A Raval cocktail bar founded by Moe Aljaff and Juliette Larrouy, who took the speakeasy format, stripped it of pretension, and rebuilt it with the energy of a neighbourhood that doesn't do polite. The founders departed in late 2022 but the bar continues with the same ethos: serious technique applied with a sense of humour in a room with the raw-edged character of Joaquin Costa, a street that transitions from student bars to residential blocks without warning. Two Schmucks earned a spot on the World's 50 Best Bars list by being the opposite of everything that list usually celebrates: loud, affordable, and genuinely fun.
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El Raval, Barcelona
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Whatever's on the menu — it changes and the bartenders are enthusiastic about the current list. The pricing is Raval-friendly, which means you can drink broadly. Ask for something you haven't tried before.
Late evening (9pm onwards) when the Raval is at its liveliest. The Joaquin Costa location means the surrounding bars provide warm-up and spillover. Thursday-Saturday for energy.
Carrer de Joaquin Costa 52, El Raval. Universitat metro. Cocktails €10-14. No reservations needed for small groups. The Raval at night has character — embrace it. World's 50 Best Bars. Cash and cards.