Restaurant in Barcelona, Spain
Gimlet
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Stop
About Gimlet
Gimlet is a better pick for a flexible drinks-first stop in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi than for a full dining plan. Go with one or two people, keep the order seasonal and broad, choose it when easy logistics matter more than a chef-led menu or formal special-occasion structure.
For a repeat visit in Barcelona, Gimlet is easiest to evaluate on verified logistics rather than on unconfirmed claims about menu, awards, service style, or a specific format. The confirmed schedule makes it an evening and late-night option: it opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 1 AM Monday through Wednesday, 2 AM on Thursday, 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.
The practical value here is planning clarity. Gimlet is not a page where verified public details support claims about a chef menu, signature ordering sequence, cuisine, prices, or accolades. Treat the listing as a logistics-first choice: check the day, note the late closing times, plan around the business-casual dress code.
Use Gimlet as an evening or late-night Barcelona option
Because the verified details are mostly logistical, the decision is direct. Gimlet is useful in planning when you need a Barcelona venue with a 5 PM opening and later closing hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. It should not be framed as a lunch destination, because the verified hours do not include lunch service.
Keep expectations grounded. The available verified information does not confirm a specific menu format, seating setup, house specialty, or service style. If those details matter for your night, confirm them directly before making plans.
Who should skip it
Skip Gimlet if the night depends on verified details that are not available here, such as a confirmed menu, price range, chef-driven format, or special-occasion dining structure. Barcelona has other venues to research for those needs, including the wider set in the Barcelona restaurants guide. For a broader night out, it can also be considered alongside the Barcelona bars guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Gimlet?
The verified information does not confirm a specific menu, signature item, or ordering format. Plan around the confirmed evening hours and ask the venue directly for current recommendations.
Is Gimlet good for solo dining?
The verified details do not confirm a dining format, seating setup, or solo-dining policy. What is confirmed is that Gimlet opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday. For a more structured comparison, you can also research Nomo Galvany.
Can I eat at the bar at Gimlet?
The verified information does not confirm bar seating, food service, or a specific service setup. If eating at the bar is important, confirm that directly with Gimlet before you go. If you want to compare with another Barcelona option, Sergi de Meià is one place to research.
What are alternatives to Gimlet in Barcelona?
If Gimlet's hours or format do not fit your plans, compare it with Casa Fernández, Muntaner 296 Restaurant, Nomo Galvany, Sergi de Meià, or Disío, depending on what kind of evening you are planning. Gimlet's clearest verified details are its Monday-to-Saturday evening schedule and later Friday-Saturday closing time.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gimlet?
Lunch is not supported by the verified hours. Gimlet opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 1 AM Monday through Wednesday, 2 AM on Thursday, 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Gimlet good for a special occasion?
Only if the confirmed logistics fit the occasion. Gimlet has business-casual dress and evening-to-late-night hours, but the verified information does not confirm a special-occasion menu, price range, or service format. For another Barcelona comparison, you can also research Sergi de Meià.
What should a first-timer know about Gimlet?
Know the hours first: Sunday is closed, Monday through Wednesday run 5 PM to 1 AM, Thursday runs 5 PM to 2 AM, Friday-Saturday run 5 PM to 3 AM. The dress code is business casual. Location details should be treated simply as Barcelona unless you confirm specifics directly with the venue.
Location
Carrer de Santaló, 46, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08021 Barcelona, Spain
Compare Gimlet
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Gimlet | Barcelona |
| Casa Fernández | Barcelona |
| Muntaner 296 Restaurant | Barcelona |
| Nomo Galvany | Barcelona |
| Sergi de Meià | Barcelona |
| Disío | Barcelona |
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Where to go if Gimlet is not the fit
If the group wants dinner rather than drinks, try Muntaner 296 Restaurant. If the brief is a more occasion-led meal, Sergi de Meià is the cleaner alternative.
How Gimlet compares in Barcelona
Choose Gimlet when the night needs an easy, drinks-led stop rather than a food-led booking. Casa Fernández and Muntaner 296 Restaurant are better cross-shops if the group wants a fuller restaurant experience with the table as the anchor. Gimlet is the lower-friction option for a shorter evening, especially for one or two people.
Nomo Galvany is the more useful alternative when Japanese food is part of the brief, while Sergi de Meià makes more sense for diners prioritising a chef-led meal. Disío is the better comparison when ambiance is the deciding factor and the evening needs to feel more planned. For value, Gimlet works when the spend is kept to drinks and the visit stays short; it becomes less compelling if the group is expecting a complete dinner replacement.
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