Welcome to the best guide to the best bars in Gracia Barcelona! We lived in the Gracia neighbourhood in Barcelona for nearly 3 months and it is, in our opinion, the best area to stay in Barcelona.
One of the reasons for this is because it hands down has some of the best bars in Barcelona. From busy sports bars to authentic tapas bars and classy cocktail bars to cheap wine bars, there’s a bar for everyone in Gracia.
A Guide To The Best Bars in Gracia Barcelona
The other great thing about the best bars in Gracia is that compared to the more popular and touristy neighbourhoods in Barcelona, the prices in the places we are going to recommend are very reasonable.
In most cases we’re talking less than €2 for a beer and less €3 for a good quality glass of wine.
Bar Salvatge
Address: Carrer de Verdi, 50, 08012 Barcelona
Opens: 7pm – 12am
First up on our list of the best bars in Gracia Barcelona is this super cool wine bar situated right in the heart of the neighbourhood on the main street Carrer de Verdi. The wines at Bar Salvatge are all natural.
Which basically means that there’s nothing added or taken away during the harvesting or fermentation processes. So there’s no chemicals or fancy filtration involved.
There’s a huge selection ranging from house wines on draft, that cost as little as €2.75 per glass, to bottles of more exclusive and selected bottles.
The people who work there are very knowledgeable and will be able to direct your taste buds to the best wine for you. The atmosphere is chilled and chatty. They also serve some delicious tapas if you get peckish.
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Raspall
Address: Carrer Samsó, 8, 08012 Barcelona
Opens: 12pm – 4.30pm and 7pm – 2am
We stumbled upon this awesome hidden spot when we got lost one day whilst exploring the neighbourhood of Gracia. And went back numerous times during our stay. It’s a lively atmosphere and the bar staff make you feel very welcome. As you place your order they quite literally chalk your bar tab up on the bar in front of you.
You can just drink here but Raspall is also our favourite bar in Gracia to play a little game we call tapas roulette. The menu is on blackboard by the door so take a photo on your way in. Because unless you speak Catalan you aren’t going to have a clue or remember what anything is.
Then order away. Of course you can use google translate but it’s much more fun without it. Plus we’ve pretty much tried the whole menu and it’s all delicious. Price wise they have some great deals of €2 for one tapas and a cana, which is a small beer, or €12.95 for a whole bottle of wine and five tapas.
Gasterea
Address: Carrer de Verdi, 39, 08012 Barcelona
Opens: 7pm – 12am
Another top notch tapas bar. Again right on the main street in Gracia, you simply have to visit Gasterea when in Barcelona. There’s not alot of space but from the moment you step through the door, the bar team make you feel like you’ve just walked into an old friends house. The service is exceptional and the food and drink fantastic.
Same deal, you can just drink. But trust us even you aren’t hungry once you catch sight and smell and some of the treats they cook here you will be. Doubling as one of the best restaurants in Barcelona, they have a huge range of traditional Pinchos at €1.90 (which is best described as tapas on bread if you’re not familiar) and a changing menu of slightly larger hot tapas dishes cooked to order for €4.50.
A glass of wine is €2.25, as is a beer or you can get a cider for €2 or glass of cava for €2.65. It’s free pouring all the the way too and they certainly don’t scrimp on the measures. Definitely one of the best bars in Barcelona for those visiting Barcelona on a budget.
Stampi Cafe
Address: Carrer del Planeta, 41, 08012 Barcelona
Opens: 12pm – 12am
One of things you have to try in Barcelona is a Vermút and there’s no better place than this favourite of bars in Gracia. You’ve probably heard of Vermouth and it’s kind of the same thing. But in Barcelona people drink it before a meal to prepare their appetite & help with digestion.
It’s served over ice with a slice of orange and an anchovy olive – yes that’s right a fishy olive! But hell yeah does it work.
Stampi Cafe is just one of those bars that has it. Nice atmosphere, cool decor, great drinks, good service. Just somewhere chill to relax with a drink and contemplate life. They also serve a delicious variety of cocktails. But please if you’ve never tried Vermút before order yourself a Vermút de la casa. The price is more than reasonable at €2.80.
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Bodega E. Marin
Address: Carrer de Milà i Fontanals, 72, 08012, Barcelona
Opens: 7pm – 11pm
Next up on the best bars in Gracia Barcelona list is a rather odd little spot but we love it here. If you’ve never been to a Spanish Bodega before they are basically old school wine cellars usually packed to the rafters with wine barrels. This one is no exception and a must experience when in Barcelona.
There’s a few seats inside but the done thing is to ask for outside drinks (bebidas a fuera) with which you’ll be handed your choice of vino (€2) in a plastic cup so you can stand out with the crowd on the street outside. They also serve canas of Estrella Damn for €1.50 either if you’re not a wine fan.
