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Dry Martini Barcelona

4.4 (3,376)$$ · Mid-range

Dry Martini is an institution on Carrer d'Aribau, one of Barcelona's most storied classic cocktail bars, its dark-wood interior and rows of leather armchairs having hosted regulars for decades. The house specialty is right there in the name, and the bar is famous for having poured well over a million dry martinis over its lifetime. Bartenders in white jackets work with an old-school precision that draws both first-time visitors and long-time locals. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekend evenings when the bar fills quickly.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The bar has served over 1.1 million dry martinis over its history, a running count noted by regulars.
  • 2Bartenders work in white jackets with old-school precision, a hallmark of the classic cocktail-bar tradition.
  • 3The dark-wood, leather-armchair interior on Carrer d'Aribau has hosted the same devoted clientele for decades.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book ahead, especially on weekends
  • 2order the namesake dry martini for the full classic experience
  • 3go early evening for a calmer, less crowded visit

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Carrer d'Aribau, 162, 166, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona, Spain · EixampleGoogleApple
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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Fantastic bar in Barcelona! I visited it today for the first time after living in Barcelona for many years and I have to say I’m hooked! Loved the drinks and the atmosphere! Service took a little bit longer that I would hope so, but I think it was just busy, nothing to bad! I’m definitely going back until I try everything! I really really enjoyed the visit!"

Cesar Arias (Cesar As)