Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Best for Beer
La Cerveteca
Great microbrews from around the globe (plus cured horsemeat).
Vaso de Oro
Excellent brews go nicely with the tapas selections.
Best for Vermouth
La Confitería
Fin-de-siecle spot in El Raval that pours a fine house vermouth.
Bodega 1900
Albert Adrià's bistro specialises in tasty vermouth.
Bormuth
Vermouth and tapas make a great combo in this El Born classic.
Mitja Vida
Quaint local eating and drinking spot.
Absenta
Tasty house-made vermouth, in addition to many absinthes.
Best for Cocktails
Dry Martini
Expertly made cocktails in a classy setting.
Juanra Falces
White-jacketed waiters serve up artful elixirs.
Boadas
An iconic drinking den that's been going strong since the 1930s.
Best for Modernista Decor
Bar Muy Buenas
Fanciful Modernista design inside and out.
Casa Almirall
Step back into the 1860s inside this atmospheric drinking den.
London Bar
Former bohemian haunt of Picasso and Miró.
Best for Old-World Ambience
Raïm
Old-fashioned tavern with more than a hint of Havana.
Bar Marsella
History lives on in this 1820 watering hole.
Bar Pastís
Atmospheric little bar with the warble of French cabaret tunes playing overhead.
Best for Dancing
Marula Cafè
Barri Gòtic favourite for its lively dance floor.
Moog
A small Raval club that draws a fun, dance-loving crowd.
