El Velódromo
El Velódromo
Repsol SoleteRepsol's Solete distinction recognises casual dining spots, street food, and neighbourhood gems with outstanding quality.El Velódromo is an Art Deco bar-restaurant at Carrer de Muntaner 213, in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. The premises opened in 1933 and were restored by Cerveses Moritz, which reopened the room in 2009. Gastronomic direction is by chef Jordi Vilà of Alkimia.
Background
About El Velódromo
The Story
Bar Velódromo opened in 1933 on Carrer de Muntaner, close to Diagonal, a new café-bar decorated in warm tones and wood in a blend of classic and Art Deco styles. Over the decades its clientele shifted with the city: civil-servants during the Civil War years, intellectuals and political writers in the post-war period, and the Gauche Divine set in the 1960s and 70s. Cerveses Moritz (Barcelona's historic brewery, founded 1856) acquired the space in 2000 and reopened it in 2009 after a long restoration that preserved the Art Deco bar room. Today it still runs as a neighbourhood bar-restaurant, with a continuous kitchen from early morning to the small hours and direct access to unpasteurised Moritz from the brewery tanks.
The Cuisine
The carta is traditional Catalan bar cooking, published under the house line 'La Cuina del Velódromo'. House classics include macarrons de rostit (macaroni with roast chicken and pork, gratinated with béchamel and cheese), caneló de tres carns, fideus a la cassola with pork rib and botifarra, arròs cremós de calamar, bacallà amb samfaina, and suquet de rap. The tapas section leans heavily on croquetes (ham, squid, calçots-romesco, pumpkin-spinach-ginger, sold singly or as a four-piece assortment), braves, bunyols de bacallà, esqueixada de bacallà and ensaladilla rusa. A dedicated 'amb cervesa' section pairs dishes with Moritz beer, including mussels steamed in Moritz 7, veal cheek braised in Moritz Epidor and meatballs in Moritz Negra. The house 'cheeseburger de l'Alkimia' is a nod to the restaurant's gastronomic advisor.
The Team
Gastronomic direction is by chef Jordi Vilà of Alkimia, Barcelona's Michelin-starred restaurant, as disclosed on the house website. The bar is owned and operated by Cerveses Moritz, which restored the 1933 premises and reopened them in 2009. The kitchen runs continuously from opening to close, with a separate breakfast menu served until noon. Unpasteurised Moritz beer is served directly from the brewery tanks, a tap available only at this address.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Velódromo Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Average spend: €25. Tags: Aquí comen los locales, Cocina non stop, Cocktails, Con barra, Cocina abierta hasta tarde, Platos de cuchara, Bocadillos y sándwiches, Terraza.
Diner Ratings
4.1
7,178 reviews
Yelp
3.9
65 reviews
El Velódromo holds a Repsol Solete (awarded Autumn 2021) and is the subject of gastronomic direction by Michelin-starred chef Jordi Vilà (Alkimia). Diner ratings sit at 4.1/5 on Google from over 7,000 reviews and 3.9/5 on Yelp.
Been to El Velódromo? Share your experience with the community.
Reservations
How to Book El Velódromo
Booking
El Velódromo is primarily walk-in. The kitchen runs continuously from opening until late at night, so there is no fixed service window to book. Private rooms (sales privades) can be reserved via barvelodromo.com.
Reserve
Experience
El Velódromo Dining Experience
The original 1933 Art Deco bar room is still in place: pale wood panelling, warm lighting, a long bar running the length of the room and Moritz taps at the centre. The continuous kitchen means the space shifts through the day, from breakfast fórmules served until noon, to lunch with the neighbourhood, to evening tapas and late-night sandwiches. A terrace on Carrer de Muntaner adds outdoor tables in good weather (with a 12% surcharge). The defining drink is unpasteurised Moritz straight from the brewery tanks, available only here.
