Barcelona Bar

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 923 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States

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Rating: 4.5

Services

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Quiz night
  • Sport
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Free of charge street parking

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-12-17 - Rating: 5)

    Stop by after dinner celebration for partner for some shots. this spot is the ONLY bar that has themed shots. If you havent visited , go and be entertained. Staff are amazing 👏

  • Review 2 (2019-03-30 - Rating: 4)

    The price of the drinks are reasonable and they have variety of drinks. Small places, but good for groups. The bartenders are nice and friendly. I would definitely suggest this place to try.Favourites on 5$ drinks are watermelon, pineapple up side down and Harry Potter.

  • Review 3 (2023-01-29 - Rating: 5)

    Started a typical Saturday night here with cocktails. Bar was packed be mindful that you would have to wait to get your drinks. Staff is super friendly and bartender was amazing she was handling the entire bar, pretty impressive. Prices are affordable compared to other bars in the city. Avg cocktails were 12$ each. But the best part about this bar was their themed shots. I was blown away it was super fun. We had Winter is coming. They gave all of us swords as a prop, made one of us king, one queen, did the little play, played GOT theme song and then finally bartender gave us our shots. If you are here please make sure you have at least one of these themed shots. Would definitely visit again soon.

  • Review 4 (2024-10-13 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent shots and so many different types. Welcoming staff, cozy interior, fun place. Highly recommended, even for a short stop.

  • Review 5 (2024-10-23 - Rating: 5)

    Had some awesome themed shots!!! It was an awesome experience and the bartender did a fantastic job!! 11/10 recommend this little hole in the wall hard to find spot

  • Review 6 (2024-04-09 - Rating: 4)

    It’s the only legit dive bar in this mid of a neighborhood. Is it even a neighborhood? Isn’t it more like a district?HH: $5 beers… Coors & MGD type of steez.No frills. No attitude. No, roaches or mice. I think.

  • Review 7 (2023-03-28 - Rating: 4)

    This spot was fun! It’s a theme bar. The drink has different themes from you childhood’s past to take you back way when. While you having fun, the drinks are coming and the people are enjoying them with you !! No food. So bring your own or eat before you go. The bartenders have just as much as fun as you do.

  • Review 8 (2019-04-11 - Rating: 5)

    Ran into this bar after watching a broadway play nearby on my last vacation. Its a pretty cool bar with a very lively atmosphere. Went here twice over the week and the bartenders were courteous and awesome. Extremely large selection of (relatively) pricey shots, but you can also order beer and any other drink you want. Good place to watch sports or hang out, but the place is not that big so dont expect to bring large groups of people.The musical shots are super fun, and the bartenders play funky music with a full skit during the shots which is hilarious. There is also a dart board for times when it is not too crowded. Will come back here again the next time I am in New York City!

  • Review 9 (2022-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    Was here last weekend coming from Chicago. It was my second time going. Just got to say this bar, is one the best bars I’ve been too. From the great service of the bartenders and to the many random types of people that come to enjoy their amazing prop shots. Give it a try, it will be a drunken good time.

  • Review 10 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    Hilarious bar. Order a themed drink if you go. Great bartenders!

  • Review 11 (2024-12-22 - Rating: 5)

    You go here for shots and to enjoy a show by the bartenders

  • Review 12 (2024-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    Good, local dive bar with reasonable prices and a special menu that gives you entertainment. Just ask for the Sponge Bob or the Ghostbuster.

  • Review 13 (2024-09-01 - Rating: 4)

    Cool divey bar with a variety of shots and drinks at the right price for this part of town.

  • Review 14 (2024-11-09 - Rating: 5)

    They have over 100 specialty shots, drink specials, happy hour from 5 to 7 and on top of it being a cheap bar, Mike, the bartender, is awesome. There was a couple that just got engaged and he turned if the music, made an announcement, got everyone to cheer for them and had fun with a bubble gun. Awesome atmosphere and great prices.

  • Review 15 (2020-03-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for shots and great drinks. Some shots require a little dressing up makes it a blast! Bartender also had a drink with us for mu birthday.

  • Review 16 (2023-02-12 - Rating: 5)

    I love a good dive bar and this was everything. It was a true dive but had the trendy twist everyone’s looking for. With a shot menu of dozens including themed shots with music and props, it was such a great time. Also the prices are an absolute steal for the area and what you’re getting- $60 for 6 high end themed shots, plus tons for deals.

