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    El Born

    3.9 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Open 10:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Chocolate + churro (half eaten)
    Ryan R.

    Rude, rude, rude!! This is the cutest looking little place and we were so excited to find a great spot, with a quiet upstairs with open windows that also had wifi and outlets for charging our laptops. We work from home and it's nice to get out, spend some money and do work at a cafe. When we arrived, the place looked like it had been open for about an hour, a couple other customers in it. We tried to go upstairs, but the man working the counter said it was closed. Though, all the tables were clean and we weren't going to need someone to come up and serve us. So, we found a spot downstairs, next to an outlet. The man working was very brusk with us the whole time, especially once he saw our laptops. Seriously, what is it with cafe's in Barcelona having an issue with people working while they're there?! I'd much rather have people working than screaming children running around everywhere. After about half an hour, the place started to fill up with families & screaming kids. I tried to plug in my laptop and as soon as I did, the man came over and screamed at me to unplug it. I said, it's not hurting anyone, why do I have to unplug it. He screamed, "Because that's how it is!" We would have made this our regular spot (even though the food and coffee isn't great) if the service had been even slightly friendly. So, we're still on a hunt in Barcelona for a good cafe, with wifi and outlets. I think this is going to take a while.

    This establishment is far the best place I have been in Barcelona. I will be returning! Marcio & Ezequiel , the best team !

    Mrs. M.

    Great cocktails, reasonably priced, nice ambiance. Staff was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Excellent vermut drinks. Would definitely come back for a midday drink.

    Alli H.

    In my efforts to find cool places to check out in Barcelona, I wandered a lot. Ok maybe I had some direction (my cousin). He suggested El Born and was totally right about it. The ambiance is relaxing. I felt comfortable hanging out there for a few hours with my book and just zoning out. Everyone knew the people working behind the counter, literally EVERYONE. As they left they gave them all hugs. Sitting at the counter is just as comfortable as sitting further in. The decor is interesting because the windows are stained glass and swirly but awesome. If I wasn't trying to find different places everyday when i was in Barcelona and instead living there, El Born would definitely be in my local spot to go to everyday.

    Perfecto!
    Sharon S.

    I am not even sure why I love this place so much but there is something about the strong Cortado, a melted ham and cheese "bikini" and the laid back atmosphere that just called me back every morning during my stay in Barcelona. I hate going where the tourists go and I prefer to follow the locals to where they would go and this is one of those places. While not entirely off the beaten path, and not without its share of tourists, the limited menu and small tables seemed to keep the larger groups away. I could see spending many a morning drinking espresso and reading the paper here one day when I retire to Barcelona.

    Elina A.

    We loved this place - great cocktails (the baileys & coffee one is amazing!), super friendly straff and good music!

    Estrella beer.

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    Waited 30 minutes for our drinks and they didn't even bring mine out. Vibes are good but way too slow. Not worth going.

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    4 years ago

    Wow. Rude as f$%k bartender. Felt like we were bothering him. Slamming glasses and just rude. Bar across the street looks way better

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    Great people behind the bar. Great customers frequenting the bar. Drinks were good.

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    The menu has some very interesting cocktails that are delicious and if you're not into cocktails, the vermut is a great option as well.

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