Tapas in Barcelona: A taste tour not to be missed on your visit to Barcelona

Although Barcelona is not traditionally known as the city of tapas par excellence, over the years it has been able to catch up and offer a selection of tapas that have nothing to envy to other Spanish cities. If you are a lover of tapas, Barcelona will surprise you with its variety and quality. Let’s explore some of the tapas you can’t miss and the best places to enjoy them!

Must-try Tapas in Barcelona

If you love going for tapas, these are the basics that you will almost certainly find in all the tapas bars and restaurants in Barcelona:
* Anchovies
* Pescadito Frito (fried fish)
* Mussels
* Patatas Bravas
* Potato Omelette
* Assortment of Sausages with Bread with Tomato
* Croquettes
* Cockles
* Calamares a la Romana
* Boquerones en Vinagre (Anchovies in Vinegar)

Now that you know what tapas to order, the only thing left to do is to find the perfect place to enjoy them. Here we share with you some of the most emblematic places in the city to go for tapas.

12 Best Tapas Restaurants in Barcelona

Raspall Bar. This bar may go unnoticed because of its discreet exterior, but it is one of the best tapas places in the heart of the city. For every drink, you have a tapa to choose from, and if you order a bottle of wine, you can choose from five tapas. Address: Carrer de Samsó, 8.
Jai-ca. Located in the charming neighborhood of Barceloneta, Jai-ca is one of the busiest places in the city for tapas. Such was its success that they opened another place on the same street. Address: Carrer de Ginebra, 9-13.
Vaso de Oro. Also in Barceloneta, this restaurant has history and the waiters will serve you with a bow tie, serving some of the best beers in town. Address: Carrer de Balboa, 6.
Cervecería Catalana. Located in the heart of Barcelona, just one street away from the famous Casa Mila, it is known for its delicious classic tapas, fast service and reasonable prices. Address: Carrer de Mallorca, 236.
Bar Tomas. Famous for having the best patatas bravas in town. This bar is a reference in Barcelona. Address: Carrer Major de Sarrià, 49.
Senyor Vermut. Their patatas bravas are famous all over the city. Spicy, crunchy and tasty, they are worth a try. Address: Carrer de Provença, 85.
La Esquinita. Known for its specialties, such as bravas and “tigres” (battered mussels). They do not accept reservations, so you may have to wait a bit. Address: Passeig de Fabra i Puig, 296.
Cova Fumada. Small and always full, here you can eat basic and tasty tapas. Go early to avoid long waits. Address: Carrer del Baluard, 56.
La Plata. This small bar has become an almost obligatory stop for tourists, thanks to its location and authentic atmosphere. Address: Carrer de la Mercè, 28.
La Bombeta. In La Barceloneta, this bar offers tapas with a touch of sea, land and a spectacular sangria. Address: Carrer de la Maquinista, 3.
La Flauta. Famous for its traditional pinchos and flautas, with a showcase displaying raw fish and seafood. Address: Carrer d’Aribau, 23.
Moritz Store. With more than 160 years of history, it offers good beer, good patatas bravas and an excellent vibe. Address: Ronda de Sant Antoni, 39.

10 Cheap Tapas in Barcelona

Sometimes, finding cheap tapas bars in Barcelona can be a challenge, but here are some places where you can enjoy a good tapas for less than 20€:

Quimet & Quimet. A tapas bar with a traditional decoration and a menu full of tapas updated with avant-garde touches. Address: Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25.
El Xampanyet. Ideal to enjoy a good tapas in a modern neighborhood atmosphere, at a good price. Address: Carrer de Montcada, 22.
Gata Mala. A small place that stands out for the quality and generosity of its tapas, which are free with every drink. Address: Carrer de Rabassa, 37.
Bar Cañete. Specializing in seafood and fish tapas, located in El Raval. Address: Carrer de la Unió, 17.
El 58. Modern and cozy, with a varied menu and creative dishes. Address: Rambla del Poblenou, 58.
La Monroe. A casual, modern and modern place with a unique charm, ideal for breakfast, tapas or dinner. Address: Plaça Salvador Seguí, 1.
La Bodegueta de Gràcia. Authentic and neighborhood, with a traditional aesthetic and irresistible portions of fried snacks. Address: Carrer de Sant Lluís, 103.
Morryssom. With a menu of market cuisine and tapas such as Russian salad and homemade croquettes. Address: Carrer de Girona, 162.
Bodega Pàdua. An old-style place with Gaudí-inspired decoration and tapas such as anchovies, olives and potatoes. Address: Carrer de Pàdua, 62.
Quimet d’Horta. Famous for its sandwiches in xapata bread and its familiar and peculiar atmosphere. Address: Plaça d’Eivissa, 10.

6 Tapas bars without many tourists

Going out for tapas is always a good plan. Order some bravas, some cuttlefish, a portion of fried fish and why not, a plate of fried snout accompanied by a good vermouth, a beer or a glass of wine. What many do not like so much is to see how a lifetime local becomes the new tourist attraction of the city. It seems impossible nowadays, especially in summer, but there are still some tapas gems in the city. Therefore, we have gone off the beaten track to find those tapas bars where you can enjoy them without (almost) tourists next to us.

