{"id":22959,"date":"2025-08-22T07:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=22959"},"modified":"2026-03-27T18:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:25:28","slug":"tapas-bars-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona","title":{"rendered":"Tapas Bars in Barcelona:\u00a0Exploring  the Antiquity of Barcelona\u2019s Gothic Quarter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for some of the best <strong>tapas bars in Barcelona<\/strong>? Start your journey in one of the city\u2019s most historic and atmospheric neighborhoods: the Gothic Quarter, or <em>Barri G\u00f2tic<\/em> as locals call it. Just the name is enough to lure both visitors and locals alike. Stretching from La Rambla (Spain\u2019s most famous pedestrian street) to Via Laietana, and from Ronda de Sant Pere down to the Mediterranean, this district forms part of the oldest area of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wander its maze of medieval streets and you\u2019ll uncover layers of history. From ancient Roman remains, including sections of the old city wall, to centuries-old buildings that define its character today. And if the history isn\u2019t enough to draw you in, the incredible selection of tapas bars that you can find in these winding streets will more than do the trick!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman tour guide explaining the history of the city, infront of a gothic quarter building and tapas bars in Barcelona.\" class=\"wp-image-20896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Devour_Barcelona_Tapas-and-Wine-HR-0070.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our expert guides will tell you all about the history of the Gothic Quarter. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Tips_for_Finding_the_Best_Tapas_Bars_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Tips for Finding the Best Tapas Bars in Barcelona \">Tips for Finding the Best Tapas Bars in Barcelona <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Our_Pick_of_Gothic_Quarter_Tapas_Bars\" title=\"Our Pick of Gothic Quarter Tapas Bars\">Our Pick of Gothic Quarter Tapas Bars<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Bar_La_Plata\" title=\"Bar La Plata\">Bar La Plata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Bar_del_Pi\" title=\"Bar del Pi\">Bar del Pi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Bodega_La_Palma\" title=\"Bodega La Palma\">Bodega La Palma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#La_Alcoba_Azul\" title=\"La Alcoba Azul\">La Alcoba Azul<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#LAntic_Bocoi_del_Gotic\" title=\"L\u2019Antic Bocoi del G\u00f2tic\">L\u2019Antic Bocoi del G\u00f2tic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#La_Vinateria_del_Call\" title=\"La Vinateria del Call\">La Vinateria del Call<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Some_Other_Cant-Miss_Sites\" title=\"Some Other Can\u2019t-Miss Sites\">Some Other Can\u2019t-Miss Sites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Placa_del_Rei_%E2%80%93_King%C2%B4s_Square\" title=\"Pla\u00e7a del Rei &#8211; King\u00b4s Square \">Pla\u00e7a del Rei &#8211; King\u00b4s Square <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Placa_de_Sant_Felip_Neri\" title=\"Pla\u00e7a de Sant Felip Neri \">Pla\u00e7a de Sant Felip Neri <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Placa_Sant_Jaume\" title=\"Pla\u00e7a Sant Jaume\">Pla\u00e7a Sant Jaume<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Tapas_Bars_in_Barcelona\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; Tapas Bars in Barcelona\">FAQs &#8211; Tapas Bars in Barcelona<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#Why_take_a_guided_tour_of_tavernas_and_tapas_bars_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Why take a guided tour of tavernas and tapas bars in Barcelona?\">Why take a guided tour of tavernas and tapas bars in Barcelona?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#What_time_does_the_tour_start_and_how_long_does_it_last\" title=\"What time does the tour start and how long does it last?\">What time does the tour start and how long does it last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\/#When_is_the_best_time_of_the_year_to_go_to_Barcelona\" title=\"When is the best time of the year to go to Barcelona?\">When is the best time of the year to go to Barcelona?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Finding_the_Best_Tapas_Bars_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Tips for Finding the Best Tapas Bars in Barcelona <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our top tip on how to find all the best, tastiest, insta-worthy spots in the Gothic Quarter, and in some cases, the most frequented by locals, is to take a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/barcelona-tapas-history-food-tour\/\">guided food tour in Barcelona. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll visit at least three <strong>historic, taverns and tapas bars <\/strong>in Barcelona. You\u2019ll sample classic Catalan delights while strolling the picturesque streets. You will be alongside an expert local guide,  who will give you the inside info on the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to visit this area and enjoy a DIY tour, be our guest. But, if you want to  maximise your visit and amble around with a local expert, you\u2019re also our guest. Whatever the case, below is a taste of what you\u2019ll get as you explore the Gothic Quarter and tapas bars of Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5110_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man drinks wine from a glass pitcher outside one of the Tapas bars in Barcelona, Spain, watched by several people near stone buildings.