There are those who prefer beer (in any of its forms: draft, pitcher, bottle…) and see nothing beyond the ever-present lager, but vermouth has been gaining popularity for years and has become the king—or at least the direct competitor—of that lovely time of day that comes after breakfast and before lunch: vermouth hour, when nothing is impossible and everything is yet to be done.
Finding a vermouth bar in Barcelona or the surrounding area where they serve a good draft vermouth (or one of the major bottled vermouth brands that abound in the region) is no easy task. Vermouth culture in Barcelona is a religion, and on weekends all the bars and wine cellars fill up, making it hard to distinguish the good spots from mere imitations.
That’s why, if you’re the type who wakes up on Monday thinking about olives, French fries, and a small glass of vermouth on the rocks with a slice of orange, we’ve put together a list of the places where you’ll be served the best vermouth in Barcelona— so you won’t settle for imitations and will know, before anyone else, where to head on Sunday morning.
V for Vermouth
Source: V de Vermut
This charming spot is a former 1920s theater in Sant Antoni. It still has the box office and an elegant red carpet. You can enjoy their vermouths, but also a custom cocktail or a fantastic vermouth-tonic, blending the best of both worlds. In addition to this, signature cocktails (they call them “V cocktails”) and olives, gildas, and other vermouth-friendly tapas to enjoy the full package.
📍 Carrer de Manso, 1
Morro Fi
Some people can spot trends coming. Others know how to jump on them to ride the wave, and a select few manage to lead them. The folks at Morro Fi belong to all three groups. What started as a blog for dining recommendations has become one of the best spots in Barcelona to celebrate vermouth.
They currently have four locations. The first, right in the heart of the Eixample—and the one we’re most fond of—is a small square space that serves as a window into the world of vermouth from the street. We still prefer to fight our way to the bar to whet our appetite with a glass. That said, if you can’t make it to Morro Fi, they make it easy for you: on their website, they sell vermouth packs that include the drink, chips, cans of olives and other preserves, and even Espinaler sauce, so you’ll have everything you need for your Sunday vermouth session.
📍Consell de Cent (back on May 26)
📍Saragossa 66
📍L’illa Diagonal
📍Bonanova 105
La Bodegueta de Ca’l Pep
Small and cozy, it has retained the same essence since it opened in 1927 in a neighborhood that loves to preserve its traditions. The vermouth is homemade and is served, above all, with quality preserves and fish tapas. A neighborhood spot that has exceeded all expectations, and it’s hard to find a seat. If you do manage to find one, though, their vermouth, their “bomba,” or their “cap i pota” will make it all worth it.
📍 Canalejas, 12
Quimet i Quimet
Source: Quimet & Quimet
You can’t fault Quimet in any way. House-brewed beer, a wine list to get lost in, and one of the best draft vermouths we’ve ever tasted. Add to that the fact that their tapas are even better…it’s the ideal spot for an aperitif and to stick around for a meal.
That said, the food here is no ordinary fare. Quimet i Quimet is, perhaps, the place with the best canned goods in Barcelona—a true temple of the can in Poble Sec where they serve toasts featuring ingredients that go straight from the can to the plate. It makes you realize that a simple preservation technique can be a true art form, and that there’s a world of difference between these and the cans of tuna you have at home.
📍 Poeta Cabanyes, 25
Senyor Vermut
Its 40 varieties of vermouth are reason enough to stop by Senyor Vermut, which we recommend visiting when you don’t have to work the next day, because you’ll want to try more than one type. A great hideaway in the heart of the Eixample where, whether with black or white vermouth, you’ll find a way to turn your day into an eternal vermouth experience.
📍 Provença, 85
Espai Vermut
The interior of the place is very small, but that has its own charm. That said: they have a terrace that’s absolutely glorious and a house vermouth that’s a bulk-poured Reus reserve. A great spot for vermouth in a quiet neighborhood and an off-the-beaten-path spot that leaves you with the taste of olives on your palate and the joy of having made a discovery in the city.
📍 Còrsega, 699
Superclàssic
Discovering great spots in the Raval may seem easier than it actually is, especially when it comes to having a vermouth in a neighborhood with few squares where you can bask in the sun. The Superclàssic (which occupies the space of the legendary Iposa) is one of them, uniquely situated in a square behind the Boqueria Market, close to the heart of the action yet still somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds.
Here they serve good homemade vermouth, but they also make infused vermouths that elevate the drink to another level, giving it new nuances. Plus, tapas like Russian salad topped with tuna tartare make the visit worth it on its own, and if you add a warm summer night to the mix, the combo is unbeatable.
