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Marlowe Bar

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👍👍 You're thirsty, you don't feel like squeezing into a packed place, you come to Marlowe. Marlowe has this ambience that I haven't come across in Barcelona yet, sophisticated drinks, laid back music. You come here to talk, get to know people. Enjoy this. People often mention cocktails, cocktail, drinks, Barcelona, good, staff, atmosphere, drink, Great, great,


Address

C/ del Rec, 24, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Website

marlowe.bar

Contact

+34 650 18 81 17

Price rating

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Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (611 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM
  • Wednesday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM
  • Thursday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM
  • Friday: 7 PM to 3 AM
  • Saturday: 7 PM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM
  • Monday: 7 PM to 2:30 AM

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  • 5/5 Dylanger D. 5 years ago on Google
    You're thirsty, you don't feel like squeezing into a packed place, you come to Marlowe. Marlowe has this ambience that I haven't come across in Barcelona yet, sophisticated drinks, laid back music. You come here to talk, get to know people. Enjoy this.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krzysztof P. 2 years ago on Google
    This is, hands down, the best drink bar we've visited in Barcelona! There's no menu, they adapt to what you like and make drinks. We've had the best sour drinks ever, such a wonderful place. The service is also excellent. Keep up the good work, we're coming back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max S. 5 years ago on Google
    My [now] favorite bar in Barcelona, pouring serious and classic cocktails with impeccable skill and service. It's fun when it is almost empty, it's fun when it is full. Suggest classics like a martini or an old fashioned, they do them right.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Félix D. 5 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails, great music and very relaxed ambience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oriol Call G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Refurbished, cozy place with a variety of cocktails from the most typical to great innovations. Great professionals behind the bar, you notice that they like what they do. (Original) Local remodelat acollidor amb gran varietat de còctels des dels més típics fins a magnífiques innovacions. Grans professionals darrere la barra, es nota que els hi agrada el que fan.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raquel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All of 10, atmosphere, music and amazing cocktails! (Original) Todo de 10, ambiente, música y cócteles increíbles!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Néstor Perea P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy and charming place in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Barcelona. Exquisite cocktails, from classics to great innovations. Above all, the magnificent human treatment, it is noticeable that they like what they do and they transmit this to the customer. Highly and highly recommended. (Original) Lloc acollidor i amb encant en uns dels barris mes bonics de Barcelona. Còctels exquisits, des dels clàssics fins a grans innovacions. Per sobre de tot, el magnífic tracte humà, es nota que els hi agrada el que fan i això ho transmeten al client. Molt i molt recomanable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alex C. 1 year ago on Google
    A place with no standards, you cannot get the same taste on two separate days. I have ordered Origami Plane, which I just came to this place today because I missed the taste from my first visit. Total disappointment, the color of the drink was so different, the bartender couldn’t care less about how he prepared and served the drink, maybe he was having a bad day, but as a new customer these are total turnoff for me especially at cocktail bars. I wish there is a decent place in Barcelona like I used to in London, and Marlowe totally looked like one but attention to details doesn’t match with the look. Staff need more training. I felt so uncomfortable left the place after a few sips, have no plan to visit this place again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leon 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar for classic drinks, relaxing atmosphere and very nice staff!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carles p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Authentic Mexijaco. The best their empanadillas (Original) Mexijaco autentico. Lo mejor sus empanadillas
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonio L. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a must stop in your cocktail hunt in barcelona, no menu.. they cater to your tasting. Good cocktails!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lu C. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious cocktails - Nice atmosphere - Speskeasy style - It figures among the 10 Best cocktail bar in Barcelona. We had 2 of their Signature cocktails. We loved the taste. The barman was also very nice and took good care of us making sure we liked the cocktails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Felix A. 9 months ago on Google
    Writing a little late, but I could not recommend this bar more highly. My (now wife) and I went after we had got engaged and were welcomed with a warm, open atmosphere and incredible service from Nelson. The drinks were all fabulous and it was just an incredible time. Next time we're in BCN, we will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mehmet A. 7 months ago on Google
    We discovered Marlowe Bar when looking up 'the best places to go in Barcelona' on the internet. I read the Google reviews and became very enthused about it. To be honest, it was just another bar with a variety of beverages. My advice is to avoid raising expectations.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails and amazing staff members, highly recommend whilst you’re in Barcelona.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah P. 4 years ago on Google
    Just an amazing cocktail bar. The friendliest staff and a really unique menu. Our cocktails had quirky ingredients like shaved truffles, gold leaf and kombucha. But it’s not just fancy ingredients thrown together. The flavours are combined expertly. The atmosphere was always excellent here, great music and a cool ambience. The little bar snacks were always appreciated, especially the spiced olives. It’s not cheap, but neither are most good cocktail bars in Barcelona. A perfect spot on a romantic evening. Probably not suitable for large groups.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kassiem 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice and cozy bar, the bar tenders are masters of their craft and really know how to whip up a great drink. Loads of non-alcohol custom made drinks available as well.

