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Bar Marsella - Bar in El Raval, Barcelona
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Bar Marsella

Barcelona's 1820 absinthe bar, gloriously unchanged

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
El Raval |
$$ Mid-range for Bar
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Daily 22:00-02:30 (hours vary)
| Last reviewed: May 2026

Opened in 1820 and reputedly the city's oldest bar, Marsella still pours absinthe with the full sugar-cube-and-water ritual beneath peeling frescoes and antique mirrors. The patina is real, the crowd a mix of curious and devoted regulars. It is atmosphere earned over two centuries, not manufactured.

Editor's Tip

Founded 1820

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Quick answers about Bar Marsella — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Bar Marsella?
Bar Marsella is located in El Raval, Barcelona — Carrer de Sant Pau 65, 08001 Barcelona.
What are the opening hours of Bar Marsella?
Bar Marsella is open Daily 22:00-02:30 (hours vary).

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