The best bars and cafés Barcelona

Bodega Saltó is a century-old place that exudes authenticity, with its wine barrels and shelves covered with bottles. Renovated in 2002 by the designer Steve Forster, it has since had a surprising look... The place is particularly popular on Sunday lunchtime for its "Musical Vermut": vermouth aperitif and live concerts of rumba, blues or chanson d'auteur... depending on the programme! À la carte, many tapas to nibble, but also sandwiches and plates of cold meats or cheeses.

If you're a tea lover, this bohemian tea house is the perfect place for those looking for a quiet spot to chat and spend time with friends, or take a break from a busy day. With a focus on tea promotion, you can find workshops to learn more about the art of tea or learn about tea varieties from around the world. If you decide to have tea, don't forget to try some of the traditional Japanese or Indian accompaniments. And on a hot day, tea with ice cream will be the perfect solution.

This small district bar is an opportunity to take a break in a local and popular atmosphere. Founded in 1929, the Oller Bar served as a decoration for several Catalan television sets. Its authentic charm and its lovely terrace on Passeig de Sant Joan deserve a visit if you are in the neighbourhood.

For four generations, members of the same family of bodegueros have managed this small establishment with traditional charm. Dozens of barrels piled up on each other and a clientele of accustomed people gives this place a certain charisma. Possibility of dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening.

Small, but always very lively, this establishment is the perfect place to get to know the habits of the Barcelonans and to chat with the locals. A traditional bar, with barrels, marble tables and many paintings on the walls, but above all, without fuss! Here, the clientele comes to relax after work. So join in the good mood with a good vermouth, some anchovies or artichokes as tapas. You will be warmly welcomed and the regulars will be delighted to count you among them.

La Pubilla del Taulat is a veteran bar in the Poblenou district. If you've had your fill of hipster bars, take an authentic bath in this old bodega from 1886. You can buy bulk wine and bottles in the shop area, but above all you can enjoy a glass of homemade vermouth accompanied by excellent tapas in the bar area. À la carte: artichoke hearts with Iberian ham, tortilla with peppers and chistorra, garlic gambas, pescaíto frito (fried fish), chorizo with cider... A delicacy, in a decor that's still in its juices!

In a somewhat elegant and classic atmosphere, this former Art Deco style bar welcomes you to enjoy delicious Mediterranean and Spanish dishes with a good beer. Open early in the morning, have a coffee and a potato tortilla for breakfast and you'll be ready for a long day of sightseeing! At lunch, you'll enjoy some bravas, onion soup and stuffed calamari. And to quench your thirst, you can choose between good wines, vermouths and wonderful cold beers.

A small wine list district that takes its reputation of its vermouth house and its anxoves del Cantàbric of anchovies (Cantabria). Perfect for a stopover in a popular setting. Read more

This small bodega is known as the Green Bar because of its apple green facade. Inside, the decoration surprises by its unusual character: one would think almost in a haunted house! A good address to enjoy a vermouth with delicious tapas (bravas, chunks, etc.). Local clientele and friendly atmosphere.

A few steps from the beach and the Mercat de La Barceloneta, a bar-café with a really improbable decoration: a human-sized Barbie doll hanging from the ceiling, old customised televisions and paintings in every corner... A jumble of objects and curiosities that gives this bar a really special atmosphere. As its name suggests, it is the perfect place to try absinthe, of which it offers several types of varieties. If you are a little hungry, don't hesitate to try the homemade empanadas: a delight!

It is the smallest bar Barcelona. Located under the porch of old Main Teatre, Kiosco is open since 1912! No tables, chairs, a small bar that opens onto the street. At the weekend, dozens of people meet standing in the street, the house speciality: the cazalla, dangerously tasty drink aniseed based with its alcohol 45º!

The Manchester is a nice place for fans of British rock from the 1980s-1990s: New Order, The Cure, Depeche Mode or Oasis. The beer and cocktails are appreciated by the young clientele, especially during the Happy Hour at the beginning of the evening. Very busy on weekends, it is impossible to find a seat after a certain hour. If you're looking for a quieter atmosphere, stop by at the opening before continuing your nightly journey! The Manchester has two locations: one in the Raval and the other in the Gòtic (C/ Milans, 5).

