I usually skipped dinner or had a light meal while staying in Barcelona because lunch was often quite heavy for me. Spanish bars were especially helpful in such situations!
On my last day in Barcelona, I visited Cerveseria Catalana. There are five other branches in the city, and I heard each one is very popular. Cerveseria Catalana is open from 8 a.m. and is a convenient option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
As soon as I entered, I saw counter seats, and further inside, there were many tables. The restaurant is quite spacious, with over 100 seats. When I think of a “bar,” I imagine a place for adults to enjoy drinks, but this felt more like a family restaurant. Many groups included families with small children. I arrived just before 5 p.m., and the restaurant was almost full. Since Spaniards usually have dinner late, around 8 p.m. or later, I could sense how popular this place is.
There are outdoor seats as well. As with many Spanish restaurants, the price varies depending on where you sit—counter seats are the most affordable, followed by indoor tables, with outdoor tables being the most expensive.
Although I wanted to sit at the counter because I was alone, the staff led me to a table inside. Later, I realized that if I wanted a counter seat, I should have simply taken an available spot without asking the staff. Lesson learned! 😅
This is the English menu. It’s simple, listing many dishes and their prices. From the reasonable prices, I assumed the portions wouldn’t be too large, and I was correct. If I had arrived hungry, I think I could have easily tried at least four dishes! The menu includes standard bar foods like Iberico ham and Spanish omelets.
Since “Cerveceria” means “beer bar,” I naturally ordered a beer. It came in a cute glass. Spanish beers tend to have a light taste, and this one was no exception—refreshing and smooth, almost like water. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered a second one. However, despite being a beer bar, they only have one draft beer option.
The Mixture of asparagus and mushrooms was sautéed green asparagus and mushrooms. It was a bit salty, but it paired wonderfully with the beer.
I wanted to try razor clams, but I couldn’t find them on the menu. So, I showed a picture on my smartphone to a nearby staff member, who confirmed, “Of course, we have it.” I was delighted! The dish is called Navajas. here. Razor clams aren’t very common in Japan; I’ve only had them once at Kashigashira. The clam’s rich flavor was incredible.
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Name Cerveseria Catalana
Open Morning through midnight
Reservation Available
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