Places in the center of Barcelona where you can eat and drink on a budget. Addresses and opening hours of establishments, food prices, and advice on what to try in the Catalan capital.
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Barcelona is a city that is unique not only for its attractions; it is a true paradise for gourmet travelers. In the capital of Catalonia, there is a huge number of catering establishments with reasonable prices and excellent cooking quality, so you can easily choose an institution to your taste, forgetting about harmful fast food.
In this article, we will look at cafes, restaurants and bars in the center of Barcelona, where you can eat and drink inexpensively and tasty - for your convenience, we will provide the addresses of the establishments, their opening hours and prices for some dishes and business lunches or the average bill. In addition, we will share information about what you should definitely try in the city.
What to try in Barcelona?
The cuisine in Barcelona is a mix of Spanish, Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine, using a large number of ingredients in the cooking process.
Be sure to try:
- cold tomato soup gazpacho (good in heat);
- paella;
- Catalan sausages Butifarra;
- Spanish potatoes (Patatas bravas);
- seafood;
- Spanish tortilla (potato omelet);
- romesco sauce;
- jamon.
Desserts include the traditional Catalan cream, turron (nougat with nuts), panna cotta and panellets almond biscuits. You can easily have a snack with alcohol in tapas - small bar-type establishments that serve hot and cold snacks (usually sandwiches, slices, omelets, salads, olives or nuts).
The choice of alcoholic drinks in the city is the richest - an extensive wine list, beer, on a hot day it is good to refresh yourself with sangria - a local light-alcoholic fruit and wine drink.
Advice: a very good way to save money on food in Barcelona is to order a business lunch. Here it is called menu del dia and usually costs around 9-12 euros. This includes the first, main course, salad, a glass of beer / wine or coffee with dessert. This is more than enough to make you feel full of energy. The menu del dia is usually open from 12 to 16 hours and is available in almost every restaurant.
Where to eat inexpensively in the center of Barcelona
Everyone knows that in search of inexpensive food it is better to turn off the beaten path and move a little away from the center. However, there are exceptions - yes, and in tourist places you can sometimes have a budget snack. Thus, the Gothic Quarter (El Gotic, Barri Gotic) and the adjacent Rambla Street are extremely popular with tourists, and the prices in these establishments are high. There are not so many budget places here, but still there are - they will be discussed below.
Xeroga
For a budget-friendly meal in Barcelona, visit the newly opened Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant with reasonable prices and pleasant interiors. You can dine for 9-12 euros with drinks, the del dia menu changes often enough so as not to bore regular visitors. Address: Carrer Parc 1. Open all days from 12 am to 1 am, except Mondays.
The benedict
Bistro bar serving Spanish and American cuisine. Soft sofas with pillows in British flag colors, lampshades, carved tables, mirrors, while all the splendor is very nice and cozy here. Traditional breakfasts: coffee, eggs, muesli, snacks, burgers, pancakes, dessert. Brunch is served Thursday-Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, with an average price of 10.5 euros. Cocktails at the bar are reasonably priced considering the location of this establishment. The portions are large. Bistro address: Carrer d'en Gignas. Opening hours: Tue-Wed 19:00 - 02:30, Thu-Sun 10:00 - 02:30.
Wok to walk
A good way to grab a bite to eat in Barcelona on the go. Asian restaurants offer a choice of several types of noodles, seafood, mushrooms, spinach, ham, salad, etc. The ingredients are set as a buffet or buffet, after which the chef fries and serves everything in a box or plate. You can eat right there in a cafe or continue your walk further. Considering the high cost of the establishments on La Rambla, you can save a lot, a box of noodles costs 7-8 euros. Address: La Rambla, 95.
Milk Bar & Bistro
French and American bistro serving tasty and fairly cheap food in Barcelona. Nice light interior in warm colors, light background music and a peaceful atmosphere. Brunches are served from 9 am to 4:30 am from € 7.50 to € 10.5. Hot meals - 8-12 euros, snacks from 1.5-2 euros. Address: Calle Gignas 21. Opening hours: Sun-Sat from 9 am to 2 am.
