If you’re looking for the best bars in Barcelona Spain, welcome — this blog post will clear all your doubts. Barcelona isn’t just Gaudí, beaches, and tapas… It’s also a city with a vibrant, diverse nightlife full of options for every vibe. From hidden speakeasies to world-class cocktail bars (two of them are in the top 10 of The World’s 50 Best Bars), here’s a list of bars in Barcelona you absolutely have to try at least once (and trust us, you’ll go back for more).
What part of Barcelona has the best nightlife?
Depends on what you’re into, but El Raval, El Born, Gràcia, and Eixample are packed with personality. El Raval is more underground and multicultural, Gràcia gives you that artsy-local vibe, and Eixample is all about rooftops, classy cocktail bars, and LGBTQ+ friendly venues.
The most interesting (and coolest) bars in the city
| Bar | Area | Price (€ - €€€) | Style | Why Go? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradiso | El Born | €€€ | Speakeasy / Craft Cocktails | Named the world’s best bar, hidden behind a fridge door. |
| Sips | Eixample | €€€ | Signature Mixology | A top 10 bar globally, known for innovative cocktail experiences. |
| Bobby’s Free | Eixample | €€ | Speakeasy | Enter through a barbershop, stay for the stunning cocktails. |
| Antic Teatre | Gothic Quarter | € | Alternative / Garden Terrace | Hidden garden with cheap drinks and a creative local vibe. |
| Bar Marsella | El Raval | € | Historic / Bohemian | Since 1820. Famous for absinthe and literary legends like Hemingway. |
| Monk Barcelona | Gòtic | €€ | Intimate / Jazz / Noir | Dimly lit, jazzy atmosphere for elegant and quiet nights. |
| Orient Express Bar | El Raval | €€ | Retro / Themed | Inspired by the legendary train, creative cocktails in a vintage setting. |
| Elsa y Fred | El Born | €€ | Modern / Tapas & Cocktails | Stylish, cozy, and perfect for a chill night out with great drinks. |
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Paradiso (El Born) – €€€
Literally hidden behind a fridge in a deli. Sounds crazy, right? But it’s real — and it’s been named the best bar in the world multiple times. Don’t miss it!