Navigate
El Velódromo Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
El Velódromo is on Carrer de Muntaner, one of the Eixample's main north-south streets running up towards Diagonal. The bar occupies a large Art Deco space in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, a residential stretch of the Eixample close to the university and hospital district. FGC Provença (L6/L7/S1/S2) is about 11 minutes on foot; Hospital Clínic (L5) is a comparable walk. The block between Provença and Londres, around Muntaner 213, is a neighbourhood dining strip where El Velódromo is the anchor address.
Nearby
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample occupies the western portion of the Eixample district, the residential and restaurant-dense grid between Muntaner and Urgell. Carrer de Muntaner, where El Velódromo sits, is one of the neighbourhood's principal north-south arteries, connecting the lower Eixample to the upper-city neighbourhoods of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. The section of Muntaner around number 213 is a local dining strip, Casa Fiero, Tunateca Balfegó, and Coure (1 Michelin Star) are all within 200 metres. El Velódromo is the oldest and most broadly patronised of them all.
Nearby Restaurants
Casa Fiero
Catalan
A vibrant Catalan bistro celebrating rustic regional cuisine with nostalgic charm.
Tunateca Balfegó
Japanese-Mediterranean
Bluefin tuna specialist in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, direct from the Balfegó fishery.
Coure
Modern Catalan
€€€€Modern Catalan restaurant by chef Albert Ventura in Sant Gervasi - Galvany.
Details
El Velódromo Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–01:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30–01:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–02:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30–02:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30–01:00 |
El Velódromo hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
No reservations, walk in. The bar is a standing and table space that operates continuously from opening to closing.
Good to Know
Questions
El Velódromo FAQ
What are the best things to order at El Velódromo?
+
The croquetes are the house best-seller: ham, squid, calçots-romesco and pumpkin-spinach-ginger, sold singly at €2.60 or as a four-variety assortment at €9.95. Among the main dishes, house classics include macarrons de rostit (macaroni with roast chicken and pork, gratinated with béchamel and cheese, €10.90), arròs cremós de calamar i parmesà (€14.95), bacallà amb samfaina (€19.90) and suquet de rap amb muscles i calamar (€23.50). The signature Pastrami Velódromo sandwich (€10.90) is a homage to Katz's Delicatessen. The specific drink to order is the unpasteurised Moritz on tap, available only at this address.
What makes El Velódromo special?
+
Three things. First, the setting: a 1933 Art Deco bar-restaurant on Carrer de Muntaner, restored by Cerveses Moritz in 2009 and still in its original room. Second, the kitchen: gastronomic direction by Jordi Vilà of Alkimia (1 Michelin Star), applied to a traditional Catalan tapas and bar-food carta served continuously from morning to late at night. Third, the beer: unpasteurised Moritz straight from the brewery tanks, a tap that exists only here.
Does El Velódromo require a reservation?
+
No, El Velódromo is a walk-in bar-restaurant. Private rooms (sales privades) can be reserved via barvelodromo.com for groups.
How much does it cost to eat at El Velódromo?
+
Average spend is approximately €25 per person. Individual tapas range from about €2.30 (Gilda) to €22.50 (Iberian ham 80g). Main dishes run €10.90 to €29.00. A 12% surcharge applies on the terrace.
What is the connection between El Velódromo and Moritz beer?
+
Cerveses Moritz, Barcelona's historic brewery (founded 1856), acquired El Velódromo in 2000 and reopened it in 2009 after a long restoration. The bar serves unpasteurised Moritz directly from the Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona tanks, a tap available only here.
What are the opening hours at El Velódromo?
+
Sunday to Thursday: 07:30 to 01:00. Friday and Saturday: 07:30 to 02:00. The kitchen runs continuously during opening hours, with a dedicated breakfast menu served until 12:00.
How do I get to El Velódromo?
+
El Velódromo is at Carrer de Muntaner 213, in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. FGC Provença (L6/L7/S1/S2) is about 11 minutes on foot. FGC Sant Gervasi (L6/S1/S2) is about 13 minutes. Paid parking is available nearby.