Barcelona is a big city that has bars and clubs to enjoy the nightlife every day of the week. Spotting the best bars in a new destination and not falling on tourist traps can be a little bit of a challenge.
This article will help you locate the bars that stand out and that are usually crowded with both locals and tourists.
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
The next items represent 9 of the best bars that tripUniq's Local Heroes suggest in their Barcelona Guides.
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#1 Feroz
Cool venue with an incredible decoration: an interior garden, the bathrooms as an English club, the living room decorated with over 100 ceiling lamps...
Included in 14 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Mercedes, 34, Tourismologist
Mercedes, 34, Tourismologist
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#2 Pastrami Bar / Paradiso Cocktail Bar
Speakeasy bar that consists of a Pastrami bar on the outside and, going through an old fridge door, you’ll find a Cocktail Bar at the end of a corridor.
Included in 23 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Marc, 44, Event Organiser
Marc, 44, Event Organiser
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#3 Yurban Rooftop
Located right in the middle of the city, this rooftop with a pool and bar is perfect to enjoy cocktails and have fun with friends.
Included in 8 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Helene, 38, Corporate Finance
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#4 Bodega Saltó
Celler that sells wine in bulk and that presents a peculiar combination of art with traditional objects and some kitsch detail.
Included in 24 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Charles, 43, Startuper
Charles, 43, Startuper
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#5 El Coleccionista
Drinking bar that has live music shows and where you can listen to Rock and Pop classics.
Included in 24 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Tomás, 42,
Tomás, 42,
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The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#6 Rabipelao
Bar and Restaurant that offers typical Venezuelan food and tropical cocktails.
Included in 15 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Andrea, 36, Vermouth fan
Andrea, 36, Vermouth fan
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#7 La Confitería
Bar with 1912 vintage atmosphere that serves original cocktails.
Included in 23 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Gemma, 40, Tour guide
Gemma, 40, Tour guide
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#8 Bar Marsella
Built in 1820, this is the oldest bar in Barcelona and it is said that Hemingway and Picasso used to come here.
Included in 25 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Sergi, 32, Executive consultant
Sergi, 32, Executive consultant
The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
#9 El Cangrejo
Bar that has Drag Queen shows and that reminds of the ‘70s and ‘80s with people dancing to some good oldies music.
Included in 15 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Josefina, 33,
Josefina, 33,
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The best 9 Bars for a drink according to Locals
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