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Introduction and what to expect from
this boozy bible
H ey there SuiteLifer's, My I n Barcelona the reality is that
for every decent cocktail bar, there
name's Kerry. I'm a modern, hip are probably 3 dozen other places
London gal living in and exploring serving up some absolute junk.
the sexy whispers of BCN. I love
spotting trends and am a
connoisseur of live music, DJ's, Through this new ebook I'll take
fashion, and the art of a great you on a spiritual journey through
cocktail. the windy, dark streets of the
Raval, the wide plush avenues of
the Eixample, BCN's trendiest
"I've been on the eternal hunt neighbourhood the Borne, and
everywhere in between, with just
to find the best cocktails in one thing in mind: making you a
Barcelona...“ Barcelona cocktails expert, just like
me!

Barcelona cocktail bars are

really a dime a dozen. So many “It’s taken many late nights and
hundreds to choose from, but who
has time to comb over all the
even more sore heads to
many duds in order to find the true
jewels....? SuiteLife to the rescue!
bring you this information.”
The Barcelona cocktail scene is
alive, eclectic, vibrant, and tasty! Without further adieu, here is our
Top Ten List of Barcelona cocktail
bars:
BUT, you'll need the insider
knowledge of exactly where to go.

It's been over 20 years since we

first saw Tom Cruise flipping
bottles around a busy Caribbean
bar, and ever since I've been on
the eternal hunt for the best
cocktails I can find.
Boadas Bar
We begin our Cocktail journey in a fast paced, modern and
busy part of the City. C/Tallers, 1 Barcelona
Boadas We begin our Cocktail journey in a fast-
paced, modern and lively part of the City. Boadas is
located just off the La Rambla but this classic bar
is a million miles away from the over enthusiastic
tourists and the year 2011. Noted as one of
Barcelona´s oldest of Cocktail Bars, walking in to
this small, dim lit space gives you a sense of
stepping back in time, to a golden age when the art
of making a cocktail required skill and expertise.

Boadas has an air of quality and a modest pride is

set fast in the face of each white-coated bartender.
They pour there drinks with a faultless technique
that has took years to perfect and they’re
originality and character gives you an all round
cocktail experience.
There are no menus and if you hit them with an order
full of new, fancy cocktail titles you’re likely to
receive in return a very blank expression. This
place has managed to withstand all the elements of
time so go back to the roots of where cocktails
began, get yourself familiar again with the classic
Margarita or Black Russian and treat your-self to a
traditional, non-fussy, exquisite drink.
Carrer de la Riera Alta 4

Facing the sea and slightly to the right of Boadas

you´ll find the more popular drinkery, Marmalade.
It´s fast becoming one of Barcelona’s biggest hot
spots, especially among cocktail lovers. Originally
an old furniture shop this large sexy space has been
transformed. Comfy stylish sofa´s, copper clad walls
and an antique billiard table gives this casual yet
flamboyant joint a unique personality. Marmalade has
an art deco meets vintage 1950’s New York feel which
works perfectly.

IIf I was to tell you that

whilst mixing up a cocktail
they´re re also serving up
One
burgers and brunch, then
you´ll probably understand the
confident, cool vibe this
"Porn Star
Martini"
place gives off. A perfect
place to relax, get comfy and
sip that colourful cocktail
potion.

It’s not an old classic and

likes to play around with its
Please!
cocktail list making it sexy
and fun. It’s definitely the
place to experiment and get Carrer de
inventive with your cocktail
request. After all with the la Riera
“Bling Bling” and “Porn Star
Martini” on the menu how could Alta 4
you resist?
Milano. “Loved by locals”
Cloaked with a classic style decor of an era gone by
Milano has a 1950´s Hollywood movie feel without trying
too hard. Loved by locals and uncommonly free from the
nearby swarm of weekenders, this old style haunt
breathes class, sophistication and style. Fitting with the
magical time this bar recreates it’s decked out with curvy
soft seating and a grand bar turning out timeless, chic
drinks.
It radiates with cocktail experience and every cocktail
delight will be served to you with an expert hand. There
cocktail list is extensive but it’s the Campari and Martini
cocktails that this bar is renowned for doing
exceptionally well. In truth, the cocktails are so good that
hardly anyone around you will be sipping anything else.
A real favourite among cocktail connoisseurs and easy to
see why.

Ronda Universidad, 35 08007 Barcelona

 "Believe it or not The place is as slick as the hair
of an Action Man figure doll. It´s

they're worth every stylish, avant-garde and houses

large bamboo and steel

last expensive cent." sculptures. The crowd is as you

would expect, tidy, neat and
without being rude, maybe a
Passeig de Gracia is brimming tad over pretentious.
with hundreds of stylish slick,
clean cut places, from clothing
stores to restaurants and this "The crowd is... tidy,
case Cocktail Bars. The Omm neat, and... a tad
Bar is set just off the famous
high-street inside the OMM pretentious."
Hotel and has exactly the same
feel as its polished, sharp So why go? Well, for the
neighbours. quality of course because when
it comes to a cocktail I´m afraid
From the inside and out, this to say the perfection of such a
place is coated with modern place works brilliantly. It’s the
cutting edge design. Walking in best venue for that classy
to Omm is much like walking champagne cocktail and
into an over-priced jewellery you’ll find that here they’re
shop, all the staff have that poured to perfection. The staff
certain fake smile, the place is know what they´re doing and
immaculate, and whilst you you are guaranteed a very tasty,
can´t take away from the very good drink. Believe it or
quality of the product, there´s not they´re worth every last
almost no character. expensive cent.

