Let’s be clear, the Dry Martini is not only one of the temples of the Martini in the world, but one of my VERY top bars on the planet. Opened in 1978 by famous catalan bartender Pedro Carbonell and later brought to world fame by Javier de las Muelas, the “Martineria”, as natives call it, is a whole Martini experience and an excuse to visit Barcelona. Perfect music, fantastic bartenders (old style white jacket smile and courtesy), and especially a cure in every ingredient and in the cocktails preparation that has a few equals. Think that they keep track of every Martini Cocktal they serve: they have reached quota 1.150.000… Astonishing variety of Martinis, innovative but all balanced and tasty. I have been visiting the bar many times along the last 30 years and the quality and coolness of the place has not changes at all, chapeau. Classic Martini rate: 9,9/10.
The Martini Hour 