Dry Martini

A great old-​fashioned place for some peace and quiet with great cocktails. It’s the best cocktail bar in town and they know how to make some great cocktails. Dry Martinis, old fashioned, and even their pouring of the beer is #Flawless. It’s a definite must go to enjoy a nice relaxing evening with a good cocktail in hand.

Ce bar à cocktail est tout simplement un bijou: bar en zinc, fauteuil club, mixologie. Vous rentrerez dans l’univers de ce qu’on pourrait appeler un vrai bar à cocktail. Les Barmen ont leur blouse de petits chimistes, proposent et réalisent des cocktails selon ce que vous aimez. C’est juste un délice et les prix sont accessibles. Y accéder à pied permet de faire une promenade dans les quartiers chics de Barcelone.

loved this spot! had to coco martini which was frozen and deeeelicious (and really packs a punch). so fun! would love to come back next time in barcelona!

We’ve been to several bars and no one knew how to make a dry martini in this town. Walked by this establishment on our way to apartment and the name said it all, they must have a dry martini!
The bartenders take their jobs very seriously, dressed handsomely in their white jackets, stirred not shaken. Hence, you get one of the best martinis I’ve ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth.
I love the old school feel of this bar, everybody was dressed up. Ah, this must be the way people drank back in the day. Want cheap wine? Go to every restaurant in Barcelona. Want a really, really, well made dry martini, come here.

This place is a must. We came to Barcelona and through our hotel concierge gave us this spot. This is a must… they have all these exotic cocktails that I’ve never seen and the presentation of each martini I ordered had me like wow! The mixologists are all dressed in white lab coats. It’s an upscale spot with a high end and older clientele which is more our speed. Definitely recommend this spot

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. A bit pricey but gorgeous. Worth a drink for the experience.

We were lucky to grab a seat right in front of the bartender who was extremely helpful with aiding us in narrowing down what drinks to order. The ambiance is very sleek here and I imagine that this would be the type of venue where you would be able to catch James Bond sipping a martini. A lot of skill and care is taken by the bartender making the drink and I loved being in the front row seat watching him put our drinks together. Make sure to order the pipe whiskey cocktail and you will not be disappointed! The preparation of the drink was very cool to watch and the you actually get to sip the drink as you would smoke a pipe!

Incredible Bar!!! first night in Barcelona and this place did not disappoint. The cocktails are amazing and the bar tenders are supreme. Shout out to Ernesto for making one of the best gin cocktails Ive ever had. If you are a gin fan, they have every type of gin imaginable. 5 stars, this place is a must

So happy to have stumbled upon this bar when we were recently in Barcelona. It was super close to our hotel which made it easy to celebrate our last night of vacation in BCN there too.
This is as close as you get to a true cocktail bar as others have said. It has that old speakeasy vibe. The service is provided by old school bartenders and waiters that has been in the game for a while, can make kick ass drinks, and give you an awesome experience. I actually think that these were some of the best drinks that I have ever had. I would recommend the Gin tonic personally… best I have ever had.
If I could give this place 6 stars or more, I definitely would.

To be honest, BCN in not cocktail-​centric kinda town in a true sense… but Dry Martini IS the exception to that rule.
This a gentleman’s bar filled with gentlemen from the neighborhood who’ve probably been coming here since it opened 30+ years ago. But that’s not to say it’s a stuffy bar, not at all, just classic.
As such you can find all the classics here including the namesake with dozens & dozens of different types of gin. If you’re Vodka kinda martini drinker, this is not the bar for you.
I went with a Last Word & Aviation, two classics made with care & attention to detail.
And all drinks are served exquisitely on a silver platter by bartenders in white coats whose average age has to be 60+.
And each round comes with a different bar snack like almonds, chips or octopus in rice.
When you’re tired of all the ‘sex on the beach’ type cocktail offerings at those hole in the walls, step into this stately gem for a decidedly different experience.

If you google cocktail bar in Barcelona and dont find this on top, you should probably consider putting in a claim.
This is as close as you get to a cocktail bar by my measurements. It feels like you are in a old fashioned library with lots of couches and arm-​chairs. The service is provided by old schooled bartenders and waiters that has been in the game for a while. Occasionally the waitress show up with some treats and cookies to keep you smiling.
Cocktails are great, if not greatest. You should try out their different styled mojitos or ask the bartender for a tip.
Make a stop here to either start off or top off your night, i doubt you will regret it.

