The Best Local Bars in Barcelona

Discover the best local bars in Barcelona to unwind after a day of exploring the city. Whether you’re looking for a traditional red sangria, a refreshing cocktail or enjoy a casual beer, the city has it all. Explore the best crafted beers at Cyclic Beer or have a typical Catalunyan vermut. For the best cocktails with tropical vibes, check out El Tigre. Our Spotters have discovered these and many more local gems for you to explore and enjoy Barcelona’s best bars.

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Our local in Barcelona

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Our local in Barcelona

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Las Vermudas

Get lost for a while!

"Las Vermudas" in Barcelona is one of my favorite places to enjoy vermut, or vermouth. The food is also must-try for sure!

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Andia

Ago

Apr 19, 2025

Sercotel Rosellón Rooftop

Special views

The "Sercotel Rosellón Rooftop" has the best views over the Sagrada Familia in the whole of Barcelona! Just remember to book a table beforehand...

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Snacks

Andia

Ago

Apr 19, 2025

Collonut

Tapas, vermut, vermut & vermut

"Collonut" in Barcelona is a typical Catalunyan vermut and tapas bar, but they have managed to give it a nice young touch - and it's not a tourist trap!

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Restaurants

Rafael

Maggion

Apr 9, 2025

El Tigre

Bar with tropical vibes

"El Tigre" is a lovely terrace with tropical vibes in Barcelona! It got me hooked from the 1st time! My favorite here is the pomada, a refreshing gin-lemonade...

Bars

Ilse

de Ridder

Apr 6, 2025

Sol de Gràcia

Amazing offer of craft beer

Where do all the people on Plaza del Sol in Barcelona get their beer from? Why, from "Sol de Gràcia"! This corner shop is every beer lover's dream...

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Shopping

Rafael

Maggion

Mar 17, 2025

Contracorrent Bar

Νatural wine and fair prices

"Contracorrent Bar" is one of those spots in Barcelona you should not miss if you are a natural wine fan, especially since it's at a very central spot!

Bars

Restaurants

Rafael

Maggion

Mar 7, 2025

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The Best Local Bars in Barcelona

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Rafael

Gina

You?

Andia

Cristòfor

Cesar

Tatiana

Carlos

Ilse

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Rafael

Gina

You?

Andia

Cristòfor

Cesar

Tatiana

Carlos

Ilse

Las Vermudas

Get lost for a while!

Andia

Ago

Sercotel Rosellón Rooftop

Special views

Andia

Ago

Collonut

Tapas, vermut, vermut & vermut

Rafael

Maggion

El Tigre

Bar with tropical vibes

Ilse

de Ridder

Sol de Gràcia

Amazing offer of craft beer

Rafael

Maggion

Contracorrent Bar

Νatural wine and fair prices

Rafael

Maggion

Heading to Bars?

... for just €9.99

Going to Bars?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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