Bars

Discover the best places to drink in Catalonia's capital. Reviews of bars, pubs and tapas bars in Barcelona

The 20 best bars in Barcelona
Bars and pubs

The 20 best bars in Barcelona

Barcelona boasts such an immense offering of bars that deciding where to meet for a drink can be a daunting task. To lend a hand, whether your tipple is wine,...
Barcelona bars with free tapas
Bars and pubs

Barcelona bars with free tapas

These generous bars serve up free tapas when you order drinks
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Vii, Tapes i Platillos
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Vii, Tapes i Platillos

The Roca brothers' latest opening in Girona pays homage to their parents' bar with classic Catalan dishes and an emphasis on natural wine

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London Bar

4 out of 5 stars
Since it had its live music licence revoked, this classic old bar has had to rely on its pool table or the odd football match to entertain its patrons. The...
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La Casa de la Pradera

Without fanfare, this is a bar that welcomes the entire LGBTQ+ family in the heart of the Raval, the historic center of Barcelona. Its friendly and fun...
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Bar Leo

5 out of 5 stars
Bar patron Señora Leo doesn't mess around, which is why she took this old portside joint that served up fried fare and mini bottles of beer and...
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Barcelona's best tapas bars

La Plata
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La Plata

The three essential tapas at this emblematic bar with just six tables are the fried whole anchovies, the tomato salad, onion and olive salad, and the...
Quimet i Quimet
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Quimet i Quimet

Packed to the rafters with dusty bottles of wine, this classic but minuscule bar makes up for in tapas what it lacks in space. The specialities are 'conservas'...
La Cova Fumada
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La Cova Fumada

This tavern frequented by those who work at or near the sea has got to be a favourite for hearty lunches in Barcelona. Among the iron-and-marble tables, you...