La Font del Gat
La Font del Gat
La Font del Gat is a historic Montjuïc merendero housed in a 1925 Puig i Cadafalch pavilion inside the Jardins de Laribal. Reopened in April 2025 by Grup Confiteria, it revives the tradition of the Fontades, outdoor weekend gatherings around the fountain with food, drink and live music.
Background
About La Font del Gat
The Story
La Font del Gat was a well-known merendero on Montjuïc in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where Barcelonins gathered at weekends for the Fontades, popular dances around the spring with food and drink. In 1925, Josep Puig i Cadafalch built the current pavilion to house the restaurant. A century later, Grup Confiteria reopened the site in April 2025 as a modern interpretation of the Fontades, pairing a short grill-led carta with live music, temporary exhibitions and outdoor cinema in the Laribal gardens.
The Cuisine
The carta is a short, grill-focused Catalan menu built around tapas, cured meats and cheeses, and set menus organised as Grill Set, Sardines Set, Veggie Set and, on Sundays and public holidays, a Rice Set. Dishes rely on named suppliers such as Cal Rovira (cured sausage, botifarra) and Kike Ojanguren (cheeses). Typical spend sits between €25 and €50 per person.
The Team
The project is run by Grup Confiteria, the Barcelona hospitality group founded by Enric Rebordosa and Lito Baldovinos that also operates the World's 50 Best Bars venues Paradiso and Dr. Stravinsky, alongside restaurants such as Cafè del Centre and Bar Muy Buenas. Specific chef attribution for the kitchen has not been published by the restaurant.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Font del Gat Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.2
443 reviews
Yelp
3.6
8 reviews
Diners rate La Font del Gat 4.2/5 on Google (443 reviews) and 3.6/5 on Yelp (8 reviews), with Time Out Barcelona giving a 5/5 critic review.
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Reservations
How to Book La Font del Gat
Booking
La Font del Gat serves Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon, so advance booking is recommended, especially for weekend lunch on the terrace. Reservations are managed through a CoverManager link on the restaurant website. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows, particularly mid-afternoon on weekdays within the open window.
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Experience
La Font del Gat Dining Experience
A leafy parkland courtyard under chestnut trees and orange umbrellas surrounds the 1925 Puig i Cadafalch pavilion, with striped tablecloths, terracotta pitchers and string lights setting a merendero-style tone. Service is casual and the programming leans festive, with live music nights, temporary exhibitions and outdoor cinema alongside the lunch and dinner menus.
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La Font del Gat Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
La Font del Gat sits at Passeig de Santa Madrona, 28, inside the Jardins de Laribal on the Montjuïc hillside, a short uphill walk from Poble Sec. The 1925 pavilion designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch occupies a shaded clearing on the historic promenade that links the Greek Theatre, the Ethnology Museum and the Montjuïc fountains, giving it a parkland setting unusual within the Sants-Montjuïc district.
Nearby
Montjuïc is Barcelona's hilltop park district above Poble Sec, home to the 1929 International Exposition pavilions, the Joan Miró Foundation, MNAC and the Magic Fountain. The Jardins de Laribal where La Font del Gat sits are a terraced, Moorish-influenced garden laid out along Passeig de Santa Madrona, a historic promenade linking the Greek Theatre and the Ethnology Museum.
Details
La Font del Gat Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–22:00 |
La Font del Gat hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Bookings via the CoverManager widget on the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From lafontdelgat.bcn on Instagram
Aquí, la brasa és el cor de l'espai. D'es d'una graellada de verdures, fins a uns peus de porc. No hi posem límits a menjar bé. Què és el que més gaudeixes de la nostra brasa? #LaFontDelGat
Una taula ben parada i ben plena és sempre el centre de les bones històries. En tens alguna que ens puguis explicar? #LaFontDelGat
Quants calçots ets capaç de menjar? Embrutar-se, riure i menjar molt, això és el més important, però aqui volem saber de quina pasta estàs fet/a! #LaFontDelGat
Fins fa no gaire, les fonts com la de La Font del Gat eren el lloc escollit pels barcelonins i barcelonines per passar el diumenge amb els seus. Així neixien les fontades. Ara, al 2026, seguim fent-les. Com ha de ser. Ens veiem aquest diumenge? #LaFontDelGat
La carn a la brasa és part de la nostra manera de fer i de viure. Si vols gaudir-la, només has de venir a visitar-nos. T'hi animes? #LaFontDelGat
Tot passa més ràpid quan t'ho passes bé. Les famoses fontades de La Font del Gat fan que el temps voli. Segur que t'ha passat. Oi? #LaFontDelGat
Questions
La Font del Gat FAQ
Where exactly is La Font del Gat located in Barcelona?
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La Font del Gat is at Passeig de Santa Madrona, 28, 08038 Barcelona, inside the Jardins de Laribal on the Montjuïc hillside in the Sants-Montjuïc district.
What are La Font del Gat's opening hours and days?
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Thursday 18:00–00:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00–00:00, Sunday 12:00–22:00. The restaurant is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
How do I make a reservation at La Font del Gat?
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Reservations are taken through the CoverManager booking widget on the restaurant page at grupconfiteria.com/grup/la-font-del-gat, or by calling +34 932 890 404.
What type of menu and cuisine does La Font del Gat serve?
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The April 2026 carta is a short grill-led Catalan menu of tapas, cured meats and cheeses, plus four set menus: Meat Set (€23), Sardines Set (€25, subject to availability), Veggie Set (€21) and, on Sundays and public holidays, a Rice Set (€21). Typical spend is around €25–50 per person.
What is the phone number for La Font del Gat?
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+34 932 890 404. Email: info@lafontdelgat.cat.
Does La Font del Gat have outdoor seating or a terrace?
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Yes. The venue is built around a large garden courtyard under chestnut trees with orange umbrellas and string lights, in the Jardins de Laribal on Montjuïc.
What is the history of La Font del Gat?
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La Font del Gat was a popular merendero on Montjuïc in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, famous for the Fontades weekend gatherings. Architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch built the current pavilion in 1925. After decades of intermittent use the site was reopened in April 2025 by Grup Confiteria, the group behind Paradiso and Dr. Stravinsky, as a modern merendero with live music and cultural programming.