Bar Raïm is a tiny Cuban cocktail den in Gràcia that's been pouring mojitos and piña coladas since 1886 — or at least, that's the vibe. The decor is pure old-Havana time capsule: vintage memorabilia, warm wood, and dim lighting that makes you forget you're in Barcelona. It's the kind of place you stumble into at midnight and end up closing down.
A tiny Cuban time capsule in Gràcia pouring some of Barcelona's best mojitos since 1886 — vintage decor, great rum, and pure Havana atmosphere.
They only open Thursday through Saturday from 10pm, so plan this as a late-night stop — and arrive before midnight on weekends to grab a spot in the tiny space.
Old Havana in the heart of Gràcia
Tucked away on Carrer de Siracusa in the heart of Gràcia, Bar Raïm is the kind of place that doesn't need a sign — you'll find it by the sound of Cuban music spilling onto the street. This is a proper old-school cocktail bar, dark and intimate, with walls plastered in vintage Cuban memorabilia that transports you straight to Havana. The decor alone is worth the visit, but it's the drinks that keep people coming back.
The mojitos are the star of the show — properly made, not too sweet, with the kind of rum pour that reminds you this is a Cuban bar first and a Barcelona bar second. Piña coladas and caipirinhas round out the menu, and regulars swear by all three. It's a small space, so it fills up fast, especially on weekends when Gràcia's bar-hopping crowd descends. Open Thursday through Saturday from 10pm, this is a late-night spot — don't show up expecting an early evening cocktail.
What makes Raïm special is the atmosphere. It's not trying to be trendy or reinventing anything. It's just a genuine, unpretentious Cuban bar with great drinks, good music, and a crowd that's a mix of locals and in-the-know travelers. If you're bar-hopping through Gràcia, this is an essential stop.