Ideal is a classic cocktail bar focused on traditional drinks made with precision, away from any sense of spectacle and centred on technique. The classics take centre stage here, from the Negroni to the Gin and Tonic, alongside a carefully chosen selection of whiskies. The atmosphere feels like it belongs to another time, setting a slow, unhurried rhythm. Behind the bar, formally dressed bartenders work with precision and discretion. It’s a place where cocktail tradition still holds firm.
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It suits couples or small groups looking for a quiet conversation in a laid-back setting.
Founded in 1931 in the spirit of an English club, Ideal shaped the Eixample’s sense of sophistication until 1977, when a new generation turned it into a leading cocktail bar in the city.
