Senyor Vermut

"This spot in La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample is absolutely no frills, but the lack of bells and whistles doesn't deter locals, who visit regularly and tend to hang out here all day. It's not uncommon to see groups spilling out onto the street, giving the place an ultra-convivial vibe. Inside, it’s all about vermut rojo, served over lashings of ice with a big wedge of orange. For something more refreshing, help yourself to an icy draft beer." - Isabelle Kliger, Naren Young

"First impression? Going for vermut is to Barcelona what brunch is to New York – a staple weekend activity. Ultra-casual and multi-generational, “La hora del vermut” or “vermut hour” typically starts before lunch but has no set end time. Senyor Vermut is absolutely no frills, but the lack of bells and whistles doesn't deter locals, who visit regularly and tend to hang out here all day. It's not uncommon to see groups spilling out onto the street, giving the place an ultra-convivial vibe. Cool. So who’s there? Locals with nothing to do and nowhere to be, some with their dogs and/or kids. How are the drinks? As the name implies, it’s all about vermut rojo here, served over lashings of ice with a big wedge of orange. For something more refreshing, help yourself to the soda siphons lying around the room, or grab an icy draft beer. Worth ordering something to eat, too? Loads of tapas—you won't leave hungry. How'd you find the service? Straight and to the point. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for? Come to meet friends, linger over some modest bar snacks, and indulge in a river of vermouth and cold beer." - Naren Young

"Part old-man bar, part cool-kid hangout. Enjoy a full meal featuring some of the most iconic Catalan dishes, like bunyols de bacallà (salt cod fritters), galtes de porc (braised pork cheeks), croquetes de carn d’olla (stewed-meat croquettes), and cargols (snails)." - Sam Zucker