  • Review 17 (2024-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    A great bar definitely a must visit if youre close! They have themed shots that are fun, loud, and delicious 10/10 would reccomend.

  • Review 18 (2024-10-05 - Rating: 5)

    Dear Giovanni, how could you forget giving me my fireball whiskey keychain? - Paloma

  • Review 19 (2016-07-19 - Rating: 4)

    Fun atmosphere. Typical dive bar feel. Great bottled beer selection but disappointing beer on tap. Innovative names and shot selection.

  • Review 20 (2024-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar with great shots and vibe

  • Review 21 (2024-09-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot in Manhattan! If you are looking for something unique and fun you need to come here! The themed shots are amazing and the bartender executes the performances perfectly.

  • Review 22 (2024-08-13 - Rating: 4)

    We had an interesting time here. Drinks were great, the bartender was absolutely hammered drunk. Kept forgetting orders, making wrong drinks. She was very nice about it all, charged us correctly I believe but made for a few hostile moments with other groups. It was definitely memorable and in retrospect a fun part of our trip. Just maybe don’t let the bartender get that drunk

  • Review 23 (2022-01-29 - Rating: 5)

    Definitely recommend. The bar tenders are fun and get into it. It is a small place so it fills up quickly.My only complaint was I felt like they werent very attentive to us, but it was just two of us compared to the other groups of 4-6.We only ever got their attention when theyd pass by us to put a drink on someones tab.But despite all that, we had a great time. They have various themed shots based off of stuff like Rick N Morty, Squid Game, Pokemon, Rocky and so on.Definitely want to come back

  • Review 24 (2024-02-23 - Rating: 5)

    The concept of Barcelona Bar and adding in experiences to themed shots is genius. If you are looking for something fun and different in NY then pay them a visit

  • Review 25 (2024-09-22 - Rating: 5)

    Always such a great time here! I live in the neighborhood and always take visitors to experience the “prop shots”. Such a fun place to be any night of the week.

  • Review 26 (2022-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Very cozy little place. A very attentive and nice waiter. Good drinks for a reasonable price.

  • Review 27 (2024-08-26 - Rating: 4)

    Divey dive dive dive... and thats whats great about it. The shot list is crazy and the bartenders are even crazier, in the absolutely best way. Its drinks and a show at this place, I love it.

  • Review 28 (2021-12-05 - Rating: 5)

    The shots were great and the trivia was fun!! Will definitely visit again

  • Review 29 (2019-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    We had a great time here. My bf absolutely loved the Mexican Destroyer shot (must do if you like spicy and if only mildly like spicy I suggest the Mexican Candy) and the prop shots we did for Harry Potter and Spongebob was fun and entertaining. The bartender was amazing and I wasnt even mad at our bill at the end of the night. Go here if youre looking for a great night for your money. You wont be disappointed.

  • Review 30 (2018-09-01 - Rating: 5)

    This place topped expectations. We came for their fire shots but they werent able to do them for some reason. Our party of 4 was bummed at first and we were going to walk out. Im glad we didnt. We did two of the themed shots and were not disappointed! The themed shots came with music, props, and amazingly entertainment from the bartenders. It was even fun to witness other people in the bar do the themed shots. Other shots are reasonably priced.

  • Review 31 (2024-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    This is the most fun dive bar I’ve ever been to. Come with a fun group and have a great time! This is a theme shot bar. I highly recommend the Harry Potter and Top Gun shots and the nsfw Big O shot is a blast but it’s adult rated fun. If you’re in nyc and don’t hit this place you are missing a gem.

  • Review 32 (2018-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    The bartender was awesome and fun! They have a special list of shots named for fantasy lovers and geeks alike. I would recommend this bar to anyone despite its small setting. Bring friends or a date!

  • Review 33 (2018-09-12 - Rating: 5)

    I always bring my out of town friends here to experience the shots.I also happen to like showing up early and enjoying the friendly staff and divey atmosphere before it gets crowded at night.If you have found this review, stop by this place at least once!Do not put money in the jukebox though, as once the shots start going you wont hear much of your music.

  • Review 34 (2014-10-24 - Rating: 5)

    This place is awesome! The shots all list whats in them and most of them have a cute theme to it. So kitschy and fun! I love the Harry Potter one, because I am a huge Harry Potter nerd. #Griffindor4lifeThe shots taste pretty good too. A great spot to pre-game since its pretty narrow and theres not a huge bathroom.

