Dry Martini Barcelona
Cocktail bar · l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample ·
Classic cocktail bar specializing in dry martinis and tapas
Classic cocktail bar specializing in dry martinis and tapas
"A buzzing spot for classic martinis that delivered exactly what I wanted." - Anna Grace Lee
"The eponymous drink at the Barcelona outpost of this transatlantic bar brand is so good that they have sold no fewer than 1,546,944 of them since 1978 (according to the ticker on the wall on our last outing). Not surprising, perhaps, given that this place, resembling an old English smoking den, was already a classic long before most of the city’s current generation of mixologists were out of diapers. So what’s their secret million-tipple recipe? It’s simple: equal parts London dry gin and French vermouth, a dash of orange bitters, a lemon rind twist, and a green olive. Try it at home though, and we guarantee it won’t be half as good. This used to be one of the only spots for a real drink in the city (read: somewhere the menu went beyond beer, wine, and vermut) and, while the wood, leather, and brass décor aren’t exactly fresh, this place still deserves a pit stop." - isabelle kliger
"The eponymous drink at the Barcelona outpost of this transatlantic bar brand is so good that they have sold no fewer than 1,546,944 of them since 1978 (according to the ticker on the wall on our last outing). Not surprising, perhaps, given that this place, resembling an old English smoking den, was already a classic long before most of the city’s current generation of mixologists were out of diapers. So what’s their secret million-tipple recipe? It’s simple: equal parts London dry gin and French vermouth, a dash of orange bitters, a lemon rind twist, and a green olive. Try it at home though, and we guarantee it won’t be half as good. This used to be one of the only spots for a real drink in the city (read: somewhere the menu went beyond beer, wine, and vermut) and, while the wood, leather, and brass décor aren’t exactly fresh, this place still deserves a pit stop." - Isabelle Kliger
"Designed by renowned bartender Javier de las Muelas, this must‑visit offers an excellent selection of cocktails and specializes in the dry martini, though the extensive menu ranges from classics to more innovative concoctions, with a small selection of tapas to accompany the drinks." - The MICHELIN Guide
"It's no surprise that Dry Martini is considered a temple to its namesake cocktail. In the middle of the bar, a bartender stands on a raised pedestal when preparing each Martini; meanwhile, an electronic counter displays the number of Martinis that have been made throughout the bar's history. (For the record, we ordered No. 1,077,209.) Don't bother with the newfangled cocktails—you're not here for a shiso mojito or a (gulp) cherry Martini." - Isabelle Kliger, Naren Young