\" class=\"wp-image-22964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5110_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5110_processed_by_imagy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5110_processed_by_imagy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5110_processed_by_imagy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5110_processed_by_imagy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn, taste and experience the Catalan culture and way of eating along the way!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Pick_of_Gothic_Quarter_Tapas_Bars\"><\/span>Our Pick of Gothic Quarter Tapas Bars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bar_La_Plata\"><\/span>Bar La Plata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Point yourself to <a href=\"https:\/\/barlaplata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Plata<\/a>, one of the best tapas bars in Barcelona, for one thing: fried sardines. Don\u2019t be put off by the usual line; it goes fast. Savour fried sardines, sip tapped wine, and check out the walls that are crammed with framed photos and art. La Plata is a family-run spot you don\u2019t want to miss. It is often named as one of the best tapas bars in Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4989_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling man in glasses chats behind a counter at one of the most famous tapas bars in Barcelona,  . Cups and bottles are stacked nearby. A woman eats in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-22961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4989_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4989_processed_by_imagy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4989_processed_by_imagy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4989_processed_by_imagy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4989_processed_by_imagy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meet local owners of the tapas bars and hear their stories, past and present. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bar_del_Pi\"><\/span>Bar del Pi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When visiting this bar on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/barcelona-tapas-history-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Tapas, Taverns and History tour<\/a>, you\u2019ll hear all the intriguing details about the fact that for a century, local musicians, artists, and students hung out at <a href=\"https:\/\/rutadelsemblematics.cat\/barcelona-bar-del-pi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bar del Pi<\/a>. It puts the \u201cbar\u201d in \u201cBarcelona.\u201d Walk to the back of the bar to spy some original art on the walls by Rafael Alberti, Mariscal, Serrat, and other artists. Cozy up to the bar, or if the weather is agreeable, grab a table outside on the terraza. Nosh on cod-stuffed peppers and make sure you order a &#8220;bomba&#8221; or two, which are the massive croquettes that are famous at Bar del Pi.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5091_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Several people share different plates at one of the local tapas bars in Barcelona, They laugh together at a table filled with food and drinks with vibrant tiled walls and framed artwork behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-22963\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5091_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5091_processed_by_imagy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5091_processed_by_imagy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5091_processed_by_imagy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_5091_processed_by_imagy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Try the most authentic tapas in Barcelona. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bodega_La_Palma\"><\/span>Bodega La Palma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bodega-la-palma.menu-world.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bodega la Palma<\/a> began life at the beginning of the 20th century as a shop selling a little big of everything. Over the years, it evolved into the high-ceilinged ambient tapas bar you see today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand at the original marble bar and indulge in smoked cod bandrada, a truffle-spiked fish dip. Try some of the best patatas bravas in the city and crispy squid<em> croquetas<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1025\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croquettes.jpg\" alt=\"A hand reaches for a golden croquette from a white plate at a bustling Spanish Tapas bar in Barcelona, with wine and other tapas plates on the table.\" class=\"wp-image-19428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croquettes.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croquettes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croquettes-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Croquetas<\/em> are a local delicacy, golden and crispy outside, with a range of smooth and creamy fillings! <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Alcoba_Azul\"><\/span>La Alcoba Azul<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This diminutive bar has stone walls and atmosphere to the nth degree. In the evening, candles light each table. <a href=\"https:\/\/la-alcoba.com\/la-alcoba-azul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Alcoba Azul<\/a> serves up a menu of traditional tapas, including cod carpaccio and a molette stuffed with curried calamari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAntic_Bocoi_del_Gotic\"><\/span>L\u2019Antic Bocoi del G\u00f2tic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People come to <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/bocoi.net\/bocoi\/catal%C3%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L\u2019Antic Bocoi del G\u00f2tic<\/a> for a variety of reasons. They chill out in its dimly lit atmosphere highlighted by low brick walls, drink high-quality local wine, and bask in history (one of the walls supposedly dates back to Roman times). But there is one thing that unites everyone who comes to L\u2019Antic: <em>coca<\/em>, a delicious Catalan flatbread that is topped with various seasonal ingredients. Don\u2019t leave the Gothic Quarter without trying it at one of the best tapas bars in Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4619_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A tour guide leads attentive tourists with cameras past a historic stone building with arched windows on a sunny city street.