Bar Bodega Chiqui
Bar Bodega Chiqui
Repsol SoleteRepsol's Solete distinction recognises casual dining spots, street food, and neighbourhood gems with outstanding quality.Bar Bodega Chiqui is a 1959 Sant Antoni bodega that runs a second life as Grado Sushi, serving vermouth from the barrel and traditional tapas alongside nigiri, sashimi and uramaki from the same kitchen.
Background
About Bar Bodega Chiqui
The Story
Bar Bodega Chiqui opened in 1959 as a classic Sant Antoni bodega selling wine from the barrel, house vermouth and traditional tapas. Three generations of the Riasol family have run the bar, and during the 2020 pandemic the third-generation daughter Sònia Riasol and her partner Douglas Alves began preparing takeaway sushi from the same kitchen under the name Grado Sushi. That experiment turned into a permanent second identity: behind the unassuming bodega façade, the venue now serves one of the most talked-about sushi menus in Sant Antoni.
The Cuisine
The kitchen operates as two concepts in one room. The bodega side serves traditional vermutería fare, house vermouth poured from the barrel, gildas, conservas, tuna and anchovy sandwiches, and daily Catalan plates. The Grado Sushi menu layers on nigiri, sashimi and uramaki using tuna toro, eel with foie, butter fish, torched salmon and seasonal fish, finished with Japanese technique and local ingredients.
The Team
Enric Riasol and Teresina Esteve lead the bodega as third-generation owners. Their daughter Sònia Riasol and partner Douglas Alves run the Grado Sushi kitchen, handling the Japanese side of the menu since 2020.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar Bodega Chiqui Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.3
1,495 reviews
Bar Bodega Chiqui is a Repsol Solete-recognised Sant Antoni bodega known equally for its traditional vermouth service and its Grado Sushi menu. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on Google across 1,495 reviews.
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Reservations
How to Book Bar Bodega Chiqui
Booking
Bar Bodega Chiqui runs a traditional neighbourhood bar during the day and a sought-after sushi service in the evenings. Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner and weekends, when the small dining room fills quickly. Walk-ins can usually find a spot at the bar for vermouth and tapas outside peak hours. Bookings are handled through Covermanager via the restaurant website.
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Experience
Bar Bodega Chiqui Dining Experience
The interior keeps the character of a classic 1959 bodega, marble bar counter, wine barrels stacked against the back wall, bentwood chairs and small marble-topped tables on a tiled floor. Framed newspaper clippings and old photographs line the walls. The room is compact, unpretentious and typically full of neighbourhood regulars alongside diners booked in for the sushi service.
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Bar Bodega Chiqui Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Bar Bodega Chiqui occupies a corner at Carrer de Vilamarí 29 in Sant Antoni, a short walk from the Sant Antoni Market and the Paral·lel avenue. The address sits on a quiet residential stretch of Eixample, well connected by metro lines L1 and L2 and just a few blocks from the nightlife of Parallel and the shops of Carrer de Viladomat.
Nearby
Sant Antoni is one of Eixample's most distinctive neighbourhoods, anchored by the modernist Sant Antoni Market and a dense grid of traditional bars, bodegas and independent restaurants. The area has kept a strong local character while attracting a new wave of cafés, tapas bars and wine bars, making it one of the city's most vibrant food neighbourhoods.
Details
Bar Bodega Chiqui Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–17:00 |
Bar Bodega Chiqui hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Bookings available via Covermanager through the restaurant's website.
Good to Know
Social
From barbodegachiqui on Instagram
Primera visita a Bar Bodega Chiqui. Un bar con estética de toda la vida... pero con un enfoque muy claro: el sushi es el protagonista. Fui con curiosidad por el concepto y la realidad es que me encontré con una propuesta bien ejecutada, con buena relación calidad-precio y un servicio muy ágil sacand
📍Bar Bodega Chiqui Reinvención de una bodega de barrio de toda la vida que mantiene su esencia intacta, pero sorprende con un sushi de gran calidad que realmente bordan. El local es pequeño, así que conviene reservar, y también es una muy buena opción para ir a tomar el vermut. Además, tiene una rel
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El otro día estuvimos comiendo en @barbodegachiqui Un sitio de esos que tenía en mi lista de hace tiempo. Sin duda merece la pena, sushi de calidad en un bar de toda la vida, dónde también te puedes pedir unas buenas gildas. Mar Xx. #bcnfoodie #sushi #barbodegachiqui #barcelonarestaurants
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Questions
Bar Bodega Chiqui FAQ
How much does it cost to eat at Bar Bodega Chiqui?
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The Tuesday–Friday lunch menu is €14.50. À la carte sushi and tapas vary by selection, and the venue is priced at the affordable end (€).
Does Bar Bodega Chiqui serve sushi?
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Yes. The kitchen operates under a second identity, Grado Sushi, offering nigiri, sashimi and uramaki alongside the traditional bodega menu of vermouth, tapas and tinned conservas.
Do I need to book Bar Bodega Chiqui?
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Reservations are recommended for dinner and weekends and can be made via Covermanager through the restaurant's website. Walk-ins can usually find space at the bar outside peak hours.
When did Bar Bodega Chiqui open?
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Bar Bodega Chiqui opened in 1959 and is run by the third generation of the Riasol family. The Grado Sushi kitchen was added in 2020.
Is Bar Bodega Chiqui wheelchair accessible?
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Wheelchair accessibility information is not published. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards and contactless NFC payments.
What makes Bar Bodega Chiqui special?
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It is a genuine 1959 Sant Antoni bodega that also serves one of the neighbourhood's most acclaimed sushi menus. House vermouth from the barrel and Grado Sushi nigiri are served in the same compact dining room.