Paradiso - Speakeasy in a Pastrami Bar

You know when you know a place that’s so great that you don’t want to talk about it to anyone..? Well this is one of those. So please don’t tell anybody about this Paradiso, will you?

Paradiso, Barcelona. Photo: Courtesy of Paradiso.

When you enter, you come through the doors to a small place called the Pastrami Bar, where smoked meat geniuses Rooftop Smokehouse shows off their delicacies. I love the grilled cheese sandwich but the Pastrami sandwich is famous too. The bar is tiny so come early so you don’t have to queue.

Paradiso, Barcelona. Photo: Courtesy of Paradiso.

But that’s not all… In the bar there is a large fridge door. Open it, go through and in front of you lies a gorgeous bar called Paradiso that serves up the most amazing, award-winning cocktails. You won’t be disappointed here. In 2022, Paradiso ranked 1st the World’s 50 Best Bars award. It also has a new sister establishment called Monk Barcelona: a beautiful speakeasy inside a corner shop. Read my review of Monk here.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich at Pastrami Bar Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

IN A NUTSHELL

Atmosphere: The bar is dimly lit and has a cozy atmosphere.

Recommended: Everything. I will go back again and again until I’ve tried everything in both the Pastrami bar and all of the cocktails.

Specifics: In the menu there’s a shape for each cocktail, so you’ll see what it will look like. Many of the drinks don’t come in glasses...!

Price: €

Reservations: N/A. There is almost always a bit of a wait.

Pastrami Bar / Paradiso, Carrer de Rera Palau, 4, 08003 Barcelona (Born).