La Compania
Anyone who wants to appreciate the taste of real Spanish jamon should definitely visit this cafe, located near the Rambla and Plaza Catalunya. Already at the entrance to the cafe, the sense of smell teases the strongest spicy aroma. The zest of this establishment is that the meat is cut directly from huge raw smoked hams, located in full view of the visitors. A good selection of wine, several types of jamon, the freshest cheeses, patatas bravas and other Spanish cuisine. You can have a tasty meal with alcohol for a modest price - 7-12 euros. Address: Calle Santa Anna 25.
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The Eixample district, like the Gothic quarter, is very popular among tourists; here are the famous creations of the architect Gaudi: Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. Shopping enthusiasts also frequent the Upper Town as there are large shopping malls and brand stores. Prices in restaurants and cafes are quite high, but in some places you can satisfy your hunger and thirst for very little money.
Brunch & Cake
You can have a tasty and inexpensive meal in Barcelona at Brunch & Cake. According to tourists, this cafe is one of the best for breakfast in the Eixample, it is better to come here in the morning, because in half an hour after the opening there will be queues. Visitors flock to the wonderful aroma of coffee and pastries. The average breakfast price is 12 euros. Breakfast includes: eggs Benedict, salads, cereals, focaccia, bacon puree, eggs and ham, sandwiches, pancakes, desserts, coffee, tea and juices. Seating on the summer terrace will cost a little more: + 10% to the bill. Address: Enric Granados, 19. Opening hours: Mon-Thu 08:30 - 21:30, Fri-Sun 08:30 - 22:00.
Lactuca
The buffet restaurant is located near the Sagrada Familia. The cost of the buffet is 10.45 euros on weekdays and 11.45 euros on Saturday-Sunday. A large selection of dishes, including for vegetarians: soup, paella, pasta, potatoes, meat, salads (3-4 types), pizza, vegetables, fruits, desserts, drinks. Large spacious room, somewhat reminiscent of an improved dining room. A great place for a budget traveler. Address: Carrer de Provenca, 427. Open: daily 12:00 - 00:00.
AQistoi
Small cozy restaurant with Spanish cuisine with pleasant service. Nice place for brunch or lunch. A portion of pancakes with meat - 2.2 euros, a baguette with pork - 4 euros, there are vegetarian dishes, cocktails and other drinks. This place is also convenient to visit before or after visiting the Sagrada Familia. Address: Gerona 94.
La perla de oro
Small restaurant of Spanish cuisine. Excellent cheeses, sandwiches, pâtés, jamon, olives, a wide selection of wines. Del dia menu - 13.5 euros. Address: Bailen, 115. Open: Mon-Fri 13:00 - 16:00, Mon-Wed 19:00 - 23:00, Thu-Sat 19:00 - 00:30.
Inexpensive bars in Barcelona
It is perhaps impossible to experience the lifestyle of a typical Barcelona resident without visiting a local drinking establishment. Moreover, their choice is huge, many of them are distinguished by reasonable prices and a pleasant friendly atmosphere, so finding an institution to your taste is not at all difficult - you just need to walk along the streets.
The box
An original Latin American bar in the Gothic Quarter, serving vibrant cocktails and oversized hot dogs. Cans of colorful drinks flaunt on the shelves, the atmosphere of easy fun reigns. Serves some of the best mojitos and Long Island in town. Cocktails from 3.5 euros. Address: Carrer D'en Gignas 30. Opening hours: Tue-Thu from 18:00 to 2 am, Fri-Sat until 3 am.
Nevermind bar
An atmospheric place in the Gothic Quarter, where you can buy San Miguel beer for just € 1 during happy hours from 6 pm to 10 pm, plus free popcorn. Here they love punk and grunge, the walls are painted with graffiti, skaters practice their art right there.Address: Escudellers Blancs №3, Gotico | Tallers # 68, Raval. Open: Fri-Sat 17:30 - 03:30, Sun-Thu 17:30 - 03:00.
Garage Beer Co
Spanish tapas-pub in Eixample with an original design in a typically masculine "garage" style and excellent beer of its own production, the signature drink is Garage beer. The average cost of a drink is 2.8 euros. Address: Carrer De Consell De Cent, 261. Open: Sun-Thu from 17:00 to midnight, Fri-Sat from 17:00 to 02:30.
However, if you really follow the traditions, you can borrow the habit of the locals to visit one bar after another, trying drinks and tapas in different establishments, and compare where it is better. This makes it much more fun to create a list of good bars in Barcelona.
