Paradiso

"This “secret” speakeasy behind the fridge door of a pastrami bar is also Barcelona’s worst-kept secret—so expect more tourists than a Saturday afternoon in Las Ramblas. Paradiso is built to impress, with an undulating Gaudí-esque ceiling, a long marble bar, bartenders who feel like performance artists, plus smoke, lasers, bubbles, and more dry ice than an ’80s music video. But there’s substance to all the spectacular optics: drinks are incredible explosions of flavors and textures. Try the Great Gatsby, a truffled spin on an Old Fashioned that emerges from under a bell jar in a dramatic plume of smoke, or the Atlantide, a gin, marine cordial, and tomato water refresher topped with a white chocolate gold coin. A convenient QR-code-based waiting system has replaced the hours-long line that usually fills the street outside, so you can grab dinner or drinks nearby while you wait." - Isabelle Kliger

"Ranked number one in the world in 2022, with a reputation that often results in long lines." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Wherever you are in the world these days ”secret” speakeasies are ten-a-penny—and this one may be the worst-kept secret of all. While the line that used to snake around the block outside has been replaced with a more convenient virtual waiting list, the countless accolades this spot has racked up (including being named the number one bar in the world in 2022 by the folks at 50 Best), means everyone and their grandma knows about Paradiso, the “clandestine” bar hidden behind a fridge door inside a pastrami shop in Barcelona’s trendy El Born neighborhood. That doesn’t make it any less worthy of your time Giacomo Giannotti’s beautiful menu is packed with seasonal delights with ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers. Drinks can take a while to make—artistry of this sort doesn't come quickly—but the bartenders are chatty and, with seating space only, the place is never too crowded." - Isabelle Kliger, Naren Young

"It’s easy to lose track of time inside Barcelona’s Paradiso, a curved wooden bar located behind a refrigerator door in the back of an unassuming pastrami shop. Order a sandwich and prepare to be transported to a world where deliciously over-the-top drinks are the norm. Nowadays, when too many speakeasies feel tired or overdone, Paradiso keeps the magic alive." - Oset Babür-Winter

"Paradiso is the top bar according to the World's 50 Best Bars list. It is recognized for its inventive cocktail program, sustainable ethos, work in the global bar community, and brilliant sense of fun. It has been a firm fixture of the 50 Best list, enhancing its ranking year after year." - Mike Pomranz