El Chigre 1769
El Born / La Ribera, Barcelona
Restaurant in Barcelona, Spain
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book El Chigre 1769 if you want a casual Born tavern meal built around Catalan-Asturian tapas, seafood, cider and vermouth. It is strongest for relaxed dinners, small groups and drink-led ordering, not formal celebrations or quiet business meals. At about $45 per person, the value is in the regional point of view and the hearty sharing format.
About El Chigre 1769
For an explorer who wants a Barcelona meal with a clear regional point of view, El Chigre 1769 is a casual Catalan-Asturian tapas and seafood tavern. The basics are direct: chef-owner Fran Heras leads the venue, the dress code is casual, the expected spend is about $45 per person.
El Chigre 1769 works well when the table wants to share across Catalan-Asturian tapas, seafood, heartier northern Spanish dishes. The signature dishes to keep in mind include fabada Asturiana, grilled octopus, Asturian beef steak, cachopo, seafood dishes from the fish and seafood section. If the goal is a lighter stop, order conservatively. If the goal is a fuller meal, the menu’s strengths point toward sharing and eating generously.
A Catalan-Asturian tavern built around tapas and seafood
The main reason to prioritize El Chigre 1769 over a generic tapas stop is its Catalan-Asturian identity. That combination gives the meal a clearer shape: seafood and tapas can sit alongside richer Asturian classics in a casual tavern setting.
The useful order is to balance seafood with one or two richer Asturian plates: fabada Asturiana, grilled octopus, Asturian beef steak, cachopo, the fish and seafood section are the anchors to consider. Choose it if regional Spanish cooking in a casual Barcelona setting sounds appealing.
The room suits casual depth
Dress casual. It suits guests who want Catalan-Asturian tapas and seafood at a mid-range spend.
The hours are broad: Monday–Friday 13:00–24:00 and Saturday–Sunday 12:30–24:00, as of April 2026. That makes it practical for either a daytime meal or an evening meal, depending on how you want to structure the rest of a Barcelona plan.
Where it fits in a Barcelona plan
This is worth choosing when the brief is specific: Catalan-Asturian tapas, seafood, hearty Asturian dishes at about $45 per person. For broader planning, use Our full Barcelona restaurants guide, then cross-check the day around Our full Barcelona bars guide, Our full Barcelona hotels guide, Our full Barcelona experiences guide, Our full Barcelona wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Website
- elchigre1769.com
- Phone
- +34937826330
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, intimate and cozy sidrería-style tavern with rustic wood, traditional decor and a somewhat narrow, bustling dining room that feels lively yet still comfortable for relaxed meals.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Fabada Asturiana
- grilled octopus
- Asturian beef steak
- cachopo
- seafood dishes from the fish & seafood section
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Chigre 1769 worth the price?
Yes, if you want Catalan-Asturian tapas and seafood rather than a generic Barcelona tapas stop. At about $45 per person, it reads as a fair mid-range choice for a casual meal.
What should a first-timer know about El Chigre 1769?
Go in expecting a Catalan-Asturian tapas and seafood tavern in Barcelona. It is tied to chef-owner Fran Heras, its Monday–Friday 13:00–24:00 and Saturday–Sunday 12:30–24:00 hours make it flexible for a daytime or evening meal.
Does El Chigre 1769 handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the venue directly before booking or ordering. The profile centers on Catalan-Asturian tapas and seafood, so guests with specific dietary needs should confirm what can be accommodated.
What should I wear to El Chigre 1769?
Keep it casual. The dress code is casual, the venue is best understood as a relaxed tavern.
Is lunch or dinner better at El Chigre 1769?
Both can work within the hours. El Chigre 1769 is open Monday–Friday 13:00–24:00 and Saturday–Sunday 12:30–24:00, so choose the timing that best fits your Barcelona plans.
What are alternatives to El Chigre 1769 in Barcelona?
Look at other Barcelona dining options if you want a different style of meal. El Chigre 1769 is the better fit when Catalan-Asturian tapas, seafood, dishes like fabada Asturiana, grilled octopus, Asturian beef steak, cachopo are part of the brief.
Is El Chigre 1769 good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion calls for a casual tavern meal. The casual dress code, Catalan-Asturian tapas and seafood profile, $45 per person price point make it a better fit for a relaxed get-together than for a formal plan.
