Barcelona is home to almost 7,500 bars and restaurants – that’s a lot to choose from! Need a hand? Never fear, we’re here to help. If you’re looking for great cocktails on a budget, then this article is for you!
For an authentic grunge, “underground” experience, head for Nevermind! With a rock playlist, a skate park and a happy hour, what more could you want? It’s open every day until 2.30 am.
A great option for tight budgets: from 7pm to 10pm, all drinks (except shots) are half price!
Result: beers from €1.50, mojitos €3.50, and a “mojilitro” for the thirstiest customers: 1L of mojito for €9!
There are two branches of Nevermind: one near Plaça Catalunya on carrer Tallers (68), one near the Plaça Real (Carrer d’Escudellers Blancs, 3).
Bonus: the bar offers a free portion of popcorn with each round!
Rosa Negra: affordable cocktails with a great atmosphere
A south-American style bar with an offbeat, colourful vibe, Rosa Negra offers tasty mojitos, margaritas, sangria and more for less than €4. Unbeatable!
Why? For the wild music, the colourful décor and the delicious Mexican food.
How much? Fixed menu of the day for around €10, including starter, main and dessert or coffee. Frozen Margaritas and Mojitos: €3.90.
Where? Via Layetana, 46. Open every day until midnight, 1am at the weekend.
Bonus: it’s in a great location, a couple of minutes from Plaça d’Urquinaona, where the Gothic Quarter meets the Born.
Belladona: a hidden gem for Mojitos on a budget
In the heart of the “gay-xample”, a ten-minute walk from Plaça Catalunya, you’ll find the Belladona bar, a pretty little venue with a lovely terrace. The music is loud and the cocktails are cheap – a local, central, gay-friendly destination!
Why? For the extensive drinks menu, with something for everyone! Try the tapas, too – generous portions of tortilla, quesadillas or breaded chicken strips.
How much? Mojitos for €3.50 or €8 for a litre, including the option to add a flavoured syrup.
Where? Carrer de la Diputació, 222 (Eixample).
Bonus: for a small supplement, you can “improve” your cocktail with a better-quality alcohol! (add €1 per Mojito).
Alsur Café: Cocktails and pancakes… well, why not?
is a small chain of four hip cafés specialising in generous, all-day brunches. An ideal place to hide away for the morning, for lunch, or for an early-evening treat! Their slogan is “What you want, when you want” – we’ll drink to that!
Why? For pancakes and waffles at any time of day, or for brunch, from €7 – €15. Why not?
How much? There’s a varied selection of drinks on offer for €3.65, including Mojitos, Tom Collins and Mimosas.
You decide where! Four locations, with four different vibes:
1- Sant Pere Mes Alt, 4 (Palau): perfect in winter, with soft and comfortable sofas!
2- Plaça de Sant Cugat,1 (Born): take a seat on the delightful terrace to soak up the sun.
3- Roger de Lluria, 23 (Lluria): a central location, a few minutes from Urquinaona, great for a treat after a long day of sightseeing.
4- Ribera, 18 (Alsur Cafe Backdoorbar): the new one, opened in October 2017.
When? All day, every day – the Palau and Born branches are open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays (2.30am for the Lluria branch).
Bonus: Look out for the original cocktails, such as the apple pie Mojito, the cucumber Spritz and the Oreo vodka milkshake!
A Barcelona resident for more than half her life, Margaux rarely lets a day go by without spending time in one of the Catalan capital's many bars and cafés. Surrounded by friends or studying alone in a relaxed atmosphere, she loves to find new treasures and to share them with others. And living on a student budget, she has more than a few top tips!
