Barcelona
Barcelona wine bars span vermouth bars, natural wine rooms, and the heritage cava bars that have been pouring since the 1920s. The geography splits along El Born, Gracia, and the Eixample — each neighbourhood has its own wine drinking tradition.
El Born · $
Vermouth focus with the producer behind the bar. House made vermut on tap. Cheap, busy, and authentic. Open daily.
El Born · $$
Natural wine bar from the Can Cisa team. The list is global with a deep Catalan layer. Standing room only after 8pm. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
El Born · $$
Wine bar overlooking Santa Maria del Mar. The terrace is one of the great Barcelona drinking spots. The list is mostly Spanish.
Poble Sec · $$
Vermouth and natural wine bar. The vermut list is the deepest in the city. Small plates lean Catalan. Reserve.
El Born · $$
Standing room canned tapas bar with a serious vermouth and wine list. The Montaditos pair perfectly with the vermouth.
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Cava bar from 1929. The whole bar runs on house made cava and tapas. Standing only. The Anchovies are essential.
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Prices are friendly. A serious glass costs 5 to 8 euros, half the price of London or Paris. Eat tapas with the wine.
Vermouth focus with the producer behind the bar. House made vermut on tap. Cheap, busy, and authentic. Open daily.
Natural wine bar from the Can Cisa team. The list is global with a deep Catalan layer. Standing room only after 8pm. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
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