Boadas Cocktails

★ 4.3 (2,363)$$ · Mid-range

Boadas Cocktails opened its doors in 1933 near Las Ramblas, founded by Miquel Boadas after learning the trade at Havana's legendary El Floridita, and it holds the distinction of being Barcelona's oldest cocktail bar. The Art Deco room still runs on classic technique, with bartenders shaking and stirring in traditional style and riffing on canon drinks like the Paper Plane with their own daily specials. Its long pedigree and old-school craft give it a stronger sense of cocktail history than most of the city's newer bars. Reservations are recommended, as the small space fills up with both tourists and cocktail purists.

✨ Reasons to go

1Opened in 1933 near Las Ramblas, it's Barcelona's oldest cocktail bar.
2Founded by Miquel Boadas, who trained at Havana's famed El Floridita.
3The Art Deco interior and classic shaking/stirring technique remain largely unchanged since its founding.

💡 Good to know

1Book ahead, especially in the evening
2ask about the bartender's cocktail of the day for a creative twist on a classic
3go for the history as much as the drink — it's one of the city's original cocktail bars

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Carrer dels Tallers, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain · Ciutat VellaGoogle Apple

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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Been coming to Barcelona for many years but had never been to Boadas Cocktails until recently. It was a fantastic experience, with exceptional service from the cocktail-makers, who made you feel very welcome and were well-dressed. The inside decoration is sleek and sophisticated, with vintage wall-art and veneer finishes. I would highly recommend the Cosmopolitan cocktails, which were made to perfection. Already looking forward to another visit 🙂 🍸"

— Mark