La Bodegueta de Gràcia. This small but cozy place located at 103 San Lluis street is authentic and neighborhood, offering a traditional aesthetic of a wine cellar with wine barrels on one side. Its strong point, the portion of fried snout irresistible to any palate. With a close treatment and affordable prices. Address: Sant Lluís, 103.
Morryssom. Girona with Roselló. Its menu, 100% market cuisine, includes everything from Russian salad (a considerable portion) to the delicious and consistent homemade croquettes worthy of mention.
Bodega Pàdua. “A place like in the old days” and “a place free of guiris (for the moment)”. This is how some customers define this bar-restaurant. Its decoration inspired by Gaudí and curiosities from the 19th century attracts diners who can enjoy a good vermouth accompanied by anchovies, olives and potatoes. Address: Pádua, 62
Quimet d’Horta. A neighborhood bar that has become popular throughout the city thanks to its sandwiches on xapata bread, especially the tortilla. Founded in 1927, it offers an atmosphere as familiar as it is peculiar thanks to the collection of more than 3,000 little bottles displayed on the wall. Address: Plaça d’Eivissa, 10
La Bodegueta. You have to go down a couple of stairs to enter this small place located on the Rambla de Catalunya. Although its terrace may be conquered by tourists, the truth is that inside it is a different story, since the customers are usually people who work in the area or neighbors who want to enjoy a few croquettes and a beer. Address: Provença, 233
Bodega Sepúlveda, located in Barcelona’s historic Raval district, is a culinary treasure that has been serving tapas and Catalan cuisine since 1952. The place is classic and simple, with an extensive wine list of more than 100 wines. Address: Sepúlveda, 173

4 Tapas bars specializing in Basque pintxos in Barcelona

Maitea is an excellent place to try Basque-Catalan food and enjoy the friendly and kind treatment by the staff. Every week, they receive fresh and authentic products directly from the North. Address: Casanova, 155
Everything at Taktika Berri is delicious, from the meat to the omelettes, to the piece of hake, and the desserts that are ten to die for. This restaurant is a hidden gem in Barcelona that you cannot miss if you are a lover of Basque cuisine. The place is a bit small for the demand it has. Address: València, 169
Txapela is one of the best known Basque restaurants in Barcelona for two main reasons, the personalized attention to customers and its location. In the heart of Plaza Catalunya this place receives hundreds of tourists and locals every day to offer an exquisite Basque tapas service. Address: Pl. catalunya, 8
Txapeldun Egarri is a typical Basque place for tapas, lunch or dinner. The quantities are very good so sometimes tapas can be enough. The place is spacious with several rooms so going in large groups is not a problem. Address: Pg. de Fabra i Puig, 159

3 Signature tapas for the most sybarites.

Maradiaga. The open kitchen is a live show, they prepare each dish with excellence and detail and the spectators can smell the aromas that give off the pots and choose to share the dish that most appeals to them. Address: Aribau, 13
Boro Bar. A tapas bar in the center of Barcelona with a rustic, homey and cozy style. The dishes have a haute cuisine presentation. Address: Diputació, 286
Babula Bar 1937. Its specialty is cocktails, but without a doubt the gastronomic proposal, especially the tapas, has been a real discovery. The menu is based on dishes to share with a fusion of cultures, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine together. Address: Pau Claris, 139

Enjoy the best tortillas

La Ceba. A tapas bar that focuses on traditional Catalan and Spanish food, homemade and reminiscent of the touch of grandmothers; and as a good place that reminds grandmothers attention is great, the place is very cozy, simple and with a very nice family and informal touch. book in advance because they have a high demand. Address: Perla, 10
Les Truites. Is your ideal choice if you want to try different Spanish omelette recipes in an elegant atmosphere. Address: Carrer d’Arimon, 22
El Pollo. Is a neighborhood tapas bar that is common but not very common. The house tortillas attract hundreds of people who come to check out its fame. They are even the favorite of the singer Rosalía in Barcelona. Juicy and creamy inside with a flavor that makes you crave for more. It is best to make a reservation. Address: Carrer del Tigre, 31, Local 2

The street of tapas

Barcelona has a street that concentrates bars and restaurants that are specialists in this type of wonderful snacks that perhaps you did not know. With a very familiar atmosphere and locals who have been feeding tourists and locals for several generations we can not fail to discover this place.
Blai Street has earned to be one of the most visited in the city. Before entering the legendary Sala Apolo nearby, it is time to have a drink in one of the bars and restaurants specializing in tapas in this place. Blai Street has very cheap places so we can eat well without spending a month’s salary, feeling the warmth of the city of Barcelona.

La Esquinita de Blai or Blai tonight are waiting for us with mini burgers at 1 euro and a wide variety of snacks.
La Tasqueta de Blai stands out among all, in the same street there is a bar with a similar name so you better take a good look. Not only do they have a wide variety of skewers but also each one is delicious.

Barcelona has a lot to offer when it comes to tapas. From traditional bars to trendy, modern venues with avant-garde touches, the city has something for everyone. So next time you’re in Barcelona, don’t hesitate to book a day to go for tapas and enjoy this delicious way of eating with friends or family. Enjoy your meal!

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