Barcelona: Speakeasy Bar Tour & VIP Nightclub Access

Summary

Barcelona nightlife tour with secret bars, cocktails and club entry

You’ll meet travelers from everywhere as you dive into Barcelona’s secret bars through hidden doors and clever entrances. Enjoy drinks at each stop — Irish pub energy, live DJ beats at Supermercat, Argentinian cocktail vibes at Porteno — then skip the line for VIP nightclub access at Monk. Expect laughter, surprises, and those late-night city smells you won’t forget soon.

What’s the experience like?

Li was already laughing when we tried to pronounce “Supermercat” the Catalan way — I think I got it wrong every time. We’d just met outside Flaherty’s, this Irish bar in the middle of Barcelona where everyone seemed to be from somewhere else. Our guide, Nico, handed out little cards for an icebreaker game (I lost immediately) and before I knew it, we were all clinking glasses with strangers from Brazil, Germany, even Australia. The first drink went down easy — maybe too easy — but it helped shake off that awkward “so what brings you here?” feeling.

Then came the weirdest part: walking through a vending machine into Supermercat. Honestly, I half-expected a security guard to stop us. Inside, the smell changed — something herbal and sharp from the cocktails mixing with perfume and sweat (the good kind). There was a DJ tucked in a corner spinning old-school hip hop, and someone handed me my second drink before I could even get my bearings. It felt like being let in on a joke only locals know about. At Porteno next, things got fancier — dim lights, velvet chairs, bartenders who looked like they actually cared about what they were pouring. The shot here tasted smoky and sweet at once; no idea what was in it but I’d order it again if I could remember the name.

The last stop was Monk — which is apparently famous on Instagram but honestly looks like nothing from the street except for the line snaking around the block. Nico just waved us past everyone (felt a bit smug about that), straight through a convenience store front into this wild club hidden behind shelves of snacks. People were already dancing by midnight; there was confetti stuck to my shoe at one point. The music was loud enough to feel in your chest but not so much you couldn’t yell over it if you needed to find your friends again.

I still think about that moment leaving Monk at 3am with new numbers in my phone and glitter on my face — Barcelona’s air smelling faintly of churros and sea breeze. Not sure if it was the cocktails or just the city itself, but yeah… this speakeasy bar tour made me see Barcelona’s nightlife in a way I never would’ve found alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Barcelona's hidden nightlife bars

• Meet at Flaherty’s Irish Bar
• Play icebreaker games and challenges
• Enjoy first free drink
• Enter Supermercat through vending machine
• Enjoy second free drink and live DJ
• Dance in secret speakeasy setting
• Visit Porteno Cocktail Bar
• Enjoy third free shot
• Experience authentic nightlife atmosphere
• End night at Monk VIP nightclub
• Party late in exclusive speakeasy

Top questions

How many bars are included in this Barcelona speakeasy tour?

The tour includes three speakeasy-style bars plus VIP nightclub access at Monk.

Is there skip-the-line entry to the nightclub?

Yes, your ticket includes skip-the-line VIP access to Monk nightclub.

Are drinks included during the tour?

Your ticket covers free drinks at each venue along with exclusive specials.

Where does the tour start?

The night begins at Flaherty’s Irish Bar in central Barcelona.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is included; guests meet directly at Flaherty’s Irish Bar.

Are there any physical requirements for this tour?

The experience involves one small flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.

What age do you have to be to join?

This Barcelona nightlife tour is only for guests aged 18 or older due to alcohol service.

What’s included

Your night includes exclusive drink specials at every stop, visits to three hidden speakeasy cocktail bars with secret entrances (including Supermercat and Porteno), a finale at Monk nightclub with VIP skip-the-line entry, plus party games and guidance from local expert hosts as you explore Barcelona’s underground party scene together.