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Written By Maria
Good wine is plentiful in Barcelona, but where can you find the best wine bars in the city? Here is a list that covers all the most exciting, cozy, friendly, and cool wine bars in Barcelona!
Masa Vins
Looking for a good time? And some very good wines? Then Masa Vins is your place. This vibey spot offers a very large number of wines, both in bottle and by the glass, and fun snacks when you get hungry. It’s a very popular spot, so go early! Read my review of Masa Vins here.
Masa Vins, C. de Pallars, 154, 08005 Barcelona (Poblenou).
Contracorrent Bar
It was love at first sight for me with this new wine bar that serves excellent food with vegetables and herbs from their own garden. The food is seasonal so the menu changes constantly, and they are experts on wine. Read my review on Contracorrent Bar here.
Carrer Ribes 35 (Fort Pienc)
Cellarer
Very cozy place, with a great location close to Enrique Granados. They have lots of wines to choose from, and you can eat here too. They have a small terrace if you prefer to sit outside.
Carrer de Mallorca, 211 (Eixample Esquerra).
Bistrot Levante
This lovely bistro is hidden away on a tiny little plaza in Gótico, and together with their Eastern Mediterranean dishes they also have a very interesting range of natural wines, and not only from Spain, and some of them exclusively available in Barcelona at Bistrot Levante. Sounds cool, right?
Placeta de Manuel Ribé 1 (Gótico).
Bar Salvatge
Are natural wines your thing? Bar Salvatge in Gracia specializes in interesting wines that have been produced using natural methods. They have eight wines on tap, and a whole lot more to choose from when it comes to bottles. They have cheese, charcuterie, excellent bread, and more to nibble on. Now they also have a terrace.
Carrer de Verdi, 50 (Gracia).
Amovino
Amovino focuses on Catalan wines only: a perfect place when you want to discover the wines of the region. They regularly organize wine-related events, so make sure to keep an eye out on their social media. They also serve tasty food here.
Carrer d'Aribau, 30 (Eixample).
El Maravillas
The team behind successful co*cktail bars such as Dr. Stravinsky and Paradiso (the famous speakeasy) also run a lesser-known little sister in Les Corts called El Maravillas. Here they serve tasty dishes to share, excellent co*cktails (as one would expect), and they have an excellent, curated wine list. They also have a terrace.
Plaça de la Concòrdia, 15 (Les Corts).
Celler de Can Dani
Celler de Can Dani is a wine shop in Gracia that you shouldn’t miss if you happen to be around. It is my go-to wine shop. Not technically a wine bar (you can’t order a glass here, unless you’ve signed up for an event), but the choices here are excellent when it comes to bottles. Make sure to ask the staff for advice; they’re very knowledgeable and friendly.
Travessera de Gràcia, 119 (Gracia).
Denassus
Two friends and sommeliers put their heads together and created Denassus: a fun and cozy place to discover both local and foreign wines, paired up with dishes that are perfect for sharing with a friend. Their natural wine selection is very much on point.
Carrer de Blai, 5 (Poble Sec).
Garage Bar
Garage Bar is a true temple of natural wines. It all started with a natural wine fair and has now turned into a brick-and-mortar in Sant Antoni. Come here for good food, and a glass, or preferably many, from their interesting wine list. They organize events for those who have a curiosity towards natural wines, but also expert somms who want to keep broadening their knowledge.
Calabria 75 bajos (Sant Antoni).
Pepa Bar a Vins
If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know I have a huge sweet spot for Pepa Bar a Vins. This bookstore-turned-wine-bar is so wonderfully charming, with lovely staff, excellent food, and fun wines to choose from, many by the glass. Read my review of Pepa Bar a Vins here.
Carrer d'Aribau, 41, (Eixample Esquerra).
Zim
Plenty of research has been executed to find the exact wines to go with each dish at Zim. The wine options offered here aren’t abundant; however, they are interesting and excellent to pair with, for example, the cheeses from the next door cheese shop.
Carrer de la Dagueria, 20 (Gótico).
