Barcelona Cocktail Masterclass & Tapas in Gothic Quarter

You're pouring your own drinks—the mixologist judges

You learn to make four cocktails from scratch in a Barcelona bar, pouring each one yourself while a professional mixologist guides you. The experience includes a welcome glass of cava, local tapas, and printed recipes to take home. Groups are kept small, and the pace lets you actually learn instead of just watching.

Is this one for you?Right for anyone wanting to learn a practical skill in a social setting without needing prior bartending knowledge. The afternoon involves four drinks, so plan accordingly and pace yourself—that's what the food is there for.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cocktail masterclass with tapas tasting

• Meet at city centre bar
• Receive welcome glass of cava
• Start cocktail masterclass
• Learn to make four cocktails
• Pour your own drinks
• Enjoy local tapas served
• Mixologist judges cocktail efforts

The Experience

You walk into a bar in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and there's already a glass of cava waiting. The mixologist greets you, and within minutes you're holding a jigger and learning how to build a Mojito. This isn't a lecture—you're making four cocktails yourself: Mojitos, Bahama Mamas, Cosmopolitans, and others that change depending on the day. Your hands do the work, the mixologist watches, and yeah, there's definitely some gentle ribbing about whose drink looks best (or worst).

The bar is in the city centre, easy to reach by public transport, and the whole thing moves at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're doing instead of just rushing through. You'll be given the recipes written down so you can recreate these at home—which is the whole point, really. The mixologist isn't there to show off; they're there to make sure you leave knowing how to make a proper drink.

Between cocktails, tapas arrive. Local stuff, nothing fancy, but it matters because you've been told to have lunch beforehand and the food keeps the afternoon grounded. The group stays small, which means the mixologist can actually see what you're doing and correct your pour if you're heavy-handed with the spirits. By the end you've got four recipes, you've tasted what you made, and you've got stories about the ones that didn't quite work.

Top questions

What cocktails will I learn to make?

The masterclass covers four cocktails including Mojitos, Bahama Mamas, and Cosmopolitans, though the exact selection may vary by session.

Do I need bartending experience?

No. The mixologist teaches you from the start. You're pouring your own drinks, but they guide you through each step.

Is food included?

Yes. You'll be served local tapas throughout the experience alongside the cocktails.

What's the minimum age?

You must be 18 or older to participate.

Should I eat before I arrive?

Yes, the mixologist recommends having lunch beforehand since you'll be drinking four cocktails.

Where exactly is the bar located?

The bar is in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, in the city centre. Public transport options are available nearby.

Can I take the recipes home?

Yes. You'll receive written recipes for all four cocktails to recreate them at home.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the bar is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also welcome.

What’s included

Your experience includes a welcome glass of cava, instruction from a professional mixologist, four cocktails that you make yourself, local tapas served throughout, and printed recipes for each cocktail to take home.