Editorial

The Best Bars in Poble Sec

Poble Sec sits at the foot of Montjuïc, Barcelona's emerging foodie neighbourhood where industrial warehouses have transformed into cutting-edge restaurants, wine bars, and cocktail rooms. Five years ago, few international visitors ventured here. Today, it's where Barcelona's food-obsessed locals gather to eat, drink, and argue about technique.

The neighbourhood's spine, Carrer de Blai, runs with an electric energy. What began as pintxos and vermouth spilling onto narrow pavements has evolved into a sophisticated drinking culture that doesn't sacrifice authenticity for trendiness. The bars listed below represent the current best of what Poble Sec offers: technical cocktails, natural wine, traditional Spanish pintxos, and modern cooking executed with conviction.

Carrer de Blai Pintxos & Wine

  1. 01

    Pintxeria Montferry

  2. 02

    La Vinoteca del Blai

  3. 03

    Blai Vermouth Club

  4. 04

    Can Culleretes

  5. 05

    Emporium Blai

Cocktail Rooms & Hidden Gems

  1. 01

    Basement Sessions

  2. 02

    Montjuïc Views Bar

  3. 03

    Paral·lel Kitchen Tavern

Hidden Gems & Rooftop Terraces

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  1. 01

    La Terrassa Secreta

  2. 02

    Mercat del Blai

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