"Who doesn’t love lounging in a comfy leather armchair in a classy hotel bar? If that bar happens to serve some of the best cocktails in town, even better. Fancy a game of pool? Rack up the balls on the yellow baize billiard table, or simply kick back by the fireplace—the choice is yours. The Barcelona EDITION is one of the most fashionable boutique hotels in town and its cocktail bar attracts just the right mix of trendy regulars and chic out-of-towners to create a fun vibe for people watching or simply hanging out. And the Punch Room isn’t just a catchy name, the bar serves a full range of punches. The menu tells us that the drink, made from five ingredients (usually a spirit, a citrus fruit, a spice, sugar, and something to dilute the mixture), was born on the “sun-bleached decks of 17th-century trade ships, found its way into the cutthroat seafarers’ taverns of port cities, and from there to the tables and garden parties of the aristocracy.” And while the lethal punch blends and the intricate bowls in which they are served seem very appealing, most patrons seem to be sipping classics like gin & tonics or negronis." - Isabelle Kliger, Naren Young
"First impression?
Who doesn’t love lounging in a comfy leather armchair in a classy hotel bar? If that bar happens to serve some of the best cocktails in town, even better. Fancy a game of pool? Rack up the balls on the yellow baize billiard table, or simply kick back by the fireplace. The choice is yours.
How’s the crowd?
The
Barcelona EDITION
is one of the most fashionable boutique hotels in town and its cocktail bar attracts just the right mix of trendy regulars and chic out-of-towners to create a fun vibe for people watching or simply hanging out.
How are the drinks?
The Punch Room isn’t just a catchy name, the bar in fact serves a full range of punches. The menu tells us that punch, a drink made from five ingredients (usually a spirit, a citrus fruit, a spice, sugar and something to dilute the mixture) was born on the “sun-bleached decks of 17th century trade ships, found its way into the cutthroat seafarers’ taverns of port cities and from there to the tables and garden parties of the aristocracy.” And while the lethal punch blends and the intricate bowls in which they are served seem very appealing, most patrons seem to be sipping classics like gin & tonics or negronis.
If there’s food, is it worth ordering something to eat?
A full range of bar bites, from olives and garlicky patatas bravas for sharing, to the comforting braised lamb brioche with mustard, yogurt and pickled cucumber.
Did the staff do you right?
Seasoned professionals who know when to shake it and when to stir it.
Wrap it up: what are we coming here for?
The timeless calm and elegance of the Punch Room is the ideal antidote to the at-times overwhelming hustle and bustle of
Barcelona
." - Isabelle Kliger
A very elegant and intimate cocktail bar nestled in the Barcelona Edition.
The menu is focused around the Punch concept and the drinks we tried were very well balanced.
If you want, you can play billiard while you sip your drink.
They serve some tasty bar snacks until late.
Kent W.
Google
Great cocktails. Expensive €17. Seating is weird, you have to sit side by side or at the tables. The big plush chairs are too far apart for two people to talk.
Michèle B.
Google
Swank and chic with friendly and attentive service. The drink menu is delicious with the most interesting descriptions while the bartenders are ready to make additional suggestions to accommodate your liking. Tapas are exceptional!
Uzomaka O.
Google
We were a group or 8 people and all of us loved it. Great music and cocktails! The service is some of the best I’ve received in Barcelona. Very cozy, beautiful interior, and there is a pool table which is a plus. And it sounds silly…but they give you free water which is not common in Barcelona. I really love this place.
Saurabh B
Google
Get the paper plane. Really classy vibe and punch drinks. Great service, the bar tender is so nice and knowledgeable and welcoming! Jasmine is the best server.
JCX -.
Google
Really enjoyed the Punch Room, we were lucky and had most of the bar to ourselves but in most cases it's full and you need to get in before it gets busy. The drinks and service were fantastic and I've never been disappointment with the Edition hotels in London and now Barcelona.. Will be returning!
Mark
Google
A great bar and one of the best in Barcelona. The room is warm, comfortable and welcoming. The layout is great with a pool table, a number of comfortable sofas and chairs and a beautiful bar. Really the best and worth staying at the hotel to be able to visit this bar.
Derek E.
Google
This place…excellent service and ambience. We spent the balance of every evening with the Punch Room team and cannot say enough about this place. I’ll dream about the Sakura Punch. Best cocktail I’ve ever had.
Lucy L.
Yelp
Must go-to! We went for our last night in Barcelona. Not too crowded. Absolutely blew my socks off and I've been to many speak easy bars in NYC and around the world. A very elegant experience with extra drinks and services. Every little attention is paid to detail including how the toilet paper is folded in the restroom and snacks.
Jacqueline K.
Yelp
Beautiful decor; great attentive service; some of the best punch I've ever had! We were staying at the hotel and ventured to this second floor bar many times to play pool and to try their mixed punches!
Pro tip: if you're staying at the hotel, you can get a pitcher of your favorite cocktail to take up!
Grace C.
Yelp
Amazing sexy yet sophisticated speakeasy. Great find in Barcelona. The edition is just lovely. Highly recommended
S R.
Yelp
The Punch Room is a craft cocktail bar focused on Punch. Their drinks are creative, complex and delicious. The vibe is cool; dark wood, retro music, candlelight create a warm space that makes everyone feel like they are part of the scene.
Come for the drinks. Stay for the great service and atmosphere.
Chelsea T.
Yelp
We visited from New York and we're staying in the hotel. We LOVED this bar! It's beautifully done with dark wood and velvet sofas. It's sexy yet low key. The cocktails were some of the best and most interesting I think I've ever had, and the staff was warm and welcoming. Also, the little crackers they serve with your drinks are DELICIOUS.