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Cerveceria Catalana

C/ Mallorca, 236, 08008 Barcelona, Spain (Eixample)
+34 932 160 368
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Ranked #76 of 4,387 restaurants in Barcelona
Price range: €12 - €16
Cuisines: Spanish
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Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Buffet, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Eixample
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London
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25 reviews 25 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We walked straight in and got a table on a Sunday lunchtime, but a queue soon formed in the doorway. Despite clearly being a guidebook staple, it didn't feel overly touristy and the food was great. We feasted on pimientos de padron, excellent pan con tomate, garlic-heavy mushrooms, manchego cheese, croquetas, tender grilled veal, and a delicious one-bite mini-hamburguesa. The... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I ate tapas everyday when I was in Barcelona. I tried 5 different tapas restaurants, but found Cerveceria Catalans the best. I went there three times within 6 days, but the second time, it was over-packed, so I did not eat there. Overall, good atmosphere, average service, reasonable price, good location and the most is, very good tapas. I missed... More

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8 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Enjoyed the tapas. Good selection of seafood tapas, moderately priced. It's a busy restaurant, very popular, so there's usually a wait for a table and a lot of hustle and bostle. But authentic and service is polite.

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Groningen, The Netherlands
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

All the tapas are amazing. you might have to wait for a table cause they dont take reservations, but if you are with 2 or 4 people you will be seated faster than with 3. try, camembert crujiete and also de croquetas de jamon y queso, mini hamburguesas and the sirlion tapa. and the sangriaaa is greatt!

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Fontainebleau, Ile-de-France, France
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Waited for an hour and a half for the table but it was definitely worth the wait. Great selection of Tapas, a must when in Barcelona

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La Londe Les Maures, France
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33 reviews 33 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Fantastic tapas! Great service and the place has a nice buzz around it. Try and get a place at the bar! Try the Gamba a la plancha, or the alcahofas, or the grilled vegetables. Make reservations to avoid to queue, the place is packed with locals.

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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Recommended by a friend of mine who lived in Barclona, this place is great if you want to get away from the tourist trap restaurants along the Passeig de Joan de Borbó (by Barceloneta) and experience real tapas at a reasonable price. The atmosphere is very lively as well and caters to all ages (primarily 20-30s and up) and there... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

We came here on a Friday night, we were told we'd have to wait 1 hour 15-30 mins for a table (they don't take reservations). We went to a bar for a drink for 45 min then returned. We waited in the bar area and were called after 25 mins. When we sat down we were overwhelmed with choice, we... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Such a shame this restaurant has been refurbished, now with a very contemporary look and feel. The original was much more inviting. The majority of the staff appear to be Chinese or Asian, and not what you might expect in a Spanish tapas restaurant. The tapas menu has been significantly reduced since our last visit, along with a very basic... More

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Guangzhou, China
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Excellent dinner with a huge crowd of local and tourist guests. We had to wait for almost 2 hours, signing in at peak hours at 21.30 on a saturday. But, as you can wait while enjoying drinks from the bar or hoover for seats in the bar, the wait can also be an enjoyable relaxing "peopleviewing" opportunity. I would recommend... More

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