Bandini’s
Bandini’s became from the first time I visited a favorite hangout of mine. This cozy tavern in Sant Antoni has everything one could wish for: cool wines, tasty dishes to share, and a great vibe. You can read my review of Bandini’s here.
Bandini’s, Carrer de Manso, 42, 08015 Barcelona (Sant Antoni).
Bodega Maestrazgo
Wine bar, shop, and tastings: all in one place at Gran Bodega Maestrazgo. You won’t be disappointed with one of the oldest wine shops in Barcelona, founded already in 1952. The family-owned business (third generation) takes wine seriously, and want to help their customers navigate the world of wines.
Carrer de Sant Pere Més Baix, 90 (Born).
Berbena
This fantastic restaurant is one of my favorites in Barcelona, and they always dig out the most fascinating wines to pair with their food. They have over 300 bottles to choose from. Read my review of Berbena here.
Carrer Minerva, 6 (Gracia).
Viblioteca
Love cheese? Love wine? Look no further. Viblioteca in Gràcia has moved and has now more space, and a larger menu. They always have exciting wines to choose from, and the staff will help you pair them with a tasty cheeseboard. Make sure to book in advance; this place fills up fast. Read my review of Viblioteca here.
Carrer de les Guilleres 10 (Gracia).
La Graciosa
La Graciosa specializes in organic and natural wines. Both a wine shop and a bar, this friendly haunt serves a little something to nibble on, and cool, funky wines. Check out their backyard, where they sometimes have live music!
Carrer de Milà i Fontanals, 88 (Gracia).
Mikan
Mikan is a fun North-East Asian restaurant with bento-style lunches and dishes to share at night. Their wine options are wonderful: their somm picks out the most exciting wines! Mikan is always lots of fun, and sometimes they have DJs on weekends. Read my review of lovely Mikan here.
Mikan, Carrer Aribau 158 (Eixample Esquerra).
Bar del Pla
This famous bar with a non-stop kitchen also offers fascinating wines, some of which have been produced in very limited quantities.
Carrer de Montcada, 2 (Born).
Bar Bodega Quimet
A wonderful old-timer that oozes charm boasts large barrels with wine to take away or enjoy right there in the bar, paired with one of their famous tins of clams or mussels. They also have delightful wines by the bottle. Read my review of Bar Bodega Quimet here.
Carrer de Vic 23 (Gracia).
La Moderna
This bar feels somewhat of a secret: many pass by it without even noticing its there. But do go in and try a glass of wine from the barrels, or maybe a nice glass of vermouth and a snack. There is nothing modern about this place despite its name, and that’s one of the best thing about it.
Carrer d'Enric Granados, 110 (Eixample Esquerra).
Bar Torpedo
Bar Torpedo has managed to create quite a name for itself thanks to its cool interior and its famed burger. But the wine list, packed with natural wines, is just as fascinating. Behind this venture is Rafa Peña, from famed Gresca.
Carrer Aribau 143 (Eixample Esquerra).
Otra Cosa Taberna
I have a very soft spot for this place, where the food is delicious and the wine options interesting. Now they even make their own wine! Make sure to try their trikini; it’s insane.
Carrer Gran de Sant Andreu 45 (Sant Andreu)
Bocanariz Wine Bar
Wine, good food, and vinyl records, what can go wrong? This little wine bar and restaurant is located in Gracia, and is open Tuesdays to Sundays. Don’t miss their Orange Hour every day from 19h to 20h, where you get a free tapa with your glass of orange wine. Read my review of Bocanariz Wine Bar here.
Carrer de Vallfogona 12 (Gracia).
035 Bar
Should you be venturing away from the city center, keep your eyes out for 035 Bar, which specializes in natural wines that they serve with cheese and charcuterie boards. It is located very close to Nau Bostik.
Carrer de Monlau, 35 (La Sagrera).
Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
La Vicoca Bar de Vins
In a very unexpected neighborhood you’ll find La Vicoca, where a tasty menu meet a very surprising wine list. They also organize wine tastings.
Carrer d'Hostafrancs de Sió, 18 (Hostafrancs).
La Vinya del Senyor
Located right next to the Santa Maria Del Mar cathedral, La Vinya del Senyor is busy any time of day. They serve tapas and dishes to share, and they have an ample wine menu.
