Museu del Vermut

About the museum

The Museu del Vermut grew out of four decades of collecting by Joan Tàpias, who gathered thousands of bottles, posters and objects related to vermouth from all over the world. The museum presents this collection, considered the largest devoted to this drink, and explains the close relationship between vermouth and the city of Reus, known as the capital of vermouth.

The museum occupies a Modernista building on calle Vallroquetes, designed in 1918 by the Reus architect Pere Caselles. The building, of more than 500 square metres, was completely refurbished and turned into a museum, although its Modernista façade has remained intact. It is spread over two floors with four themed areas: on the ground floor, the bar decorated with hundreds of bottles, a large courtyard and the Espacio Martini; on the first floor, three salons named after historic Reus vermouth brands (Miró, Yzaguirre and Iris-de Muller).

The visit is free of charge, and the museum shares its space with a Mediterranean restaurant and a vermouth bar, run by the Tàpias family. The house also makes its own vermouth, Vermut Cori, created in 2014 in collaboration with Vermuts Miró.

Highlights

• Private collection of Joan Tàpias, considered the largest of its kind on vermouth in the world
• Thousands of bottles, posters and objects from around the world
• Modernista building from 1918 by Pere Caselles
• Four themed areas named after historic Reus brands
• Free admission and no prior booking required

Permanent exhibition

• Colección Joan Tàpias – Private collection of thousands of bottles, posters and objects on vermouth, displayed over the two floors of a Modernista building, with areas devoted to historic Reus brands.

Founded

2014

Operated by

Familia Tàpias

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

The visit to the museum is free of charge and does not require a prior booking.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Espacio Martini on the ground floor is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility; the first-floor rooms are reached by stairs. For events that require accessibility, please let the restaurant know in advance.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the centre of Reus, on calle Vallroquetes.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Mediterranean restaurant with a vermouth bar and a terrace in an inner courtyard (awarded a Solete Repsol).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 40 guests.

Four themed spaces for celebrations, corporate dinners, weddings and family gatherings, with capacities of about 12, 25 (two rooms) and 40 people.

Plan your visit