  • Review 35 (2014-11-01 - Rating: 4)

    AWESOME BAR and a AWESOME Bartender!First time coming here with a bunch of friends and Im glad they choose this place.Very chill vibes at this joint, when you order a themed shot from the special shots menu the bartenders either get into character and/or play music associated with that theme you have chosen.Ordered a round of the Lord of the Rings shots, and the bartender light those baby on fire and kept puffing fuel to make the fire even bigger. Along with puffing fire, he was quite the actor and shouted out lines from the movie and pretended to be a wizard.The most epic moment Ive experienced at a bar.

  • Review 36 (2018-11-01 - Rating: 5)

    The themed shots are really fun and quite tasty!

  • Review 37 (2022-12-21 - Rating: 5)

    Barcelona Bar was one of the highlights of our NYC trip. Not a big shot person, but how can you not have fun with Prop Shots?! Bartender was excellent and so entertaining.

  • Review 38 (2017-12-08 - Rating: 5)

    You wonna get Harry Potter shot. This is all i can say about that place.

  • Review 39 (2018-07-30 - Rating: 4)

    I thought this was a typical dive bar when I went in. No. This place is crazy. Its all themed shots for movies and tv shows. When you order a shot, they put a costume on you, cut the music, start playing the theme song of whatever you shot it and thenthe bartender starts acting out a weird skit while making you take the shot. This place is good for groups and good for fun dates.

  • Review 40 (2010-04-11 - Rating: 4)

    Bad word. Its a novelty bar, with novelty drinks. A bartender should not turn into a sour puss when you ask her to make one of the cooler novelty shots.Otherwise the bar is nice. The bartender who I presume is the owner was extremely nice, friendly and made the shots fun.I will go there again...and make sure I avoid the female bartender.

  • Review 41 (2024-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place with good prices - top choice in the center of New York

  • Review 42 (2023-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to grab a few. The staff is excellent and entertaining. Tight space but lots of awesome themed drinks!

  • Review 43 (2021-06-14 - Rating: 5)

    Ryan and Gio and Jason and everyone rock. Cant go wrong with a beer and shot combo!

  • Review 44 (2019-07-20 - Rating: 5)

    What a treat. Super cheap happy hour specials and tons of fun. Saw Harry Potter, Mario, and Game of Thones themed shots delivered with aplomb in the hour we were there. Definitely worth popping in.

  • Review 45 (2021-05-27 - Rating: 4)

    As everyone else says... small dive bar. It just reopened 3 says ago, so it wasnt too busy. Still fun when someone ordered the special shots! No food available. Reasonable drink prices.

  • Review 46 (2018-07-04 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing place! Every bartender I’ve met here was so great. They will literally keep you entertained all night lol Crazy shots that come with props and wild presentations. Great pre-game spot or after work drinks spot

  • Review 47 (2018-05-27 - Rating: 4)

    Theme group shots are the thing here. Order a Jedi and have a lightsaber duel with the bartender, order a Fellowship with eight other people, or order a Full Metal Jacket and belt out Sir Yes Sir as the bartender insults you. The shots themselves are just okay and the space is tiny, but the theatrics are great fun.

  • Review 48 (2016-03-06 - Rating: 5)

    Im not really sure if Im reviewing the bar or our bartender (Adam), but I guess like a cocktail the two elements combine to make the experience what it is.The dive bar is a genre of drinking establishment we arent really privy to in the UK so while in Manhattan I decided to take a few in. During the course of my limited, alcohol impaired research mission Barcelona Bar was among the best I found.The exterior is unassuming enough that even though I was navigating there using my phone we almost missed out. I was probably a little drunk mind, so your mileage may vary. Once you enter you are met with a long bar stretching along the right hand side of the room with a couple of tables at the back. Its dark inside without being gloomy.On the wall are chalkboards listing the various drinks on offer. Dont expect to see anything you recognise, but dont expect to just get a drink either. You are ordering an experience!There is pyrotechnics, outright sadism and no doubt many other gems lurking in the drinks menu. The memory of my friend enduring a Full Metal Jacket is one which will remain with me for a very long time, it was the best $20 I ever spent.

  • Review 49 (2015-01-13 - Rating: 4)

    Do all three shots and your set! #1 harry potter, #2 full metal jacket, #3 monica lewinsky. Probably fun 1 or maybe 2 times before it loses it appeals. Worth checking out if you like specialty shots with a story.

