Speakeasy
Speakeasy
Speakeasy is a hidden back-room restaurant on Carrer d'Aribau, 162, reached by walking through the Dry Martini cocktail bar and its kitchen to a concealed entrance.
Background
About Speakeasy
The Story
Speakeasy opened in February 2002 in what was once the warehouse of the Dry Martini cocktail bar at Carrer d'Aribau, 162, founded by bartender Javier de las Muelas. The dining room is reached by walking through the Dry Martini bar and its kitchen to a concealed back-room entrance. The space is designed as a tribute to the clandestine restaurants of 1920s Chicago and New York, the Prohibition-era speakeasies that gave the room its name.
The Cuisine
A Mediterranean market-driven carte anchored by pasta, risotto, rice dishes, grilled fish and meats, paired with an extensive cocktail programme from the Dry Martini team. Signatures on the current carte include creamy truffle risotto with mushrooms and foie, coconut and ginger octopus Filipino-style, Balfegó tuna sashimi, lobster brothy rice, suckling pig from Segovia and a chateaubriand for two. Multi-course food and cocktail pairing menus are also offered, where each dish is built around a specific cocktail.
The Team
Speakeasy was conceived by Javier de las Muelas, the founder of the Dry Martini cocktail bar on Carrer d'Aribau, as a clandestine back-room restaurant connected to his cocktail programme.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Speakeasy Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Hidden restaurant behind the Dry Martini cocktail bar at Carrer d'Aribau 162. Secret entrance, 1920s-speakeasy atmosphere, round tables, private dining and an extensive wine list. Average spend around €60 per person without drinks.
Listed as a hidden back-room restaurant accessed through the Dry Martini kitchen, known for its craft cocktail pairings.
Diner Ratings
4.6
604 reviews
Diners rate it 4.6/5 on Google from 604 reviews, praising the hidden back-room setting, cocktail pairings and polished service.
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Reservations
How to Book Speakeasy
Booking
Speakeasy is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations are required; access is through the Dry Martini cocktail bar at Carrer d'Aribau, 162. Book online at speakeasybarcelona.com or email reservas@drymartiniorg.com.
Experience
Speakeasy Dining Experience
An intimate, 1920s-style back-room hidden behind the Dry Martini cocktail bar, entered through the bar's kitchen via a concealed passage, in what was once the bar's warehouse. Low lighting, red walls, round tables and bottle-lined shelves define the room. The mood is elegant and polished; service is warm and attentive; cocktails and wine lead the drinks programme; private dining is available.
Navigate
Speakeasy Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Speakeasy is at Carrer d'Aribau, 162 in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. Enter through the Dry Martini cocktail bar, pass through the kitchen to the secret entrance, and step into the hidden back-room dining room. The nearest station is Provença (FGC L6/L7/S1/S2), about a 5-minute walk.
Nearby
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample is the western half of the Eixample left district, a residential area with a high density of independent restaurants and bars. Carrer d'Aribau runs north-south through the grid and is one of the neighbourhood's main bar and restaurant streets. The Dry Martini cocktail bar has been a fixture on Aribau since 1978, and Speakeasy opened as its hidden back-room restaurant in 2002.
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Details
Speakeasy Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Speakeasy hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Book at speakeasybarcelona.com or email reservas@drymartiniorg.com.
Good to Know
Social
From speakeasy_restaurant on Instagram
Rizo de chocolate, bizcocho moscovado, crema inglesa y helado de chocolate. Un final que se disfruta sin prisa.
Del @drymartinibarcelona al Speakeasy. El ritual continúa.
Un espacio pensado para encuentros que merecen algo más. Abierto a reservas para grupos y celebraciones.
Speakeasy Spirits by Dry Martini. Una nueva forma de sentir lo que somos.
Tagliatelle con salsa napolitana, berenjena asada y pecorino. Un plato que siempre apetece.
Escorpora fresco en cocina. Producto directo del mar a la mesa.
Questions
Speakeasy FAQ
How do I find the entrance to Speakeasy Barcelona?
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Enter through the Dry Martini cocktail bar at Carrer d'Aribau, 162 and ask for Speakeasy; a host leads guests through the bar's kitchen to the concealed entrance of the back-room dining room. Reservations are required, so book at speakeasybarcelona.com or email reservas@drymartiniorg.com in advance.
What kind of restaurant is Speakeasy Barcelona?
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Speakeasy is a hidden Mediterranean back-room restaurant designed as a tribute to the clandestine restaurants of 1920s Chicago and New York. Founded in 2002 by bartender Javier de las Muelas in what was the Dry Martini warehouse, it pairs a market-driven carte of pastas, risotti, fish and meats with craft cocktails and an extensive wine list.
How much does it cost to eat at Speakeasy Barcelona?
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Average spend is around €60 per person without drinks on the à la carte. Starters and pastas run roughly €19–€32, fish and meat mains €32–€44, and a chateaubriand for two is €75. Food and cocktail pairing menus are offered at €110 and €149 per person.
What are the reviews like for Speakeasy Barcelona?
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Google diners rate Speakeasy 4.6 out of 5 from 604 reviews, highlighting the hidden back-room setting, the cocktail pairings and the polished service.
What is on the menu at Speakeasy Barcelona?
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The current à la carte includes snacks such as J.P. Domecq Jabugo ham and lobster roll; cold starters like Balfegó tuna sashimi and vitello tonnato; warm starters including creamy truffle risotto with mushrooms and foie and mushroom-and-prawn ravioli; fish dishes such as coconut-and-ginger octopus and lobster brothy rice; and meats including Segovia suckling pig, New-York-style beef ribs and a chateaubriand for two. Multi-course food and cocktail pairing menus are also available.
How do I make a reservation at Speakeasy Barcelona?
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Reservations are required. Book online at speakeasybarcelona.com, by email at reservas@drymartiniorg.com, or by calling +34 932 175 080. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for lunch (13:00–15:30) and dinner (19:30–23:30) and is closed on Sundays.
Is Speakeasy Barcelona actually a speakeasy bar?
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Speakeasy is primarily a hidden restaurant, not a bar, although it is physically connected to the Dry Martini cocktail bar. It is a full dining room with a Mediterranean carte and dedicated food and cocktail pairing menus, accessed through a concealed entrance behind the Dry Martini bar's kitchen.