This bar in Málaga is named as one of the best in Spain for cocktails

In the landscape of cocktail bars in Málaga, there is one name that stands out prominently: The Pharmacy. This speakeasy, inspired by the Prohibition era in the United States, has established itself as one of the best cocktail bars in Spain thanks to its meticulous offerings, exclusive atmosphere, and a drink menu that blends tradition with innovation. This is how the Repsol Guide sees it, having included it not only in their list of Soletes but also in a carefully selected group of nearly twenty Spanish cocktail bars.

Located on the central García Briz street, next to the Tribuna de los Pobres, The Pharmacy is not just a simple cocktail bar, but a journey through time. Its Art Deco aesthetics, secret corners, and live jazz music immerse patrons in a unique atmosphere, evoking the clandestine bars of the 1920s where forbidden drinks were served.

Since its opening in 2018, The Pharmacy has been a benchmark in the city's cocktail scene. Its founder, Elías Bentolila, conceived this space with a clear botanical inspiration, resulting in a signature menu where each cocktail is a sensory experience. The selection of ingredients is meticulous, always seeking the most sophisticated nuances to surprise the most demanding palates. Its success, along with the closure of a neighboring venue, led to a move last summer from number 3 to number 1 on the same street, a new location that offers more space and enhances the visitor experience, especially in aesthetic terms.

"Asking chefs where to eat and drink in Málaga leads you to The Pharmacy, a speakeasy that, according to Dani Carnero from Kaleja, is 'the most classic in the city's cocktail scene, with a signature menu and a venue with a piano and charming little corners.' Elías Bentolila opened this establishment in 2018, inspired by botany, and the result is a place where you can try seven different types of Negroni," states the Repsol Guide about this haven of fine cocktails, whatever you may have in mind.

One of the most valued aspects of the venue is the personalized attention from its team. The bartenders not only master the technique of mixology but also advise customers so that each choice suits their preferences. From classic cocktails to avant-garde creations, the menu at The Pharmacy is a tribute to the art of cocktail making. Among its most notable creations is the Nepali Gimlet, a mix of citrus peppers and electric flower that has won over the regulars of the venue.

The best cocktail bars in Spain according to the Repsol Guide

• Agabar Cocktail Bar (Palma de Mallorca)
• La Cueva de LagOmar (Nazaret, Lanzarote)
• Varsovia (Gijón)
• Conjugoo (Murcia)
• Ohh! Cielo (Badajoz)
• The Pharmacy (Málaga)
• The Bowie (Valladolid)
• Paradiso (Barcelona)
• Savas Bar (Madrid)
• Metropolitan (Talavera de la Reina)
• CookTL (Valencia)
• La Mula de Moscú (Bilbao)
• La Terraza by Carlos Rodríguez (Pamplona)
• Moonlight (Zaragoza)
• Clandestino (Logroño)
• The Little Bobby (Santander)
• Areas (Esteiro, A Coruña)