Editor's Pick
Bohemian absinthe bar since 1820; Picasso and Hemingway drank here; dusty bottles and unchanged atmosphere.
Location
Carrer de Sant Pau 65
El Raval, Barcelona
El Raval, Barcelona
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Insider Intel
Order This
Absinthe is the only order - served traditionally with sugar and water. Don't expect cocktails. This is a living museum. One glass is usually enough.
Best Time
Evening when the shadows suit the atmosphere. Not a late-night party spot despite Raval location. The bohemian magic needs some darkness.
Know Before You Go
Genuinely since 1820. The dusty bottles are real. Picasso, Hemingway, Dalí - the legends are documented. Absinthe only, traditional service. The atmosphere is the experience. Raval location can feel edgy.