The global reference for hospitality.
One of Barcelona's defining classic cocktail bars, Dry Martini preserves the rituals of formal bartending through white-jacketed service, polished wood and a drink that gives the institution its name. Its importance rests on continuity of craft rather than constant reinvention.
The Story
Origin
Founded by Pere Carbonell in 1978, Dry Martini built its identity around the namesake cocktail. Javier de las Muelas took over in 1996, preserving the bar's classic character while broadening its creative and international profile.
Philosophy
Make hospitality a disciplined craft, with consistency, attentive service and respect for cocktail history taking priority over novelty alone.
Why Important
Dry Martini is a foundational institution in Barcelona's cocktail culture. It connects the city's established tradition of formal bar service with the contemporary scene that followed.
Differentiation
A longstanding focus on one canonical drink gives the venue unusual clarity, reinforced by a running counter recording the dry martinis served.
Guest Experience
White-jacketed bartenders prepare classic and contemporary drinks in a composed, conversation-friendly setting. The house martini remains the clearest introduction to its identity.
Design Philosophy
Retain the atmosphere of a traditional cocktail institution through dark wood, leather seating and a visually prominent working bar.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Subdued, warm lighting keeps attention on the bar and individual seating areas.
Furniture
Upholstered seating and bar stools favour lingering conversation and direct interaction with bartenders.
Materials
Wood, leather, glass and metal detailing.
Architecture
An urban, street-level bar in the Eixample.
Design Language
Traditional cocktail-bar elegance with an English club influence.
Interior Design
Dark timber, leather seating and a bottle-lined backbar create an intentionally established, intimate atmosphere.
Graphic Identity
The Dry Martini name and the visible martini counter make the signature drink the central brand device.
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