\" class=\"wp-image-22960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4619_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4619_processed_by_imagy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4619_processed_by_imagy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4619_processed_by_imagy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4619_processed_by_imagy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wander the winding streets and discover the architecture, food and history of this neighborhood. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Vinateria_del_Call\"><\/span>La Vinateria del Call<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For several decades, <a href=\"https:\/\/lavinateriadelcall.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Vinateria del Call<\/a> has been feeding locals and visitors alike top-notch tapas in the form of <em>tigres<\/em> (fried stuffed mussels), tender veal meatballs, rich oxtail, and creamy jamon croquettes. The bar also has an enormous selection of local cheeses and wines. It is certainly one of the finest tapas bars in Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"766\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unnamed.webp\" alt=\"The entrance of Vini &amp; Trine del Cali, a tapas bar in Barcelona, features ornate glass, gold-detailed doors, and menus by a sign from 1982.\" class=\"wp-image-22966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unnamed.webp 766w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unnamed-600x799.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vineria del Call&#8230; A must!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Other_Cant-Miss_Sites\"><\/span>Some Other Can\u2019t-Miss Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placa_del_Rei_%E2%80%93_King%C2%B4s_Square\"><\/span>Pla\u00e7a del Rei &#8211; King\u00b4s Square <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pla\u00e7a del Rei, or King\u2019s Square, is a small space with a big history. For starters, it was supposedly here where Iberian monarchs Ferdinand and Isabel met Christopher Columbus upon his return from his first voyage in the New World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason they met here? It\u2019s because this is the location of the Palau Reial Major, the official royal residence in Barcelona, a 14th-century medieval complex of buildings and lavish rooms where Catalan monarchs lived out their days.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_CITY_50054-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"People stroll down a narrow alley in Barcelonas Gothic Quarter, surrounded by historic stone buildings and old-fashioned lanterns.\" class=\"wp-image-20899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_CITY_50054-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_CITY_50054-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_CITY_50054-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_CITY_50054.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wander the hidden alleys of the Gothic Quarter neighborhood, and find hidden gems!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placa_de_Sant_Felip_Neri\"><\/span>Pla\u00e7a de Sant Felip Neri <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to Pla\u00e7a de Sant Felip Neri, or the Square of Saint Philip Neri. Named for Filippi Romolo Neri, a 16th-century Catholic priest from Italy. He founded the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of men who are bonded together by their vow to charity. The oratory is on this square. A church named after Sant Flip is also here. All the buildings are in the Renaissance and Baroque style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1938, during the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco had the square bombed, particularly the church. The explosion killed 30 people. Most of these people were refugee orphans from Madrid, who had tried to escape the war by coming to Barcelona. Unfortunately, the war caught up with them. As volunteers were pulling victims from the wreckage, a second bomb landed and killed an additional 12 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you join a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/barcelona-tapas-history-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided walking tour<\/a>, the guide will give more captivating details about the intriguing history of this square.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4514_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group listens to a tour guide with a red bag and notepad outside a historic stone building, likely in Barcelona.\" class=\"wp-image-22970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4514_processed_by_imagy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4514_processed_by_imagy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4514_processed_by_imagy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4514_processed_by_imagy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GMC_4514_processed_by_imagy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our guides are local experts that can give you a lot of tips to navigate your holiday!