Black Lab Photos
BLACK LAB ATMOSPHERE
Recommended Reviews - Black Lab
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
We had a great experience here! Actually, two great experiences! We went just for a beer after a walk to the beach. We enjoyed the beer, especially the "Brut IPA" which was a new style for me. The next day we went back for burgers and beers before we boarded our cruise ship. The burgers were fantastic! Tasty beef and fresh toppings on very fresh buns. The brewer (from Minnesota) and his wife are super friendly and happy to talk with you about the beer or whatever!! Will definitely return if we are back in the area.
Finding a craft brewery along the sea in Barcelona was a pleasant surprise. That they served up a dozen home brewed beers and some tasty food was all the more so. There are some creative brews on the menu, ranging from fruity wheats to stouts to pale ales. I went in for dinner and snagged a pint of the Japanese Tea pale ale and a pulled pork sandwich. The ale had hints of jasmine tea for a nicely bitter bite. The pulled pork, slathered in a not too sweet sauce with caramelized onions and pickled jalapeno on a pretzel bun, didn't match the smokey bite of American barbecue but made for a good meal
Barcelona didn't seem to be a hot bed for craft beer so my wife and I were stoked when we happened to stumble upon this place near the beach. It opens at 4. We literally waited outside the door for the opening we were so excited to go in. There's definitely a lot of American influence here. The brewery itself is great. I love the Black Dog logo and the design of their cans. I was disappointed the only can available was their Octoberfest. We sat outside in one of their tent areas. The beer was decent. Nothing blew my socks off but I tried a flight of every beer and enjoyed them all.
This place is so good if you're craving an American Cesar Salad! Beer and cocktails are a plus, and the nachos were a solid 3.5! Will definitely come back!
Black Lab was the last stop on our last night in Barcelona. We were traveling with beer industry people and everyone agreed that this spot had all the makings of a great brewery. I personally fell in love with the cans and psychedelic dog logo (tank top, secured!). The cans all feature bright colors and reminded me of the sodas we used to have after school in the 80s. How's the actual product, you ask? Solid! I was only able to try one or two of the offerings but I enjoyed everything I tried. We left only because they were closing, which was actually a good thing as we had to fly home the next day. Definitely a great spot for a beer stop in Barcelona!
On the hunt for some craft beer in Barcelona we ended up at BlackLab for a brew after finding it on the Yelp app. They had a lot of IPAs...like more than I'm used to seeing... but I found a porter that hit the spot. It was toasty, with some nice roasted notes, good mouthfeel and overall super solid. I also sampled a couple of the others - a red (maybe?) and an IPA. I'm not much for IPAS (although, they are growing on me slowly but surely) and both were good. Super nice staff - the fella behind the bar chatted us up a bit and walked us through the menu. Waved us off as we were headed out. It's always such a huge impact when the staff is friendly - and real basic things can make or break an experience. These guys get it. The brewery is visible from the tap room, behind a long wall of glass. There are various tables and large windows over looking the street. There's also a really cool mural along the two walls of Barcelona with all the notable landmarks painted on it. The feel here is like a cool coffee shop, except they are serving beer instead of cafe. The wife enjoyed some wine as well, so it's nice they have options for the non-beer drinkers.
We walked down here from La Rambla when we heard there was a craft beer brewery in Barcelona & wanted to check it out. We opted to sit outside, as there didn't seem to be any A/C inside and it was a lot more warm than out on the patio area. There we out of most of their beers, we did get to try the Rye IPA which was real good, but most of the beers we all had were guest taps. The food menu is very limited. Burgers mainly. The Black Lab burger was OK, but between the 6 of us, most if what was ordered was mediocre at best. Tasteless and bland seemed to be the consensus. Go for beer, eat elsewhere would be our recommendations.
I was in Barcelona for three and a half days. I had multiple burgers. BlackLab missed the mark by a mile. We showed up late one night, lured by the rave reviews and the prospect of an Asian-infused brewpub. The reality failed to live up to the hype. We started with the veggie gyoza (5.95 €). For nearly six euro, you get just four tiny dumplings. My fiancee mentioned they tasted like they'd been frozen. I had the BlackLab burger (with beer cheese, carmelized onions, bacon and a portobello mushroom - 14.95 €). The bun was completely flimsy and totally fell apart the minute I tried to pick it up. I hate that. I spent most of my meal shoveling fistfuls of dripping meat into my face with my bare hands. I should also note that BlackLab served up the single least flavorful french fries I've ever encountered. It was like eating limp, barely cooked potatoes. For a brewpub, its beer list was woeful unless you like pale ales. I ended up drinking something that tasted like liquid Sour Patch Kids. Our server didn't speak much English, which is fine. I'm visiting his country and the menu was in English. I'm just mentioning that in case you prospective diners have a weak Spanish game. They did have some nice live music, which was cool. But the food and beer was a huge letdown, and that's the main reason you go to a place like this. Disappointing. For a superior Barcelona burger, head to any Bacoa location or check out Foc I Oli.
