23 Best Bars in Barcelona

"If you're walking in the door, chances are you have been standing outside in line for quite some time. SIPS was named the number one bar in the world by 50 Best in 2023, turning what was already a popular spot into a place of pilgrimage for cocktail lovers. And deservedly so. Once inside, the vibe is upbeat and lively but—thanks to a strict all-seating policy—it never gets chaotic or hectic. There are two types of modern cocktail bars: the ones that are all about the performance, and others that let the booze do the talking; SIPS belongs to the latter category. That’s not to say that SIPS co-founders Simone Caporale and Marc Álvarez take presentation any less seriously—but the overall experience focuses more on storytelling than theatrics. There's the complex, blood-red Primordial, made from whisky, Port, and nashi pear, served in a pair of metal hands representing the primordial human drinking tool. Or try the refreshing Krypta that comes in an oval-shaped, greenery-adorned vessel with an opening that drinkers must place over their nose and mouth to breathe in the fresh herbaceous scent while sipping. These are flavors that will stay with you long after you have rolled back out into the street." - Isabelle Kliger, Naren Young