  • Review 50 (2024-06-30 - Rating: 5)

    So much fun, they have a big list of themed shots that come with props and music and even special effects, Gio the bartender was so amazing and made the night so much fun! The shots tasted really good too.

  • Review 51 (2020-02-23 - Rating: 5)

    So much fun! Endless list of shots. Some make you wear.goofy hats and they play a song while you take the shot. Highly recommended!!

  • Review 52 (2017-04-21 - Rating: 4)

    Amidst the Irish pubs and overpriced lounges, this is the place you go if you live dive bars, decently priced drinks and over 100 themed shots. Totally went here for the Harry Potter shot thats butterbeer flavored and comes with music and props but stayed for the chill vibe. Trivia happens on Mondays with the friendly bartender, Mike.

  • Review 53 (2017-03-06 - Rating: 5)

    Very entertaining with exciting shots that are lit on fire, come with props, special theme songs, and/or theatrical shorts from the bar tenders. My favorite is the Harry Potter Shot.

  • Review 54 (2022-08-27 - Rating: 5)

    Im old enough to pick a shot that the bartender was unfamiliar with (Labrynth) but young enough to still get carded at the door. Love this place!

  • Review 55 (2018-12-05 - Rating: 5)

    Loved it. Cool shots. Fun props and music!

  • Review 56 (2017-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    Come to NYC for any reason, but come here for a taste of home. Amazing prices, amazing staff, and that dive atmosphere that you didn’t know you wanted, but you do. As a bar manager myself, I can’t reccomend a place in Manhattan more than this. It feels like home

  • Review 57 (2017-04-18 - Rating: 4)

    This narrow strip of a bars appearance is deceiving. Venture into the dark, tiny, dive and be rewarded with an impressive shot menu served with a side of flair. While flaming drinks are no longer on offer (blame the Fire Marshall), most of the top shots come with a show. We donned hats and house scarves for the Harry Potter shot and swapped wands for sonic screwdrivers while imbibing The Tardis. Oh, and they all have a soundtrack and a performance by the amazing bartender Mike. No food but trivia every Monday at 8:30pm.

  • Review 58 (2023-07-18 - Rating: 5)

    Love the crew, the vibe, the price.Like a good casual bar you go with your mates

  • Review 59 (2023-12-28 - Rating: 4)

    Ultimate impress your tourist friends spot

  • Review 60 (2022-03-07 - Rating: 4)

    Great Bar! You can play darts, and put music on the jukebox. One of the few bars left with real NYC character.

  • Review 61 (2016-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    I love this dive bar!! The shots arent incredibly strong (except for a few exceptions) but theyre so delicious and reasonably priced you wont care!

  • Review 62 (2022-08-21 - Rating: 5)

    The most fun ever!Every shot comes with a surprise show! Such fun! I want to order all😁

  • Review 63 (2019-08-13 - Rating: 4)

    If you are looking for a bar to have some beers after work with your co-workers this is the place. Cheap prices and good ambiance

  • Review 64 (2019-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    This is my favorite bar that Ive been to in NYC, has a super friendly atmosphere and seems like a generally chill place with just about the cheapest drinks youre going to find anywhere in Manhattan

  • Review 65 (2021-07-03 - Rating: 5)

    This bar is super fun, the drinks and shots are delicious so many flavors and the bar tender was so awesome!

  • Review 66 (2019-11-12 - Rating: 5)

    This is place is phenomenal. Doesn’t look like much from the outside, honestly looks a little rundown. But once we took a seat at the bar, my entire opinion changed. The bartender is so much fun and really made our experience amazing. We had a couple of rounds of the themed shots which were decently priced. Super fun with all the music and props. We did the Harry Potter, Monica Lewinsky, Top Gun, Pokémon, Spongebob, and Fresh Prince shots. Spoiler warning if anyone doesn’t want to know what some of the shots entail! Harry Potter was my favorite because he brought out wands, Hogwarts scarves, played the music, and did a whole spiel that was hilarious. Pokémon and Spongebob were cute with music and themed hats.

  • Review 67 (2017-04-20 - Rating: 5)

    Crystal is an amazing barshieldmaiden. Any of the preformance shots are amazing when she does them. Decent prices and the shot selection is astonishing.

