Bar Vint-i-Quatre
Bar Vint-i-Quatre
Bar Vint-i-Quatre is chef Carles Abellán's November 2024 reinvention of the old uptown Tapas 24 space at Avinguda Diagonal 520.
Background
About Bar Vint-i-Quatre
The Story
Bar Vint-i-Quatre opened in November 2024 at the corner of Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer de Tuset, taking over what was previously the uptown branch of chef Carles Abellán's iconic Tapas 24. The new project is a reinvention of that same format - traditional tapas re-read through Abellán's elBulli pedigree and Comerç 24 sensibility. The restaurant introduces itself with a line from Catalan poet J.V. Foix: 'm'exalta el nou i m'enamora el vell' - 'the new exalts us and we fall in love with the old'. The location, on the Diagonal-Tuset corner, sits right next to Barcelona's main uptown nightlife district.
The Cuisine
The kitchen divides into three registers: vermut-hour snacks (gildas, tinned conservas from Galicia and the Cantábrico, Payoyo cheese from the Cádiz mountains, anchovies in smoked butter), traditional tapas (Maldonado Iberian ham, 60-day aged Galician Rubia beef, ensaladilla rusa, bikini of Iberian ham and truffle, Catalan-style croquettes), and fuller sharing plates (tomato tartare, cod esqueixada with ganxet beans, grilled Barceloneta squid 'La Barra' style, fricandó with Xixona torró picada, Barcelona-style cannelloni). Raw ingredients are the anchor: Maldonado ham, 60-day-aged Galician beef, El Prat artichokes, Calaf eggs, Cal Rovira butifarras, Girona beef. The approach is classic Abellán - reverent to the traditional tapas format but with the ingredient sourcing and plating of his fine-dining past.
The Team
The project is conceived by Carles Abellán, a former elBulli alum and the chef-owner of the Michelin-starred Comerç 24 and the original Tapas 24. Bar Vint-i-Quatre is run by Abellán's Cuina Barcelona group team, with service leaning more polished than the original Tapas 24 - a nod to its uptown Diagonal address.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar Vint-i-Quatre Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Full review (Photo: Carles Allende)
Food 6.8, Decoration 6.8, Service 6.8, avg price 40 EUR excl. drinks
Diner Ratings
3.7
1,134 reviews
TripAdvisor
3.6
7 reviews
TheFork
9.0
167 reviews
Bar Vint-i-Quatre opened in November 2024 at Avinguda Diagonal 520 (corner of Tuset) in the old Tapas 24 uptown space, reimagined by chef Carles Abellán (ex-elBulli, Comerç 24, original Tapas 24). The restaurant quotes Catalan poet J.V. Foix in its own branding: 'the new exalts us and we fall in love with the old'. Featured in Time Out Barcelona, Food & Wine Español, 7 Caníbales, El Español and RestauracionNews.
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Reservations
How to Book Bar Vint-i-Quatre
Booking
Bar Vint-i-Quatre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to midnight and weekends from 9:00 to midnight. Reservations can be made through widget on the restaurant's website, by calling +34 938 58 93 29, or by emailing bar24@cuinabcn.com.
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Experience
Bar Vint-i-Quatre Dining Experience
Bar Vint-i-Quatre combines the visual vocabulary of a traditional tapas bar with the polish of a contemporary Abellán dining room: marble tables, dark wood, warm lighting, a well-stocked bar and a corner terrace. Service is polished but unpretentious, and the crowd skews foodie and neighbourhood regulars rather than tourist traffic.
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Bar Vint-i-Quatre Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Bar Vint-i-Quatre sits on the corner of Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer de Tuset, in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany area of the Sarrià - Sant Gervasi district. The Diagonal is Barcelona's main uptown avenue, lined with shops, offices and restaurants. The nearest metro is Diagonal (L3/L5), a 3-minute walk.
