Barcelona

Best Pubs and Tabernas in Barcelona

Barcelona's pub equivalent is the taberna and the cava bar — El Xampanyet (1929 heritage cava bar), Quimet & Quimet (1914 heritage tapas bar), and Bar Marsella (1820 heritage absinthe bar) anchor the scene.

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    El Xampanyet

    Poble-sec · $$

    1929 heritage cava bar. Standing-only, cheap cava, anchovies.

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    Quimet & Quimet

    El Raval · $$

    1914 heritage tapas bar with montaditos and vermouth.

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    Bar Marsella

    El Raval · $

    1820 heritage absinthe bar where Hemingway and Dalí drank.

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    Bar Pastís

    El Raval · $

    1947 heritage French-themed bar with bohemian aesthetic.

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    Casa Almirall

    El Raval · $

    1860 heritage modernist bar with original interior.

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    La Vinya del Senyor

    $$

    Plaça Santa Maria wine bar opposite the basilica with terrace.

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