23 Best Tapas Bars in Barcelona, Spain
Despite being a typically Spanish cuisine, this famous culinary tradition is still rife here in Catalonia (where other...
Cal Pep
Plaça de les Olles, 8, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
A legendary venue in El Born, presided over by the eponymous Pep, this neighbourhood restaurant has been heavily covered in the travel press – and for...
Sensi Tapas
Carrer Ample, 24, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
This stylish and intimate joint can be found on Carrer Ample, a lively street in the Gothic Quarter and the perfect place to start an evening out in...
Elisabets Restaurant
Carrer de les Ramelleres, 3, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
A student favourite, it can be hard to get a table at this venue that finds itself just off Las Ramblas, but it’s worth trying your luck as the price...
GiGi von tapas
Carrer de la Marina, 189, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Once the favoured place of bullfighting aficionados, this romantic locale has been reimagined as a hip modern tapas bar serving creative plates like...
Quimet & Quimet
Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Another Barcelona legend, Quimet i Quimet is a family owned affair in the vibrant yet untouristy Poble Sec district. There’s a touch of class to...
Ziryab Fusió Tapes Bar
Carrer de Grunyí, 5, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
If you you’re bored of bravas already, this romantic restaurant provides a fresh twist with Arabic flavours such as bacon-wrapped dates and grilled...
Tosca Tapas y Vino
C/ de Sant Pere Més Alt, 8, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
With 40 classic tapas dishes to choose from, Tosca is a perfect place to get an introduction to Spanish gastronomy. The prices are reasonable, service...
Petit Tapas
Carrer Ample, 26, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Fantastic wines from Catalonia’s Penedes and Priorat wine regions, are served with classic Spanish tapas with a twist, so that as well as ecologically...
El Xampanyet
C/ de Montcada, 22, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
This famous Xampanyeria (champagne bar) near the Picasso Museum is a staple of guidebooks and ‘best of’ lists, so expect it to be crowded. With its...
El 58
Rambla del Poblenou, 58, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
Fun, inventive tapas are chalked up on the board and held up by wait staff at this modern tapas on Rambla del Poblenou, and there’s even a nice...
Firebug
Pg. de St. Joan, 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
Specialising in small plates to share between friends, Firebug throws a modern and international slant on the Spanish trend with dishes like crispy...
Can Paixano
Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 7, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
A xampanyeria (champagne bar) and charcuterie in one, Can Paixano is one of the most popular eateries in Barcelona and packed – really and truly and...
Le Bistro Sensi
Carrer del Regomir, 4, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Spanish and French cuisine combine at this cosy bistro-style restaurant which serves up a mix of tapas and ‘platillos’ (small plates) to share. On the...
Elsa y Fred
Carrer del Rec Comtal, 11, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
No prizes for guessing the names of the proprietors of this stylish establishment near the Arc de Triomf which takes some classic Spanish ingredients...
Mercado de La Boqueria
La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
This is where all of Barcelona’s best ingredients are delivered so it makes sense to try some tapas right at the source… there are a good dozen or so...
El Quim de la Boqueria
Mercado de La Boqueria, La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
A fraction pricey, but once you taste his xipirons amb mongetes de Santa Pau (that’s Catalan for “baby squid and beans”!) you won’t care for counting...
Bar Jai-Ca
Carrer de Ginebra, 13, C/ de Ginebra, 7-9, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Jai Ca and Jai Ca 2 are a pair of classic tapas bars located in the old fishing district of Barceloneta, and are great places to sample affordable...
Cerveseria Catalana
C/ de Mallorca, 236, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
A fantastic reputation amongst locals, has led to this joint gaining a similarly exalted reputation amongst visitors, so expect to queue for a table...
Bormuth
Plaça Comercial, 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
A portmanteau of the words Born, the district the bar is located in, and vermouth, one of the house’s signature drinks, it didn’t take this place long...
El Tropezon Bar Bodega
Av. de Catalunya, 100, 08905 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Don’t expect friendly customers service. Do expect platter loads of delectable Spanish classics, from baby octopi to specially-prepared mushrooms....
Bar El Velódromo
C/ de Muntaner, 213, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
A great looking bar with Art Deco design and racing green finishes, Bar Velodromo carries the elegance of a bygone era into the present day. If you’re...
Can Eusebio
Carrer de Vila i Vilà, 84, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
The gastronomic offer is functional rather than elevated, but for cheap bravas and beers in fun-loving young company Can Eusebio is your place. When I...
Sol Soler
Plaça del Sol, 21, 08012 Barcelona, Spain
A local favourite with the people of Gracia, this unfussy and friendly restaurant specialises in vegetarian tapas. Fun and unpretentious, rather than...