Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBarcelona Restaurant and Bar
Columbus, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barcelona Restaurant and Bar runs a serious beverage program from a Spanish base camp. Eight signature cocktails lean on infused spirits and house-made syrups, priced $14–$18, while a wine list of over 100 labels skews heavily Spanish, from $10 glasses to a $344 bottle. Four mocktails use premium non-alcoholic spirits. The port flight, with 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year pours, earns guest praise.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Barcelona Manhattan, a blackberry-and-maple-infused bourbon take on the classic. For mezcal, the Montegave layers Ilegal Reposado with Amaro Montenegro. The port flight, featuring 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year pours, is a must for wine enthusiasts.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who appreciate inventive infusions and house-made syrups, plus wine lovers seeking a deep Spanish list. The port flight will appeal to fortified-wine devotees. Non-alcoholic drinkers have four crafted mocktails using Lyre's, Seedlip, and Ritual.
- When should I go?
- Anytime the cocktail menu is in full swing—lunch, dinner, or late-night. The bar's friendly service and bar manager conversations about sherry and port suggest an after-dinner visit for a nightcap.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14–$18, mocktails $13–$15. Wine by the glass starts at $10; bottles range from $32 to $344. A cocktail plus a glass of Albariño or Rioja will land around $30–$40.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A Spanish-focused wine list with over 100 selections, including a port flight with 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year pours. The cocktail menu showcases inventive infusions—blackberry-maple bourbon, orange-saffron shrub, carrot-ginger syrup—and includes a dedicated non-alcoholic program with premium spirits.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight signature cocktails show creative range, from a blackberry-maple Manhattan to a bay leaf pisco sour. House-made syrups and infusions (salted cucumber, orange-saffron, carrot-ginger) elevate the list. Prices are fair for the craft.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive infusions and house-made syrups across the menu.
- — Diverse spirit base including bourbon, gin, mezcal, cachaça, pisco, vodka, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — Barcelona Manhattan – Blackberry & Maple Infused Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Lustau Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, $17.
- — Montegave – Ilegal Reposado Mezcal, Amaro Montenegro, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, lemon, $17.
- — Glazed & Confused – Novo Fogo Silver Cachaça, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, carrot-ginger syrup, Lustau Pedro Ximenez Sherry, $18.
Pricing: Cocktails range from $14 to $18.
Wine
An extensive list of over 100 wines with a strong Spanish focus, covering sparkling, white, rosé, and red from Spain, France, Italy, California, and beyond. The port flight with 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year pours is a standout.
Menu strengths
- — Deep Spanish wine selection, including Rioja, Albariño, and Cava.
Standout selections
- — Port flight with 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year pours.
- — Rioja Gran Reserva Campo Viejo 2017, $59.
- — Albariño Lagar de Pintos 2024, $18.
Pricing: Wine prices range from $10 for a glass to $344 for a bottle.
Nonalcoholic
Four mocktails use premium non-alcoholic spirits (Lyre's, Seedlip, Ritual) with house-made syrups and shrubs. The N/A Spritz and Spa Treatment mirror the cocktail program's creativity without alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Uses premium non-alcoholic spirits like Lyre's, Seedlip, and Ritual.
- — Offers a variety of flavors, from spritz to botanical gin alternatives.
Standout selections
- — N/A Spritz – Lyre's Italian Spritz, Mionetto N/A Sparkling, soda, $13.
- — Spa Treatment – Seedlip Garden 108, salted cucumber & lemongrass syrup, lime, Fever Tree tonic, $14.
- — Torrecilla – Ritual Gin Alternative, lychee-coconut cordial, lemon, soda, $15.
Pricing: Mocktails range from $13 to $15.
Spirits
Cocktail menu features premium and artisanal spirits including bourbon, gin, mezcal, cachaça, pisco, vodka, and tequila. No dedicated spirits list was retrieved, but the cocktail program demonstrates a thoughtful selection.
Menu strengths
- — Uses premium and artisanal spirits across the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Woodford Reserve Bourbon infused with blackberry and maple.
- — Ilegal Reposado Mezcal in the Montegave.
- — Novo Fogo Silver Cachaça and Del Maguey Vida Mezcal in the Glazed & Confused.
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
The Spanish wine list pairs naturally with the restaurant's seasonal menu. Albariño from Rías Baíxas suits seafood; Rioja Gran Reserva matches grilled meats. The cocktail list's citrus and herbal notes can bridge appetizers, though specific food pairings are not documented.
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