Bar Pietro
Address: Travessera de Gràcia, 197, 08012 Barcelona
Opens: 12am – 11pm
If you fancy a few cheap beers in a lively no frills bar, this is your spot. It gets pretty packed on an evening and weekends but that’s when Bar Pietro is also at its best. A small draft beer here will set you back just €1 which we’re sure you’ll agree is crazy cheap. They do serve a small selection of tapas too if you need a snack.
La Bodega del Sol
Address: Plaça del Sol, 2, 08012 Barcelona
Open: 9am – 9pm
Technically not a bar, but here’s the deal. Head to this bodega and grab yourself a €3 bottle of takeaway wine from the barrels at the back of the shop. Then head outside to the square in front to enjoy it, Plaça del Sol.
Every night when the evening rolls around this Barcelona hidden gem transforms into an open air bar where people bring their own drinks and just chill. Yes you’re sat on the floor but it’s a beautiful tree lined square with an incredible atmosphere and there’s never any debauchery or rowdiness.
It is a residential area however, so expect the police to pop by just before 11pm to make sure everyone is heading off home. Plaça del Sol is probably our favourite spot in the whole of Barcelona. We went here a lot and spending an evening here is one of our top Barcelona hacks.
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Sol de Nit
Address: Plaça del Sol, 9, 08012 Barcelona
Open: 1pm – 11pm
If you don’t fancy getting a numb bum sat on the floor at Plaça del Sol, this well loved bar in Gracia is a great alternative. They have a small selection of tables and chairs outside but there is also seating and standing room inside. It’s understandably more costly than the above bodega but they do a mean Sangria and some delicious tapas.
We went to Sol de Nit with family and friends when they were visiting Barcelona for a few days. It cost around €15 each for a couple of drinks and a few tapas each so it’s hardly expensive. If you do eat here, make sure you try the camembert and the courgette chips. They are seriously good.
La Pròrroga Bar
Address: Carrer de les Guilleries, 10, 08012 Barcelona
Open: 1pm – 1am
If you love your sport, this contribution to our list of the best bars in Gracia Barcelona is for you. The world cup was on while we were in Barcelona so we went here a few times. It has a great atmosphere for football fans looking for where to go out in Barcelona.
It gets busy and there are usually only a couple of servers. But don’t worry because this place has an ingenious solution in operation. Just pay up front for one of the ‘beer cards’ and you can pour your our beers from the draft pumps as and when you want another.
It’s great and at €5 per litre also cheaper than buying beers one by one. They also do some delicious tapas dishes if you want some snacks to accompany the game and your beers.
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El Bodegón, Tapas & Pata Negra
Address: Carrer del Torrent de l’Olla, 38, 08012 Barcelona
Open: 10am – 1pm
Another one for the sports fan, this bar in Gracia has a huge projector screen and is top draw for watching football matches. But it’s also a seriously fab bar regardless of that.
The first thing you’ll notice when you walk in is the hundreds of Iberico ham joints hung from the ceiling drying. It’s quite surreal actually.
Drinks wise, a large (and we mean large) beer is €4 and a large glass of cava or Sangria just €2.60. The tapas selection at El Bodegón is also very decent and well priced. Don’t miss the ham croquettes at €1.65 each.
You pay at the till on the way out. And on a busy weekend don’t be surprised to be offered a free shot to send you on your way.
Châtelet
Address: Carrer de Torrijos, 54, 08012 Barcelona
Open: 6pm – 2.30am
A bohemian styled bar with low lighting, comfy seats, bookshelves and funky art, this place has a well earned spot in our Gracia Barcelona nightlife guide.
Whether you’re solo chilling or looking to kick it back with a group of mates, you’ll enjoy grabbing a drink at Châtelet.
Glasses of wine are very reasonably priced at less than €3 and they also serve a plentiful variety of cocktails.
Le Standard
Address: Calle Topazi, 24, 08001 Gracia, Barcelona
Open: 7.30pm – 2.30am
If you’re in the Gracia neighbourhood in Barcelona and fancying a cocktail, this is the place to head to for an early evening drink. Before 10pm you can grab a very tasty mojito or Aperol Spritz for just €3.50 at Le Standard.
It’s a cool set up too with comfy old school leather armchairs, low lighting and mismatched furniture. A great option for where to go out in Barcelona.
The Hideout
Address: Carrer de l’Alzina, 13, 08024 Barcelona
Opens: 12.30pm – 1.30am
Aptly named, you likely won’t see the attractiveness of this bar in Gracia until you step inside. It has kind of ramshackled vibe with bright Jean-Michel Basquiat esque drawings on the walls and seats made out of old cars.
They also have a few tables and chairs outside but be sure to head inside first to check out the decor. Drinks are a very decent price at €2.30 for a beer and €2.60 for a glass of cava. They also serve grub that looks good, although we didn’t eat here.
