sparkling glass lift zips up to this sleek 8th-floor roof-terrace bar with soul-stirring views across Passeig…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
The Barri Gòtic outpost of a Madrid-born nightlife sensation, Marula transports you to the 1970s and the best in funk and soul. James Brown fans will…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A welcome slice of old Barcelona in the thick of the Barri Gòtic, this friendly (admittedly touristed) split-level cafe-bar has been powering on since the…
L'Eixample
Spain's first branch of beloved Scottish artisan-beer label BrewDog is set within a boldly reimagined early-20th-century bank, with 20 taps on the go. The…
L'Eixample
Wander in past crazy mirrors, penny slot machines and other ancient fairground attractions from Germany, as well as futuristic furniture like glowing…
Barcelona
At this moody, shoebox-sized Gràcia hang-out, creative mixologists smartly outfitted in braces rustle up wildly original reinventions of the classic Old…
Barcelona
Candlelit tables, loungey beats and colourful cocktails bring a beachy Polynesian vibe to this easy-breezy xiringuito on Bogatell's lively, silky sands…
L'Eixample
DJs spin on weekends at this high-spirited venue but it's positively hopping from early on most nights, often hosting language-exchange sessions. Funky…
Barcelona
As the name suggests, this elegant little cocktail bar is Barcelona's original cycle-themed boozy hang-out – expect bike-wheel chandeliers and tables,…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A golden Barcelona oldie, tunnel-shaped Karma is small and gets quite tightly packed (claustrophobic for some) with a good-natured crowd of locals and out…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Inspired by Prague's bohemian tearooms, this bright and buzzing temple to steaming brews in the heart of the old Jewish quarter is a much-loved local…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
One of Barcelona's oldest cocktail bars, Boadas is famed for its daiquiris. Amid old monochrome photos and a polished-wood bar, bow-tied waiters have been…
Barcelona
House-made negre (black) and blanc (white) vermouth (€2 to €3), served with a slice of orange and an olive, is the speciality of this stylish…
Barcelona
La Fourmi is a small, cosy spot for a cocktail or a bite, no matter the time of day; it draws a mix of students, old-timers and hipsters. Drinks range…
Sitges
Spy the on-site brewery out the back at this ambitious, modern-minimalist craft-beer pub, with six taps devoted to artisan brews (pints around €5). Try a…
Barcelona
Views over the entire city from this balcony bar, restaurant and club at the base of the Funicular del Tibidabo make up for sometimes patchy service. The…
Barcelona
Top barista Jordi Mestre's seasonal, fairtrade coffee beans (which you'll spot all over Barcelona) are roasted on-site at this uncluttered, beamed cafe…
Barcelona
Open for over a century, Raïm is alive with black-and-white photos and paraphernalia of Cubans and Cuba. It's like being in a bar in Old Havana, with…