La Bodega d'en Rafel
La Bodega d'en Rafel
La Bodega d'en Rafel is a classic Sant Antoni tapas bar on Carrer de Manso, serving traditional Catalan and Spanish fare across tapas, grilled plates, and daily specials.
Background
About La Bodega d'en Rafel
The Story
La Bodega d'en Rafel is a classic Sant Antoni tapas bar, a 'bar de toda la vida' as the local press describes it, on Carrer de Manso, a few blocks from the Mercat de Sant Antoni. The kitchen serves traditional Catalan and Spanish fare built around tapas, with housemade vermouth on draft and the unhurried breakfast-to-late-dinner rhythm that defines the neighbourhood's oldest bodegas.
The Cuisine
The menu covers tapas across five registers, cold platters (esqueixada de bacallà, quesos, jamón ibérico), hot dishes (bacallà a la llauna, fricandó, mandonguilles), fried bites (bombas, bunyols de bacallà, patatas bravas), plancha (grilled sardines, butifarra, sepia) and rotating specials (plato of the day, meloso de ternera, canelones). The pricing is notably accessible: most tapas sit between €3 and €10, with larger plates such as chuletón and cochinillo under €20.
The Team
The bodega operates as a straightforward family-style kitchen with ham cut to order, pa amb tomàquet, and a rotating daily special that regulars order on sight. Cooking is traditional rather than technical, the dining room and service keep the informal, welcoming register that has kept the same clientele returning for years.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Bodega d'en Rafel Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Catalan cuisine, approx. €25 per person without drinks
Diner Ratings
4.5
2,735 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.2
196 reviews
Yelp
4.1
15 reviews
Diners rate La Bodega d'en Rafel 4.5/5 on Google (2,735 reviews), 4.2/5 on Tripadvisor (196 reviews) and 4.1/5 on Yelp (15 reviews). Macarfi scores it Food 6.5 / Decor 5.0 / Service 5.5, describing it as a classic neighbourhood tapas bar with character and fair prices.
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Reservations
How to Book La Bodega d'en Rafel
Booking
La Bodega d'en Rafel is open Monday through Saturday, serving both lunch and dinner with a brief afternoon break before the evening service. Reservations are recommended given the restaurant's popularity with Sant Antoni locals. The quickest option is to call +34 934 425 624; the website also hosts a contact form for inquiries.
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Experience
La Bodega d'en Rafel Dining Experience
A colourful, lived-in dining room lined with decorative Spanish tile, wooden chairs and hand-written signs. The front bar handles walk-in tapas and vermouth service; the longer back room with marble-topped tables is where larger groups settle in for full sit-down meals. Informal, neighbourhood-warm, with the clatter of cutlery and chatter that signals a working local bodega.
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La Bodega d'en Rafel Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
La Bodega d'en Rafel sits at Carrer de Manso, 52 in the southern stretch of L'Eixample Esquerre, a few minutes from the Mercat de Sant Antoni and the Paral·lel theatre strip. The block is residential and relaxed, with vermouth bars, corner shops and neighbourhood restaurants within easy walking distance.
Nearby
The southern corner of L'Eixample Esquerre around Carrer de Manso blends old-Barcelona bodegas with the renovated Mercat de Sant Antoni a few blocks north. It is quieter than the tourist-heavy parts of Eixample, with a mix of residential blocks, neighbourhood shops and independent food spots serving regulars rather than crowds.
Details
La Bodega d'en Rafel Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 08:00–18:00, 18:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–18:00, 18:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–18:00, 18:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–18:00, 18:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–18:00, 18:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–18:00, 18:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Bodega d'en Rafel hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Contact the restaurant directly or use the form on bodegadenrafel.com.
Good to Know
Social
From bodegadenrafel on Instagram
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Questions
La Bodega d'en Rafel FAQ
What traditional Catalan dishes does La Bodega d'en Rafel serve?
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La Bodega d'en Rafel publishes a tapas-led carta covering cold plates (esqueixada de bacallà, jamón ibérico, escalivada), hot dishes (bacallà a la llauna, fricandó, mandonguilles, pulpo a feira), fried bites (bunyols de bacallà, patatas bravas, bombas), grilled items (butifarra, sardinas a la plancha, sepia) and a rotating plato of the day alongside specials such as meloso de ternera and cochinillo deshuesado.
How much should I expect to spend at La Bodega d'en Rafel?
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Expect roughly €20–€25 per person before drinks. Most tapas sit between €3 and €10, hot dishes hover around €6–€13, and larger specials such as chuletón de ternera (€17.90) and cochinillo deshuesado (€19.90) are the upper end of the menu.
Do I need reservations at La Bodega d'en Rafel?
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Reservations are recommended, especially on weekend evenings when the back dining room fills up. Call +34 934 425 624 or use the contact form at bodegadenrafel.com. Walk-ins are welcome for tapas at the front bar when space allows.
Where exactly is La Bodega d'en Rafel located in Barcelona?
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La Bodega d'en Rafel is at Carrer de Manso, 52, 08015 Barcelona, in Sant Antoni (L'Eixample Esquerre). The nearest metro is Sant Antoni (L2), a 5-minute walk; Poble Sec (L3) is 6 minutes away.
What are La Bodega d'en Rafel's opening hours?
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Monday to Friday 08:00–00:00 with an afternoon break from 18:00, and Saturday 08:00–01:00 also split around 18:00. Closed Sundays.
Does La Bodega d'en Rafel have a fixed menu?
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Yes. The restaurant publishes a carta at bodegadenrafel.com/carta organised into cold dishes, hot dishes, fried, plancha, specials and homemade desserts, alongside a daily plato of the day and estofado del día.
What's the atmosphere like at La Bodega d'en Rafel?
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A lively, tile-lined neighbourhood tapas bar with a front bar for walk-in vermouth and tapas and a longer back dining room for full sit-down meals. The mood is informal and loud in the best sense, cutlery, chatter and regulars, not a polished dining room.