The Best Late-Night Restaurants In Barcelona
If there’s one thing that you can’t help but notice in Barcelona, it’s the abundance of great dining establishments, ranging from sophisticated restaurants to old-school tapas bars and everything in between. Although most restaurants will serve food until well after 10pm, it’s always good to know a few handy places you can turn up to extra-late when you need to. Here’s our pick of the best late-night restaurants in Barcelona for midnight feasting.
El Pachuco
Elsa y Fred
Bar, Gastropub, Pub Grub, Spanish, Tapas
Mosquito
Bar, Restaurant, Asian
The thing about Mosquito is that it’s a great place to eat any time of the day – and the waiting list at the door will prove that to anyone. Often considered one of the best Asian restaurants in the city, this quirky establishment is usually packed from 1pm onwards. Fortunately you can usually get a table on the night if you’re patient enough, and the staff will always try to squeeze you in at the end if they can. In addition to the mouth-watering selection of steamed dumplings, gyoza, and other Asian delicacies, the bar offers a wide selection of artisan and craft beers from Spain and abroad.
Portes
Cafe, Restaurant, Spanish, Seafood, Mediterranean, European
Thought late night couldn’t be fancy? Think again. The 7 Portes ( ‘seven doors’ in Catalan) is one of the oldest and most famous restaurants in Barcelona, established back in 1836. The restaurant is best known for its traditional paella dishes, as well fresh fish and seafood, which find their match in the elaborate wine list. Elegant, sophisticated, and with the old-fashioned charm that comes with places with such a long history, the restaurant is open without interruption between 1pm and 1am. Throughout the years it has attracted some of the most notable figures of Catalan society, earning its place as one of the city’s culinary institutions.