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A hunt for tapas in central Barcelona

🕒 Lunchtime, Mid afternoon

This route will take you from Poble Sec to the Gothic Quarter, via El Raval on a hunt for the best tapas in town

A hunt for tapas in central Barcelona

It can be hard in such a touristic city to find the best food! Violaine has prepared for you a tour of some of the best tapas you can find in Barcelona.

You will go from popular tapas bars to more upscale restaurants via the famous La Boqueria market.

You will get to experience traditional tapas such as the tortilla (omelette) or the padron peppers, as well as some amazing creations with the freshest sea food like octopus, scallops, or lobster croquettes.

Itinerary

Quimet & Quimet

Quimet & Quimet

Quimet & Quimet is a compact Barcelona tapas bar founded in 1914, known for cold montaditos, quality conservas and a wall-to-wall collection of wines and liqueurs

Stay for 1 hour

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Cañete

Cañete

Cañete serves fresh fish and seafood from Catalan fish markets, alongside seasonal local vegetables, in a polished Raval dining room

Stay for 30 minutes

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La Boqueria

La Boqueria

Probably one of the most famous food markets worldwide! Here, you will have so many options to sate your appetite. Why not try a portion of paella, some local cheeses or some fresh fruit juices?

Stay for 1 hour

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Elisabets 1962

Elisabets 1962

A long-running Raval tapas restaurant near La Rambla, known for good-value classic Spanish and Catalan dishes in a modest local setting

Stay for 30 minutes

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Els Quatre Gats

Els Quatre Gats

Historic modernist restaurant where Catalan cooking meets Barcelona's art heritage. Els 4Gats is linked with Picasso, Gaudi and the city's creative circle, with atmosphere as much the draw as the food

Stay for 1 hour

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Xurreria Laietana

Xurreria Laietana

The crispiest churros in town! But why not also try another version of churros called "porras" ?

Stay for 20 minutes

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