{"id":60453,"date":"2016-01-23T21:20:42","date_gmt":"2016-01-23T20:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=60453"},"modified":"2016-01-23T18:54:12","modified_gmt":"2016-01-23T17:54:12","slug":"where-to-drink-like-a-local-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-drink-like-a-local-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Drink Like a Local in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is a city known for its vibrant <strong>nightlife<\/strong> and is chock full of great bars. However, as a major tourist destination most visitors tend to stick with the masses, not venturing much further than the hectic and often overpriced <strong>La Rambla<\/strong>. Here, we round up some of the best watering holes favored by locals that will make you feel like a real<strong> Catalonian<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-drink-like-a-local-in-barcelona\/#Can_Paixano\" title=\"Can Paixano\">Can Paixano<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-drink-like-a-local-in-barcelona\/#Cat_Bar\" title=\"Cat Bar\">Cat Bar<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-drink-like-a-local-in-barcelona\/#Related_articles_Barcelonas_best_sports_bars\" title=\"Related articles:\u00a0Barcelona\u2019s best sports bars\">Related articles:\u00a0Barcelona\u2019s best sports bars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-drink-like-a-local-in-barcelona\/#Casa_Almirall\" title=\"Casa Almirall\">Casa Almirall<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-drink-like-a-local-in-barcelona\/#Xix_Bar\" title=\"Xix Bar\">Xix Bar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-drink-like-a-local-in-barcelona\/#Bar_Mariatchi\" title=\"Bar Mariatchi\">Bar Mariatchi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Paixano\"><\/span>Can Paixano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 7<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canpaixano.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Can Paixano<\/a><\/strong>, or <em>La Xampanyeria<\/em> as its known by the locals, is an authentic <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> institution and not easy to find. Keep your ears open for the sound of <strong>sangria<\/strong> soaked revelers and you will find the kind of shoulder-to-shoulder drinking experience only found in Spain. This former warehouse, with a literal sky full of <strong>jam\u00f3n<\/strong> has some of the best and most inexpensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cava-catalonias-sparkling-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cava<\/a> in the city. Grab a tasty chorizo and manchego<em> bocadillo<\/em> (small sandwich) to accompany your flute of sparkling wine.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cat_Bar\"><\/span>Cat Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img class=\"wp-image-60455 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/craftbeerdrinklocal-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"craft beer, beer, alcohol\" width=\"239\" height=\"160\" \/>Carrer de la B\u00f2ria, 17<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Craft beer\u00a0<\/strong>enthusiasts and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/eat-vegetarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vegans<\/a><\/strong> alike will want to pay a visit to Born\u2019s <strong>Cat Bar<\/strong>. This small artisan beer bar maintains a punk rock vibe, as it serves up <strong>microbrews<\/strong> sourced not only l<br \/>\nocally but from all over Europe. Take in the quirky cat themed decor as you enjoy one of the city\u2019s best <strong>vegan burgers<\/strong> alongside your beverage.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_articles_Barcelonas_best_sports_bars\"><\/span>Related articles:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-sports-bars-when-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcelona\u2019s best sports bars<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casa_Almirall\"><\/span>Casa Almirall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carrer de Joaqu\u00e3n Costa, 33<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This cozy<strong> absinthe<\/strong> den maintains the same vibe (and decor) from when it opened back in 1860. The well preserved 19th century furnishings, mirrors and chandeliers combined with some art nouveau touches add to the <strong>bohemian<\/strong> ambiance. Savor a glass of the green fairy as you soak in the history of this <strong>Rava<\/strong>l favorite.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xix_Bar\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/gindrinklikelocal-e1449075709179.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-60456\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-60456 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/gindrinklikelocal-e1449075709179-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"cocktail\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Xix Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carrer de Rocafort, 19<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A fascination with <strong>gin<\/strong> has taken over the city and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Xix-bar-Gin-Corner-192113750801163\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Xix Bar<\/a><\/strong> (pronounced chicks), a popular a little spot in the <strong>Poble Sec<\/strong> neighborhood, will help you get your fix. There are over 50 different gins to choose from including a selection of <strong>home-infused<\/strong> concoctions such as chocolate, rhubarb or grapefruit. Purists aren&#8217;t forgotten, with an assortment of the classics also being served up.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bar_Mariatchi\"><\/span>Bar Mariatchi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carrer dels C\u00f2dols, 14<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This G\u00f3thico haunt always seems to be packed, either due to its size or the rambunctious crowd. It is a colorful hole-in-the-wall style bar with a lively atmosphere alongside some good music. The drinks served are as random as the garden chair furnishings; choose from the superb house made<strong> vermut<\/strong> or the <em>hydro-miel<\/em>, which is a blend of honey and some unspecified spirit. Keep an eye of out for musician <strong>Manu Chao<\/strong>, who is said to often pop along for a drink and a jam session with the locals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let us know some of your favorite off-the-grid spots for a beverage or two.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"60453\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate us!<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona is a city known for its vibrant nightlife and is chock full of great bars. However, as a major tourist destination most visitors tend to stick with the masses, not venturing much further than the hectic and often overpriced La Rambla. 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