Bar Tomate Barcelona
Bar Tomate Barcelona
Bar Tomate Barcelona is the Tragaluz group's Mediterranean tapas bar on Plaça Reial in the Gothic Quarter. The corner space pairs a tiled interior with a heated terrace over the square, and the kitchen runs all day on classic tapas, salads, paellas, and Tragaluz-style mains. Around €30-40 per person.
Background
About Bar Tomate Barcelona
The Story
Bar Tomate Barcelona is the Tragaluz group's Plaça Reial outpost in the Gothic Quarter, a sister to the original Bar Tomate in Madrid. The corner space has heated terrace seating overlooking the square, with a non-stop kitchen running classic Spanish tapas alongside Tragaluz-style grilled mains and paellas.
The Cuisine
Mediterranean tapas-and-mains menu: L'Escala anchovy, patatas bravas, Andalusian-style calamari, Iberico ham, croquettes, paellas, plus mains like miso salmon, kimchi BBQ ribs, and entrecote. Around €30–40 per person.
The Team
Kitchen team under the Tragaluz group brand with a non-stop service.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar Tomate Barcelona Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Mediterranean, brunch, non-stop kitchen, music & cocktails, groups
Diner Ratings
4.4
2,066 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.8
136 reviews
Macarfi rates the food 7.6/10 and decor 6.0/10. Diners give Bar Tomate Barcelona 4.4/5 on Google (2,066 reviews) and 3.8/5 on Tripadvisor (136 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Bar Tomate Barcelona
Booking
Reservations recommended for the terrace. Book through grupotragaluz.com/reserva/bar-tomate-barcelona/ or call +34 934 87 42 42 (reservations available for groups up to 13).
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Experience
Bar Tomate Barcelona Dining Experience
Lively all-day energy on Plaça Reial. Warm interior with red accents, marble bar, and full terrace seating spilling onto the square, heated in colder months. A separate rooftop bar opens for cocktails with views over the plaza and the Gothic Quarter rooftops. Service style is fast and tapas-bar relaxed.
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Bar Tomate Barcelona Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on the corner of Plaça Reial in the Gothic Quarter, with a heated terrace overlooking one of Barcelona's most iconic squares. Steps from Carrer Ferran and La Rambla, a short walk from Liceu metro.
Nearby
Plaça Reial is one of Barcelona's most photographed squares, a Neoclassical 1848 plaza ringed by palm trees, Gaudí-designed lamp posts, and continuous arcaded terraces. It anchors the lower Gothic Quarter beside La Rambla, and stays lively at all hours with restaurants, tapas bars, and one of the city's longest-running cocktail bars (Jamboree). The square is a few minutes from the Liceu Opera House and the Carrer Ferran shopping spine.
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Details
Bar Tomate Barcelona Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–01:00 |
Bar Tomate Barcelona hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Bar Tomate Barcelona FAQ
Where is Bar Tomate Barcelona located?
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Bar Tomate Barcelona is on Plaça Reial, 1, in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic), 08002 Barcelona. Nearest metro is Liceu (L3), about a 4-minute walk.
Does Bar Tomate Barcelona have a terrace?
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Yes, Bar Tomate has a heated terrace overlooking Plaça Reial, one of Barcelona's most iconic squares, open year-round.
Does Bar Tomate Barcelona serve paella?
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Yes. The menu includes seafood paella (€22), squid ink seafood paella (€22.50), free-range chicken and green asparagus paella (€19.50), an artichoke and asparagus paella (€17), and fideuà (€19). Paellas are typically for two people.
How much does it cost to eat at Bar Tomate Barcelona?
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Around €30–40 per person. Tapas run €3.50–€21, mains €11–€25, and paellas €17–€22.50.
Is Bar Tomate Barcelona part of a restaurant group?
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Yes, it's part of Grupo Tragaluz, the Barcelona hospitality group behind Tragaluz, Bar Lobo, El Japonés, Fiskebar, Pez Vela and others.
Do I need a reservation at Bar Tomate Barcelona?
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Reservations are recommended for the terrace, especially for dinner and weekends. Book through grupotragaluz.com/reserva/bar-tomate-barcelona/.