The best tapas bars in Barcelona
What are tapas?
Tapas are small portions of food served in bars and restaurants all over Spain. This tradition
comes from the custom of ‘covering’ (tapar) a glass with a piece of bread or ham to protect it
from dust and insects.
Here are the most authentic tapas bars in Barcelona, organised by neighbourhood, where you
can enjoy the most typical dishes of Catalan gastronomy: Spanish omelette, patatas bravas,
croquettes, the famous Barceloneta bomba, octopus Galician style, battered squid, Iberian ham,
pa amb tomàquet… and much more.
Tapas bars in Barcelona by neighbourhood
Barcelona is a city of neighbourhoods, and each one has its own tapas bars with a distinct
personality. From the maritime tradition of Barceloneta to the century-old wine cellars of Gràcia,
through the modernist corners of Eixample or the medieval alleyways of the Gothic Quarter.
Choose your neighbourhood and discover the most authentic tapas bars in each area.
Barcelona is a city of neighbourhoods, and each one has its own tapas bars with a distinct
personality. From the maritime tradition of Barceloneta to the century-old wine cellars of Gràcia,
through the modernist corners of Eixample or the medieval alleyways of the Gothic Quarter.
Choose your neighbourhood and discover the most authentic tapas bars in each area.
Our favourite tapas bars in Barcelona
After years exploring Barcelona’s neighbourhoods, these are the three tapas bars that never let
us down. We recommend them wholeheartedly.
La Esquinica
La Esquinica — The perfect tapas bar
La Cova Fumada
La Cova Fumada — The legend of Barceloneta
Bar Tomás
Bar Tomás — The best patatas bravas in Barcelona
Interactive map of tapas bars in Barcelona
Find all the tapas bars in this guide directly on the map. Click on each marker to see the name
and address of the bar.
