Bar Electricitat
Bar Electricitat
Repsol SoleteRepsol's Solete distinction recognises casual dining spots, street food, and neighbourhood gems with outstanding quality.Bar Electricitat is a 1908 vermouth bodega at the edge of the Barceloneta market, still pouring house-made vermut from the tap into short glasses. The room keeps its original wooden wine vats, marble-topped bar and modernist wrought-iron doors features that earned it a spot on the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia register.
Background
About Bar Electricitat
The Story
Bar Electricitat has been pouring wine and vermouth on Carrer de Sant Carles since 1908, taking its name from a generator once housed in the building that supplied electricity to the surrounding streets of La Barceloneta. Little has changed inside: the wine vats, ice fridge and marble-topped wooden bar have all been there since the bodega opened. The venue is listed in the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia, a recognition anchored by its original modernist wrought-iron doors.
The Cuisine
The kitchen sticks to classic Barceloneta tapas built for vermouth and barrel wine. House-made vermut comes straight from the tap, while plates run to the bomba de la Barceloneta (a deep-fried ball of meat and potato with brava sauce and aioli), thick tortilla, ensaladilla rusa with crab, croquetas, boquerones, pulpo a feira, and a parade of tinned seafood, anchovies, mussels, clams, served on marble tables alongside pan amb tomàquet and cured jamón. In 2024 the bar's bomba was featured in the Ruta de la Bomba competition.
The Team
The bodega has been family-run since 2006, when Victoria Jaén and Agapito Soler took it over. In 2020 their children Daniel and Judith Soler stepped up to lead day-to-day operations alongside son-in-law Toni Pérez. Long-serving regulars behind the bar, Sarai and Javier Ortega, have been pouring for more than seventeen years.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar Electricitat Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.4
1,408 reviews
TripAdvisor
3.9
236 reviews
Bar Electricitat holds a Repsol Solete and is listed in the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia for its original 1908 modernist doors and interior. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google (1,408 reviews) and 3.9/5 on Tripadvisor (236 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Bar Electricitat
Booking
Bar Electricitat is a walk-in bodega that does not accept reservations. Expect a queue at peak vermouth hours on weekends (around midday and early evening). Smaller groups can often squeeze in at the bar; larger parties should arrive ahead of the lunch or dinner service opening.
Experience
Bar Electricitat Dining Experience
A tiny, unpretentious Barceloneta bodega with original modernist wrought-iron doors, wooden wine vats mounted on the wall, and a marble-topped bar that hasn't been replaced since 1908. The room gets loud and shoulder-to-shoulder at vermut hour; regulars and market workers mix with neighbours pulling up stools along the bar.
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Bar Electricitat Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Bar Electricitat sits at the corner of Plaça del Poeta Boscà in La Barceloneta, directly next to the neighbourhood market and a short walk from the beach. The surrounding streets are a grid of narrow, pedestrian-friendly blocks lined with seafood bars, bodegas and everyday shops, and the L4 Barceloneta metro stop is about five minutes on foot.
Nearby
La Barceloneta is Barcelona's old fishermen's quarter, a tight grid of narrow streets squeezed between the Port Vell marina and the city beach. It's a neighbourhood of bodegas, seafood bars, market-side cafés and weathered shopfronts, with the Barceloneta market and Plaça del Poeta Boscà at its centre, both a few paces from Bar Electricitat's door.
Details
Bar Electricitat Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 08:00–15:00, 19:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–15:00, 19:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–15:00, 19:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–15:00, 19:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00–15:30, 19:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00–15:45 |
Bar Electricitat hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Walk-ins only. No reservations accepted, arrive early, especially at weekends.
Good to Know
Social
From barbodegaelectricitat on Instagram
Els de la secció Barcelona van ser els últims, ruta urbana i diverses parades que feia calor. Agrair a #calgrau @barbodegaelectricitat @bar.castells @laesquinica @staycerveceria i @barbara.ann.bcn la seva acollida #LCC #desde2012 #lambretta gas_i_porró_1 cataluny
Bar Electricitat abrió en 1908 y, más de un siglo después, conserva su identidad ética y estética. La barra original de madera y mármol hacen que se te iluminen los ojos, así como las tapas que pasan por ahí encima: la ensalada de cangrejo, las anchoas del Cantábrico, el pulpo a la gallega, la bomb
Hoy nuestra ruta fotográfica nos llevó al Bar Bodega Electricidad, un lugar con más de un siglo de historias en sus paredes. Nos atendió Saray una genia: nos sirvió un vermú delicioso y, entre charla y charla, nos recomendó otros bares para visitar y nos regaló un poco de historia de la Barceloneta.
Avui tanquem per filmació! Perdoneu les molèsties!! #netflix #cultura #cine
Moltes Gràcies @acibbarceloneta !!! Gràcies Per la tasca q feu al Barri!!! #vermut #barceloneta #veïns #visitants #amics #barri #acibbarceloneta
La senzillesa de 𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐀 al Bar Bodega L'Electricitat fa de la seva creació una delícia única 🍘 Bomba de tamany extra-gran amb la salsa especial de l'Electricitat en la 4a edició del 'Barceloneta Tast'! 📆 Del 5 al 30 d'octubre 👉🏻 Gaudeix d'una ruta per les elaboracions de la Bomba: les més tra
Questions
Bar Electricitat FAQ
Where is Bar Electricitat and how do I get there?
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Bar Electricitat is at Carrer de Sant Carles, 15, next to the Barceloneta market on Plaça del Poeta Boscà. It's a five-minute walk from the Barceloneta metro stop (L4).
Do I need a reservation at Bar Electricitat?
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No. Bar Electricitat is walk-in only and does not accept bookings. Arriving just before the lunch or evening service opens is the best way to get a spot, especially at weekends.
What are Bar Electricitat's opening hours?
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Tuesday to Friday 08:00–15:00 and 19:00–22:30, Saturday 08:00–15:30 and 19:00–22:30, Sunday 08:00–15:45. Closed Monday.
What should I order at Bar Electricitat?
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Start with the house vermouth on tap, then order the bomba de la Barceloneta (meat-and-potato croquette with brava sauce and aioli), tortilla, ensaladilla rusa with crab, and a selection of tinned anchovies, mussels or clams.
How old is Bar Electricitat?
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The bodega opened in 1908 and takes its name from a generator once housed in the building that supplied electricity to the surrounding streets. It's listed in the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia for its original modernist wrought-iron doors and interior.
How much does it cost to eat at Bar Electricitat?
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It's a budget-priced bodega, a round of vermouth and two or three tapas per person typically comes in around €10–€20.
Does Bar Electricitat accept cards?
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Yes, Bar Electricitat accepts both cash and card payments.