  • Review 68 (2018-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    Amazingly fun shots and great atmosphere. Very casual. Great pre-game place or somewhere to stop in for a drink or two

  • Review 69 (2018-08-20 - Rating: 5)

    This place was tiny to begin with but a great setup.. the ambience was beaming with amazing people and great music.. the bartender was very friendly and service was great along with sports on TV. Would definitely recommend it if youre looking for an affordable place to hang out or just one of the place to barhop in the area.. :p

  • Review 70 (2023-02-05 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely love this place. Great energy and even better bartenders!

  • Review 71 (2017-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Best themed bar in the city. Be sure to try their special shots here. Itll be worth the trip.

  • Review 72 (2024-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    We didn’t have any food but plenty of drinks great music being played the whole time. They had themes with some of the drinks you buy were the bartender gets into character and act out a theme pretty cool spot very close to Times Square

  • Review 73 (2022-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    Super fun and unique bar!Order one of their special shots

  • Review 74 (2017-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Fun bar with great theme shots. A bit of a show included with shots! Fun place to grab a drink.

  • Review 75 (2012-05-31 - Rating: 4)

    If you’re looking for a place to laugh, and do lots of shots, then this is your place! There are literally 100s of varieties of themed shots – get the Harry Potter or the Return of the King.

  • Review 76 (2018-04-01 - Rating: 5)

    A dive bar in midtown! The drink are really affordable and they have a great selection. The reason you come here is for the theamed shots. They have Harry Potter, Star Wars, I went with 4 friends so we did the teenage mutant ninja turtles shots. They give you you toy props to play with and to take pics with. They also play the theme music over the speakers when people order a shot. Check this place out! They accept credit and debit cards.

  • Review 77 (2019-07-13 - Rating: 5)

    Highly recommend this little gem. Great atmosphere, great service at amazing prices! Be sure to stop by. You wont be disappointed.

  • Review 78 (2018-03-25 - Rating: 4)

    Experienced my first tide pod shot here! Cute little bar but very nice

  • Review 79 (2015-07-04 - Rating: 5)

    Quick dive bar drink while in the city. Great little bar neighborhood feel. Gotta try their many different $5 shots!!,

  • Review 80 (2024-07-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar

  • Review 81 (2022-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    The best bar. been coming here for years my 1st time back since covid and it still the same.

  • Review 82 (2024-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    First timer last night and had a great time. The bartender was friendly and on point and put on a great show. The crowd was friendly and the vibe a ton of fun..

  • Review 83 (2018-04-27 - Rating: 4)

    Definitely doesn’t remind me of Barcelona.... but this place gives off some really fun vibes from the moment you step in. They sing show toons!

  • Review 84 (2018-03-25 - Rating: 5)

    I came here few weeks ago my first time coming to this bar, AMAZING!! Signature drinks. My favorite drink from this bar Darth Vader

  • Review 85 (2023-10-01 - Rating: 5)

    This place was FUN! I loved every second of it. Great vibe, super entertaining, friendly and cool staff with great personalities. Delicious drinks, fun themed shots with music and little skits to go along with them. Awesome music playing when the themed music wasnt on. Fun decor. This place made for an awesome Friday night.

  • Review 86 (2024-01-12 - Rating: 5)

    Went to NYC in early January 2024. This bar was open late and Ryan was absolutely amazing and attentive, even got to see him do some Game of the Thrones shot with some patrons, crowns, sword and all! A must see for anyone who likes shots.

  • Review 87 (2017-01-13 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing place with some pretty innovative shots and cocktails. In case youre wondering what the picture I shared is about, its the Harry Potter shot.

  • Review 88 (2022-03-29 - Rating: 4)

    This is a place to just meet random people and vibe. Great times will be had and isnt devastating to your wallet.

  • Review 89 (2018-03-07 - Rating: 4)

    Nice bar, service was super friendly, had props for speciality shots, very entertaining

  • Review 90 (2019-04-06 - Rating: 5)

    The Classic American Bar! TVs playing basketball, Jukebox playing music, nice prices, kind staff and full of happy people singing loud their favourite song!

  • Review 91 (2024-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Amber was AMAZING!! 10/10 recommended this bar for a fun atmosphere and great drinks at a great price. Will be coming back.

  • Review 92 (2022-02-27 - Rating: 5)

    The most fun Ive ever had in midtown Manhattan. Pretty affordable too compared to other bars in the area.