C/ Rosselló, 265, 08008 Barcelona‎‎

 Ideal
Cocktail Bar

Ideal
S o, if you´re looking for a
History lesson as well as a
cocktail bar, satisfied palette, then Ideal
a whisky cocktail bar is the place for you.
lovers heaven During an average
and a cocktail evening Ideal will be full
dream. of whisky fanatics taking
Created back advantage of one of
in 1931 when the finest whisky
cocktail bars in collections in
Barcelona were Europe along
still few and far with cocktail
between this old experts
bar has still managed sampling the
to preserve as much vast array of
old English style and whisky
charm as a perfectly cocktails on
kept first addition of a offer.
classic Jane Austen novel.
However, you´re far
The Bartenders are from limited and you´ll always
knowledgeable and proud, find a few new inventions
pouring every drop of alcohol added to their traditional
and shaking every cocktail with cocktail list, which at the moment
a finesse that only comes from includes
years of experience, hard work quite possibly the best lychee
and most importantly, a passion cocktail in town.
for their trade.
Ideal Cocktail bar really is an
The barmen are also often altogether fabulous cocktail
enthusiastic to share with you their experience.
impressive knowledge of the
alcoholic beverages on offer, that
stretches far beyond their years and Aribau, 89
08036
is equally as impressive as the liquor. Barcelona
itself.
 “It’s a keeper.”
Once you stumble upon this cocktail bar I can more or less
guarantee you’ll be back, it draws in visitors like a moth to a
flame.
The story goes that it was established in 2003 after the
owners instantly fell in love with the vaulted ceilings and
stone walls of this enchanting space.
With its Gothic charm, La Fianna has a captivating, cozy
spirit that would suit even the most queer of folk. The large
cushioned platforms and dim lighting give it a funky
Moroccan feel and chilled out vibe.
When it comes to the drinks you should leave behind that
tasty yet boring Tom Collins and mix things up with a
Strawberry Mojito, they’re fresh, tasty and they’re extremely
generous with the portions.
La Fianna provides the perfect environment for sipping on
great cocktails and watching the time tick by. Effortlessly chic
and unpretentious, enough said.

Banys Vells 15, Barcelona

Gimlet
C reated in 1980, long before the time of the
Barcelona Olympics and influx of eager tourists,
Gimlet has managed to stay in the game and still
holds the title as one of Barcelona´s most
famous cocktail establishments. Quite petite but
with an enormous character, this little bustling
bar in the Born area of Barcelona reeks of
sophistication.

T he skilled Bar Staff know their craft and

have all the classic cocktail recipes etched in to
the forefront of their memory. There´s no fluff
and no pretence, they keep the process simple
and efficient. You won´t be smothered with frills,
umbrellas and fancy new recipes so if that is your
thing then stay away. Step in to the cocktail
world of Gimlet, go for a, Cosmopolitan or
another classic and you’re guaranteed to receive
a dam good drink.

Carrer del Rec, 24, Barcelona

 TA N DE M BAR
Someone once suggested that what
defines Tandem is its ¨expertise and
cocktails¨ and they were right. What this
small alluring cocktail bar does
wonderfully is pure simplicity. It
concentrates on what´s important, the
drinks, and produces some great
cocktails as a result.

The place has a somewhat old vintage

feel with an immaculate varnished wooden
bar running along one side. There´s an
impressive number of bottles stacked
carefully one after another behind it,
carefully guarded by the bartender who is
very finely suited and booted in a simple The bar sits peacefully and
yet classic black and white suit. confidently behind a small door, doing
what it always has done which is
serving classic cocktails to people who
appreciate the art of cocktail making.
Locals love this place and on any day
of the week you´ll find regulars taking
time-out from their busy schedules to
get lost in another time with their
favourite drink.

The bartenders mix the cocktails

accurately and you won´t be
disappointed with their level of skill and
ability. Their subtle brilliance in
producing excellent drinks is simply
brilliant.

There’s‎no‎cocktail‎list‎so‎you‎need‎to‎
know what you want before you enter,
or ask the barman for a
recommendation. The best drinks are
the classics, go for a Margarita,
Daiquiri or Old-fashioned, do what the
bar does best and keep your order
simple. A perfectly simple cocktail
hideaway,‎don’t‎miss‎it.

Aribau, 86. 08036 Barcelona

 “One of Barcelona´s most popular
cocktail bars, Dry Martini.”

T his bar is classic yet modern. It manages to capture the sharp style, flair
and superb skill that goes in to concocting a great cocktail and mixes it
with a relaxed yet sophisticated environment, a combination that´s
uncommon for a cocktail bar as successful as this.

"They have revolutionised the cocktail as

we know it."
It´s instantly apparent that the bartenders are experts in the art of cocktail
making, they´re gracious and extremely proud of what they´re able to
concoct with just a few simple ingredients. Using their superb knowledge
Dry Martini not only produces a huge range of outstanding time-honoured
cocktails but they have now revolutionised the cocktail as we know it,
bringing it bang up to date by creating modern variations of old classics.

T hey´ve played around with a few famous drinks, one being the Mojito
but what defines them is their intriguing range of Martini Cocktails, Dry
Martinis with a twist. After carefully infusing the spirit with unusual
flavours such as truffle, wasabi and pepper, they cool it to an almost
freezable state before serving. The time and effort they put in to producing
fabulous cocktails is clear and whatever you´re tipple when you walk in to
Dry Martini

C/ ARIBAU, 162
08036
Barcelona
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