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The bars our editors are loving right now in Barcelona.
190 bars across 10 neighbourhoods, organised by occasion.
The bars our editors are loving right now in Barcelona.
Eixample's wide avenues and urban squares create the perfect backdrop for Barcelona's highest concentration of cocktail bars and modern restaurants. We recommend starting on Carrer de Còrsega for classics, then exploring the cutting-edge venues along Carrer de Còrsega and Passeig de Sant Joan. The neighbourhood transforms as evening falls, with intimate wine bars giving way to bustling cocktail lounges.
These contiguous neighbourhoods form Barcelona's historical heart, where medieval streets hide centuries-old tapas bars and hidden wine cellars. El Born trends younger with craft cocktail spots and stylish wine bars, while El Raval maintains its bohemian edge with vintage bars unchanged for decades. Both neighbourhoods reward slow exploration and spontaneous discoveries in narrow lanes that twist between Gothic architecture.
Gracia's village-like character, centred around its charming plazas, offers a local's experience far from the tourist crowds. The neighbourhood specializes in natural wine bars, independent craft beer spots, and intimate cocktail venues hidden above storefronts. Our editors love Gracia for authentic conversations with bartenders who've been pouring at the same spot for a decade. For a similar neighbourhood drinking culture across the Iberian Peninsula, see our Madrid bar guide and Lisbon bar guide.
Once a fishing village, Barceloneta now blends traditional seafood taverns with contemporary beach clubs and seaside cocktail bars. The neighbourhood's maritime heritage shows in its vermouth bars and seafood-focused wine pairings. Sunset drinks here offer Mediterranean views that make even average cocktails taste better.
Poblenou transformed from an industrial district into a creative hub with artist studios, galleries, and forward-thinking bars. The neighbourhood attracts a younger crowd to its experimental cocktail spaces and underground music venues. We recommend Poblenou for discovering tomorrow's bar trends before they hit the mainstream.
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