It's in a very convenient location especially if you are walking back from the beach back into the city. We got the sour sampler. I love sours and these needed some work. They are tasted like juice. Sours are hard to make so perhaps they are perfecting their craft? I've heard their other beers are tasty so possibly start there? We also got the ramen and it was delicious! It def hit the spot. They also have WiFi for patrons.
Locally made craft beers and a unique, Americanized menu near local hot spots like Barceloneta Beach and Parc Guell. We would definitely come back and enjoyed the beers and food!
Overall atmosphere is super chill however, they have a 10% terrace fee if you want to sit outside. Most places in Spain DO NOT charge this fee. At first we sat outside, but moved indoors after we saw this "terrace" fee. Once we went inside no one came to take our order so after 10 minutes of no service we moved to the bar. Service at the bar was awesome! I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and was super excited as they said it was soaked in miso. However, after 15 minutes I was told they had no more Philly Cheesesteak!? I literally saw the chef make some 10 minutes ago. So I ordered the Salmon Poke Salad. Big mistake one of the WORST Poke dishes I have ever had. It literally just tasted like coconut milk with no spices. It was so gross, but I was hungry so I just ate it. My friends ordered fries and guacamole with chips and both of those dishes were awesome! My friends love beer and said the beer was good. I am not a beer person, so I ordered the Pims Cup. The Pims Cup was actually really good..they poured a good amount of Pims and mixed it with ginger ale, mint, and grapefruit. Overall, we had a good time, but my Poke Salad brought down the experience. Come here for drinks and fries, but skip the food! Also, I love the pint cups they are super cute and remember to sit at the bar if you want awesome service!
We admittedly did not get a burger or beer here. Instead we opted for a late lunch, they were open at 3 pm on a Tuesday despite what the Yelp hours say! We ordered the Cobb salad which was a modest sized salad deconstructed into delicious avocado, and a tasty bacon. The pollo dos Herman is half-serving was more than enough to satisfy us. The chicken was so juicy, tender and coated with a sweet exterior. The chips and guacamole were ok. The atmosphere outside amongst the action of the boardwalk did not disappoint.
Glad we found this local brewery, the name caught my eye, Black Lab. We loved the Claudia and Japanese Tea IPAs were good. Owners were welcoming, service was good.
I found out about Blacklab on Untappd and went for the beer. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the food is as exceptional as the beer. The Niu Rou, a beef steak with spicy sauce, peanuts, bok choy, egg and sesame ramon that was the best thing I ate in Barcelona. It was perfectly spicy, the was meat tender and the bok choy was fresh. The Blacklab fries were also delicious. My daughter liked her dumplings. The beer was outstanding with a nice variety of styles. The owner, Matt, a Minnesota transplant, was very helpful when I ask for dining and attraction suggestions. read more
Fate is one of those funny things that happens to me sometimes and thank goodness it brought us here! We were supposed to go to Valencia but realized last minute it was too far for just one night. That led to us having more time in Barcelona so as we walked around we found the museum of history for Catalonia. After an hour at the museum, our stomachs said it was lunch time. We decided to walk around and find something and this place was right next door! We were SO happy to find a brewery with American comfort/Asian comfort food. We fell in love with their brut IPA & their Asian ribs and dumplings. We got a flight to try their various craft beers. I was too full to order the ramen but it looked delicious! Live music on Saturdays and an outdoor patio. The vibe is California chill & hipster with great music and seating spaces inside. We had a great time talking to the staff that were super attentive. Unique and delicious craft brews! Amazing food! Exceptional service! We left with a t shirt, beer glasses & great memories to take back to California! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
We had a great experience here! Actually, two great experiences! We went just for a beer after a walk to the beach. We enjoyed the beer, especially the "Brut IPA" which was a new style for me. The next day we went back for burgers and beers before we boarded our cruise ship. The burgers were fantastic! Tasty beef and fresh toppings on very fresh buns. The brewer (from Minnesota) and his wife are super friendly and happy to talk with you about the beer or whatever!! Will definitely return if we are back in the area. read more
3 years ago
Finding a craft brewery along the sea in Barcelona was a pleasant surprise. That they served up a dozen home brewed beers and some tasty food was all the more so. There are some creative brews on the menu, ranging from fruity wheats to stouts to pale ales. I went in for dinner and snagged a pint of the Japanese Tea pale ale and a pulled pork sandwich. The ale had hints of jasmine tea for a nicely bitter bite. The pulled pork, slathered in a not too sweet sauce with caramelized onions and pickled jalapeno on a pretzel bun, didn't match the smokey bite of American barbecue but made for a good meal read more
7 years ago
