#172Global
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Kathmandu, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Barc’s owner describes an intimate speakeasy in Kathmandu’s Bluestar Complex, with cocktails that combine local ingredients and international flavours, from classics to experimental blends.
Description source · Checked 2026-10-08
Owner description; the page's modified metadata is not a publication date. The copy states the owner's bar concept and does not assert a current menu or current operation.
Plan Your Visit
Bluestar complex, Kathmandu 44600, NepalTripureshwor
- Style
- Nepali-influenced speakeasyChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday–Sunday 16:00–00:00; Friday 16:00–01:00; Monday closed.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Booking
- The owner links online reservations for the regular bar. Its 24-hour advance requirement applies to the separate Barc+ tasting, not ordinary bar visits.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Prices
- The owner-linked menu lists Bloody Nepali at NPR 1,095, Aylā Sour at NPR 1,195 and Twist of Imli at NPR 1,295. These are net prices; imported alcohol can add NPR 500 or more.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- The owner currently links its May 2026 cocktail PDF: Aylā, titaura/hog plum, khattu and tamarind drinks, plus classics and nonalcoholic options.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
44.5 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 66.6
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 57.8
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 76.0
- Serious press
- 13.4
- Social Vibes
- 56.0
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
80/ 100
The original score, confidence, mentions and score-read date are retained; this source check does not recalculate them.
Score context
The saved sources discuss Barc’s Nepalese ingredients and hospitality through editorial, award-publisher and operator accounts. The travel guide contains conflicting location labels within its own Barc section, so that rooftop setting is not carried into this guest summary. These sources do not establish customer consensus.
Guest sources checked:
Source-role review of the existing record; publication dates are not visit dates.
Guest score details
Source observations
- Publisher and operator: Nepalese ingredients and hospitality
This read cites editorial or award context. Those links are distinct from guest accounts; only the reviewed links in Reviews & press count toward Press.
Editorial citations in this read
- cntravellerme.comJulian Manning — Editorial source · 16 January 2026
Julian Manning’s 16 January 2026 guide calls the rooftop Jhamsikhel, but its own address line says Bluestar Complex, Tripureshwar. The owner gives Bluebird Mall, Tripureshwor. These location differences remain unresolved.
Award & ranking citations in this read
- theworlds50best.comPriyanka Blah — Publisher guide or awards source · 10 June 2025
Issuer hospitality feature with operator interviews; not independent ordinary customer feedback.
Other cited sources
- thedrinksbusiness.comUnverified source · Publication / visit date not established
The source’s text was unavailable during this check; it provides no checked support for this account.
- barc.com.npBarc — Owner source · Publication / visit date not established
Operator narrative; Tripureshwor Bluebird Mall identity. Modification metadata 3 September 2026 is not visitor experience date.
Crowd signal
Google 4.5★ across 379 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.