Excelente: comida, servicios y cocktails. Me habían hablado muy bien y los reviews no podían estar mejores. Lamentablemente no encontramos espacio para Speakeasy pero abrieron otra zona para poder acomodarnos. El servicio genial desde los bartender hasta los meseros, perfecto para una cena de negocios, una cita o para celebrar algo especial

Vaya por delante que mis 5 estrellas no tienen que servir de inspiración para todos los públicos. Si se las doy es porque con este local se consigue algo muy complicado, recrear un ambiente elegante, sobrio e incluso de otra época con rigor.
Si has visto Mad Men, puede que te recuerde a uno de esos bares donde bebian whisky Don Draper y cia. Muy Old-​fashioned, muy madera de roble antigua, pero abierto en 2013 y nombrado uno de los 10 mejores bares de todo el mundo. Es difícil conseguir esto y que no se cree una atmosfera asfixiante. No solo no se crea, sino que te contagias de este ambientillo distinguido. A su favor, lo eclectico de su clientela. Mucha gente variada de todas las edades… Yo he estado mirando la entrada del local durante años y no había entrado porque me parecía demasiado kistch, pero una vez dentro es un ambiente mucho más relajado.
Me llama la atención que, en contraposición a otros lugares de moda especializados en Gin Tonics como Bobby Gin en Gracia, no sofistican este combinado, solo un ligero meneo con una cuchara larga una vez vertida la ginebra y la tónica y listo. Casa perfectamente con el ambiente del local, con los sillones turquesas y con las americanas blancas de los camareros. ¨ somos clásicos, lo sabemos y nos gusta¨
Los combinados en torno a los 10 – 13 euros. Un precio que es de esperar por el local y por la ciudad.
Ojo con las horas punta. El local se llena y parece que el servicio baja de calidad.

Exquisitely made, well served cocktails in a cosy and welcoming bar. Great attention to detail from the staff. Keep it basic and go for the signature Dry Martini.

La he pasado muy mal en ese Bar. Reservamos para las 11 de la noche, avisamos al llegar y aun asi nos dejaron esperando 40 minutos parados como imbéciles! Luego me quejo y pregunto para que demonios tomaron mi reservación si no nos iban a guardar una mesa y me contestan que ellos no toman reservación y que tal vez me la habían tomado en el lado del restaurante, entonces al rato vienen y me confirman que teniamos una reservacion en el restaurante y entonces les digo «pues dame mi mesa en el restaurante» y entonces me dicen que la cocina acaba de cerrar!!! Ok nos dan una mesa por fin. Las 11:40 y pedimos el dry martini y para colmo estaba horrible y no nos lo pudimos tomar.

Dry Martini is the type of bar you see in movies — old movies. It’s sleek, elegant, and classy. Dim lighting, plush fabrics, dark wood. Oh, and the bartenders are total pros.
We sauntered in late on afternoon, and were able to snag a spot at the bar. The space itself is quite lounge-​y — lots of club chairs and sofas and what not. I can’t imagine this is the type of place that would allow crowding.
So, we sat at the bar and I ordered a classic Gimlet, my husband had (what else) their signature dry gin martini. Both were delicious — perfect, really. The presentation matched the bar, too. Classic martini glasses (not the ginormous ones we’ve become accustomed to in the US), a simple garnish and a perfect pour from the shaker right in front of you. Oh, and they present it on a silver tray — talk about posh.
This bar was vastly different from any other place I visited in Barcelona. It had a distinctly English vibe and while I really enjoyed it, I was happy to get back to my cava and vino tinto for the rest of the trip. Plus the fact that a drink will run you at least 15 Euros is a little, well, stifling.

Excelente sitio para tomar unos buenos gins & tonic

Wonderful ambiance with style and history!

Great bar in Barcelona, awesome atmosphere, very friendly knowledgeable staff. They served the best Cosmo I’ve ever had. The owner has his own book on mixology and they offer to teach patrons how to properly mix drinks (still need to try that).
A little pricey, but at DRY, you get what you pay for.
Still need to go back and try more Martini’s and the food looked good
Cheers

lo mejor es el restaurante que esta escondido en el back y es rollo epoca prohibicion del alcohol en rollo clandestino rodeado de vitrinas y cajas de whisky. es caro pero es genial…
y seguro que te encuentras algun famosete

Dry martini is a smart, upscale bar that serves great cocktails. The staff are friendly, and very helpful. It only gets good reviews because of the tourists who come through (who can’t find the other better places nearby)
I have been a couple of times, and the first time was ok, but upon a second and third visit, I realised that there was nothing more that what I already saw. When compared to other bars of the genre, I feel it comes up a little short. I felt it a tad overpriced and lacked real character (although it was not for lack of trying). The menu’s are cheap to look at and bring the class down a notch.
All in all, it tries very hard, but missed the mark. Best try somewhere else nearby.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this bar! It’s one of my favorite bars in Barcelona. Their martinis are good (of course). but their mojitos are also really yummy! Think. «Bond… James Bond» … that’s the feeling you get when you walk in. The waiters and bartenders in their little white suits are so cute! Their service is really good… they don’t skimp on the alcohol either. It’s like being taken back in time. where people actually care about the quality of the drinks and the overall experience of the customer. The place is real fun to hang out in!

