When it comes to getting a drink with an experience, these are some of the best bars in Barcelona.
Barcelona is known for their social drinking culture and having an array of bars to choose from, understandably, its hard to know where to go for the ultimate experience! These suggestions are nothing but the best, no matter what you drink. From quirky to classic, or the cuisine to the views, there is something for everyone.
Dry Martini
Dry Martini is one of the most recognised Bars in Barcelona, being located near Eixample. It is renowned in the cocktail world and offers a classy and chic feel to your drinks. The bar was opened in 1978 by Pedro Carbonell and will provide you with all the classics! From the dapper staff to the Speakeasy restaurant, this bar is an experience not to be missed.
Price: £££
Milk
This Bar is for those travellers who brunch!
Opened in 2005 by an Irish Couple, this quirky Bistro serves the best brunch and American cuisine by day, but come evening becomes a bar selling cocktails. With the reasonably priced cocktails, those borderline desserts, matched with the quirkiness of the 1950s interior, Milk is certainly a treat not to be missed.
Price: ££
Sky Bar at Grand Central Hotel
Located near the Gothic Quarter, this bar sits on the 8th floor at the Grand Central Hotel. They boast a 360-degree view of Barcelona and one of the best rooftop pools in Barcelona, all at a reasonable price. This 1920s meets modern interior style bar is perfect for grabbing a cocktail and watching the sunset over Barcelona! However, Sky Bar is deemed to be popular, so booking is recommended.
www.grandhotelcentral.com/food-drink/skybar/
Price: £££
360 Bar
The second rooftop Bar to make the cut, 360 Bar also boasts having a 360-degree view over Barcelona. However, this bar belongs to the top floor of Barcelo Raval Hotel, sitting near the beach and Las Ramblas. This Bar serves cocktails, wine and beer with the welcomed addition of snacks. If you like a party atmosphere with your drink, live DJs are there every Thursday- Saturday during the summer months, making it a bar to check out.
www.barcelo.com/es/barcelo-hotels/hoteles
Price: £££
Bobby Gin
Situated in Gracia, this bar is for the gin lovers. Although this bar serves the classic cocktails on their menu, Bobby Gin is known for being one of the best places for Gins and Tonics in Barcelona. Opened in 2011, this bar serves their array of drinks beautifully garnished, with the option of bar snacks too. Bobby Gin is the best go-to for Gin.
Price: ££
London Bar
If a pint is more your drink, this is the place to be. Opened in 1910, London bar contains all it’s original features and has the atmosphere for a casual drink. This bar gives British Pub with a pool table and live music, but don’t be fooled, as they also have a cracking cocktail list! For a casual but cool experience at a reasonable price, this is the bar to check out.
www.facebook.com/pages/London-Bar
Price: ££