  • 5/5 Natalie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktails and excellent bartenders, so fun to watch them make the drinks. Highly recommend for a fun cocktail you’re not used to seeing on the menu

  • 5/5 Radio K. 1 year ago on Google
    It used to be a very known cocktail bar. Now it has changed but it's even better. Ambiance is perfect because the dim light , large wooden bar,, open space. The bartenders, a man and a woman the day I visited the bar, are very friendly and super professional. You just need to explain what you'd like and they'll do it properly. An important point, they serve water constantly to keep you well hydrated.

  • 5/5 Claudio B. 1 year ago on Google
    Small and intimate space Amazing cocktails, superb attention to customers and details. The only place to be in Barcelona. I LOVE it!

  • 5/5 Jonas D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good bar. The selection and also the quality of the drinks are upper class and the bar is definitely recommendable ! P.S. the prices are also right :)

  • 5/5 Inger Margrete H. 1 year ago on Google
    While we may have taken a drink we weren't the biggest fans of, there is no denying that Marlowe bar contained great atmosphere, service and noentheless, drinks!

  • 5/5 Manos M. 4 years ago on Google
    Let me start with the basics. Friendly and smiley personnel, tasteful cocktails covering a big variety on the menu. Nice atmosphere and music!! Reasonable prices. Well done!

  • 5/5 Regina O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bar, even better cocktails and friendly service. Best dry martini I’ve had and what a good punchy espresso martini!

  • 5/5 Josip M. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best cocktails in town. And I say this with heavy heart as I might contribute to the "touristification" of this wonderful spot and then have a hard time grabbing a spot at the bar. Well...

  • 5/5 sahar m. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best cocktails bar in Barcelona, very interesting and tasty cocktails

  • 5/5 Liah Haonan Y. 4 months ago on Google
    Gimlet is the best cocktail I've ever had! I love this bar!!!

  • 5/5 deanna x. 3 months ago on Google New
    Ordered the Penicillin and I loved the smokiness of the cocktail. Very balance and not overly strong. free peanut and water! Will try more cocktails

  • 5/5 Thoralf S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really tasty cocktail bar. Service very attentive, prices quite moderate. Located in a small side street, we would definitely call this bar an insider tip.

  • 5/5 son b. 5 months ago on Google
    Incredible bar, our favourite in Barcelona. Elaborate cocktails, friendly staff and intimate atmosphere. Big thanks to Nelson for making our every visit a special occasion!

  • 5/5 Kevin K. 7 months ago on Google
    After 3 days in Barcelona and almost spending every night/evening in El Born's most visited bars I have to say, that Marlowe Bar was by far my favourite to spend time in. The entrance doesn't use bright neon lights or loud announcers to attract attention. It wants to be discovered. The door solely has "Marlowe" in a bold font printed onto it. Nothing more. If you don't know about it, you wouldn't know that this bar is even present. As soon as you enter the bar, you are greeted with a pleasant smell of smoked lemon/cinnamon and other earthen/wooden smells. The well dressed barkeepers greet you with a warm smile and a menu that doesn't boast with a sea of different drinks but a selected few unique drinks. Own creations and classic drinks with a twist. Of course you can order any drink you like and be amazed by the love and care that is being put into each drink. If you are looking for a bar that is more on the quieter side, that values the taste of its drinks rather than getting your booze on, where you can have long conversations with your friend or maybe a date and forget about time, enjoy good tasteful music (from jazzy RnB to Hip Hop) and generally escape the rather loud streets of Barcelona, I can wholeheartedly recommend this Bar!!

  • 5/5 Zhongjin L. 5 months ago on Google
    Best cocktail I have in Barcelona; and super friendly staff

  • 5/5 Marco C. 5 months ago on Google
    Always great.. good cocktails, lights are perfect and the music selection outstanding.. the guys are Always very welcoming and the waitress stefani (if I'm not wrong with her name lol ) has been smiling and opened at any question we had. We'll be back for sure 👍

  • 5/5 Alex 11 months ago on Google
    The drinks and the service were first class, would recommend anyone to visit this bar if in Barcelona. Cool twists on cocktailclassics and own creations.

  • 5/5 Sean Y. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice bar. Got speakeasy vibes and a casual chill feel that welcomes locals as well as visitors. The clarified drinks are very well done and it’s obvious the staff have put thoughts into their specialties. Drinks are just for a fad or overly glam. Will love to come again. Good to see clear ice. Chilling the coupes glasses would be suggested improvement.