Barcelona didn't seem to be a hot bed for craft beer so my wife and I were stoked when we happened to stumble upon this place near the beach. It opens at 4. We literally waited outside the door for the opening we were so excited to go in. There's definitely a lot of American influence here. The brewery itself is great. I love the Black Dog logo and the design of their cans. I was disappointed the only can available was their Octoberfest. We sat outside in one of their tent areas. The beer was decent. Nothing blew my socks off but I tried a flight of every beer and enjoyed them all. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
This place is so good if you're craving an American Cesar Salad! Beer and cocktails are a plus, and the nachos were a solid 3.5! Will definitely come back! read more
8 years ago
Black Lab was the last stop on our last night in Barcelona. We were traveling with beer industry people and everyone agreed that this spot had all the makings of a great brewery. I personally fell in love with the cans and psychedelic dog logo (tank top, secured!). The cans all feature bright colors and reminded me of the sodas we used to have after school in the 80s. How's the actual product, you ask? Solid! I was only able to try one or two of the offerings but I enjoyed everything I tried. We left only because they were closing, which was actually a good thing as we had to fly home the next day. Definitely a great spot for a beer stop in Barcelona! read more
On the hunt for some craft beer in Barcelona we ended up at BlackLab for a brew after finding it on the Yelp app. They had a lot of IPAs...like more than I'm used to seeing... but I found a porter that hit the spot. It was toasty, with some nice roasted notes, good mouthfeel and overall super solid. I also sampled a couple of the others - a red (maybe?) and an IPA. I'm not much for IPAS (although, they are growing on me slowly but surely) and both were good. Super nice staff - the fella behind the bar chatted us up a bit and walked us through the menu. Waved us off as we were headed out. It's always such a huge impact when the staff is friendly - and real basic things can make or break an experience. These guys get it. The brewery is visible from the tap room, behind a long wall of glass. There are various tables and large windows over looking the street. There's also a really cool mural along the two walls of Barcelona with all the notable landmarks painted on it. The feel here is like a cool coffee shop, except they are serving beer instead of cafe. The wife enjoyed some wine as well, so it's nice they have options for the non-beer drinkers. read more
We walked down here from La Rambla when we heard there was a craft beer brewery in Barcelona & wanted to check it out. We opted to sit outside, as there didn't seem to be any A/C inside and it was a lot more warm than out on the patio area. There we out of most of their beers, we did get to try the Rye IPA which was real good, but most of the beers we all had were guest taps. The food menu is very limited. Burgers mainly. The Black Lab burger was OK, but between the 6 of us, most if what was ordered was mediocre at best. Tasteless and bland seemed to be the consensus. Go for beer, eat elsewhere would be our recommendations. read more
I was in Barcelona for three and a half days. I had multiple burgers. BlackLab missed the mark by a mile. We showed up late one night, lured by the rave reviews and the prospect of an Asian-infused brewpub. The reality failed to live up to the hype. We started with the veggie gyoza (5.95 €). For nearly six euro, you get just four tiny dumplings. My fiancee mentioned they tasted like they'd been frozen. I had the BlackLab burger (with beer cheese, carmelized onions, bacon and a portobello mushroom - 14.95 €). The bun was completely flimsy and totally fell apart the minute I tried to pick it up. I hate that. I spent most of my meal shoveling fistfuls of dripping meat into my face with my bare hands. I should also note that BlackLab served up the single least flavorful french fries I've ever encountered. It was like eating limp, barely cooked potatoes. For a brewpub, its beer list was woeful unless you like pale ales. I ended up drinking something that tasted like liquid Sour Patch Kids. Our server didn't speak much English, which is fine. I'm visiting his country and the menu was in English. I'm just mentioning that in case you prospective diners have a weak Spanish game. They did have some nice live music, which was cool. But the food and beer was a huge letdown, and that's the main reason you go to a place like this. Disappointing. For a superior Barcelona burger, head to any Bacoa location or check out Foc I Oli. read more
It's in a very convenient location especially if you are walking back from the beach back into the city. We got the sour sampler. I love sours and these needed some work. They are tasted like juice. Sours are hard to make so perhaps they are perfecting their craft? I've heard their other beers are tasty so possibly start there? We also got the ramen and it was delicious! It def hit the spot. They also have WiFi for patrons. read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
Locally made craft beers and a unique, Americanized menu near local hot spots like Barceloneta Beach and Parc Guell. We would definitely come back and enjoyed the beers and food! read more
3 years ago
