On our trip to Barcelona, it was recommended by friends to visit this Tapas bar. We did that several times. We found it homey and welcoming. A local's place with local tapas.....not trendy. Enough English was spoken to get your point across. ask for the English menu...it helped us. The house Vermouth (Vermut de casa) was very good and nothing was outrageously priced. Their House vermouth is available by the bottle if you'd like to bring some back. It felt like a very comfortable place to chat, eat and drink with friends....like you've gone there for years. Definitely will return there on our next visit.

Sfo B.

In my experience this was one of the best tapas/wine places in Barcelona. It is located further north of the main tourist areas toward the Gaudi park, Park Guell. I liked the traditional setting and decor of the bar/restaurant, and the food and wines represented the local region. The octopus was extraordinary. I also enjoyed looking at the wooden casks of the local wines they had. Overall it was a really good and authentic experience.

Edmond T.

As many yelpers already mentioned, Bar Bodega Quimet is definitely a hidden gem tapa bar for a casual meal out. 2.5 Euro draft beer, amazing amazing amazing grilled octopus dish was one of the best we had (think super tender, served really hot (instead of lukewarm), full of flavor!) and the best cut of the Iberico ham (8 Euro for the half portion but plenty for 2 people) served with the tomato bread (2 Euro). We left full and satisfied! We got there a bit early at 1pm but the place was full at 2pm (the normal Spanish lunch time).

JC F.

Very nice local tapas bar in the heart of Barcelona. Read the reviews and recommendations from locals and I'm glad we stopped by to try it. The service was amazing as they explained how they made each platter and the food ingredients. Really good experience!

Steven M.

Absolutely fantastic! The woman who helped us both days (we went twice) was wonderful, and guided us through wine and food. Our favorite hidden gem in Barcelona!

Matt C.

Vermouth. Iberian Ham. Octopus. Barcelona is home to glorious tapas bars filled with character. These small restaurants specialize in shareable plates, fine wines, and local flavor. These characteristics are meticulously built into the foundation. However, when traveling in a foreign country it can be difficult to distinguish the legit from the imposter. Luckily, Yelp led us to Bar Bodega Quimet. This cozy, hole-in-the-wall tapas bar was simply magnificent. Now a lot of places in Barcelona claim to make their own vermouth. What I think they mean is that they barrel their own vermouth. All you need to know is that it's something you need to order before you start your dining adventure. This aperitif will direct your appetite in the right direction. Tomato Bread - the best we had in Barcelona, and we had a ton of it! We saw the chef in the kitchen grate the tomatoes on top of the crusty bread. It wasn't too watery like other restaurants, it was delightful. Iberian Ham - the presentation set the flavor jets to a new level. The velvety texture of the rolled meat locked with my tongue in perfect harmony. (tears were shed during the consumption of this plate, yes the entire plate) Octopus - another dish that left me speechless. The tender octopus was buttery yet crispy on the outside. Each bite was better than some meals I've had in my life. There were a few other plates we sampled and they were also wonderful. The staff here politely spoke with us in rough English, but we were able to share laughs and pleasantries. Pro tip* they like to eat late in Spain. If you dine on American hours, there will never be a wait for a table. No words, just memories. And you can't take that away from me!

We were looking for a neighborhood Old Reliable, and Bar Bodega Quimet filled the bill. We had been told the new owners elected to keep the original 50's decor, and clearly the crowd of animated locals adore the vibe. (One upgrade: the impressive selection of local craft beers.) Starting with a glass of vermút, we launched into an astounding array of chorizo, jamon, queso, anchovies, etc. and a recommendation from the trio next to us, papas arrugás. If you seek an old-school beloved hole in the wall, you'll love BBQ.

Vicky P.

We came here after a FULL meal. We were stuffed and came by to try the vermouth. Our friends told us that we HAD to try the octopus. They ended up ordering a number of other dishes that were just as delicious, but the octopus... Get the octopus. The bar itself is tiny. It has a few small tables with a few bar stools that gets packed by evening. There's a small fan in the corner that really does nothing, but when the vermouth is that good and the octopus is that tender and flavorful, I'm am NOT complaining. Our friends said that they stop by the place on an almost nightly basis, and I don't blame them.

Maria C.

This place is in the extremely charming Gracia neighborhood. I had the grilled octopus and am still Thinking about it nearly three weeks later. It was exceptional. The grilled octopus was served on a bed of mashed potatoes that were very flavorful. It was so tender and almost buttery. The service was good too.

Christine P.

You never know what you will get with Yelp but this place delivered. Small, homey, charming and truly like a neighborhood pub. We walked in with the most basic of Spanish and they gave us an English menu. The garbanzo bean and spinach dish had my husband wonder how we could recreate it at home. That might have been his favorite, until they brought the potatoes in chorizo sauce. Everything was delicious and the service was kind and helpful. I imagined it was a little like Rosie's in Sue Grafton's books. Bonus: the floor. If you want a classy, elegant dinner, you're in the wrong place. But if you want to feel like you're eating in a much-loved neighborhood place, come on in.

Injae K.

This is a very small bar/restaurant that is a favorite amongst locals. It really is a hole in a wall but is buzzing every night. We got there on a fairly early night but the bar was packed and all the tables as well. It was overwhelming because you didn't know who to talk to. We got our name down with one of the servers who was very pleasant and was happy to help us. Got a drink from bar and waited about 30 min until a couple decided they had their fill and finally a table with our name on it. They are known for their house made vermouth so ordered a glass while we looked over their wine list. The wine list was so inexpensive, so many to choose from. I thought the prices were by glass but it was for a bottle! Vermouth was a great starter, ordered a bottle of red, their famous potatoes, a seafood combo, pan con tomate, and a cured pork toast. Everything was delicious and definitely worth the wait. Thank you Bar Bodega Quimet, hope to come back soon!

Nickole H.

This is a hole in a wall, I found it by complete chance, thank God for Yelp, and during our stay in Barcelona, filed with amazing food, e wanted to go back there again and again. I hope tonight we make it because tomorrow we depart!!!! :-) Their octopus is out of this world

Dennis C.

Amazing spot recommended to us by a local shopkeeper. We were the only non-locals inside when we went, but the staff was incredibly helpful and attentive. Gazpacho was tremendous: spicy, creamy, and refreshing all at once. Jamon Iberico was solid. Bacalao Ahumado (cod tartare) was incredible, great texture on the bacalao and loved the olive oil sauce. Anchoas Queso Toast was very tasty, strong cheese with toast that had soaked up some tomato based paste.