Right Side Coffee Bar

Right Side Coffee Bar, Barcelona: Worth the Stop?

Getting into Right Side Coffee Bar is not the problem. Booking difficulty is low, this is a walk-in-friendly spot on Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del Call in the heart of Ciutat Vella. The question is whether it earns its place in a neighbourhood where competition for your coffee euro is real. For a returning visitor who already knows the basics, the answer depends on what you want out of a round; and what you're willing to pay for atmosphere in the Call district.

What to Expect

Right Side sits on one of the narrow medieval lanes in the Gothic Quarter, steps from the old Jewish quarter. Visually, that address does a lot of the work: the setting is compact, the street itself is photogenic, the interior reads as a considered independent coffee bar rather than a tourist trap. If you've been once, you'll know the room is small. On a return visit, the call to action is to arrive early in the day when seats open up and the space isn't pressed to capacity. The current season in Barcelona runs warm, foot traffic in Ciutat Vella peaks by mid-morning, so timing a visit before 10am gives you the room at its most comfortable.

Specific menu prices aren't confirmed in our data, but as a specialty-leaning independent in the Gothic Quarter, expect pricing to sit above the €1.50–2.00 espresso you'd find at a local bar tabac, in line with Barcelona's emerging third-wave coffee tier; typically €3–5 for a specialty coffee drink. Whether that's justified depends on what you value: if the draw is a quality flat white or filter option in a characterful setting, it holds up. If you're after a quick cortado at bar-counter speed, the surrounding neighbourhood has cheaper options.

Who It's For

Right Side works well for pairs and solo visitors. The format isn't suited to groups larger than four given the space constraints typical of Gothic Quarter cafés. For a first date or a low-key catch-up, the location and atmosphere do the heavy lifting. For a quick pre-museum stop near the MUHBA or the Plaça de Sant Jaume, it's a practical choice. Locals and design-aware visitors tend to make up the crowd; the address keeps it off the main tourist drag without being hard to find.

How It Fits in Barcelona's Coffee Scene

Barcelona's specialty coffee scene has expanded steadily, the Gothic Quarter now has several independent options competing on similar terms. Right Side doesn't carry any confirmed awards in our data, but its position in the Call and its apparent positioning as a quality-focused independent puts it in the same conversation as other neighbourhood-rooted coffee bars. For context on broader Barcelona drinking options, see our full Barcelona bars guide and our full Barcelona restaurants guide.

If you're building a wider Barcelona itinerary, our full Barcelona hotels guide, our full Barcelona wineries guide, and our full Barcelona experiences guide cover the rest. For bar options beyond coffee, Boadas and Dry Martini represent Barcelona's cocktail side, while Dr. Stravinsky and Foco skew more contemporary. For comparisons further afield, Angelita in Madrid, Moonlight Experimental Bar in Zaragoza, and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu show how the specialty coffee-meets-bar format plays out in other cities.

Quick reference: Walk-in, no reservation needed. Gothic Quarter, Ciutat Vella. Leading visited early morning. Small space; better for 1–2 guests than groups.