This small place only serves four or five classic, simple tapas (all of them good), three wines, beers and vermouth. Why complicate things? Their specialities are fried fish, anchovies, tomato salad and the botifarra sausage skewer. All of excellent quality. Simple décor and loyal regulars, neighbourhood crowd. Kind staff that provides a professional service even when it’s full. A mandatory pit stop if you're in the area for a drink and a bite. The triumph of simplicity.
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- Address
- Carrer de la Mercè, 28, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
- Phone
- +34 611 64 76 88
- Website
- barlaplata.com
- Directions
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This small place only serves four or five classic, simple tapas (all of them good), three wines, beers and vermouth. Why complicate things? Their specialities are fried fish, anchovies, tomato salad and the botifarra sausage skewer.
All of excellent quality. Simple décor and loyal regulars, neighbourhood crowd. Kind staff that provides a professional service even when it’s full.
A mandatory pit stop if you're in the area for a drink and a bite. The triumph of simplicity.
Recognition history
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Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Well Known
- Intimate
- Lively
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Byob
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Tiny, classic, and lively; a historic no-frills tapas bar with a traditional, time-capsule feel and a strong local-after-work buzz.