Comet Express is Barcelona's love letter to the golden age of rail travel — a cocktail bar near Urgell where you step into a full Orient Express fantasy, complete with velvet booths, vintage train decor, and a model train that delivers your drinks to your "station." With a 4.7-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, it's one of the city's most immersive drinking experiences, where the cocktails are as creative as the setting is theatrical.
Step aboard a vintage Orient Express fantasy where a model train delivers bespoke cocktails to your velvet-seated "station" — Barcelona's most theatrical drinking experience.
Book well in advance, especially on weekends — this is one of Barcelona's most popular concept bars and walk-ins are rarely accommodated during peak hours.
A train journey through cocktail country
Comet Express isn't your average cocktail bar — it's a full-on theatrical experience wrapped around the mythos of the Orient Express. The moment you walk in, you're transported: velvet seats, vintage train fixtures, and windows that simulate the passing scenery of a Paris-to-Istanbul journey. The attention to detail is genuinely impressive, and it's clear the owners thought about every element, from the conductors who stamp your "passport" to the model train that delivers bespoke cocktails directly to your station.
The cocktails themselves are creative and well-crafted, with a menu that leans into the travel theme — each drink feels like a destination. Reviewers consistently praise the originality of the concoctions and the engaging, personalized service. Some mention a fun personality-test element that matches you to a cocktail, which adds a playful touch to the evening.
It's worth noting that this is a concept bar, so you're paying for the experience as much as the drinks. It can get busy, and the theatrical nature means it's not the spot for a quiet, low-key drink. But if you want one of Barcelona's most memorable nights out — the kind of place you'd bring a date or visiting friends to impress — Comet Express delivers. Book ahead, especially on weekends.