Tucked in the northwest of Barcelona, Gràcia is a world of its own. No cruise ship hordes, no gimmicks—just a buzzing neighborhood where vermut flows like water, and bar culture is taken seriously. This is where la hora del vermut (vermouth hour) isn’t just a tradition; it’s a way of life.
It’s not brunch. It’s not happy hour. It’s a slow, boozy ritual—vermut poured over ice, garnished with an olive and orange slice (okay, maybe the old-school spots leave off the garnish), and paired with salty snacks. At one point, this custom was fading, lost to modern drinking trends. But young Barcelonians revived it, blending old-school charm with new-wave energy.
Gràcia is the perfect place to take yourself on a vermut crawl. Here are 12 of the best spots to sip, snack, and soak up the scene.
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Vermuteria del Tano
📍 Carrer de Joan Blanques, 17
No fuss, no frills—just vermut at its purest. Served straight, no ice, no garnish, just deep, herbaceous perfection. Order a bowl of their chilled tinned mussels with potato chips. At €3.50, you’d be a fool not to.
Bar Pietro
📍 Travessera de Gràcia, 197
A new-wave bar with an old-school soul. Expect locals reading newspapers, shooting the breeze with bartenders, and sipping chilled vermut. The pintxo de tortilla? One of the best in the neighborhood.
Celler Marín
📍 Carrer de Milà i Fontanals, 72
A 19th-century institution that leans more wine bar, but the vermut is still top-tier. Oysters, razor clams, and scallops are the move—if you're extra hungry, the oxtail is legendary.
Vermuteria Lou
📍 Carrer de l'Escorial, 3
Somewhere between classic and modern, Lou is a vermut drinker’s safe haven. Order a pour on tap, a plate of huevos rotos, and revel in the good life.
Bar Bodega Costa Brava
📍 Carrer de l'Alzina, 58
Live music, chicken wings, and vermut? Yes, it’s a thing. Add a cod carpaccio, a few rounds of vermut, and a sifón bottle of soda for the perfect fizz.
Entre Hores
📍 Carrer de Verdi, 4
Tiny, chic, and always buzzing. The cheese plate is non-negotiable—sharp, creamy, and perfect with a chilled glass of vermut.
Bar Canigó
📍 Carrer de Verdi, 2
Spectacularly unspectacular, in the best way possible. A patatas bravas and croquettes kind of place, where vermut washes everything down just right.
Vermuteria Puigmartí
📍 Carrer de Puigmartí, 12
A no-frills, brick-walled bar with a Spanish-Asian twist. Smoked codfish with kimchi and lime, butter-poached salmon with wasabi, and a unique, bright-pink house vermut garnished with lime.
La Vermu
📍 Carrer de Sant Domènec, 15
Classic barstool vermut vibes. Keep it simple: a couple gildas, a Russian salad, and a glass of the good stuff.
14 De La Rosa
📍 Carrer de Martínez de la Rosa, 14
A little more polished, but still worth the stop. They do a mean Adonis cocktail—equal parts vermut and fino sherry—with jazz and proper tapas on the side.
Bodega Cal Pep
📍 Carrer de Verdi, 141
A kitchen-like vibe where vermut is served straight from the barrel. Pair it with morcilla (blood sausage) and a spread of cured meats for a true Catalan experience.
Bar Bodega Quimet
📍 Carrer de Vic, 23
A local institution. Order the Variado Vermut Quimet—a cold seafood salad loaded with tuna, razor clams, anchovies, peppers, and olives—and let the briny flavors do their thing.
How Many Can You Hit in an Afternoon?
Gràcia’s vermut culture is alive and well, and these 12 bars prove it. Whether you’re sipping in a century-old bodega or a modern vermuteria, one thing’s certain: vermut hour isn’t going anywhere. Follow our full Gràcia Vermut Map!
