{"id":10456,"date":"2018-03-23T10:14:48","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T09:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/?p=10456"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:22:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:22:39","slug":"authentic-tapas-bars-barceloneta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/authentic-tapas-bars-barceloneta\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for an authentic tapas bar in Barceloneta? Follow us!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite the crowds of tourists descending on Barceloneta because of its proximity to the sea, there are around twenty tapas bars in the area. A former fishing district, Barceloneta has resisted the waves of change sweeping across Barcelona, and has retained a distinctly Mediterranean character. Just look up, and you’ll see the local housewives chatting to each other as they hang their laundry from the windows along the narrow, parallel streets.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out about some of the “classic” tapas bars in this lively, authentic area of Barcelona<\/a>, offering typical, no-frills and supremely tasty snacks… just the way we like them!<\/span><\/p>\n

Tapas bars: Bar Electricitat, an “electric” place<\/span><\/h2>\n

This tapas bar opened in 1908 in a former electricity substation, serving Barceloneta. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Fear not, you’re not going to get electrocuted as you sip your vermouth! Just make sure you don’t finish the bottle on your own, though, if you want to make it out alive – the vermouth casero is particularly strong, with an alcohol content of  24%. There are bottles of sparkling water on the tables to quench your thirst and limit the damage!
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