📍 Carrer de les Floristes de la Rambla, 14
Bar Bodega Quimet
It has everything you need: antique wooden furniture, wine barrels and homemade vermouth hanging from the ceiling, wine bottles lining the walls, classic preserves, a few small dishes, and even that lack of space that rounds out the experience. The bar, opened in 1954, was on the verge of closing in 2010, but two inexperienced young men revived it and worked a miracle.These days, it’s hard to find a seat at Quimet unless you arrive early. Vermouth in a narrow glass and aplatter ofpreserves with plenty of Espinaler sauce will teach you everything you need to know about the vermouth ritual.
📍C/ Vic, 23
Varmuteo
Varmuteo is, for us , the quintessence of what a contemporary vermouth bar should be. Why did we like this place so much? Well, because if a vermouth bar is all about vermouths, good canned goods, and a cozy atmosphere, here all three elements are taken to their highest expression.
A tiny spot that’s almost entirely just a bar—just the way we like it—serving canned food with handmade preparations, like the homemade marinated mussels, and about twenty vermouths with tasting notes so you can finally learn about your favorite drink.
📍 C. de Vilamarí, 2, L’Eixamp
Vermuteria del Tano
Like Quimet, another guardian of the sacred vermouth tradition in the neighborhood. Located on the ground floor of a building that was once a farmhouse, this wine bar belonged for decades to Tano (Cayetano), who was the charismatic soul of the place. But everything evolves, and now Tano has handed the reins over to Marta and Miguel Jiménez. He is the neighbor upstairs, and she is the sister who knows the hospitality business. Together they have taken over the bar, and they’ve left everything exactly as it was.
Everything means everything. Same suppliers, same waitstaff, same location, same decor, same menu—and for that very reason, same customers, who appreciate that the wine bar has stayed the same.
Here we find, once again, everything we’re looking for: a built-in refrigerator with a wooden lid, a classic bar, marble tables, wine casks and barrels on the walls… time frozen in that era before our own, when vermouth was the norm and wine bars were places to buy wine, not just to drink iton the spot.
The stars of the menu, as they should be, are the preserves. Olives or mussels are the classics, but venturing into the banderillas or those stuffed slices you don’t know what they are (stuffed squid) is the way to step into this time capsule that is a wine cellar which, coincidence or not, has an exhibition of clocks on its walls that seem to suggest time is something you can play with.
📍 C/ Joan Blanques, 17
Bodega Bonavista
Although the vermouth experience is usually lively, there are other ways to approach it. You walk into Bodega Bonavista looking for a wine bar, but you find a small, elegant, and refined temple of wine, where everything invites you to focus on the wines and the food. A vast selection of wines, through which the owners guide you with great skill, is paired with select products—preserves, cured meats, cheeses—that elevate the vermouth moment to a gourmet experience.
📍 10 Bonavista St.
Bodega E. Marín
Bodega E. Marín has been revived. Or perhaps it has simply survived—it’s hard to say. Maybe it was the power of its 106-year history, or some other force of attraction that’s hard to believe, but the fact is that this wine bar had enough staying power to find saviors on the other side of the Atlantic. What was until recently “Tere’s bar” will now be the bar of Luis and Vanessa, two Peruvians who until recently lived in Lima and who, by chance , fell in love with the wine cellar and decided to rent it on a whim, to preserve the spirit that captivated them. So, we’ll still be able to see the walls lined with wine, keep drinking homemade vermouth, and keep snacking on a menu they’ve decided not to change—at least for now.
📍 72 Milà i Fontanals Street
Xampanyet
Vermouth, cava… Or both. El Xampanyet is a city institution, a spot frequented by generations of Barcelonans (and lately, more tourists) that retains the atmosphere of days gone by. Inexpensive house-made champagne, vermouth served with flair, and generous, delicious sandwiches. A great spot in the Borne neighborhood where you can relive Barcelona’s past.
📍 22 Montcada Street
Bodega Josefa
The rhythm of dishes cooked without haste and the reunion of neighbors are once again in sync in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district. After nine months with its shutters down, the historic Bodega Josefa, founded in the 1920s and popularly known as “La Pepeta,” has reopened its doors. In this new phase, which began in March 2026, longtime owner Jordi Balsalobre remains involved in the project after more than forty years at the helm, while chefs Oriol Lagé and Santi Olivella take the reins in the kitchen to preserve the identity of this neighborhood gathering spot.
The menu focuses on classic Catalan dishes made with fresh market ingredients, featuring signature creations such as pork snout fricandó or the much-anticipated Thursday cassola rice. From Monday to Friday, the restaurant offers a daily set menu for 15 euros that includes a drink and ice cream, featuring fish on Tuesdays, legumes on Wednesdays, rice on Thursdays, and stewed meat on Fridays. The space has also been renovated by removing photographs, flags, and posters to restore the original color and order of the walls, moving away from the trendy neo-tavern concept.
📍86 Bis Saragossa Street
