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[title]If you're in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, or Mar del Plata, the Tapeando 2025 festival gives you the chance to try the most delicious tapas from Spain from April 4th to 13th. Over 70 restaurants will participate with their creations, so you can create your own route and try everything.
In Argentina, we are just starting to learn how to enjoy tapas (in fact, in this article, we explain what tapas are), but the Spanish are experts: this tradition brings together their love for good food, good company, and their desire to explore new bars and experiment with new flavors. For those of us who enjoy eating and drinking tasty things, tapas in Barcelona is an unparalleled experience. The city's gastronomic culture is one of the things that defines it, and tapas is one of the best ways to experience it.
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Next, discover the best neighborhoods for tapas in Barcelona. Make sure to add them to your list for your next trip!
1. El Born
El Born is the perfect neighborhood for a tapas night. Its medieval streets hide traditional bars, like El Xampanyet, alongside more modern spots like Bormuth. From classic bombas to creative montaditos, you’ll find whatever you want, and it's always delicious.
El Born is also great for exploring the Picasso Museum, wandering through independent design shops, and enjoying the Basilica of Santa María del Mar, a gem of Catalan Gothic architecture.
2. Poble-sec
Not as trendy among tourists, but more and more bars are opening, and locals come from all neighborhoods to sit on their little stools. This neighborhood is known for its relaxed vibe and a great selection of pintxos and tapas at good prices.
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In Poble-sec, Blai Street is the epicenter of tapas. Classic bars like Quimet & Quimet serve miniature delights with quality products, while other simpler spots, like La Tasqueta de Blai, offer a variety of pinchos to choose from at a bar (none costing more than 2.50 euros).
But Poble-sec isn’t just about tapas. If you go, don't miss the opportunity to head up to Montjuïc Park for the best panoramic view of the city and take a stroll down Paral·lel Street, traditionally home to theaters and cabaret. It’s worth a visit.
3. Gràcia
This bohemian neighborhood is perfect for tapas without hurry because you’ll want to stay chatting and tasting. Here, classic vermuterias offering local products coexist with modern bars and many, many terraces to enjoy outdoors. La Vermuteria del Tano, for example, maintains the old-school spirit, while places like Bodega E. Marin prepare traditional tapas with a twist.
Gràcia is also a neighborhood of squares: it has Plaça de la Virreina and Plaça del Sol, in addition to being the gateway to the stunning Park Güell by Gaudí, which should definitely be on your wish list if you’ve never been.
4. Barceloneta
Here, tapas taste like the sea, thanks to Mediterranean products: fried fish, bombas, and fresh seafood. Its beaches are perfect for a sunny day by the sea, and its seafront promenade is ideal for walking, skating, or simply enjoying the coastal atmosphere before stopping for a beer and a tapa or two.
Jai-Ca is a classic with a neighborhood vibe, and at Can Ramonet, you can enjoy a more sophisticated version without losing the maritime essence.
5. El Eixample
El Eixample is synonymous with elegant bars and carefully curated culinary offerings. At places like Cervecería Catalana, tapas become a gourmet experience, while at Bodega Joan, for example, you can order classics like patatas bravas and calamari, always with a homemade touch.
This neighborhood is also the heart of modernism in Barcelona. A walk down Passeig de Gràcia is a must to admire Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, two of Gaudí's most iconic works.
6. Sant Antoni
In recent years, the Sant Antoni neighborhood has become a gastronomic hotspot. The revamped Mercat de Sant Antoni (the largest in Barcelona) has brought a wave of unique tapas bars. At Bar Alegría, for example, their gildas are famous. And at Els Sortidors del Parlament, you can pair cured meats with natural wines. Everything is delicious.
In addition to tapas, the neighborhood is perfect for book lovers, as on Sundays, the market becomes a gathering spot for collectors of old books and comics.
As you can see, Barcelona is the mecca of tapas. Are you tempted to visit? By voting for your favorite tapa at Tapeando, you could win a trip for two to Spain with Level, which flies directly to Barcelona.
And the next time you travel to Barcelona, start in whichever neighborhood you like, but be sure to visit them all… for tapas, exploring, and enjoying.