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placa_Sant_Jaume\"><\/span>Pla\u00e7a Sant Jaume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes referred to as the \u201clungs\u201d of Barcelona! This large plaza is dominated by the Barcelona City Hall and Palau de la Generalitat, making it the administration center of Catalonia. The square was also the heart of Barcino, the ancient Roman city that is now Barcelona. The city\u2019s Roman-era forum was here, as well as some important temples. On nearby Carrer Paradis (Paradise Street), you can still see four columns from the erstwhile Temple of Augustus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The name of the square is taken from the Church of Sant Jaume. This medieval structure was razed in the early 18th century to make space for government buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Couple-in-Madrid-street-smiling-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"No travel guide to Seville is complete without the best tapas spots. A couple smile in the street of the spanish city of Seville\" class=\"wp-image-20754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Couple-in-Madrid-street-smiling-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Couple-in-Madrid-street-smiling-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Couple-in-Madrid-street-smiling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Couple-in-Madrid-street-smiling.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After and before tapas, smile and enjoy the history of this vibrant city.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/barcelona-tapas-history-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided walking tour<\/a> in the Gothic Quarter is the best way to spend your time in this Catalan metropolis. You will discover the neighborhood\u2019s rich history as well as the rich tastes of the local tapas bars of Barcelona. Ultimately, you\u2019ll know the city much better and experience local culture in the hands of a local expert guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Tapas_Bars_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; Tapas Bars in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_take_a_guided_tour_of_tavernas_and_tapas_bars_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Why take a guided tour of tavernas and tapas bars in Barcelona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You came to Barcelona to see historical sites and to eat delicious Catalan cuisine, right? So, make the most of it by going on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/barcelona-tapas-history-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided walking tour<\/a>. A local expert will take you to a handful of places you may not have stumbled upon on your own. These include very local tapas bars and taverns where you\u2019ll eat like a local Catalan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_does_the_tour_start_and_how_long_does_it_last\"><\/span>What time does the tour start and how long does it last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour lasts three and a half hours and you can choose from a range of times, to suit your overall trip plans. Depending on the day of the week, there are multiple start times, including 10:45 am, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:30 pm. This allows you to either walk and feast at lunch or at dinner time. For more details and specific options simply click on the tours calendar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/barcelona-tapas-history-food-tour\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_of_the_year_to_go_to_Barcelona\"><\/span>When is the best time of the year to go to Barcelona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulder season is the best time to come to Barcelona (April-May or September-October). The crowds are fewer, hotel prices might be slightly more affordable, and the weather is not too hot and not too cold.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logan-armstrong-hVhfqhDYciU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Barcelona\u2019s city grid spreads out beneath, with the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia basilica by Antoni Gaud\u00ed rising prominently amid surrounding buildings.\" class=\"wp-image-16583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logan-armstrong-hVhfqhDYciU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logan-armstrong-hVhfqhDYciU-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logan-armstrong-hVhfqhDYciU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logan-armstrong-hVhfqhDYciU-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The grid design and heart of Barcelona\u00b4s centre. Photo credit: Logan A.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to explore the Gothic Quarter? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive into different tapas bars in Barcelona on our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/barcelona-tapas-history-food-tour\/\"><strong> Tapas, Taverns and History Tour<\/strong><\/a>. Our local guides will lead you through hidden corners and historic streets, stopping at some of the neighborhood\u2019s very best spots along the way. The perfect way to find the best places that youwould never know otherwise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Experience Barcelona\u2019s food, history, and atmosphere all in one unforgettable journey &#8211; come hungry and ready to explore!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"Tapas Bars in Barcelona:\u00a0Exploring  the Antiquity of Barcelona\u2019s Gothic Quarter\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/tapas-bars-in-barcelona\" aria-label=\"More on Tapas Bars in Barcelona:\u00a0Exploring  the Antiquity of Barcelona\u2019s Gothic Quarter\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":22964,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,735],"tags":[953],"ppma_author":[667],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tapas Bars in Barcelona:\u00a0Exploring Barcelona\u2019s Gothic Quarter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover Barcelona\u2019s Gothic Quarter on a guided walking tour. 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