Best places for Wine and Tapas

Barcelona is renowned for its gastronomic culture. Besides that, it has an interesting cultural heritage, rich history, and fantastic wine! If you love wine bars in Barcelona, then discovering the following ones is a must!

From tapas tours to modern wine tours, there is a lot to explore gastronomically for everyone in this lively city and it is hard to find such an immersive experience anywhere else. If you are struggling to find a place to start, we, at Flamingo Tours, have created a perfect list for you filled with amazing places.

Viblioteca

You can find this wine bar in the heart of the Gracia neighborhood and it is a must visit for all the wine lovers! They have over 200 different red and white wines from around the world, including the most famous ones and rare hard to find bottles, making this bar a great place to try food and wine from the region, new flavors and expand your knowledge.

Also, they have more than 25 types of cheeses, cured meats that may be accompanied with their wines. If you are new to the wine world or just finding it hard to decide, then don’t worry. This place has very friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always ready to help and give recommendations. 

Besides wine, they offer many mouth-watering snacks and dishes that suit perfectly for wine. For example you can order burratina with tomato and basil oil or steak tartare with lemongrass and sesame. 

The wine bar is rather small, but it has a friendly and inviting atmosphere with comfortable seating and lightning that makes it a perfect place for a romantic dinner.

Bar Brutal

This cozy wine bar in Barcelona is located in the trendy Sant Antoni neighborhood. At first it may look small and simple from the outside, but if you enter you will find a remarkable selection of natural and biodynamic wines.

Besides wine, they also serve tapas and small plates with Venetian influence. If you visit this place, we definitely recommend you to try smoked sardine with apple and mushrooms. Their menu is changing frequently, which gives you a perfect opportunity to try something new every time you are visiting this place. This place has a casual and welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff who are always there to help you.

La Vinya del Senyor

If you’d like to explore a restaurant with a great view and a great selection of wines, then La Vinya del Senyor is a place for you!

This great wine bar is located in the Gothic Quarter and from this place you have a beautiful view of the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar. It was opened in 1997 and started offering a large selection of wines. Their wine list features an extensive selection of Spanish wines, including many rare and hard-to-find bottles.

They have more than 2000 references and a wide variety of local wines from Catalunya, Spain and worldwide. A wide selection of glass of wine is updated every two weeks that makes it a perfect place to discover new flavours of the wine world. They are also serving delicious tapas and small plates that suit perfectly with wines. The wine bar’s atmosphere is elegant and refined, making it a nice place to enjoy wining and dining with friends. 

Monvinic 

Eixample, with its wide boulevards, hides a chic wine bar in Barcelona and gourmet restaurant called Monvinic. This place is just for you if you are looking for an upscale wine experience as it offers a remarkable selection of over 4000 wines from around the world.

Their wine selection is categorised by regions, Spanish and Catalan, offering precise descriptions about each wine, which makes your decision making easier. They have a special tool which provides you with an interactive geographical map. This tool is designed to help you, as you can look up information about wine growers, grape varieties and terroirs.

Of course they also have sommeliers who are more than happy to guide and answer your questions. In addition to their extensive wine selection, they also have gourmet restaurant. 

Their outstanding menu is based on seasonal products, but you can also enjoy quick bites by ordering tapas. 

Els Sortidors del Parlament

If you are into drinking wine, you must visit this bar in Barcelona if you’re traveling! You can sense a welcoming atmosphere as you enter this building. Indeed, the wine bar is housed in a restored 18th century building, which was used back in the times as a winery.

You may wonder why this wine bar has a name like that. The reason behind it is that its name translates to “the Parliaments’ Exists” and it is a reference to the Catalan parliament which is located nearby. The wine bar has a large wine selection which changes regularly and also contains local Catalan wines.

If you want something besides wine, then you can also order something from the menu, as they are offering a wide selection of both, wine and tapas and with a good price! Their menu offers food for every taste, they offer both simple snacks and delicacies for those who want to try something special. If you feel like that and want to try something innovative, then try their quail“ egg omelet with black truffle aroma. 

L’Ànima del Vi

This lovely wine bar is located in El Born and specialises in natural wines. The walls of the bar are covered with wine bottles and marked with the price, so you can easily pick one to enjoy at the restaurant or take it home as a takeaway. For eating, they have a good selection of different delicacies.

As you can see, Barcelona is a city full of many wonderful wine bars and each of them offer unique experiences! Everyone can find something, whether you are looking for a cozy spot to try local wines or a modern wine bar with a rich selection. So, we are inviting you to hop on a Barcelona wine tasting and find out your next new favourite wine bar!