  • Review 93 (2016-03-30 - Rating: 5)

    Order a themed shot here its a fun experience! Drinks here are very reasonably priced.

  • Review 94 (2017-10-14 - Rating: 4)

    A very fun bar with a dive feel. They have a lot of specialty shots that come with a show by the bartenders

  • Review 95 (2017-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    Seamus Mullen and Suba owner Yann de Rochefort are the partners behind this larger and even more modern take on Barcelonas famous tapas bars.

  • Review 96 (2018-01-28 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing ambience and lively crowd. bartender are awsome. nce shots. little expensive tough

  • Review 97 (2017-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great fun. Dive bar with a twist. Take several shots. Thats what makes this bar fun.

  • Review 98 (2022-02-16 - Rating: 4)

    Love the ambiance! So chill

  • Review 99 (2022-01-06 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar in NYC. Themed shots were such a genius idea

  • Review 100 (2017-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    Really fun bar with the largest selection of shots Ive ever seen

  • Review 101 (2019-01-05 - Rating: 5)

    Cool staff nice environment good drinks !! Super affordable to be on the city recomendada👌

  • Review 102 (2019-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    Staff is great. Im not really a fan of bars but this place was fun

  • Review 103 (2017-02-21 - Rating: 5)

    Best place for shots and a different experience with drinking butt remember to go at the start of the night

  • Review 104 (2023-09-28 - Rating: 4)

    I like coming here with good friends to take some shots and chat. The prices can really sneak up on you, especially for group shots. But the bartenders energy is contagious and its always a fun time, at the expense of your wallet.

  • Review 105 (2017-09-20 - Rating: 5)

    Fun place, fun shots, great bar tenders. Great all around.

  • Review 106 (2023-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    When you have no expectations, its hard to be disappointed. And when we found this place, we had no expectations. But wow - what an absolute blast we had! Themed shots with costumes and theme songs, along with great drinks at a great price. If youre staying near times square and looking for a great place to hang this is your spot. Mike you are the man.

  • Review 107 (2024-01-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar that is always a good time with their themed shots.

  • Review 108 (2020-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Always a great time! Love that the bartenders go all out!

  • Review 109 (2018-02-07 - Rating: 5)

    This is a MUSTTTT GO place if your are in New York,

  • Review 110 (2024-03-02 - Rating: 5)

    Made me take shots in a tutu. 10/10 Would recommend

  • Review 111 (2021-07-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great Thursday spot and very well priced shots and drinks

  • Review 112 (2017-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    Maybe one of the last truly unique bars in New York. Try a Harry Potter shot and never look back

  • Review 113 (2017-11-13 - Rating: 4)

    Gimmick bar for shots based off of pop culture. Fun once or twice.

  • Review 114 (2023-08-12 - Rating: 5)

    So much fun! Great dive bar, amazing drink selections and shots. Bartenders were helpful, fun and creative! Absolutely will visit again!

  • Review 115 (2016-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Such a fun place where every shot is another cool show to enjoy

  • Review 116 (2018-09-04 - Rating: 4)

    Cool bar especially for a small dive type bar , nice crowd usually

  • Review 117 (2023-07-31 - Rating: 5)

    If you wanna have tons of fun go to this bar and order the themed shots. I love how the bartenders are full of energy and give the guest a ñn amazing experience.

  • Review 118 (2022-09-29 - Rating: 5)

    Jon0 was the best bartender ive ever had, insane drinks insane vibes

  • Review 119 (2023-05-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great mix of locals and tourists in the heart of midtown. Relaxed fun atmosphere and the prices are Uber reasonable for a midtown bar. The bartender are super chill. Great place. Darryl

  • Review 120 (2024-05-30 - Rating: 5)

    Like a little bit of Nashville in NYC

  • Review 121 (2023-01-06 - Rating: 5)

    A great place to start or end the night, Barcelona Bar is one of my favorite bars in the city. I would not recommend bringing a large group as it is a tightly packed bar. However, dont worry everyone at this bar is extremely friendly and you are sure to make new friends.

  • Review 122 (2019-06-01 - Rating: 5)

    Shots are fun with friends

  • Review 123 (2022-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    Good drinks, fair price, nice barkeepers.

  • Review 124 (2015-11-30 - Rating: 4)

    Pages and pages of specialty shots! They taste as good as they sound (smores shot anyone)

  • Review 125 (2017-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    Love this this dive shot bar. Lots of fun, and the shots are ridiculous.

