Hijos de Javier
Hijos de Javier
Hijos de Javier is a 2023 Sant Gervasi opening that doubles as a tongue-in-cheek 'museum dedicated to Javier', the archetypal Spanish male character (brown loafers, right-wing politics, family gathering discomfort), and a serious small-plates kitchen.
Background
About Hijos de Javier
The Story
Hijos de Javier opened in 2023 on Carrer d'Amigó as a collaboration between chefs Víctor García and Omar Díaz (of the neighbouring Bar Omar) and creative director Enric Rebordosa. The concept is deliberately playful: the venue is set up as a museum-like tribute to 'the Javier', an archetypal Spanish male character (brown loafers, right-wing politics, the family-gathering discomfort). The food mirrors the frame, sandwiches, pickled vegetables, banderillas, flan and torrijas, all served with the kind of polish Omar Díaz brings from his fine-dining pedigree (trained under Arzak and Joan Roca, among others) filtered through a castizo-taberna and Andalusian-bodega lens.
The Cuisine
The menu is built around the classic castizo-taberna vocabulary refined with contemporary technique: sandwiches on quality bread, pickled dishes ('banderillas' of olives, anchovies and piparras), tinned conservas, small warm plates, and classic desserts like homemade flan and torrijas. Drinks lean heavily on vermouth and Andalusian sherry. The format is deliberately informal, stand at the bar or take a high table and order a few plates at a time.
The Team
Chefs Víctor García and Omar Díaz run the kitchen. Omar Díaz also operates Bar Omar two doors down at Amigó 34, his first solo project, and trained under Juan Mari Arzak, Joan Roca and several other decorated Spanish kitchens earlier in his career. Creative director Enric Rebordosa is responsible for the restaurant's visual identity and the tongue-in-cheek 'museum of Javier' branding. Service leans bar-first rather than sit-down restaurant.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Hijos de Javier Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Review by Anna Torrents, June 2024
Listed among Barcelona's best modern bodegas
Diner Ratings
3.8
227 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.0
1 review
Hijos de Javier opened in 2023 on Carrer d'Amigó as a collaboration between chefs Víctor García and Omar Díaz (of Bar Omar, trained under Arzak and Joan Roca) with creative director Enric Rebordosa. The concept is a museum-like tribute to the archetypal Spanish 'Javier', brown loafers, right-wing politics, family-gathering discomfort, served via sandwiches, banderillas, pickled dishes, conservas and classic desserts with vermouth and sherry. Time Out Barcelona rated it 4/5 in its June 2024 review. Also featured in Falstaff.
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Reservations
How to Book Hijos de Javier
Booking
Hijos de Javier has rotating hours: Tue–Wed 19:00–23:00 (dinner only); Thu 13:00–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 (split service); Fri–Sat 13:00–23:00 (continuous); Sun 12:00–15:30 (lunch only); closed Monday. Reservations by phone at +34 935 84 06 27.
Experience
Hijos de Javier Dining Experience
The space is small and sharply art-directed: vintage Madrid bullfight posters, old photographs, carefully chosen typography, the visual vocabulary of a castizo taberna updated for 2023 as a museum-like tribute to 'the Javier' archetype. The tone of the room matches, unhurried, bar-first, with most customers eating standing or at a high table with a glass of vermouth.
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Hijos de Javier Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Hijos de Javier is at Carrer d'Amigó, 32, in Sant Gervasi - Galvany, one of Barcelona's wealthy uptown residential neighbourhoods. Its sibling Bar Omar is two doors away at Amigó 34. The nearest metro is Muntaner (FGC L6), a 6-minute walk.
Nearby
Sant Gervasi - Galvany is the wealthy residential heart of Sarrià - Sant Gervasi. Carrer d'Amigó is a small street running parallel to Via Augusta and has become a dense micro-cluster of ambitious new restaurant openings, the kind of neighbourhood block where a second project from an established chef can slot in next door to the original.
Details
Hijos de Javier Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:30 |
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From hijosdejavier on Instagram
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🌸 Este viernes hay jaleo del bueno 🌸 🗓 25 de abril 🕛 De 12 a 24h 📍 Donde siempre, pero con más arte que nunca Ya lo sabes: vente con ganas y si puedes, con lunares 💃🏽 🎶 Que no te lo cuenten, ¡vente a bailarlo! #FeriaHJ #FeriaDeAbril2025 #HijosDeJavier #FlamencoYFiesta #ViveLaFeria
Vuelve la Feria de Abril a Hijos de Javier! Este viernes 25 de abril, prepárate para un día de alegría y mucho arte 💃 🗓 De 12:00 a 24:00h 📍 En nuestra casa, como siempre Te esperamos con farolillos, música en directo, jamón y Fino Tio Pepe a raudales. Vente con tus ganas de pasarlo bien (¡y tus m
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Questions
Hijos de Javier FAQ
What is Hijos de Javier known for?
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Hijos de Javier is a playful 2023 opening on Carrer d'Amigó in Sant Gervasi, designed as a tongue-in-cheek 'museum' dedicated to 'Javier', the archetypal Spanish male character (brown loafers, right-wing politics, family-gathering discomfort). The menu centres on sandwiches, pickled dishes ('banderillas' of olives and piparras), tinned conservas, and classic Spanish desserts (flan, homemade torrijas), served with vermouth and Andalusian sherry. Chefs Víctor García and Omar Díaz (who also runs Bar Omar two doors down, trained at Arzak and Joan Roca) run the kitchen; creative direction is by Enric Rebordosa. Barcelona rated it 4/5 in June 2024.
Where is Hijos de Javier located?
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Hijos de Javier is at Carrer d'Amigó, 32, in Sant Gervasi - Galvany, a few doors from its sibling Bar Omar at Amigó 34. The nearest metro is Muntaner (FGC L6) or Plaça Molina (FGC L7), both within 5–7 minutes on foot.
What are the opening hours of Hijos de Javier?
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Hijos de Javier has a rotating schedule: Tuesday–Wednesday 19:00–23:00 (dinner only); Thursday 13:00–15:30 for lunch and 19:00–23:00 for dinner (split service); Friday–Saturday 13:00–23:00 continuous; Sunday 12:00–15:30 lunch only. Closed Monday.
Is Hijos de Javier connected to Bar Omar?
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Yes. Both restaurants share chef Omar Díaz. Bar Omar (Amigó 34) is Omar's original neighbourhood tapas project, opened in 2016. Hijos de Javier (Amigó 32, opened 2023) is a separate concept, a museum-like tribute to the 'Javier' Spanish archetype, created with co-chef Víctor García and creative director Enric Rebordosa.
What should I order at Hijos de Javier?
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Start with a vermouth or a sherry, then pick from the cold cuts, tinned conservas and montaditos. Signature orders include the banderilla of olives and anchovy, Iberian charcuterie, the house torrija for dessert, and the flan. Order a few plates at a time and stand at the bar or take a high table.
Do I need to book at Hijos de Javier?
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Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially Thursday through Saturday. The space is small and fills up. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar.