Bar La Esquina
Bar La Esquina
Repsol SoleteRepsol's Solete distinction recognises casual dining spots, street food, and neighbourhood gems with outstanding quality.Bar La Esquina is the ground-floor tavern of Hotel Regina on Bergara, steps from Plaça Catalunya, with a dining room that combines a long counter, communal wooden tables and a year-round terrace.
Background
About Bar La Esquina
The Story
Bar La Esquina sits on the ground floor of Hotel Regina and reads as a neighbourhood tavern rather than a hotel restaurant. The dining room pairs a long counter with communal wooden tables, a handful of smaller tops and a seasonal terrace on Bergara. The room reopened in early 2025 after a short refurbishment that added a Josper-style grill, and the kitchen now leans into open-fire cooking alongside its original tapas repertoire.
The Cuisine
The carta is described as market-style tavern cooking built around shared plates. Cold tapas run from grated-tomato sourdough and cured anchovies to steak-tartare-topped grilled artichoke; hot tapas include patatas bravas, three-meat croquettes, Perelló cod fritters and soria-style pork cracklings with parmesan. Rice dishes for two feature oven-baked cuttlefish-and-red-prawn rice or a creamy chicken and calçots casserole finished on the grill, and the grill also turns out butifarra, chistorra, onglet skewers, 30-day dry-aged Frisona beef loin and Ebro Delta mussels.
The Team
Bar La Esquina does not publicise an individual chef name in its own materials. The kitchen runs as a brigade under Hotel Regina's food and beverage programme, with a focus on Catalan and wider Mediterranean classics cooked à la minute on the grill and at the open counter.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar La Esquina Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
1,946 reviews
Yelp
4.5
42 reviews
Bar La Esquina holds a Repsol Solete, marking it as a recommended everyday tavern. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google across 1,946 reviews and 4.5/5 on Yelp across 42 reviews.
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Reservations
How to Book Bar La Esquina
Booking
Bar La Esquina welcomes diners every day from noon until 23:30, making it a flexible option for both spontaneous visits and planned meals. Bookings can be made through the restaurant's website, which links to its online bookings widget. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability, but reserving ahead is advisable during peak lunch and dinner service.
Experience
Bar La Esquina Dining Experience
The interior balances simplicity with genuine warmth, featuring an airy layout with big windows that flood the space with natural light. Multiple seating configurations, small tables, several bars, and a shared communal table, accommodate different group sizes and social dynamics. A substantial winter-conditioned terrace extends the dining experience outdoors.
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Bar La Esquina Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Positioned on Bergara, 2 in la Dreta de l'Eixample, Bar La Esquina occupies a prime address within Barcelona's prestigious right grid district. The location places it amid the neighborhood's blend of residential elegance and modern urban energy. This central positioning makes it easily accessible to locals and visitors exploring the area.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample, the right grid, forms one of Barcelona's most prestigious residential and commercial districts, defined by Eixample's iconic broad avenues and uniform block architecture. The neighborhood blends refined living spaces with diverse dining, shopping, and cultural offerings, attracting both long-term residents and discerning visitors. It maintains the elegant, sophisticated character that makes Barcelona's gridded expansion distinctive.
Details
Bar La Esquina Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–23:30 |
Bar La Esquina hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Bookings available via TheFork through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From laesquinabcn on Instagram
Dicen que no hay que arreglar lo que no está roto... pero a veces el perfeccionismo nos puede. Por eso, con la nueva carta, hemos revisitado nuestra querida ensaladilla; un pilar de nuestra cocina. Le hemos dado una vuelta y la hemos coronado con judías verdes y ventresca de la buena (spoiler: ha qu
Brasa, vinos y mucha barra.
Al centre de Barcelona, a 1 minut de Plaça Catalunya, tens un restaurant ideal de productes de proximitat i platets per compartir. Parlem del @laesquinabcn (Carrer de Bergara, 2, Barcelona). Cuina tradicional barcelonina a mans de Luis Cors. Proposta basada en tapes, arrossos per compartir i prod
Questions
Bar La Esquina FAQ
Do I need to book ahead at Bar La Esquina?
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Booking is recommended, especially for evenings and weekends. Reservations can be made through the restaurant's website, which links to its widget. Walk-ins are welcome daily from 12:00 to 23:30 when space is available.
What can I expect to pay at Bar La Esquina?
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Tapas run from about €4.50 to €21, grill plates sit between €12 and €28, and shared rice dishes for two are €24–26 per person. A typical shared meal with a few tapas and a main works out at roughly €30–40 per person before drinks.
How do I get to Bar La Esquina on Bergara street?
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Bar La Esquina is a four-minute walk from Catalunya (L1/L3) metro and the Plaça Catalunya FGC station (L6/L7/S1/S2). The restaurant is located at Bergara, 2 in la Dreta de l'Eixample, on the ground floor of Hotel Regina.
Does Bar La Esquina have outdoor seating?
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Yes. There is a terrace on Bergara that is used year-round, with a winter setup that keeps the outdoor seating comfortable in colder months.
What does Bar La Esquina serve?
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The menu is a market-style tavern carta designed to be shared: cold and hot tapas such as gilda, Russian salad with tuna belly, patatas bravas and Perelló cod fritters, stews like meatballs with artichokes or veal fricandó, rice dishes for two, and grill plates ranging from butifarra to 30-day dry-aged Frisona beef loin and chargrilled squid.
Can I drop in just for drinks at Bar La Esquina?
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Yes. The counter and bar area are walk-in friendly and the restaurant serves cocktails, wine, beer and coffee throughout service from 12:00 to 23:30 daily, so you can stop by for a drink and a couple of cold tapas without a full meal.