Best-of list
Discover the best bars in Poble Sec, Barcelona's emerging foodie neighbourhood. From Carrer de Blai pintxos to rooftop terraces with Montjuïc views.
The short answer
10 ranked rooms follow. How we picked is at the end of this guide.
Poble Sec sits at the foot of Montjuïc, Barcelona's emerging foodie neighbourhood where industrial warehouses have transformed into cutting-edge restaurants, wine bars, and cocktail rooms. Five years ago, few international visitors ventured here. Today, it's where Barcelona's food-obsessed locals gather to eat, drink, and argue about technique.
The neighbourhood's spine, Carrer de Blai, runs with an electric energy. What began as pintxos and vermouth spilling onto narrow pavements has evolved into a sophisticated drinking culture that doesn't sacrifice authenticity for trendiness. The bars listed below represent the current best of what Poble Sec offers: technical cocktails, natural wine, traditional Spanish pintxos, and modern cooking executed with conviction.