The best bars and cafés Barcelona

Despite the fact that it appears to be derelict, this establishment attracts tourists and locals alike. Its dusty shelves and tattered ceiling transport you to a 19th-century bohemian bar that had its heyday when it was frequented by Hemingway and Picasso. If you're still not convinced, you'll feel much more comfortable after drinking a glass of absinthe, the house specialty! Will the "green fairy" bring out the artist in you?

Perfect for a night out with friends if you're looking for something different in the downtown area. This warm and welcoming establishment offers a menu full of Mexican dishes to accompany different cocktails. Among the specialties, try the fried green tomatoes, the Nachos con todo or the delicious Margarita Burger. Finally, to liven up your evening, try their signature cocktail, the Margarita Blue, which will leave you speechless. If you're in the neighborhood on the weekend, be sure to stop by and enjoy the live music.

This beautiful little bodega dates back to 1954 and still bears the name of its first owner, Mr. Quimet. In 2010, this bar was acquired by the Montero brothers, who have managed to keep the family and rustic atmosphere so appreciated by the clientele. The walls are filled with wine bottles and newspaper clippings that tell, piece by piece, the history of this bar where, in addition to a good drink, you can also eat delicious tapas of local sausages and preserves. Take your time and enjoy the fact that they are open every day.

Since 1929, this neoclassical restaurant-café has been offering an elegant place to relax to those who visit. You can visit at any time of the day: you will always find what you are looking for. Invite your partner to have breakfast on the terrace and try their famous hot chocolate, accompanied by churros, which are a hit. Later in the day, it's the perfect setting for a good whiskey. If you want to spend a pleasant afternoon, ask about their literary meetings or musical performances.

The bar-restaurant offers a rich American cuisine, in a cosmopolitan atmosphere and an electric guitars decor and a rock star portraits. The multitude of TV screens arranged in height can see the concerts of different artists. It is also possible to settle on the terrace surrounded by shrubs and visit their clothing shop at the entrance.

This café, hidden in the middle of a lush forest, opens its doors to anyone who finds their way there and wants to experience a magical change of scenery. Expect to see a few fairies among the giant trees that stand next to the tables! After visiting the wax museum, stop by for a coffee break or a burger. In the evening, feel free to order some delicious tapas while watching the firmament. To the sounds of the forest, you will be carried away in a real fairy tale. One of the most original addresses.

Dry Martini opens to international cocktails. In an English style, this cocktail bar, known as one of the best, offers many drinks, with or without alcohol. The menu presents eccentric cocktails, some innovations, without forgetting the great classics, like the Collins or the White Russian. Of course, it is the ideal place to sip a Dry Martini, but you can also try some fruit Martinis. If you are hungry, order some tapas, like croquetas, guacamole or some oysters from Normandy.

If you're looking for a nostalgic place to chat with friends or a couple over a cocktail, come to this establishment near La Rambla. Since 1993, this old-fashioned bar with tuxedoed waiters has been offering you the chance to sip a Tom Collins, a Bloody Mary or a Liberal. The perfect professionals prepare for you a subtle blend of aromas for an authentic taste, which reflects the passion of the owner, Miguel Boadas. So, if one evening you feel like a Daiquiri, do not hesitate to visit this address.

This coffee built in 1910 is still run by the same family. It offers us a beautiful demonstration of a simple modernism. The counter and the entire decoration surrounding it remained intact. This Pub has the reputation of being frequented by Dali, Picasso and Hemingway, until 4-5 a. m.

Family a bar located two steps from the MACBA, true to its Catalan and popular origins, the fetiche meeting room young people in the area. Mix calendars of pin-up daughter and photographs on the walls, some tapas house, and beautiful flopée of students and intellectuals which freshen up the world around a beer.

This establishment bears its name well! Indeed, the joy is here, in a traditional and friendly atmosphere. You will appreciate the unique taste of their tapas, inside or on the terrace, if the weather allows it. The menu is quite extensive and varies according to the season. Nevertheless, the croque-monsieur with truffle, the croquetas and the dumplings with squid ink are among the specialties not to be missed. For dessert, don't forget to order a delicious cheesecake, which is very popular among the clientele. Nice wine list.

This pretty café is located in the former convent of Sant Agustí Vell, a Gothic building built between the 14th and 15th centuries in the district of La Ribera. Today transformed into a civic centre, this peaceful place is a wonderful refuge from the public eye. The café houses a real treasure: a terrace in the shade of old stone arches, opening onto the old cloister. A golden spot at the arrival of the good weather, very popular with families since children can play safely. For the little hungers: homemade quiches, salads and empanadas.

One of the most popular terraces in Gayxample at the time of the aperitif. Located at the corner of Carrer del Consell, this is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious mojito by interfering in the conversation of nearby tables or watching the quiet flow of passers-by. Inside, most of the furniture was collected in the Chelsea neighbourhood in New York.

A large bar open at 5 a. m. or 6 a. m. for the delight of the hungry revellers, because in addition to the traditional coffee café, it also offers sandwiches and tapas. The clientele is diverse. Groups that take a break to recharge the batteries and continue the walk, drag drag, sortent coming out of La Arena (gay box next door) or going there, workers who take a little juice before going work, damned poets in search of inspiration, etc. In the day, the bar is stormed by the students.

You've been walking all day to discover Barcelona, and you'd like to take a moment to relax? Le Jardinet del Born is just the place! Located on the roof of the Hotel Ciutat in Carrer de la Princessa, this rooftop bar is a veritable oasis in the city. With its punchy, colorful decor, profusion of tropical plants and casual, even romantic atmosphere, it's a great place to go at any time of day for a refreshing cocktail! A number of freshly prepared snacks are also available to satisfy the munchies. Elaborate dishes are also available.

Grand Rendez-vous lovers of Latin American dance. Here you dance and drink mojitos in an excellent atmosphere where everyone seems to know each other.

The Satanassa, the grandpa of the bars of the Ambiente, would be a good definition of Satanassa who is indeed one of the veterans of the atmosphere bars with drag-queens, queens crazy queens of night and gogo feathers. It could become outdated, but it resists and small new ones are not freelance it. Buzzing atmosphere that returned a death. Gay and other clients. Avant-garde music, with DJ some evenings and Sunday afternoon. Themed evenings where people are. At the entrance is the long bar where you can drink a drink (quietly is not the right word here). If the desire to dance takes you, difficult to escape, go to the lively dancers on the track and leave yourself. A surreal place, more decadent than a dozen years ago, but still surprising and open to everyone.

A bar that deserves the detour for its superb atmosphere. Very often we play guitar, everyone sings and even better: if the French are in number, you sing in French!