  • Review 126 (2017-10-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar very hype and energetic plus great prices

  • Review 127 (2023-03-28 - Rating: 5)

    Took my bf here on his birthday in Feb. We had a blast. Love the themed cocktail! 😍

  • Review 128 (2022-10-10 - Rating: 5)

    Was here on a Saturday in October (2022). Amazing place. Five-star drinks; five-star staff; five-star ambiance. And in the era of $15 mixed drinks in NYC, it is refreshing to still attend a place where I can get a G&T for $10.

  • Review 129 (2023-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    The shot plays were a lot of fun

  • Review 130 (2022-11-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great unique bar! Themed shots come with an experience. Most drinks run about $9-$13, about the cheapest weve seen around. Nice vibe and atmosphere!

  • Review 131 (2018-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    This bar is fantastic. Going back without a doubt.

  • Review 132 (2023-05-25 - Rating: 5)

    I loved the place, the service was very good and an excellent bar to hang out

  • Review 133 (2023-04-14 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent bar great bartenders.. Specialty shots are incredible

  • Review 134 (2024-03-20 - Rating: 5)

    Cool bar great vibes

  • Review 135 (2023-03-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar with a very unique concept. You wont find anything like it anywhere.

  • Review 136 (2023-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    Always a fun experience, very unique concept and good drinks / shots

  • Review 137 (2023-08-03 - Rating: 5)

    True Dive Bar.. It needs some touch ups. But the place and bartender has drink shows..

  • Review 138 (2024-02-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive, fun vibe

  • Review 139 (2022-07-25 - Rating: 5)

    One of my absolute favorite bars to go to with friends! Love the themed shots and amazing bartenders. Great price and fun atmosphere

  • Review 140 (2017-09-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar. recommend the BJ shot

  • Review 141 (2022-09-03 - Rating: 5)

    This is an awesome place that’s a little secret in midtown

  • Review 142 (2019-05-12 - Rating: 5)

    I’ve never reviewed a place before, but Barcelona Bar deserves all the praise. A buddy and I came to visit from California and found our way over there. The staff, energy, and vibe was amazing. Really friendly, entertaining, and just a plain old good time. I’ll definitely be dropping by every time I visit NYC in the future.

  • Review 143 (2018-07-28 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome cheap drinks with a side of theatrics. What more can you ask for?

  • Review 144 (2022-12-26 - Rating: 4)

    Great bartender, shots are unique if you wanna have fun for not that much money. Restrooms and chairs look kind of old and smell weird.

  • Review 145 (2021-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Hands down my favorite dive bar in Manhattan. The specialty shots are awesome and they play special music and put on a show for you when you take them. Such a fun place!!

  • Review 146 (2021-08-15 - Rating: 5)

    Not sure about the vibe when we first got there but then we heard a couple of the themed shots get ordered and it was a blast. I would get there late to see how it goes. Worth a visit! The bartender knows his stuff!

  • Review 147 (2016-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    Harry Potter shots and Chris the bartender is the best!!

  • Review 148 (2017-11-12 - Rating: 5)

    Fun place. Make sure to order the pez orgasm.

  • Review 149 (2018-09-05 - Rating: 5)

    Entertaining bar that plays heavily on a creative (and interactive) shot selection

  • Review 150 (2022-03-22 - Rating: 5)

    Very friendly staff and good drinks. Slightly overpriced but hey it’s New York. Minus one star because it used to be a lot cleaner. I’m going to run by again soon on a week-night to see if it’s any better. I’ll be back soon either way!Edit: visited on the night of 3/16 for my bday and had an amazing time. Bartender gave us free shots and was the nicest person ever. Will be back frequentlyEdit 2: Ive now been a regular here for 3 years and I truly believe its the best bar in the city.

  • Review 151 (2022-02-21 - Rating: 5)

    10/10 spot. The prop shots are sweet. They even do a music change.. really cool. Ryan was awesome!

  • Review 152 (2022-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    The absolute best place to go for some fun drinks. Small and packed but very original!

  • Review 153 (2022-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Nice little local bar.. Great bar tenders

  • Review 154 (2016-11-09 - Rating: 4)

    The shots are great and the barmen are fun!

