I built a Barcelona bar itinerary tool because most lists feel touristy (and the city banned crawls)
Hey everyone,
I’ve spent a lot of time in Barcelona and got tired of the same generic bar lists. Most “best bars” content is either pure tourist traps or just names with almost no context. At the same time the city has been cracking down hard on organized bar crawls, so the demand for thoughtful, self-guided evenings is still there.
So I built Cask : Curated 3-stop bar itineraries that include:
The actual story behind each place
Exactly what to order
Timing and neighborhood flow
You can generate a free one in about 10 seconds with no account needed. There’s also a gift version from $9 that arrives as a little digital keepsake (think safe-conduct letter or illuminated note) with your personal message. A few people have already framed them, which was unexpected and nice.
Current stage: free version is live, gift flow works, still early on distribution.
I’d love any honest feedback on a couple of things:
Does the gift angle feel compelling, or is the free itinerary the stronger entry point?
Any channels you’ve seen work for local experience / thoughtful gift products?
Anything on the landing page that feels unclear or missing?
Link: https://cask-barcelona.vercel.app
Happy to answer questions or hear brutal feedback. Thanks for reading.
The city banning organized bar crawls makes the context around the product much more interesting.
That changes the problem from simply helping people find bars to helping them navigate the evening differently.
Exactly. The ban made the usual “here’s a list of bars” approach feel incomplete. People still want a good evening out, they just need a way to do it that feels intentional and self-guided instead of herded.
That’s why I focused on the sequence + story + what to order, rather than just another list of places. Curious if that framing lands for you, or if there’s another angle that feels more useful.
The shift from “find places” to “plan the experience” is the interesting part.
I’m curious what you’re seeing from users so far — are people responding more to the curated sequence/story aspect, or is the practical planning side driving interest?
Good question. What I’m seeing so far is that a lot of people waste a surprising amount of time just trying to plan a night out , looking up places, checking menus, figuring out the order and timing. The curated sequence + story seems to cut that friction more than pure practical planning.
The free version gets used mostly for that quick “just give me a solid route” need, while the gift version is more intentional (someone actually sending it to a friend or partner). Still early numbers though, so I’m watching both closely. Simplifying the whole planning process is the part that seems to land strongest.
That’s helpful context. The distinction between a quick planning utility and a more intentional gift experience is interesting.
I’d like to continue the conversation outside the thread. What’s the best email to reach you on?
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Thanks! I’ve just sent it over.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts whenever you have a chance.