Tapas bars in Gràcia
Gràcia is perhaps the neighbourhood with the most personality in Barcelona. Its always lively
squares — Plaça del Sol, Plaça de la Virreina, Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia —, its cobblestone
streets and its traditional wine cellars make it the ideal place to have tapas far from mass
tourism. Here you eat like a real barcelonés.
The tapas bars in Gràcia are mostly neighbourhood wine cellars with decades or even centuries of history, where vermouth is served from the barrel and the cooking is that of the
neighbourhood’s grandmothers. No pretensions, no frills — just good food and good atmosphere.
The 7 tapas bars of Gràcia
Bodega Quimet
An authentic neighbourhood wine cellar like almost none left in Barcelona. The wine comes from
the barrel, the tapas are timeless and the atmosphere is pure, unfiltered Gràcia. Perfect for the
midday vermouth or a beer as evening falls.
Our tip: The bulk vermouth is the speciality. Order a beer and some olives and let the neighbourhood atmosphere take over.
La Ceba
If you want to try the best Spanish omelette in Barcelona, this is your place. La Ceba has over 60 varieties of omelettes — with onion, without onion, with mushrooms, with chorizo, with truffle — and all are exceptional. You’ll also find other Catalan specialities that won’t disappoint.
Our tip: Order the omelette with caramelised onion — it's the house star and the reason people come from all over Barcelona.
Bodega Cal Pep
An authentic corner in the heart of Gràcia since 1937, that still preserves the spirit of the old wine cellars. The wine comes from the barrel, the atmosphere is neighbourhood and the tapas are
classic Catalan cuisine.
Our tip: It's on Calle Verdi, one of the most beautiful and lively streets in Gràcia. Walk down from Plaça del Sol.
Can Codina
Authenticity since 1931. A bar that breathes history in every corner and that the Gràcia neighbourhood has been making its own for decades. The cuisine is traditional Catalan with no pretension other than to feed its customers well.
Our tip: One of the oldest bars in Gràcia. If you like the history of Barcelona's neighbourhoods, this is a place you shouldn't miss.
Sol Soler
A magnificent bar with equally magnificent tapas, with a terrace on the lively Plaça del Sol — one of the most bustling and atmospheric squares in Gràcia. The perfect spot to eat tapas in the sun while the neighbourhood goes by.
Our tip: The Plaça del Sol terrace is one of the best places in Barcelona to watch life go by. Order your tapas and enjoy the show.
Vermuteria el Tano
An oasis of authenticity and simplicity in the charming Gràcia neighbourhood, specialising in what its name suggests: vermouth. Its selection of vermouths is exceptional and the tapas that accompany them are up to the same standard. A small, honest bar with lots of personality.
Our tip: Order the house vermouth with anchovies — the perfect combination for a good start to lunchtime in Gràcia.
Casa Pagès
A historic bar that has survived all the trends, crises and changes of the neighbourhood. Here the real Gràcia barcelonés eats and drinks — the one who has lived in the neighbourhood all their life and wouldn’t go anywhere else even if you paid them. That is the best possible recommendation.
Our tip: It's on Calle de la Llibertat, just steps from the Mercat de la Llibertat. Combine the market visit with tapas here.
Map of tapas bars in Gràcia
The tapas bars of Gràcia are concentrated around the neighbourhood’s main squares. The walk between them is part of the experience.
Gràcia: the most authentic neighbourhood in Barcelona for tapas
Gràcia was an independent municipality until 1897, when it was annexed to Barcelona. That history of autonomy is still felt in the neighbourhood’s character — its residents have a distinct identity and way of living the neighbourhood that you don’t find anywhere else in the city. Its squares are the heart of social life, its markets remain the place to buy fresh produce every day and its wine cellars have been the local residents’ meeting point for decades. Gràcia is the most authentic Barcelona you can find today.
