The Best Tapas In Barcelona + Tapas Map

As someone who often dreams of camembert rather than the Eiffel tower, when we decided to go to Barcelona it was tapas that I had on my mind. So after spending a week in Barcelona, here are what we think are the best tapas in Barcelona + Barcelona tapas map (with a free printable map at the end of the post).

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The Best Tapas In Barcelona

Quimet & Quimet

Opened in 1913, Quimet & Quimet is a beautiful little traditional tapas bar behind a red door in Poble Sec. Small and cosy, it can understandably get really busy so go early if you want to avoid the crowds. Our favourite tapas here were the Iberian pork cheek and the mushroom, cheese and truffle oil montadito (small open sandwich), but we loved them all. Quimet & Quimet is our pick for best tapas in Barcelona for a traditional experience.

Quimet & Quimet

Poeta Cabanyes 25

Monday – Saturday from 12 pm to 4 pm + Monday – Friday from 7 pm to 10.30 pm

Ciudad Condal

This was our first tapas experience in Barcelona and it definitely left an impression. In this two-story expansive restaurant, you can sit at the bar downstairs or at a table. As so many tapas are had at the bar or standing, it was actually really nice to be able to have a table and order the tapas sitting down. We had so many delicious things here but perhaps one of the most memorable was the crispy camembert… delicious! The sister restaurant is Cerveceria Catalana and they have a very similar menu. Ciudad Condal is our pick for best tapas in Barcelona when you’re wanting to sit down and order at your seat.

Ciudad Condal

Rambla de Catalunya 18

Every day from 8 AM to 1.30 AM

La Flauta

We had dinner at La Flauta on our last night in Barcelona and it was such a great atmosphere sitting at the bar and the service was so friendly. We loved the huevos cabreados (otherwise known as broken or angry eggs), which is a fried egg mixed through thinly sliced crispy potato or chips. The pork and cheese flauta (sandwich) and grilled prawns were also delicious.

La Flauta

Carrer d’Aribau 23

Monday to Saturday 1 PM to 4.30 PM + 7.30 PM to 1 AM

Elsa Y Fred

Elsa Y Fred was one of my favourite food experiences in Barcelona. The ambience is cosy, the space has a vintage feel, the service is friendly and the food is delicious with a mix of modern and traditional dishes. We loved the patatas bravas (crispy potato with a spicy sauce and aioli) and the beetroot carpaccio.

Elsa Y Fred

Carrer del Rec Comtal 11

Every day from 8.30 AM to 1 AM

El Quim de la Boqueria

Located in the La Boqueria market, El Quim de la Boqueria is a buzzing tapas bar. The perfect place for lunch whilst exploring the market, we loved the Padron peppers and the croquettes.

El Quim de la Boqueria

Local 606, Mercado de La Boqueria, Ramblas, 91

Monday from 12 PM to 4 PM + Tuesday to Thursday from 7 AM to 4 PM + Friday and Saturday 7 AM to 5 PM

Bonus: Xiringuito Escribà

Although not a tapas bar, dining at Xiringuito Escribà is such a great experience we couldn’t leave it out. A beautiful restaurant near Bogatell Beach, and the perfect place to get your paella fix in Barcelona. Chris got the sea and mountain paella and I got the Valencian-style paella and both were delicious. When you order youre paella, they will give you a sand timer so you know when your paella will be ready, such a nice touch! So if you’re wanting to dine by the beach, eat great food and try a paella, this is the perfect pick.