Quimet & Quimet
A family-run standing-only tapas bar founded in 1914, famous for its canned seafood montaditos and house vermouth, now in its fifth generation.
Located in the Poble Sec neighborhood, this bar was founded in 1914 and is run by the fourth and fifth generations of the family. It started as a wine shop and later became famous for its canned foods (conservas) and montaditos (small open-faced sandwiches). The most recommended item is the smoked salmon with yogurt and truffle honey, and the official website also recommends anchovies with loquat, which pairs perfectly with their house vermouth. The bar is standing-room only and very small. Reservations are not accepted, so arriving right at opening time is recommended. Closed on weekends, and multiple sources indicate it closes for the month of August. Expect to spend about €20–€35 per person. It is about a 5-minute walk from the Paral·lel metro station.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 12:00–16:00, 18:00–22:30; closed Sat–Sun; typically closed in August
Nearby sights
- Fundació Joan Miró
- La Boqueria Market
- Palau Güell
- Columbus Monument & Port Vell
- Montjuïc
- Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
- Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
- Gothic Quarter & La Rambla