Top 6 Restaurants in Poble Sec

Not everyone knows that during the XIX century along the Parallel Avenue (Avinguda Parallel) where settled a lot of theaters (some still in force today), clubs or cabarets that made this neighborhood a center populated by artists, starlets or bohemians, and other curious characters. This artistic spirit can still be found in furniture and decorations of bars and parlors that make this neighborhood an authentic reality of Barcelona center.

 
In this post you'll find a selection 
of the most authentic places to go for tapas in Poble - Sec.
 

1. Quimet & Quimet

In order to begin, we are going to present you a “classic of classics”. Quimet & Quimet is a “tapas bar” run by four generations, where you can find the old passion and tradition in each “tapa” and portion offered: you cannot miss the “croquettes” and a good glass of vermouth with friends, surrounded by old objects and posters. What are you waiting for?!

• Location: Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes 25, 08004 Barcelona
• How to get there: by metro Paral·lel stop (L2 & L3)
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 12 PM – 4 PM & 6 PM – 10.30 PM

2. Gran Bodega Saltó

If you really want to reach an emblematic place in Barcelona, you can walk through the streets of Poble-sec until the “Carrer Blesa, 36”. Here you will find a typical and historic parlor that will surely steal your heart: its quaint and eclectic decorations, its cold tapas and vermouth in barrels won’t leave anyone indifferent, as the collection of objects hanging from the ceiling does. There is more: if you’re lucky you could participate at a live concert here! You can’t miss this milestone of an authentic Barcelona.

• Location: Carrer de Blesa 36, 08004 Barcelona
• How to get there: by metro Paral·lel (L2 & L3)
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 7 PM – 2 AM // Friday and Saturday 12 PM – 3 AM // Sunday 12 PM – 12 AM.

3. Taverna Can Margarit

Founded four decades ago, Taverna Can Margarit is an old tavern located in Poble Sec that keeps a very authentic decor. The menu features traditional dishes of the Catalan and Andalusian gastronomy at very reasonable prices. When you enter, the owner offerers you some of their wine taken directly from their barrels in order to take you deep inside the atmosphere of the neighborhood: an experience you should not miss!

• Location: Carrer de la Concòrdia 21, 08004 Barcelona
• How to get there: by metro Poble Sec (L3)
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8.30 PM – 11.30 PM

4. La Tomaquera

The next place we’re going to present you is a classic for excellence: we’re talking about The Tomaquera and its legendary “cargols llauna” (snails in sauce), a typical Catalan dish cooked as tradition dictates. This is a good place where to go with family and friends, enjoy drinks and food and breathe a true catalan atmosphere.

• Location: Carrer Margarit, 58, Barcelona
• How to get there: by Metro Poble-sec (L3) or (L2) 
• Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 1.00 PM – 11.30 PM (hour can vary)

5. Pulpería A Gudiña

Since more than two decades, this small restaurant offers a tapas menu specialized in Galician cuisine and seafood: you can try different dishes for a good price and above all they are famous for offering the best Galician octopus of Barcelona.

• Location: Carrer d’Entença 2, Barcelona
• How to get there:  by Metro Poble Sec (L3), Plaça Espanya (L1, L3)
• Opening Hours: Thursday to Tuesday – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

6. Blai Tonight

This small bar offers a tasty and curious selection of “pinchos”, little rations of food at the price of 1 euro each. Its typical in Carrer de Blai of Poble Sec run against this kind of bars: it’s this tradition that makes this street so characteristic and loved by young and old turist but also from local people.

• Location: Carrer de Blai, Barcelona
• How to get there: by Metro Poble Sec (L3), Paral·lel (L2, L3)

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to discover all the secrets of Poble Sec neighborhood!