The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is rich in history and represents a picturesque district in Barcelona with an exceptional architecture, and an active nightlife. This area is particularly perfect for having fun in drinking joints and partying at night. So, in this blog post let us take you through some of the bars that you can visit in Barcelona Gothic Quarter which include traditional bars, cocktail bars and the rest.
1. Els Quatre Gats
“Els Quatre Gats” is a bar with a long history and translated it means “The Four Cats.” Found on Carrer de Montsió, it was opened in the last third of the nineteenth-century and soon afterward attracted artists and bohemians such as Pablo Picasso. The decor in the bar is most modernist and features art, so it is an excellent place for history and art lovers.
What to expect:
Authentic Catalan cuisine
Interior design and dÃ(Maps aces in the Modernista movement
Live music performances
2. La Vinateria del Call
If you are the fan of the wine, it is couldn’t be better to come to La Vinateria del Call. For wine lovers, this little and decorated wine bar is situated at Carrer de Sant Domenec del Call and it presents a wide range of wines from Spain and from various other countries. The well-staffed team will help you make a correct choice as much as the dish to order as well as the right wine to pair with your meal.
What to expect:
A wide variety of wines
Small dishes of fine Spanish food known as tapas
This can be best understood by getting an insights on the wine pairing recommendations offered by wine industry professionals.
3. Nevermind
As for more relaxed and bohemian vibe, go to Nevermind. Located in carrer de Tallers; this underground punk and rock music bar features a raw aesthetic. The inside has many of the original details, as well as old graffiti and concert posters for a raw feel.
What to expect:
lol it has many beers to choose from and a good variety of cocktails
This site features live music constantly.
Pool tables and arcade games
4. Bar Marsella
In order to get acquainted with the historic side of absinthe in Barcelona, Bar Marsella will be perfect. Cocktail Bar known as Cañete is at Carrer de Sant Pau which has been opened since 1820 and is well-known among stars like Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso. The interior design is marked by low lighting and the use of furniture and other items that do look astonishingly pre-war.
What to expect:
Absinthe originally prepared together with the traditional techniques
Peek into the Boheme lifestyle– Barcelona of the 70s
Rustic and charming ambiance
5. Paradiso
Located in the corner of a pastrami shop face, Paradiso is a speakeas style bar with tinge of class. Situated at Carrer de Rera Palau, this extraordinary bar boast an impressive list of contemporary and well-mixed alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Being a restaurant, one thing that impressed me was that the mixologists here are as creative as the people who paint on your canvas.
What to expect:
Creative and unique cocktails
Sleek and stylish interior
An interesting surprise waiting behind a concealed door
These are just but a few of the outstanding and many-bars that one can visit in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. Each is different from the other in terms of experience and environment to suit different clients. Everybody will be able to find a bar of his/her choice among such categories as historic or low-profile bars, restaurants, etc and create memorable evenings in Barcelona.
