Country & territory directory · 2026

Best bars in Spain

Explore 71 current listings and 11 closed records across 22 cities in our 2026 awards-led global corpus. Sips in Barcelona ranks #1 in Spain and #11 globally.

Current: 71
Cities: 22
Closed: 11

2026 country ranking

Spain ranking

Country rank is each venue's position among the 71 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.

How to read the signal scores

Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.

Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.

1Country
Global #11
Sips
Barcelona, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
Marc Álvarez and Simone Caporale’s Eixample bar combines familiar flavours with inventive textures and glassware designed around the drink. Drinkery House is the casual, social side of Sips; Esencia is a separate experience. Drinkery House opens Tuesday–Saturday, 6:30pm–2am, with online reservations and a smart-casual dress code.
Eixample · Contemporary cocktails · site · IG
66.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Regional Recognition
86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Regional Recognition
86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
2Country
Global #19
Angelita
Madrid, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
Angelita’s basement cocktail bar turns produce from the team’s Zamora garden into low-alcohol, low-sugar drinks with house-made ingredients. Cocktails are measured by weight, pre-diluted and served without ice in custom glassware; upstairs, the same address also houses a wine bar and restaurant.
Chueca / Gran Vía · Produce-led, no-ice gastro cocktail bar · site · IG
64.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
3Country
Global #35
Paradiso
Barcelona, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
Paradiso hides an immersive, curving cocktail room behind a refrigerator-style entrance in El Born. The drinks lean theatrical, with elaborate vessels and presentation, while the bar also serves classic bites.
El Born · Theatrical modern cocktails · site · IG
59.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
84 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
84 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
4Country
Global #48
Salmon Guru
Madrid, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
An eclectic Madrid cocktail bar and restaurant built around mixology and storytelling. It works without reservations and stays open until 2am or 2:30am.
Barrio de las Letras · Eclectic cocktail bar and restaurant · site · IG
56.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
5Country
Global #116
Boadas
Barcelona, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
Boadas is a small triangular bar just off La Rambla, opened by Miguel Boadas in 1933. The Art Deco room focuses on timeless, spirit-forward classics rather than modern cocktail theatre.
El Raval / Catalunya · Historic Art Deco classic-cocktail bar · site · IG
48.7
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
6Country
Global #138
Foco
Barcelona, Spain
FOCO is a Barcelona cocktail bar built around mixing drinks and bringing people together. It opens Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
Gràcia · Cocktail bar · site · IG
46.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
7Country
Global #141
14 De La Rosa
Barcelona, Spain
A neighbourhood bar in Gràcia with a white marble-topped bar and a separate sitting room. Its 2026 Europe’s 50 Best profile names a martini and gimlet alongside sherry-based cocktails and snacks.
Gràcia · Neighbourhood classic-cocktail bar · site · IG
46.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
8Country
Global #187
Moonlight Experimental Bar
Zaragoza, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
Moonlight is Borja Insa and Kase.O’s experimental cocktail bar in Zaragoza. Its owner describes seasonal, culinary-led drinks and a tasting menu designed to pair food with cocktails.
Experimental cocktail bar with seasonal culinary pairings · site · IG
43.9
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
47 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
47 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
9Country
Global #227
Aldea
Barcelona, Spain
Aldea draws its warm, natural interior from Mexican cenotes and small European communities. Signature cocktails use house spirits, modern techniques and travel-inspired ingredients, with sandwiches available alongside.
El Born · Cenote-inspired cocktail bar · site · IG
42.0
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
7 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
7 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
10Country
Global #232
Dr. Stravinsky
Barcelona, Spain
A Born cocktail laboratory making house distillates, ferments, macerations and clarified drinks with techniques ranging from rotovap extraction to milk washing.
El Born · Cocktail laboratory using house distillation and fermentation · site · IG
41.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
11Country
Global #271
Devil's Cut
Madrid, SpainProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
Devil's Cut is a late-night Madrid cocktail bar on Calle del León. It operates entirely on walk-ins, staying open until 2am Sunday–Thursday and 3am Friday–Saturday.
Barrio de las Letras · Late-night cocktail bar · site · IG
40.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Regional Recognition
51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Regional Recognition
51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Social Vibes
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
12Country
Global #344
Santos y Desamparados
Madrid, Spain
Santos y Desamparados is a gothic, rock-soundtracked Barrio de las Letras cocktail bar combining classics with author drinks, unconventional ingredients and precise technique.
Gothic rock cocktail bar · IG
37.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
40 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
40 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
13Country
Global #351
Isa
Madrid, Spain
Isa is Four Seasons Hotel Madrid’s first-floor restaurant and cocktail bar, combining Asian street-food-inspired cooking with signature cocktails, sake and wine.
Hotel Asian restaurant and cocktail bar · site · IG
37.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
14Country
Global #433
1862 Dry Bar
Madrid, Spain
A Malasaña cocktail bar named for the publication year of Jerry Thomas’s landmark book, serving restored classics such as the Mint Julep, Gin Fizz and Martínez alongside original drinks.
Malasaña · Malasaña bar devoted to classic cocktail recipes and techniques · site · IG
35.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
Social Vibes
60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
15Country
Global #434
Savas Bar
Madrid, Spain
Savas is a small Lavapiés cocktail bar serving a dozen classic-based drinks with a Nordic twist in an understated industrial room centred on a white marble bar. Craft beer from La Caníbal is also available.
Classic cocktails with Nordic influences · IG
35.5
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
1 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
40 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
1 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Top 500 Bars
33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
40 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.
16Country
Global #465
Momus
Madrid, Spain
Momus is a minimalist Chueca cocktail bar led by Alberto Fernández and team, placing cocktails at the centre and applying high-gastronomy techniques to an evolving author-drink programme.
High-gastronomy author cocktail bar · site · IG
34.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Signal score / 100
Guest ratings
79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
World's 50 Best
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Spirited Awards
checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Serious press
6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Social Vibes
63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.

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