  • Review 155 (2018-07-12 - Rating: 5)

    This is the spot to go for a good time. The bartender was one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Brought my little brother here for his 21st and they treated him like a King. Singing Pokemon theme song, or having a light saber fight is just another day at this spot. And the prices are the best around the area

  • Review 156 (2022-11-16 - Rating: 5)

    Cool neighborhood bar with a dart board and plenty of shot 🫗choices

  • Review 157 (2018-02-06 - Rating: 5)

    Good atmosphere, good bartender, cheap drinks.

  • Review 158 (2020-03-03 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome place where the bartenders sing and perform!

  • Review 159 (2019-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome!

  • Review 160 (2017-12-05 - Rating: 5)

    Fun atmosphere, great bartender (Chris)

  • Review 161 (2022-11-23 - Rating: 5)

    Thank you Barcelona Bar for saving us from having a less than stellar Halloweekend night by having space for six of us and serving up themed shots accompanied with music and props! Long live this place!

  • Review 162 (2022-05-18 - Rating: 5)

    This is a whole new drinking experience for geeks. I LOVE it! Beware: you will be very drunk.

  • Review 163 (2022-04-27 - Rating: 5)

    Super fun! Go get a shot with music and props, you won’t regret it.

  • Review 164 (2017-05-21 - Rating: 5)

    The bartenders are attentive and the atmosphere is friendly

  • Review 165 (2019-07-20 - Rating: 5)

    Ive been wanting to check this gem out for months finally got to do it on my birthday weekend. The staff is so friendly and fun. Awesome vibe and the drinks are just on point. 100% recommend

  • Review 166 (2019-03-02 - Rating: 5)

    Cool place, very entertaining. The costumed theme shots are pretty fun, and the bartenders make it even better with their antics. It might seem a little gimmicky if youre a local but its more fun than what you would think. If youre tired of the regular dive bar experience and want something new check it out.

  • Review 167 (2022-11-17 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic place and staff I recommend that for sure

  • Review 168 (2023-03-06 - Rating: 5)

    Gio is a gem. Fun silly place. Order some special shots, you will not regret the first one. Might regret the 5th one though. Dont let me determine that for you though.

  • Review 169 (2022-03-27 - Rating: 5)

    Get a Themed shot trust me youll love it, they got a variety from Harry Potter to Game of Thrones and they go all out!! 🍻 🍻

  • Review 170 (2017-08-27 - Rating: 4)

    This is a really fun dive bar. They have all kinds of themed shots that the bartenders play out with you. Prices are very reasonable for Manhattan. Definitely a place to go to at least once.

  • Review 171 (2014-12-15 - Rating: 4)

    One of my all-time favorite bars. Creative novelty shots (some with music and fire!) that are so much fun! Unfortunately, since this bar is so awesome, it is always crowded, and the narrow layout does not help. Either plan to go early in the evening, or somehow become best friends with the bartenders.

  • Review 172 (2016-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    Highway to the danger zone! Even at $8 a pop. Try the Top Gun.

  • Review 173 (2019-03-09 - Rating: 5)

    A friend of mine reccommended that I go to this bar. This bar is amazing. The shots are so much fun and reasonably priced for NYC. The staff is absolutely wonderful. I left my wallet at the bar and they contacted me almost immediately and everything was still in the wallet. We need more people like this in the world! Thank you to the bartender Brian. I will definitely return.

  • Review 174 (2022-04-11 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best dive/theme bars in Midtown, HellsKitchen with one of the best bartenders and 100+ unique theme shots

  • Review 175 (2018-01-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great shots. Great bartenders. The place is super fun and really stands out once youre inside. The little skits they do whenever you get a special shot are super cool and its a must visit later at night.

  • Review 176 (2017-07-19 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing bar! Best staff ive ever been attended by. Thanks to Chris for showing us a great time and serving us with an inviting personality. The drinks were perfectly executed and properly explained. Highly recommend this place for anyone new to the city or any locals looking for a new place to unwind.

  • Review 177 (2021-09-19 - Rating: 5)

    Such a fun bar! The bartenders are hilarious. You can get their prompt shots and they have different funny acts.

  • Review 178 (2022-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    A fully immersive experience! Order the specialty shots, you won’t be disappointed

  • Review 179 (2018-09-23 - Rating: 4)

    Cool dive bar. Cheap drinks cheaper shots... They have theme shots here so if you order a certain type of shot, u get a little show along with it. Pretty dope! We had a great time and I definitely wanna go back and try some other shots

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