Inside a Barcelona speakeasy cocktail bar with vibrant, groovy interiors reflecting '60s design influences.

Barcelona’s Hidden Underground Bar Celebrates Verner Panton’s Iconic 1968 Visiona with Groovy Interiors

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Written by John Oliver

2026-10-30

Exploring a Retro Oasis Behind Barcelona’s Focacceria

Concealed behind a modest façade at Carrer Tuset 17 in Barcelona, designer Isern Serra unveils a remarkable hidden venue that echoes the audacious spirit of the 1960s and 1970s. Created for Grupo La Confitería, the venue is a tribute to the city’s intellectual counterculture, epitomized by the famed ‘gauche divine’ and nightlife maven Oriol Regàs. Entry into this intriguing speakeasy bar is through a refrigerator door, revealing a world inspired by Verner Panton’s iconic 1968 Visiona installation.

A Chromatic Tribute to Mid-Century Aesthetics in a Barcelona Secret Bar

The bar’s innovative interior, masterminded by Isern Serra, is a bold statement in color and form. A continuous carpet envelops the first lounge, casting an all-encompassing textile cocoon that echoes Panton’s design ethos. The central feature, a curved stainless-steel bar, creates dynamic reflections, surrounded by seating in a vibrant spectrum from yellow to deep blue. Recessed niches provide functional shelving and intimate seating, illuminated by overhead Multi-Lite pendants from GUBI.

Retro-Futurism Meets Space Age Design in the DJ Lounge

The adjoining DJ room takes a thrilling turn into retro-futurism within the intimate setting. Its design under a vaulted dome plays with Space Age elements and organic geometry. Concealed scenographic lighting shifts hues and tones with the music, enhancing the experience. Period-specific lighting, including Louis Poulsen Panthella lamps and &Tradition Flowerpot pendants, anchors the design, while a Tacchini Dana lamp serves as a central sculptural piece beneath the plaster canopy.

Colorful lighting accentuates the groovy bar setting, showing modern and retro design elements.
all images ©Salva López

Explore more retro-futuristic designs with Skywalker Grill’s blend of midcentury and futurism, offering a similarly immersive experience.

This captivating cocktail lounge by ©Salva López stands as a testament to the power of design and imagination, providing an engaging nostalgic experience in the heart of Barcelona.

Entrance to the secret speakeasy bar on Carrer Tuset, designed by Isern Serra.
Focacha is a hidden speakeasy cocktail bar designed by Isern Serra on Carrer Tuset in Barcelona
Interior decor inspired by Verner Panton's 1960s Visiona exhibition with vibrant design elements.
the interior design references Verner Panton’s iconic Visiona exhibition from the late 1960s
Continuous textile carpet envelops the entire room, creating a unique acoustic experience.
continuous textile carpet covers the floor, walls, and ceilings to create a monomaterial acoustic envelope
Main bar crafted from mirror-polished steel features sleek, rounded corners for smooth finish.
the main bar is fabricated from mirror-polished stainless steel with rounded corner profiles
Recessed booth seating integrated into carpeted walls for an intimate bar atmosphere.
intimate booth seating is recessed into the carpeted vertical wall planes
Wall niches with built-in bottle shelves, accentuating the unique bar interior design.
curved perimeter niches carved into the walls house integrated bottle display shelving
Room with vaulted dome ceiling, highlighting smooth organic contours for a spacious feel.
the second room features a vaulted dome ceiling finished in smooth, organic contours
Light fixtures incorporated into ceiling and walls, offering dynamic scenographic effects.
ceiling apertures and perimeter wall openings integrate programmable, scenographic light fixtures
Lighting adjusts in temperature and hue, synchronized with music tempo and acoustic dynamics.
dynamic lighting shifts in temperature and hue according to acoustic programming and music tempo
Contrast of reflective metal surfaces with dense fabric upholstery characterizes the venue.
reflective metallic surfaces contrast with dense, matte fabric upholstery throughout the venue
Central Dana lamp by Tacchini contributes to the retro-futuristic ambiance in the music salon.
a central Dana lamp by Tacchini anchors the retro-futuristic aesthetic of the music salon
DJ lounge features retro designs with fluid geometry, emphasizing enveloping aesthetics.
the DJ lounge explores retro aesthetics through fluid geometry and enveloping surfaces
Fusion of early Space Age modular concepts and modern nightlife programming defines the space.
the spatial concept pairs early Space Age modular design with contemporary nightlife programming
Inside a Barcelona speakeasy cocktail bar with vibrant, groovy interiors reflecting '60s design influences.

Source: designboom.com

Frequently asked questions

Where is the hidden underground bar located in Barcelona?

The hidden underground bar is located at Carrer Tuset 17 in Barcelona, behind a modest façade.

How do you enter the underground bar in Barcelona?

Entry into the intriguing speakeasy bar is through a refrigerator door.

What design style does the underground bar emulate?

The bar emulates a retro-futurism design with mid-century aesthetics, inspired by Verner Panton’s iconic 1968 Visiona installation.

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