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María Mulata
Fronted by large windows
overlooking the throngs on Carrer
Ferran, this spacious bar draws a
sociable mix of both visitors and
locals.
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C/Ferran 23 • Map M4
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Bar L'Ascensor
Intimate and inviting, this
bar serves good mojitos and
caipirinhas. Cinema night is on
a Monday, on the weekend DJ
sessions take over and Sundays
are for chilling out.
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C/Ample 27
• Map M5
An old-fashioned, dark-wood
ascensor
(elevator) serves as the
entrance to this dimly-lit, convivial
bar frequented by a cocktail-swil-
ling crowd.
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C/Bellafila 3 • Map M4
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La Vinya del Senyor
A classy, yet cosy, bar
attracting wine lovers from all over
the city, who come to sample a
rich array of Spanish and interna-
tional varieties in the company
of other wine aficionados.
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Pl Santa Maria 5 • Map N5
Filling the gorgeous court-
yard of the 17th-century Palau
Dalmases is this sumptuously
decorated “Baroque Space . Live
opera and classical music are
often featured on Thursday eve-
nings, but drinks are pricey.
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C/
Montcada 20 • Map P4 • Closed Mon
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Ginger
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Cactus Bar
The main draw of this little
bar is the terrace with a couple
of tables underneath an elegant
stone arcade, which have a
perfect view of Passeig del Born.
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Passeig del Born 30 • Map P4
An elegant bar that serves
fine wines, champagne, cava,
cocktails and a variety of original
tapas to a glamorous crowd.
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Palma de Sant Just 1 • Map N4
• Closed Mon, Sun
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Gimlet
The original cocktail bar in El
Born, the intimate, 1950s-style
Gimlet pours nice (read: potent)
cocktails to a local clientele.
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C/Rec 24 • Map P4
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Mudanzas
Occupying a
prime corner of
Plaça Reial, this at-
mospheric café-bar
brings in all types.
Grab a spot on the
terrace with a front-
row view of the
plaça
activities.
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Pl Reial 3 • Map L4
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This long-time
favourite hang-out
has circular marble
tables, black-and-
white tiled floors
and an informal,
“everybody's wel-
come” vibe.
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C/
Vidrieria 15 • Map P5
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Unless otherwise stated, bars, clubs & music venues
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