Tapas bars in Sarrià
Sarrià was an independent municipality until 1921 and that history of its own village life is still felt in its streets today. Far from the city’s tourist centre, it’s one of Barcelona’s most peaceful and characterful neighbourhoods — a place where the locals live at their own pace, away from the noise and overcrowding. Its tapas bars are exactly that: traditional establishments where the neighbourhood people eat.
Sarrià is also home to one of the most famous tapas bars in all of Barcelona — Bar Tomás and
its legendary patatas bravas — making this neighbourhood an obligatory pilgrimage for any lover of authentic tapas.
The 3 tapas bars of Sarrià
Bar Tomás de Sarrià — the best patatas bravas in Barcelona
A classic known worldwide for its patatas bravas — considered by many barceloneses to be the best in the city. Located in the emblematic Sarrià neighbourhood, this bar has spent decades as
an obligatory pilgrimage for any lover of authentic tapas. The bravas recipe hasn’t changed in years and that is exactly its secret. A place without frills, without a long menu and without
pretensions — just very good tapas.
Our tip: The patatas bravas are served with alioli and brava sauce separately. Order them with both sauces and mix to your taste. That's the correct way to eat them at Bar Tomás.
Escoces — a Sarrià icon since 1955
Founded in 1955, this bar is a Sarrià icon. With over seventy years of history, it’s one of those establishments that has survived every trend and that continues to be the neighbourhood meeting point. The food, wines and cocktails are very good — a complete offer that goes well beyond tapas.
Our tip: A neighbourhood bar with history. Calle de Mandri is one of the most lively streets in Sarrià — take a stroll along it before going in.
Frankfurt Pedralbes — the best sausages in Barcelona
Located in the university area since 1973, this is the place where you’ll eat the best sausages and the legendary hot dogs in Barcelona. A classic of the Pedralbes and Sarrià area that for over
fifty years has been the favourite of university students and neighbourhood residents.
Our tip: The Frankfurt sausages are the speciality since 1973. A classic that hasn't changed anything and doesn't need to change.
Map of tapas bars in Sarrià
The three tapas bars of Sarrià are spread around the neighbourhood. Bar Tomás and Escoces are in the old Sarrià town centre area, while Frankfurt Pedralbes is closer to the university zone.
Sarrià: the neighbourhood that looks like a village inside Barcelona
Sarrià preserves its village identity like few Barcelona neighbourhoods. Its narrow streets, traditional market, century-old pastry shops — Foix de Sarrià, founded in 1886 — and its traditional bars create a unique atmosphere that invites leisurely strolling. After tapas, we recommend a walk along Calle Major de Sarrià, Plaça Sant Vicenç and the little Placita del Roser
