8 of the Best Tapas Bars in Barcelona
Barcelona
Tapas is always the beginning and the end (and usually the middle) of a great evening in Barcelona. Here are some places that will make your evening extra special.
Bar Alegria
Sant Antoni
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Bar Alegria is a long-standing, lauded tapas venue with vintage decor, outdoors seats & regular live music.
Carrer del Comte Borrell, 133, Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Bar Cañete
El Raval
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Steamed cockles from local estuaries with citrus, clams from Carril, anchovies from Santoña in olive oil, and fried artichokes from El Prat all feature on the menu of this restaurant just a few metres from the Gran Teatre del Liceu that describes itself as an eatery “dedicated to the finest tapas”. In this small eatery with a long counter and several interesting dining spaces (to get to them you have to literally walk through the kitchen), everything revolves around the best market ingredients which are prepared with minimum intervention. Whatever you decide to eat, make sure you also order a portion of their famous toasted flatbread with tomato.
Carrer de la Unió 17, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Bar del Pla
El Born
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Small bistro-bar combining traditional tapas with a modern flair. The menu features creative dishes like grilled sardines and Iberian ham croquettes, complemented by an extensive wine list. Cozy and popular for both locals and visitors.
Carrer de Montcada, 2, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Bar ProvenPoblenou
Poblenou
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A vibrant bar & grill spot known for its excellent selection of grilled tapas and local wines. It offers a cozy atmosphere with rustic dcor reflecting the neighborhood's industrial heritage, making it a great place to relax after work or meet up with friends.
Rambla del Poblenou, 118, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
Cal Pep
El Gòtic
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Although just outside Sant Antoni, Cal Pep is a landmark for tapas lovers in Barcelona offering fresh seafood and seasonal small plates with a lively bar experience. Highly recommended to book in advance.
Plaça de les Olles, 8, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
La Cova Fumada
El Born
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Authentic tapas spot famous for its bombas and traditional Catalan flavors. Simple, buzzing spot with a no-frills atmosphere, perfect for casual dining.
Carrer del Baluard, 56, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Mont Bar
Sants-Montjuïc
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A restaurant with a gastro-bar ambience that is becoming a must for every visitor to Barcelona.In this delightful setting, featuring elegant decorative details that set it apart from your typical bar, you’ll find an array of traditional and contemporary dishes, all of which showcase high levels of technique, plus presentation that is so refined that it is hard not to take a photo! In keeping with the philosophy of the owners, who hail from the small village of Mont (in the Val d’Aran), the cuisine here is based around fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients and a focus on meticulous presentation. Choose between inventive snacks, innovative tapas, and small sharing plates, all accompanied by impeccable service. Make sure you try the spectacular Iberian sobrasada mochi with Mahón cheese!
Carrer de Tamarit, 104, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Quimet & Quimet
La Maternitat i Sant Ramon
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A historic and intimate bar well known for excellent montaditos and a wide variety of canned and preserved delicacies, alongside a superb selection of wines. Small and standing-room-only, it's a perfect spot for a quick bite and drinks. Authentic Catalan tapas experience.
Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes 25, 08004 Barcelona, Spain