Mil Miralls
Address: Carrer de la Perla, 37, 08012 Barcelona, Spain
Opens: 6pm – 2.30am
A secret garden type bar, this bars in Gracia entry is a real looker when it comes to where to go out in Barcelona. The decor is cool and vintage. There’s also a pretty little courtyard out back if you don’t fancy inside.
And they have some great offers on before 10pm. The large glass of wine and montadito for €3 is fantastic. They also have a full menu, which judging by the quality of the aperitifs must be seriously tasty.
Bar L’Amistat
Address: Ramon y Cajal 58, Torrijos 13, 08012
Opens: 5pm – 1am
Literally meaning ‘Bar Friendship’ in Catalan, you totally get that vibe as you walked into this place. It’s a really lively bar with groups of friends amorously chatting over a few drinks and snacks.
This addition to the best bars in Gracia Barcelona is a no frills place with half finished wall art and a portable speaker hanging from a piece of wire in the middle of ceiling. But the atmosphere and service is great.
They have some great aperitivos both drink and food wise. Try the Vermut Casero de Reus ($2.60) and the cured cheese in oil with figs and herbs ($3) for some local treats.
ELEPHANTA | Gin Bar Cocteleria Barcelona
Address: Torrent d’en Vidalet, 37, 08012 Barcelona, Spain
Opens: 6pm – 1.30am (3am weekends)
This little number on our best bars in Gracia Barcelona list is a real treat. And despite being one of the more expensive places to grab a drink in Gracia, Elephanta Gin Bar is totally worth it.
The bar staff here are proper mixologists and there are over 40 different varieties of gin on offer. Plus numerous other cocktails. We recommend trying with the Barcelona ‘gin of the month’ or any of the 6/7 Catalan gins.
Before 9pm, gins and cocktails are cheaper at €6, after that the price jumps up to €9. But for the quality of drink you get, it’s really not excessive. If you’re a gin drinker you’ll be guaranteed to be impressed.
Bar Virreina
Address: Plaça de la Virreina, 1, 08024 Barcelona
Opens: 9am – 1am
And last but by no means the least, our go to bar in Gracia Barcelona for a good priced, nice chilled glass of red. Yes that’s right, more often than not red wine in Barcelona is drank cold. If you’ve never had it before you need to try it, it’s really good.
Depending on what time of day you head here you might be waiting a little while if you want a table outside because they are the best spots. Like most places in Barcelona with terraces, if you are sat outside the menu is slightly more expensive.
But it’s hardly noticeable at Bar Virreina, as even outside, a glass of house wine will only set you back €3.20. If you’re hungry, or even if you’re not order yourself a bocadillo con pernil de pais – sandwich with ham of the country – you won’t regret it.
Believe us when we say this is only a small selection of bars in Gracia. There are so many cool places to drink in this Barcelona neighbourhood that we’d have been here forever writing about them all. This is simply a list of our favourites that we also think are the most reasonably priced. Providing a great base for discovering some of your own.
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Looking for Somewhere to Stay in Gracia?
As we’ve mentioned, the neighbourhood of Gracia is full of independent bars, restaurants, and designer boutiques, and feels like a separate village within the city.
Its long, narrow streets are lined with trees and there are lots of cool squares to chill out in.
It neighbours the El Carmel district where the bunkers are and is totally possible to walk to them from.
It’s also where you’ll find Park Guell, is close to La Sagrada Familia, and just a short metro ride or 20-30 minute walk from the centre of town.
In our opinion it’s by far the best area to stay in Barcelona.
Bear in mind that the best budget accommodation in Barcelona gets booked up well in advance. So to avoid disappointment get your reservations made ASAP.
Here are our top recommendations for where to stay in Gracia:
Affordable Luxury: Hotel Barcelona 1882 is just a stone’s throw from the Sagrada Familia. And from its roof terrace you’ll get stunning views of this beautiful building. There’s also an incredible rooftop pool and bar up there for relaxing in the evenings.
The spacious rooms are soundproof and come equipped with flat screen TVs, air con, and everything else you’d expect from a 4* hotel. Rooms come with large windows meaning they’re extremely bright and sunny, with some even boasting panoramic vies of the city.
Midrange: Hotel BestPrice Gracia‘s name sums it up nicely. You won’t find a better priced, more comfortable hotel in the area, particularly not when you consider how nice it is.
Simply and tastefully decorated, rooms here come with everything you need to relax after a day of sightseeing. Air con, flat screen TVs with satellite, private bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers come as standard.
Cheap & Cheerful: Sant Jordi Gracia is a modern, stylish hostel with a trendy vibe. Dorms are air conditioned and everywhere is impeccably clean.
There are also lots of cool areas to hang out and meet fellow travellers. These include a rooftop terrace, the shared kitchen and a big common room.
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