Bar Alegría
Bar Alegría
Bar Alegría has been open on Carrer del Comte Borrell since 1899. Restaurateur Tomás Abellán, son of Carles Abellán of Tapas 24, reopened the bar in 2019 after a careful restoration that kept the original marble counter, tilework and cabinetry intact.
Background
About Bar Alegría
The Story
Bar Alegría opened in 1899 on Carrer del Comte Borrell and spent more than a century as a neighbourhood fixture in Sant Antoni. In 2019, restaurateur Tomás Abellán, son of chef Carles Abellán (Tapas 24), reopened the space after a careful restoration, keeping the original bar, marble counter and tilework intact and reviving the building as a working vermuteria, tapas bar and bistró.
The Cuisine
The kitchen works from a short, produce-led carta of tapas and platillos. Signature plates include the truffled omelette (La tortilla trufada del Bar Alegría), the childhood-style bikini with ham and cheese, homemade country pâté with pickles, Cantabrian anchovy gilda, Maresme peas with black butifarra, and a tomato tartare in the Casa Luz style. A selection of natural wines, vermouths and organic soft drinks rounds out the offer.
The Team
The Sant Antoni location is run by restaurateur Tomás Abellán, who reopened the 1899 bar in 2019 with mentorship from his father Carles Abellán (Tapas 24) and Max Colombo (Xemei). The group operates under Grup Alegría and has since added a second location in Gràcia at Torrent de l'Olla 77.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar Alegría Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.1
2,670 reviews
Yelp
4.0
2 reviews
Bar Alegría is recognised by Guía Repsol in its Nuestros Favoritos selection. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on Google (2,670 reviews) and 4.0/5 on Yelp (2 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Bar Alegría
Booking
Bar Alegría serves two lunch and dinner sittings daily (13:30–16:00 and 19:00–23:00). Sunday afternoons feature live rumba music. Booking in advance for the Sant Antoni location is recommended, especially for weekends and the terrace.
Experience
Bar Alegría Dining Experience
Bar Alegría pairs its restored 1899 bar, marble counter, vintage tilework, original cabinetry, with a front terrace on Carrer del Comte Borrell and a warm, conversation-led dining room. Sunday afternoons bring live rumba music, an intentional nod to the festive character the neighbourhood has always had.
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Bar Alegría Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Bar Alegría sits on Carrer del Comte Borrell 133 in Sant Antoni, on the quieter western edge of the Eixample grid. The area blends modernist residential architecture with a dense cluster of tapas bars, vermuterias, and the restored Mercat de Sant Antoni, giving the neighbourhood a distinctly local, daily-life rhythm.
Nearby
Sant Antoni is a compact barri on the western edge of Eixample, defined by Ildefons Cerdà's gridded plan and centred on the restored Mercat de Sant Antoni. The neighbourhood mixes long-standing vermuterias, bodegas and tapas bars with a newer wave of bakeries, cafés and wine bars, and has kept a distinctly local rhythm despite its central location.
Details
Bar Alegría Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:30–16:00, 19:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00, 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00, 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00, 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00, 19:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00, 19:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:00, 19:00–23:00 |
Bar Alegría hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Reservations recommended via the restaurant's website (reservar-sant-antoni).
Good to Know
Social
From baralegriabarcelona on Instagram
Paté casero de campaña con encurtidos: el equilibrio perfecto entre lo canalla y lo elegante. Un plato que pide vino, buena compañía... y muchas Alegria 😎
Nuestra barra tiene mucha historia. Bon diumenge i que no falti Alegria.
Gracias, @ikermoran_ , por la visita y por la mirada. Y sí... también ese bikini trufado de la infancia de Tomás, que tiene lo suyo. Enlace completo, LINK IN BIO
Pèsols del Maresme. Temporada corta. Sabor brutal. 💥 Los hacemos con pèsols de Petràs (@bolets_petras) y botifarra hecha en casa. Sin más historias. Están en Bar Alegría. Ahora decide tú: Gràcia o Sant Antoni. Reserva. LINK IN BIO.
Esto va cogiendo forma amigos, este viernes aterrizamos en el barrio de Gràcia 😎 y no os lo podéis perder! #alegriacadadia. Torrent de l'olla 77
ALERTA GRÀCIA L'Alegria s'escampa pel barri. 📍 Torrent de l'Olla, 77 #AlegriaCadaDia
Questions
Bar Alegría FAQ
How do I book a table at Bar Alegría in Sant Antoni?
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Reservations for the Sant Antoni location at Carrer del Comte Borrell 133 are made through the restaurant's website, on the "Reservar Sant Antoni" page. Booking ahead is recommended for weekends and the terrace.
Who runs Bar Alegría?
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Bar Alegría was reopened in 2019 by restaurateur Tomás Abellán, son of chef Carles Abellán (Tapas 24), with mentorship from Carles Abellán and Max Colombo (Xemei). The group operates under Grup Alegría.
How old is Bar Alegría?
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Bar Alegría first opened in 1899 on Carrer del Comte Borrell in Sant Antoni and has operated in the same space for more than 125 years, with a careful 2019 restoration by Tomás Abellán.
Does Bar Alegría have outdoor seating and live music?
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Yes. The Sant Antoni location has a terrace on Carrer del Comte Borrell, and Sunday afternoons feature live rumba music.
What are Bar Alegría's opening hours?
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Bar Alegría's Sant Antoni location is open daily from 13:30 to 16:00 for lunch and from 19:00 to 23:00 for dinner.
How do I get to Bar Alegría in Sant Antoni?
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Bar Alegría is at Carrer del Comte Borrell 133 in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood of Eixample. The nearest metro stations are Sant Antoni (L2), a 9-minute walk, and Urgell (L1), an 11-minute walk.