Barcelona tapas bars & restaurants
The tradition of tapas in Spain goes back centuries. Tapas are small portions of food that are usually served with a drink in bars and restaurants. The origin of the word "tapa" comes from the habit of covering a glass of wine or beer with a slice of bread or cheese to prevent insects from entering the drink ;-)
Tapas became popular in Spain from the 19th century onwards, when people started to have snacks to accompany their drinks. Since then, tapas have become an important part of Spanish culture and are served in many establishments throughout the country.
The best tapas in Barcelona
Casa Igor
A Taverna de tapes just the way we like them!
Another little neighbourhood bar just the way we like them. Casa Igor is a 7-minute walk from Gaudí's Casa Vicens. Casa Igor defines itself as a Taverna de tapes. You can share tapas with friends standing at the outside bar or indoors in a small room.
Señora Dolores
Fried or raw tapas and natural wines
In the fashionable Sant Antoni district, Señora Dolores is a friendly establishment distinguished by its retro-chic ambience and commitment to quality products, served with a bold twist. Here, everything goes through the fryer or is served raw, offering a gastronomic experience that's both authentic and innovative.
Senyor Vermut
Tapas and Vermouths
As the name suggests, Senyor Vermut is a must for tapas and vermouth lovers. This family-run bar, run by the Miralles family, offers an impressive selection of over 40 different vermouths, enough to delight enthusiasts and novices alike eager to discover the famous tradition of drinking a vermut before lunch.
Ten´s Barcelona
A Gourmet Journey through Ten's Tapas
Ten's Tapas, led by Michelin-starred Chef Jordi Cruz, offers a contemporary twist on traditional Spanish tapas. The restaurant is renowned for its innovative approach and elegant setting, providing a unique culinary experience.
Bar del Pla
Unforgettable tapas and raciones!
Beware, this is one of our favourite tapas bars. Located just a stone's throw from the Picasso Museum in the picturesque Carrer de Montcada, Bar del Pla offers tapas, raciones...
Colmado Wilmot
The best of Catalan cuisine and great tapas!
Tucked away in the corner of an alleyway, not far from the wonderful Parc del Turó, Colmado Wilmot is a restaurant and tapas bar with an intriguing pedigree: its chef Eugeni de Diego is a former El Bulli chef..
Can Framis
A beautiful place and very good tapas!
On the Ronda de Sant Pere, a 10-minute walk from the Picasso Museum, Can Framis by Casa Lolea is a gastronomic gem.
Bodega Vidrios y Cristales
Canned foods, wines and vermouths
In a magnificent building in El Born, the Casa Xifré, the Bodega Vidrios y Cristales returns to the origins of the local bodega, i.e. the bar or the local cellar...
Bar Cañete
Classic and contemporary Catalan tapas
Bar Cañete: Like so many of Barcelona’s best establishments, this traditional yet trendy tapas bar and restaurant entered the world as a small family-run affair.
Bambarol
Chef’s tapas !
Imagine two chefs, with professional records as long as their arms, to open a restaurant of tapas where one would like to come every day: It’s Bambarol...
El Xampanyet
Our favourite tapas bar, unchanging top!
This bar has conserved the real feeling of Barcelona's old bars...
Quimet & Quimet
Quimet & Quimet is a bar unlike any other. There are no tables; you stand up to enjoy all kinds of small tapas, often served straight from high-end tins. It is also a wine cellar with hundreds of bottles.
El Quim
El Quim de la Boqueria is truly a family business...
Cal Pep
Cal Pep is Barcelona's best-known tapas restaurant... You often have to wait to get in, but it's worth the wait!
La Xampanyeria
La Xampanyeria is very famous for either tourists and Barcelona citizens!
Cervecería Catalana
Cervecería Catalana one of the best tapas restaurant of the city of Barcelona!!