  • 5/5 Dustin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Not only is this cocktail bar the closet one to my house but they also make solid cocktails, play good music, and the bartenders are cool. Unlike most of the popular cocktail spots in this area of bcn, there is never a line and always a nice crowd

  • 5/5 Arushi K. 1 year ago on Google
    Solid cocktail bar! Ask for their take on the Bloody Mary if you can handle the spice. Had a great time sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders do their magic with the drinks

  • 5/5 Christoffer B. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool small bar with a very relaxing vibe to it. Friendly staff and the drink was very tasty :-)

  • 5/5 MASSIMO P. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently visited this Bar whilst visiting Barcelona. I can honestly say it was one of the best bars I have ever been to. The drinks were AMAZING & the atmosphere was lively & fun. The barmen were super friendly & even made a cocktail for my friend based on what she liked. You have to visit this place. You will not be disappointed!! 7

  • 5/5 Lourdes S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exquisite treatment Fantastic Cocktails 100% recommendable (Original) Trato exquisito. Fantásticos cockteles. 100% recomendable

  • 5/5 Prachi M. 1 year ago on Google
    The cocktails are straight out incredible. The bartenders are insanely talented. Cosy ambience

  • 5/5 Lorenzo F. 1 year ago on Google
    10/10 proper cocktail bar. No frills, no BS. Quality drinks made with quality ingredients and skill. Lovely spot, music and staff. Skip the other fancy cocktail bar and come to a proper place.

  • 4/5 Aurelio Borlán M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cocktail bar where you can listen to good music at a good volume ... it invites you to chat. A better decorated bar and wine rack are missing, nothing like a good bar accompanying the place Excellent service, pleasant and attentive, as it should be. To repeat for sure (Original) Agradable coctelería donde escuchar buena música a un buen volumen ... invita a la charla. Se echa en falta una barra y un botellero mejor decorado, nada como una buena barra acompañando el local Servicio excelente, agradable y atento, como debe ser. De repetir seguro

  • 5/5 Jordi Roig B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Marlowe Bar is one of those places I would never go out. My best Sunday plan. Classic cocktail bar, classic place and very nice place. Best cocktail bar in Spain 2019. (Original) Marlowe Bar es de esos sitios que nunca saldria. Mi mejor plan de Domingo. Cocteleria clasica, lugar clasico y sitio muy bonito. Mejor Cocteleria de España 2019.

  • 5/5 Mikael H. 4 years ago on Google
    Intimate ambience, incredibly professional staff, amazing cocktails, and very cool space. One of my favorite spots in town.

  • 5/5 Mireia L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best Bcn Cocktails! And even better service, bartenders !! A scandal. Intimate place. Well priced. Always EXCELLENT attention. My favorite: I say goodbye. Keep it up, it's a privilege a place like this here !! (Original) Millors coctels de Bcn! I encara millor servei, barmans!! Un escàndol. Local íntim. Bé de preu. Sempre una atenció EXCEL.LENT. El meu preferit: largo adiós. Seguiu així, és un privilegi un local com aquest aquí!!

  • 5/5 Jose Antonio Rubí G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) September 2019. We entered because of the atmosphere we saw from the outside, the next day we were going on a trip, but the good vibes that it transmitted could. Two gin and tonic, we asked (not knowing where we had entered) When we realized that the staff deserved much more. After the mix, we ordered cocktails (or more) that were a visual and sensory show ... I don't remember how we got to the hotel (hahaha) but I will always remember the professionalism and know-how of the staff. (Original) Septiembre 2019 . Entramos por el ambiente que vimos desde fuera, al día siguiente nos íbamos de viaje, pero nos pudo el buen rollo que transmitía. Dos gintonic, pedimos(sin saber donde habiamos entrado) Cuando nos dimos cuenta que el staff se merecía mucho más. Después del combinado, nos pedimos unos cócteles(o más) que eran un espectáculo visual y sensorial... No me acuerdo cómo llegamos al hotel ( jajaja) pero siempre recordaré la profesionalidad y el saber hacer del staff.

  • 5/5 Alejandro G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular! (Original) Espectacular!

  • 5/5 Roman V. 3 years ago on Google
    Top of tops!

  • 5/5 Maria V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place, they’ll make a cocktail based on what spirits and flavors you like. Cool place and really nice staff. 10/10!

  • 5/5 Christian W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Attentive and trained service, they make you feel welcome and at home. Contemporary atmosphere with brushstrokes from the past. (Original) Servicio atento y entrenado, te hacen sentir bienvenido y en tu casa. Ambiente contemporáneo con pinceladas del pasado.

  • 5/5 Xavi R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for a drink surrounded by good people! (Original) Lloc magnific per fer una copa envoltat de bona gent!

