El Refugio de los 33
El Refugio de los 33
El Refugio de los 33 is a small Chilean bar-restaurant on Plaça del Mercat in el Clot, named in homage to the 33 Chilean miners rescued from the San José mine collapse in 2010.
Background
About El Refugio de los 33
The Story
El Refugio de los 33 is named in homage to the 33 Chilean miners rescued from the San José mine collapse in 2010, and the bar leans proudly into its Chilean identity, flags, pennants, and images of Neruda and Quilapayún line the dining room. Run as a small neighbourhood bar on Plaça del Mercat del Clot, it has become a gathering point for the local Chilean community and for curious Barcelonins after a pisco sour and a plate of empanadas.
The Cuisine
The kitchen focuses on Chilean home cooking with a few Peruvian and Spanish touches. House staples include empanadas de pino (baked beef, onion, olive and egg turnovers), pastel de choclo (sweetcorn and ground-beef pie), ceviche a la chilena, and arrollado huaso. The bar pours pisco sours, Chilean Escudo beer and Casillero del Diablo wine alongside Chilean soft drinks like Bilz and Pap.
The Team
El Refugio de los 33 is an independent, family-run Chilean bar-restaurant. No chef name has been made public.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Refugio de los 33 Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
701 reviews
Yelp
4.0
1 review
Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google from 701 reviews, with a single Yelp review at 4.0/5.
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Reservations
How to Book El Refugio de los 33
Booking
This is a small neighbourhood bar on Plaça del Mercat, so walk-ins are the norm. For weekend lunch (when pastel de choclo and empanadas pull a local crowd), call +34 932 452 872 to hold a table.
Experience
El Refugio de los 33 Dining Experience
The dining room is draped in Chilean flags and red-white-blue bunting, with brick walls, wood tables and references to Chilean cultural icons like Neruda and Quilapayún. It feels unmistakably like a small Santiago bar transplanted to el Clot, casual, warm and loud on match days, with the national team's games regularly on.
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El Refugio de los 33 Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
El Refugio de los 33 sits on Plaça del Mercat del Clot, the small square beside the neighbourhood's covered market in the Sant Martí district. Metro Clot (L1/L2) is a six-minute walk, and the surrounding streets are residential el Clot, local bars, bakeries, and the daily market crowd rather than tourist circuits.
Nearby
El Clot is a residential pocket of Sant Martí built around its covered market and the Plaça del Mercat. It skews local, daily-market shoppers, weekday regulars in neighbourhood bars, and very little tourist traffic. El Refugio de los 33 sits on the square itself, a few minutes from Clot metro (L1/L2).
Details
El Refugio de los 33 Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–17:00 & 19:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:00 & 19:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–17:00 & 19:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–17:00 & 19:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–17:00 |
El Refugio de los 33 hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Walk-ins welcome; call ahead for weekend lunch.
Good to Know
Social
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Questions
El Refugio de los 33 FAQ
What kind of food does El Refugio de los 33 serve?
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El Refugio de los 33 is a Chilean bar-restaurant. The menu features Chilean classics such as empanadas de pino, pastel de choclo, ceviche a la chilena, entraña a lo pobre and arrollado huaso, with pisco sours, Chilean Escudo beer and Casillero del Diablo wine at the bar.
Why is the restaurant called El Refugio de los 33?
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The name pays homage to the 33 Chilean miners rescued from the San José mine collapse in 2010. The dining room is decorated with Chilean flags and references to national cultural figures.
How much does a meal cost at El Refugio de los 33?
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Most diners spend under €25 per person. Starters are around €6-€7 and mains like entraña a lo pobre are about €12.
Where is El Refugio de los 33 located?
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The restaurant is at Plaça del Mercat, 19 in el Clot, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona, about a six-minute walk from Metro Clot (L1/L2).
Do I need to make a reservation?
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Walk-ins are welcome. For weekend lunch it's worth calling +34 932 452 872 to hold a table at this small neighbourhood bar.
What are the opening hours at El Refugio de los 33?
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Tuesday to Friday 13:00–17:00 and 19:00–22:00, Saturday 13:00–17:00 and 20:00–22:30, Sunday 13:00–17:00. Closed Mondays.