La crème de la crème. Éste es un lugar con clase donde, evidentemente, su especialidad son los cócteles. El mejor coctelero de la ciudad! Tienen una gran variedad de cócteles de todo tipo de licores, con una muy buena presentación.
Al ser un sitio chic, los precios no son baratos, pero el lugar lo merece. Un ambiente con poca gente joven, pero muy amplio y con tranquilidad.

Buenos cócteles y yun ambiente que puede ser entre elegante y kistch, según el momento. Abundan los/​las middle age en busca de algo… No es barato, pero un cóctel no tiene porque serlo. Es un lujo y así debe seguir. Yo no soy nada bebedor, pero me gustan estos sitios en el que las botellas, la barra de madera y los artilugios de mezclar están perfectamente limpios y expuestos. Son una invitación a beber como un acto refinado y civilizado.

Finally I can tell the world about my experience at the Dry Martini! First of all: Congrats Spain with
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I must say that the experiences I had at this place, were one of the best during my multiples stays in Barcelona!
Not only do you feel like being on a set of a James Bond movie when entering the bar and being welcomed by these fine men in a classic «bar-​suit» but also you will be overwhelmed with excellent service. This is just a classical in the hospitality world!
Of course we ordered a Martini, not only because we like it but we also wanted to see the numbers go up! That’s a fun «game», dear readers.
And now the most surprising fact of the location. They have a restaurant! In the back of the venue (through the kitchen), you will find a magnificent room with a few tables. All classical style. Being surrounded by bottles of fine alcohol and sitting at this huge round table, I felt like a Bond-​Girl (without the bikini). The service, the wine and the food were excellent! El Jefe came to thank us for our presence and invited us back to the splendid bar to. of course have a Martini on the way :)
Dear visitors, go to experience this venue with dear friends/​family, you will not be let down! T’ho prometo

Vaya de antemano que soy fan absoluta de este lugar: porque sus cócteles son más que estupendos (aunque ¡ojo!, no es un local nada barato), porque es como meterse en el túnel del tiempo y plantarse en uno de esos elegantes locales (empezando por los uniformes de los camareros) en los que se reunían los mafiosos durante la Ley Seca, porque es comodísimo (¡viva los sofás!) y porque el público es de lo más variopinto. En el Dry Martini puedes encontrar desde ejecutivos haciendo sus copichuelas tras sus reuniones, turistas atraídos por la fama del local, compañeros de trabajo que coquetean descaradamente (o se esconden de sus maridos y mujeres…), jóvenes modernillos y carrozas con ganas de marcha. El Dry Martini como bien reza el nombre del local es la estrella, pero os recomiendo que pongáis atención a los mojitos: de los mejores que he probado nunca.

El cartel lo indica claro: hay que pedir dry martini, excelente.
En las after hours sirven el cóctel acompañado de tapita aleatoria. Los huevitos con aceite y perejil aparecen estéticos sobre la barra.
A otras horas el combinado viene con patatitas, cacahuetes o ¿rábanos? Sí, rabanitos rojos, de los largos.
Cuestiones de diseño.

Nuestra coctelería más internacional. Nuestro maestro coctelero más versátil. Entrar en el Dry Martini es viajar al Nueva York de la Ley Seca. Beber en el Dry Martini es tocar el arte barcelonés. Frecuentar el Dry Martini es formar parte de la historia de la ciudad. Con Javier de las Muelas al mando, este local ha sido considerado uno de los 10 mejores del mundo y no puedo más que coincidir. Las bebidas están hechas con el máximo rigor, el trato es exquisito y el ambiente está muy cuidado. Hay que ir para saber lo que es un verdadero cóctel y, si hay suerte, departir con Javier de las Muelas, alma mater del lugar, mecenas artístico, editor de libros y ganador de varios premios internacionales por sus mágicos brebajes.

Ambiance feutrée
Ambiance feutrée (presque clandestine en ce qui concerne le restaurant…) dans la très cosy rue Aribau. Vous trouverez ce bar très cosy. Les murs sont «tapissés» de bouteilles de tous les pays. Malgré cette ambiance, le bar garde sa connotation catalane avec ses innombrables tapas sur le comtoir. Cuisine mode «retour du marché», cave à cigarres. Peut-​être pas pour l’étudiant fauché style «auberge espagnole»… Mais s’y faire invité au moins une fois !