  • 5/5 Pauline M. 3 years ago on Google
    Yum everything! Amazing drinks, beautiful place, best team, you guys have it all ❤️

  • 5/5 Magel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular place that perfectly conveys what a cocktail bar should be. A long bar where you can spend hours chatting about life and be seduced by its drinks, made with great care and complexity, but transformed into simple things that are enjoyable for all audiences. If you haven't been there yet, you don't know what you are missing! (Original) Local espectacular que transmite a la perfección lo que una coctelería debe ser. Una barra larga en la cual puede uno pasar horas charlando sobre la vida y dejarse seducir por sus bebidas, hechas con mucho esmero y complejidad, pero transformadas en cosas sencillas disfrutables para todos los públicos. Si no habéis ido todavía, ¡no sabéis lo que os estáis perdiendo!

  • 5/5 Denis Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Just perfect! Great mixology bar with amazing cocktails and friendly vibes!

  • 5/5 Katie J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bartenders and drinks. I asked for a custom cocktail and the result was delicious.

  • 5/5 Dan W. 4 years ago on Google
    Small, underlit, proper bartenders, downbeat music ... heaven. The perfect place to lay low till the heat's off.

  • 5/5 M M. 4 years ago on Google
    The best place to end our weekend trip. Friendly and entertaining bartenders with great skills - every drink was on point. Thank you for showing my friends real bartending skills.

  • 5/5 Risky B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, friendly waiters! Cozy spot. And they give you tap water with every drink so you don’t get too wasted and can enjoy several cocktails.

  • 5/5 Elena Vives V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I found this a great place to have a drink or a mix. I liked the music and the space. Where can you talk without shouting. And an excellent deal. Highly recommended. (Original) Em va semblar un molt bon lloc per fer una copa o un combinat. Em va agradar la música i l'espai. On pots parlar sense cridar. I un tracte excel·lent. Molt recomanable.

  • 5/5 Paulina H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect cocktails, not 0815! Perfect service and great atmosphere. We recommend! (Original) Perfekte Cocktails, nicht 0815! Perfekter Service und tolles aambiente. Sehr zu empfehlen!

  • 5/5 Simon R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar, friendly staff, good drinks and pleasant atmosphere

  • 5/5 Houston H. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the top cocktail bars in Barcelona for sure! It has a nice ambience and the tenders are friendly and excellent at their craft. This is on my short list of must visit cocktail bars in Barcelona.

  • 5/5 Sonja D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome!

  • 5/5 Oliver T. 4 years ago on Google
    One word. Fantastic.

  • 5/5 Mario E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) How to combine the avant-garde and modernity with respect to the classic history of the place. On top of it, a 10 in treatment and cocktails, which is what it is about ... (Original) Com compaginar la part de vanguardia i modernitat respectant la clàssica història del lloc. A sobre, un 10 en tracte i còctels, que es del que es tracta...

  • 5/5 POS O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They are cracks and the cocktails are the most original you are going to try in Barcelona. Your letter is inspired by emblematic areas of the city. A stub. (Original) Son unos cracks y los cocktails son de lo más original que vas a probar en Barcelona. Su carta està inspirada en zonas emblemáticas de la ciudad. Un puntazo.

  • 4/5 Conxi R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The girl who served us super attentive and very nice, knew to advise me to take asking my taste, cocktails somewhat short for the price but very good (Original) La chica que nos sirvió super atenta y muy simpática, supo que aconsejarme que tomar preguntando mi gusto, los cócteles algo cortos para el precio pero muy bueno

  • 5/5 Nicholas T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place, must go! You can tell them what kinda flavors and strength of drink you are looking for and they whip up a random cocktail to your desires. very fun and unique experience. No menu! Staff was great too!

  • 5/5 Seke S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ask for what you like and they prepare the cocktail for you. Very good. Water glass next to it. Not excessively expensive. Waiters very attentive. (Original) Pide lo que te gusta y te preparan el cóctel para ti. MUy buenos. Vasito de agua al lado. No excesivamente caros. Camareros muy atentos.

  • 4/5 Philippe S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very kind (Original) Très sympathique

  • 5/5 Pol S. 4 years ago on Google
    Super.

  • 4/5 Joan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good cocktails in a cozy little place in the heart of the district of El Born. You can also take other drinks. (Original) Buenos cocktails en un local pequeño y acogedor en el corazón del barrio del Born. También puedes tomar otras bebidas.

  • 5/5 Aarón P. N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere, good cocktails, highly recommended! (Original) Gran ambiente, buenos cócteles, muy recomendable!

  • 4/5 Eirini Niamouaia O. 4 years ago on Google
    I got a Margarita which was nicely prepared. My friend got another cocktail house recipe which was not the best.. But the staff was really friendly and helpful

  • 5/5 Omar J. 4 years ago on Google
    Sexy!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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