Overall atmosphere is super chill however, they have a 10% terrace fee if you want to sit outside. Most places in Spain DO NOT charge this fee. At first we sat outside, but moved indoors after we saw this "terrace" fee. Once we went inside no one came to take our order so after 10 minutes of no service we moved to the bar. Service at the bar was awesome! I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and was super excited as they said it was soaked in miso. However, after 15 minutes I was told they had no more Philly Cheesesteak!? I literally saw the chef make some 10 minutes ago. So I ordered the Salmon Poke Salad. Big mistake one of the WORST Poke dishes I have ever had. It literally just tasted like coconut milk with no spices. It was so gross, but I was hungry so I just ate it. My friends ordered fries and guacamole with chips and both of those dishes were awesome! My friends love beer and said the beer was good. I am not a beer person, so I ordered the Pims Cup. The Pims Cup was actually really good..they poured a good amount of Pims and mixed it with ginger ale, mint, and grapefruit. Overall, we had a good time, but my Poke Salad brought down the experience. Come here for drinks and fries, but skip the food! Also, I love the pint cups they are super cute and remember to sit at the bar if you want awesome service! read more
9 years ago
We admittedly did not get a burger or beer here. Instead we opted for a late lunch, they were open at 3 pm on a Tuesday despite what the Yelp hours say! We ordered the Cobb salad which was a modest sized salad deconstructed into delicious avocado, and a tasty bacon. The pollo dos Herman is half-serving was more than enough to satisfy us. The chicken was so juicy, tender and coated with a sweet exterior. The chips and guacamole were ok. The atmosphere outside amongst the action of the boardwalk did not disappoint. read more
8 years ago
Glad we found this local brewery, the name caught my eye, Black Lab. We loved the Claudia and Japanese Tea IPAs were good. Owners were welcoming, service was good. read more
Amazing dining experience from start to finish. I can go on and on about how much I adored BlackLab, but I will keep it short. The restaurant is very well decorated, and has an extremely welcoming aura that makes you want to stay there forever! They have a comprehensive menu of your basic "American" classics -- burgers, wings, ribs, pulled pork, and fries to name a few. There are even some cool Asian dishes for you to try, though I didn't this time around. Now, the real kicker here is the beer! They have a list of beers that they brew IN-HOUSE, ranging from pales to darks to IPA's, and a list of guest beers on tap that come from different countries. Phenomenal! Since coming to Spain, it's been forever since I found a joint that served foreign beer, so BlackLab is really the place to go if you're down for a great brew. TL;DR: this place rocks and they take their beers very seriously! read more
Business owner information
Jing B.
Thanks a lot for your time to give us a review. Happy that you…
7 years ago
Great selection of beers if you're looking for something different than what you'll find it at a typical bar in Barcelona read more
8 years ago
There comes a time while away, you crave something familiar. While in Barcelona, we found just the place.....Black Lab! While visiting the Catalonia History Museum we discovered this cool brewhouse. Outside seating and perfect for just catching our breath. Burgers, perfect little nibbles, and some local fare on the menu. But the IPA named Claudia was fantastic. This I didn't expect, but was pleasantly impressed once I ordered it. Simple pint, poured expertly. The taste was that of a big regional brewery like Sierra Nevada or Boulevard. Crisp citrusy and COLD! This was one of the most amazing things here. Not a cold beer country, but that's another thing. The wait staff is multi national. One server from Mexico another from France. Both enjoying just living and enjoying their Barcelona experience. A wonderful place to stop while roaming about read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Awesome beers and fantastic food. If you guys are soup fans I definitely recommend you try the oxtail soup, one of the most delicious soups I've ever tasted. Not to mention their brewed beers are the best! Especially if you are a fan of ipa and different blends. As a fan of spicy foods I was pleased to see they had sriracha sauce, after having looked for it around Europe for a month. A must stop bar to visit in barcelona, if I were were a local this is where you would find me on the weekends! read more
10 years ago
11 years ago
hoped for better honestly pricier than similar bars i suspect due to high rent. nice outdoor "beer garden" i will try the food next time. and re-review... read more
11 years ago
9 years ago
Stopped here twice while in Barcelona. Good beers executed to style by a nice American brewer. Wait staff all speak English and were very accommodating. Went through 2 full samplers of 12-14 beers each with our small group. A couple nice kettle sours, solid IPA, a barrel aged sour, nice stouts. Good patio and comfortable nice seats inside. Went to lots of craft beer bars while in Spain and Italy this trip and in hindsight the beers here were above par - the service was excellent. Cheers! read more
Page 1 of 3
More info about Black Lab
Plaça Pau Vila, 1
08039 Barcelona
Spain
Barceloneta
Directions
932 218 360
Call Now
Visit Website
http://www.blacklab.es
Hours
Payment methods
Food & Alcohol
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Other Amenities
From the Business
Black Lab Reviews in Other Languages
Review Highlights - Black Lab
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
2 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
9 years ago
10 years ago
