Top 10 Bars in Barcelona

Top 10 Bars in Barcelona

Discover Barcelona’s best bars, cocktails, and nightlife experiences.

Top 10 Bars in Barcelona

Barcelona is renowned for its vibrant nightlife and diverse bar scene, from innovative cocktail bars and stylish rooftops to relaxed wine bars and lively local spots.

For conference attendees at CCIB Barcelona, there are plenty of options nearby, with the city centre also easily accessible by metro, tram or taxi.

Below is a curated “Top 10 Bars in Barcelona”, including distances from the CCIB, to help you find the perfect spot for an after-conference drink or night out.

Purobeach
Type: Beach Club / Cocktail Bar

1. Purobeach

  • Description: Upscale beach club with cocktails, food, loungers and a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Excellent option for after-conference drinks.
  • Address: Pg. del Taulat, 262–264
  • Distance: ~10 min walk
Paradiso
Type: Speakeasy / Cocktail Bar

2. Paradiso

  • Description: Hidden behind a pastrami shop, Paradiso is one of Barcelona’s most famous cocktail bars, known for highly creative drinks and theatrical presentation.
  • Address: Carrer de Rera Palau, 4
  • Distance: ~1.6 km / taxi
Sips
Type: Premium Cocktail Bar

3. Sips

  • Description: World-class cocktail bar with innovative drinks, sophisticated service and a more upscale atmosphere.
  • Address: Carrer de Muntaner, 108
  • Distance: ~4 km / taxi
Two Schmucks
Type: Casual Cocktail Bar

4. Two Schmucks

  • Description: Fun, relaxed and highly regarded cocktail bar with a lively atmosphere. A particularly good choice for groups.
  • Address: Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 52
  • Distance: ~3.5 km / taxi
Dr. Stravinsky
Type: Experimental Cocktail Bar

5. Dr. Stravinsky

  • Description: An eccentric cocktail laboratory in El Born, specialising in unusual ingredients, house-made spirits and creative combinations.
  • Address: Carrer dels Mirallers, 5
  • Distance: ~2 km / taxi
Boadas Cocktails
Type: Classic Cocktail Bar

6. Boadas Cocktails

  • Description: Historic Barcelona cocktail institution dating back to 1933. Small, intimate and focused on traditional cocktails.
  • Address: Carrer dels Tallers, 1
  • Distance: ~3.5 km / taxi
Space Cowboy
Type: Modern Cocktail Bar

7. Space Cowboy

  • Description: Stylish and contemporary cocktail bar with a relaxed, energetic atmosphere that works well for a younger crowd.
  • Address: Carrer dels Carders, 31
  • Distance: ~2 km / taxi
Mariposa Negra
Type: Artisan Cocktail Bar

8. Mariposa Negra

  • Description: Creative cocktail venue with distinctive drinks, unusual presentation and an atmospheric setting in El Born.
  • Address: Plaça de les Olles, 4
  • Distance: ~2 km / taxi
Ohla Rooftop
Type: Rooftop Bar

9. Ohla Rooftop

  • Description: Upscale rooftop bar offering cocktails, food and excellent views across Barcelona. Ideal for sunset drinks.
  • Address: Via Laietana, 49
  • Distance: ~2.5 km / taxi
La Whiskeria
Type: Whiskey / Cocktail Bar

10. La Whiskeria

  • Description: Intimate, darker-style bar with a strong focus on whiskey and quality cocktails. Good for a quieter evening.
  • Address: Carrer de Casp, 39
  • Distance: ~3 km / taxi