Are you in Gràcia and feel like having a drink and a bite to eat while chatting with your friends? This century-old bar and its homemade vermouth are sure to please! Its doors open early so you can enjoy a coffee or a freshly squeezed orange juice with a croissant. At lunchtime you can order delicious salads and in the evening some tapas with a draft beer. Looking for something stronger? Try the house specialty: the pomada de Menorca, made with gin and lemonade.

Ideal for swaying to the rhythm of electronic music, Switch Pocket opens its club doors for a crazy night in Barcelona. If you find yourself in Gràcia, look for the red lights of this small, cozy club, a hidden underground treasure in the neighborhood, perfect for listening to talented Catalan DJs with their unique styles. This address is a must if you're into techno/house music, have a drink, dance a little or, why not, have fun deciphering the messages tagged on the walls!

The Berlín is a bar-café in the Zona Alta whose terrace overlooks the Avinguda Diagonal. Ideal at the end of the afternoon to play the onlookers and watch the ladies go shopping, and even better in the evening to mingle with the golden youth of the area. The decor of the main room is rather minimalist, while the basement room offers a rather designer setting with lighting conducive to confidences. In addition to its cocktail menu, the Berlin offers sandwiches, burgers and some tapas for snacking

The only gay bar in the neighborhood… but the detour are worth it! The owner, Massimo, gives the place all the friendliness of his Italian origins. Inside, a masculine atmosphere and a good child, ideal for meeting, if only to make new buddies!

This secret garden is hidden inside the luxurious and sophisticated Hotel Alma. The bar presents an elegant space designed to allow guests to spend a relaxing moment in an intimate atmosphere. A true green setting in the heart of the city, you will appreciate the calmness offered by nature. The fresh products enhance the flavor of the Catalan dishes that accompany their wines and cocktails. Enjoy the eggplant and mushroom croquetas or an Alma croque-monsieur with vermouth, or simply drink a coffee with the pie of the day.

Two levels, two bars, a small dance trail that fills itself especially on weekends, a darkroom, for a male clientele, mainly bear. All ages are represented.

Feel free to invite your friends or family to enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal or classic tapas at this bodega. You will find a selection of vermouths and bulk wines to enjoy on the spot or to take away. The specialties are fish and seafood, which you will appreciate the freshness. This old wine cellar, with its brick ceiling and wood-panelled walls, offers a warm atmosphere in which you can enjoy a few tapas of cod, octopus tartar or an exquisite paella.

At Copitas, you won't feel out of place! This bistro, located a stone's throw from the Sagrada Família, offers a selection of French products, such as cheese, wines and charcuterie. But, you will also taste some of the treasures of Spanish gastronomy. After choosing from the beautiful selection of wines, you will be able to share a cheese platter or foie gras, in a very friendly atmosphere. On Thursday evenings, come and enjoy delicious tapas or participate in the oyster tasting, organized once a month.

Perfect for enjoying delicious tapas from the sea with your family! This dynamic and modern establishment invites you to relax in a Mediterranean setting that mixes white, blue and orange tones. To the rhythm of Andalusian music, you will enjoy dishes to share. Depending on the season, we recommend smoked sardines with tomato chutney, dried octopus from Almeria, marinated mussels, all accompanied by a glass of white wine. Gourmets will appreciate the chocolate coulant with their black coffee!

The ideal place for a good meal that will end with a delicious cocktail! Elegant in appearance, you will spend a quiet moment, comfortably installed on the terrace or inside. Perfect for an evening with friends or a simple and romantic dinner. With a short but appetizing menu, you can enjoy chickpeas with shrimp, real French fries, just the way we like them, or a sauté of asparagus prepared by Nati. And if you go to the bar, let Ginés surprise you with his cocktails or let him recommend one of the wines on the menu.

In the center of Poblenou, close to the beach, this former local hardware store has been converted into a cocktail bar, with a striking vintage facade. The owners have preserved many of the original features, while adapting the interior layout. The place itself is a haven for locals and the more nostalgic who come to listen to good live jazz or electro music at a volume pleasant enough to chat while enjoying a good cocktail. Just the thing to wake up from a lazy Sunday!