Nearby
Sant Gervasi - Galvany is the wealthy residential heart of Sarrià - Sant Gervasi, known for its mix of classic family restaurants and ambitious new projects from chefs with fine-dining pedigree. The Diagonal-Tuset corner sits at the edge of the neighbourhood, where the avenue widens and the shopping district begins.
Details
Bar Vint-i-Quatre Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–00:00 |
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Social
From bar24barcelona on Instagram
El gran @elbullifoundation_ferranadria ens felicita els #20anysTapas24 i recorda que coneix al @carlesabellanchef des del any 1987. Pel Ferran la recepta més icònica del #Tapas24 és el "Bikini amb mozzarella i trufa" i el Carles li recorda que el primer Bikini el van fer al Bulli, ara fa uns 38 anys
Cuando cae el sol, empieza lo bueno. Cenas en la terraza, como tienen que ser 🌙 #Bar24 #terraza #restaurantesbcn #tapasyplatillos
Albergínia a la brasa, mozzarella, sobrassada, mel i pipes de carbassa. #Bar24 #restaurantesbcn #tapasyplatillos
Gaudeix dels nostres esmorzars cada dia, a partir de las 8:30h. #Bar24 #breakfast #restaurantesbcn #desayunos
Buen tapeo, cervecita fría y platos para compartir sin prisas. Aquí se viene a picar, reír y repetir. #Bar24 #tapasyplatillos #restaurantesbcn
El chef i gran amic @nandujubany_oficial ens felicita els #20anysTapas24 i aprofita per demanar-nos que tornin els nostres Ous estrellats amb "chanquetes". El @carlesabellanchef ja està al #Tapas24 treballant amb el plat que ens ha demanat el Nandu, juntament amb altres tapes iconiques i d'edició l
Questions
Bar Vint-i-Quatre FAQ
Who is behind Bar Vint-i-Quatre?
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Bar Vint-i-Quatre is the latest project of chef Carles Abellán, a former elBulli alum and the chef-owner of the Michelin-starred Comerç 24 and the original Tapas 24. The restaurant opened in November 2024 in what was previously the uptown Diagonal branch of Tapas 24, and is run by Abellán's Cuina Barcelona group team. The restaurant quotes Catalan poet J.V. Foix in its own branding: 'the new exalts us and we fall in love with the old'.
Where is Bar Vint-i-Quatre located?
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Bar Vint-i-Quatre is at Avinguda Diagonal, 520, on the corner of Diagonal and Carrer de Tuset in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany neighbourhood of Sarrià - Sant Gervasi district. The nearest metro is Diagonal (L3/L5), a 3-minute walk.
What are the opening hours of Bar Vint-i-Quatre?
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Bar Vint-i-Quatre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to midnight, and Saturday-Sunday from 9:00 to midnight. Breakfast is served from opening, with tapas and full kitchen service from midday onwards.
What should I order at Bar Vint-i-Quatre?
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The menu splits into three registers: vermut-hour snacks (gildas, tinned conservas, Payoyo cheese from Cádiz, '00' anchovies with smoked butter), traditional tapas (Maldonado Iberian ham, 60-day aged Galician Rubia beef, patatas bravas, ensaladilla with tuna belly, Iberian ham-mozzarella-truffle bikini), and fuller sharing plates (cod esqueixada, grilled Barceloneta squid 'La Barra' style, cardinal macaroni gratin, fricandó with Xixona torró picada). Ingredient sourcing is the anchor: El Prat artichokes, Calaf eggs, Cal Rovira butifarras, Girona beef.
Is Bar Vint-i-Quatre the same as the old Tapas 24?
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No. Tapas 24, Carles Abellán's original tapas bar, is still open at Carrer de la Diputació, 269. Bar Vint-i-Quatre opened in November 2024 in what was previously the Tapas 24 uptown branch at Diagonal 520, as a reinvented sibling concept with a new name and a new menu.
Do I need a reservation at Bar Vint-i-Quatre?
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Reservations are recommended, especially at dinner and on weekends, and can be made through widget on the restaurant's website. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar and terrace when available.