Bar Calders
Sant Antoni, Barcelona
Restaurant in Barcelona, Spain
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Bar Calders for a casual Sant Antoni vermouth-and-tapas session, especially if a terrace table is the goal. It is strongest for small groups, relaxed dates, and return visitors who want local rhythm over formal dining, with a 2026 Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating adding a useful quality signal.
About Bar Calders
Bar Calders is a casual Barcelona choice for traditional Spanish tapas and vermouth. It works well when the goal is an easy meal built around tapas rather than a formal or highly structured dinner. With a price point of about $25 per person, it sits in a practical range for travelers who want a relaxed tapas-and-vermouth stop in the city.
The details point to a direct identity: traditional Spanish tapas, vermouth-bar appeal, casual dress, and opening hours that run into the evening throughout the week, with earlier openings on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Choose it when you want a low-friction Barcelona meal rather than a dressed-up occasion.
Choose it for vermouth and relaxed tapas
The clearest food case is the signature-dish list. Standouts include Russian salad, Ous Picasso with cubed eggs, mushrooms, asparagus, ham, brava and tartar sauces, Mollete de calamars, and bikini snacks. That lineup makes Bar Calders easy to understand: this is a tapas-and-vermouth bar where the order can stay casual.
Value is the main reason to say yes. At this tier, the win is not luxury; it is the ratio of traditional Spanish tapas, vermouth-bar character, and approachable spend. The Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating for 2026 gives a useful quality signal, but the core appeal remains simple: Bar Calders is a casual Barcelona stop for tapas, vermouth, and a relatively modest per-person spend.
The tradeoff: casual does not mean formal
Bar Calders suits diners who are happy with a relaxed tapas format and a casual dress code. It is less suited to a meal planned around formality or a highly polished dining-room experience. The better fit is an easygoing evening, a Friday afternoon-to-evening visit, or a daytime stop on Saturday or Sunday.
The hours are Monday–Thursday from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday from 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Use those hours to decide whether Bar Calders fits as a daytime stop on the weekend, an afternoon-to-evening visit on Friday, or an evening tapas plan from Monday through Thursday.
For broader city planning, use Our full Barcelona restaurants guide, Our full Barcelona bars guide, Our full Barcelona hotels guide, Our full Barcelona wineries guide, and Our full Barcelona experiences guide. Barcelona dining research can also start with other restaurants and bars depending on the kind of meal you want.
If the trip extends beyond Barcelona, keep Bar Calders in mind as a casual tapas-and-vermouth option rather than a formal destination restaurant.
Planning details
- Location
- Parlament, 25, 08015 Barcelona (L'Eixample Esquerre)
- Website
- barcalders.cat
- Phone
- +34-933299349
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, lively neighborhood vermouth bar with a large, cozy terrace in the heart of Sant Antoni, mixing local regulars with creative professionals in a laid‑back, conversational atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Vermouth, Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2011
Signature Dishes
- Ous Picasso (cubed eggs with mushrooms, asparagus, ham, brava and tartar sauces)
- Mollete de calamars (squid sandwich)
- Russian salad
- Bikini snacks
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- Getting there
- Parlament, 25, 08015 Barcelona (L'Eixample Esquerre)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Bar Calders?
Go casual and tidy. Bar Calders is a traditional Spanish tapas and vermouth bar in Barcelona, so there is no need for formal dress, especially at a $25 per person price point.
Is Bar Calders worth the price?
Yes, if you want a relaxed tapas-and-vermouth stop at about $25 per person. With a Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating (2026), it is a sensible pick for a casual meal in Barcelona rather than a splurge.
Does Bar Calders handle dietary restrictions?
If you have a restriction or allergy, ask Bar Calders directly before ordering.
Is Bar Calders good for a special occasion?
It works best for an easygoing occasion, not a formal one. The casual dress code and tapas-and-vermouth format suit a relaxed celebration, but if the occasion needs a more formal setting, look elsewhere in Barcelona.
Is daytime or dinner better at Bar Calders?
Bar Calders opens at 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM on Friday, and 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday; closing times run to 12:00 AM or 1:00 AM depending on the day.
