Boadas
Boadas
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Background
About Boadas
The Story
Every cocktail city needs its cathedral, and this is Barcelona's. Boadas opened in 1933, which makes it the oldest cocktail bar in the city, a tiny standing-room wedge just off La Rambla where white-jacketed bartenders still shake by hand behind a curved bar. There's no menu theatre and no fridge door here: you order a classic, or you ask, and it arrives balanced and cold. Its founding lineage runs back to the great Havana cocktail tradition, and the room has barely changed in ninety years. It even reached No. 85 on the World's 50 Best Bars in 2025, proof that doing the classics properly never dates. Order a classic, stirred or shaken to order, and settle into a slice of history.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Boadas Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.3
2,338 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.3
719 reviews
Diners rate it 4.3/5 on Google (2,338 reviews) and 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (719 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Boadas
Booking
Walk-in friendly; no reservation needed.
Experience
Boadas Dining Experience
A bar. Walk-ins are welcome. It serves cocktails and wine.
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Boadas Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Carrer dels Tallers, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Getting There
Boadas is at Carrer dels Tallers, 1 in Ciutat Vella. Catalunya (L1/L3) is about a 3-minute walk, and Plaça Catalunya (L6/L7/S1/S2) is roughly 3 minutes away.
Nearby
El Raval is one of Barcelona's most mixed, densely packed dining areas — small bars, tapas spots, and casual kitchens crammed into narrow streets. It's a neighbourhood built for wandering in and grabbing a drink and a plate.
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Where to stay nearby
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Details
Boadas Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00–01:30 |
| Tuesday | 17:00–01:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–01:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–01:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–01:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–01:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–01:30 |
Boadas hours verified 2026-06-30. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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From @boadascocktails on Instagram
Hay reconocimientos que celebran un momento, y otros que honran una historia. Ser parte de los @50bestbars Europe es un orgullo enorme para todo el equipo de Boadas y una oportunidad para seguir compartiendo aquello en lo que creemos desde hace más de nueve décadas: el valor de la hospitalidad, el
Yesterday, we had the honour of welcoming the team from @boadascocktails to Fitz’s Bar for a special guest shift celebrating the first-ever European @50bestbars ceremony in Amsterdam. From inspiring conversations during the afternoon seminar to a bar buzzing with beautifully crafted cocktails throu
CIRCLES SeventyOne Gin · Sherry Wine · Vetiver Muyu · Tonka Bean Rooted in tradition. Crafted for today. At Boadas, every cocktail carries the spirit of a bar where history, hospitality, and craftsmanship have met for generations. #BoadasCocktails #LaCatedral #BoadasBarcelona #Barcelona #Cocktail
A night that brought together different chapters of cocktail history, from Paris to Barcelona, united by one shared idea: legacy is something we carry together. We reflect on what it means to protect tradition while continuing to evolve, and the responsibility that comes with names that have shaped
For more than 90 years, Boadas has carried forward a tradition of classic cocktails, craftsmanship, and hospitality. Our role today is simple: to preserve that legacy and share it with future generations through stories, memories, and archives from the team. #boadascocktails #lacatedral #boadasbarc
Episode #8 — Harry’s Bar (Paris) Live tomorrow on our YouTube channel We speak with Franz-Arthur Mac Elhone, Manager and Proprietor of Harry’s New York Bar, about legacy, responsibility, and what it means to carry one of the most iconic names in cocktail history. A conversation on heritage, continu
Questions
Boadas FAQ
What is Boadas?
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Every cocktail city needs its cathedral, and this is Barcelona's. Boadas opened in 1933, which makes it the oldest cocktail bar in the city, a tiny standing-room wedge just off La Rambla where white-jacketed bartenders still shake by hand behind a curved bar.
What are Boadas's opening hours?
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Boadas is open Daily 17:00–01:30. Hours can change on holidays, so check the venue's own channels before a special trip.
Do you need a reservation at Boadas?
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No — Boadas is walk-in friendly and doesn't require a reservation. It can get busy at peak times, so arriving early helps.
Where is Boadas and how do I get there?
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Boadas is at Carrer dels Tallers, 1 in Ciutat Vella. Catalunya (L1/L3) is about a 3-minute walk, and Plaça Catalunya (L6/L7/S1/S2) is roughly 3 minutes away.
How expensive is Boadas?
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Boadas sits at €€ (mid-range) on Guidavera's price scale for a typical visit.