Barcelona is among the best cities in the world in which to have a signature cocktail, not in vain there are three establishments on the list of The World's 50 Best Bars 2022, Paradiso, Sips and Two Schmucks, but, outside of this list, There are many other places that could also be part of this top 50, where the most sophisticated cocktails are prepared that make drinking a unique experience, an alchemy that arises from the imagination and is served directly at the bar counter.
The color, the smell, even the presentation are part of this magic that has gained complexity and sophistication over the years. And although there are many places in Barcelona where you can enjoy excellent cocktails, this time, we suggest you visit two novelties and an old classic.
The Galileo has reopened its doors thanks to Campari with a renewed image in line with the Italian drink. Mirrors, red curtains, a long bar where you can be enthralled watching the waiters work, a space where the lights are harmonized to create a movie atmosphere, as well as a covered outdoor terrace in an industrial-chic style that recreates the perfect setting for have a delicious cocktail. The Negroni, a cinema classic (Campari, vermouth and gin), will be the establishment's reference drink. And to this end, every month, a bartender invited by the house will present his own version inspired by a movie. This combination can only be tried exclusively during that month at Galileo.
The establishment, located at 152 Aribau Street, merges the world of cocktails with that of Italian signature gastronomy, tapas focaccias and sausages, among its specialties, and they also have a tasting menu with pairings.
Boadas, the oldest cocktail bar in Barcelona, is celebrating its 90th anniversary. It was Miguel Boadas who decided to open a cocktail bar inspired by the legendary Floridita in Havana in 1933. Today, there are still, as then, waiters with black jackets and bow ties. The place on Tallers Street is a classic that has preserved its original charm, it is small and has the same large bar where you can enjoy a wide variety of classic cocktails, plus their usual creations, and if there is nothing we want, they will prepare one especially with our preferences. It is an essential place in the city, as wonderful as it is historic.
And for its anniversary, Boadas has planned a series of exclusive events that will take place from October to December 2024.
The W hotel has inaugurated a multipurpose space that houses a cocktail bar, a restaurant and a night club located on its 26th floor, at the top of the building and with vertiginous 360º views over the city. The interior design is striking, neon lights in bright tones play with the fabrics and metal curtains that decorate the ceiling, creating a modern and elegant space. In addition to trying the Japanese gastronomic proposal of chef Azuma Song, the space has a central bar where you can enjoy cocktails inspired by Japanese culture and traditions, such as the Sweet Geisha or the Nostalgic Tokyo.
When the dinners are over, the atmosphere changes. Music takes center stage and the restaurant transforms into a night club with live DJ music.