Plaça de Santa Maria, 5 (Born).
Monocrom
A wine bistro, doesn’t that sound intriguing? Located on a quiet square in Sant Gervasi, Monocrom offers very tasty dishes, and mostly natural wines. The place is small but houses plenty of character.
Plaça de Cardona, 4 (Sant Gervasi).
El Petit Celler
Sommelier Sebastián Lozano has been collecting wine for 20 years, and now he has decided to share them with the world in a shop where you can have a taste of them by the glass. There are some very expensive wines here, so this is perfect if you don’t want to splurge on a whole bottle.
Carrer de Beethoven, 8 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).
Collonut
Excellent quality tapas are served in this friendly establishment that also holds more than 70 different Spanish and foreign wines, all available for a very reasonable price. They now have several locations in the city.
Various locations.
El Diset
An elegant and rustic wine bar in the Born. Their specialty is the torrades de pa de vidre, topped with meat, fish, veggie or cheese toppings. They also have dishes to share.
Carrer Antic de Sant Joan, 3 (Born).
Vila Viniteca
You cannot talk about Barcelona and wine without mentioning the iconic Vila Viniteca. It was first established already in 1932, and the current owners are very active in promoting wine culture in Spain. Go here to buy excellent wines, or to have a glass with some cheese or charcuterie.
Diagonal 557 (La Illa) and Carrer dels Agullers 7 (Born).
Bar El Pepino
Bar El Pepino is a cozy bar/restaurant with a slight Italian flair, located in Gràcia. The wines here are very exciting, and the food is perfect for sharing with friends. You can find some true gems in the wine list here, if you are open to trying something fun and new! Read my review of Bar El Pepino here.
Bar El Pepino, Carrer de Tordera, 33, Barcelona (Gràcia).
Can Cisa
Fascinating dishes and even more intriguing natural wines can be had in this charming bar in the Born. This is the kind of place you dream about when you are planning a trip abroad somewhere. Unless you live in Barcelona, and you have it at your doorstep.
Carrer de la Princesa, 14 (Born).
Els Sortidors del Parlament
Charming doesn’t quite cut it when you want to describe Els Sortidors del Parliament: it’s much more than that. Sit by a barrel, enjoy a glass of tasty wine, and pair it with a cheese board. This is happiness you guys. Read my review of Els Sortidors del Parlament here.
Carrer del Parlament, 53 (Sant Antoni).
L’ànima del Vi
I apologize in advance for breaking many unsuspecting hearts by including L’Ànima del Vi on this list: I know many of you would rather keep this place a secret. Wonderful staff combined with fascinating wines and dishes made with plenty of love.
Carrer dels Vigatans, 8 (Born).
Salut Bistró
This cute place serves breakfast and brunch during the day, but in the evenings it turns into a whole different spot, with a long list of wines they’ve carefully selected, and very good food. You can read my review here.
Salut Bistró, C. d'Enric Granados, 58, 08008 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).
Ancestral Bar
Such a surprising little place, in a surprising location right by the Diagonal, and it has its own terrace! Wines, craft beer and a little something to snack on too.
Carrer de Provença, 340 (Eixample Dreta).
Zona d’Ombra
Fantastic wines and good tapas to pair them with, what more can you ask for really? Zona D’Ombra encompasses everything you need for a cozy evening with a glass of wine, or several.
Carrer de Salomó ben Adret, 12 (Gótico).
Wine Palace
Gracia has a good wine shop called Wine Palace (that used to go under a different name until it changed recently) on Verdi, but despite being swallowed by a larger chain it still maintain its charm. They have a very large selection of interesting wines, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. You can also have wines by the glass here, and snacks.
Carrer Verdi, 67 (Gracia).
reader’s recommendations:
El Tros Vall Llach - This place looks fantastic: they specialize in wines from Priorat and Montsant. They also organize events.
Carrer Mallorca 303 (Eixample Dreta).
Maig Restaurant - A new restaurant in Gracia with nice wines and great-looking food.
Riera de Sant Miquel 19 (Gracia).
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