La Nova Farga
La Nova Farga
La Nova Farga is a neighbourhood bar-restaurant on Carrer d'Almeria in Sants, run by owner Ramon Punyet with chef Pere Cardona in the kitchen. Chef Cardona champions endangered traditional Catalan recipes -- agafa-sants, pomes de relleno, carutx, ginestada -- and names dishes after songs by Catalan bands.
Background
About La Nova Farga
The Story
La Nova Farga opened around 2010 in the heart of Sants, becoming the neighbourhood's go-to bar-restaurant. Owner Ramon Punyet created a welcoming space where half the neighbourhood passes through the bar in an hour. Chef Pere Cardona, a self-described nomadic cook who previously worked at Tatau l'Antiquari, brings creative flair to traditional Catalan home cooking. Cardona published a cookbook, 'Els musics tambe mengen', and names dishes after songs by Catalan bands as part of his musical gastronomy concept.
The Cuisine
Chef Pere Cardona serves creative Catalan home cooking from scratch, with a daily-changing menu del dia at 8.90 EUR. Three first courses and three second courses rotate daily, featuring dishes like pork trotters with prawns, liver fricando, meatballs with monkfish in escalivada sauce, and Thursday paella made fresh. Vegetarian and vegan options always available. Signature dessert: 'El croCAT' -- homemade crema cremada with strawberries drowning a croissant. Around 15 EUR per person.
The Team
Chef Pere Cardona leads the kitchen while owner Ramon Punyet runs the bar with infectious energy. Google reviewers give it 4.7/5 from 364 reviews.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Nova Farga Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Rice dishes, daily menu, tapas, vegetarian-vegan options
Diner Ratings
4.7
364 reviews
Professional recognition includes Macarfi food 7.0/10. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (364 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book La Nova Farga
Booking
No reservations -- this is a walk-in neighbourhood bar-restaurant. Call +34 600 592 909 for group enquiries. The daily menu is very popular with locals so arriving early for lunch is recommended.
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Experience
La Nova Farga Dining Experience
A casual neighbourhood bar-restaurant with vernacular decor and a community feel. Rock music (Judas Priest, Saxon) plays at non-invasive volume. Owner Ramon Punyet, tattoo-adorned and full of energy, greets regulars at the bar. Elderly locals and families mix comfortably. Small terrace available. Dog-friendly.
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La Nova Farga Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Carrer d'Almeria in the quiet heart of Sants, near Hostafrancs. A neighbourhood bar-restaurant that serves as the local reference point for residents, with a terrace and a warm, community atmosphere.
Nearby
Sants is a residential working-class neighbourhood in Barcelona's Sants-Montjuic district, known for its strong local identity, independent shops, and community spirit. The area around Carrer d'Almeria retains a village-like atmosphere with traditional bars and family-run businesses far from the tourist circuits.
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Details
La Nova Farga Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Nova Farga hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
No reservations -- walk-in only
Good to Know
Social
From lanovafarga on Instagram
🍽️ "Jo agafo la tradició de menjar bacallà per Quaresma, però soc ateu. Jo soc militant de la cuina dels Països Catalans". Ho diu Pere Cardona, el cuiner del bar santsenc @lanovafarga, que treballa juntament amb el propietari i cambrer, Ramón Puñet. Des del passat 18 de febrer, que era Dimecres de C
MENJA'M EL BACALLÀ (RETURNS) Fa uns pocs anys vam fer la primera edició i ens ha vingut de gust tornar-hi! Del 18 de febrer al 2 d'Abril i de dilluns a divendres tindreu dins del menú un plat amb bacallà. Cada dia una el·laboració diferent amb ell! Pq la quaresma la celebrem recordant plats amb baca
TORTELL SALAT FARCIT DE TONYINA AMB MAIONESA D'ANXOVES I OU DUR ❤️ Avui l'hem tingut al menú! Una animalada de bo ❤️
FARCELLETS DE COL (amb carn) I SALSA DE RELLENO Quin gran plat, quina salsa.... El que veieu més petit és poma, fa de falsa patata i per la salsa és indispensable. Una salsa amb fruits secs, poma i col. La salsa és semblant a la de la Poma de relleno, semblant. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
👨🏽🍳 Coneixes aquestes receptes tradicionals catalanes? Pere Cardona, del bar @lanovafarga, serveix des de fa dos anys plats en perill d'extinció (alguns d'origen medieval) com l'agafa-sants, la ginestada, el figatell, la ceba al cop de puny, el carutx, el panadó o la torronada. 📲 Llegeix la seva
Una alegria enorme que plats com l'Agafa-sants, Carutx o pomes de relleno (entre altres) hagin tingut l'interès de la @laurasantospuig del diari @liniaxarxa ! Des de @lanovafarga intentem donar un menú diferent, però per marcar la diferència amb altres no fem tatakis, ramens o altres espècies per c
Questions
La Nova Farga FAQ
Where is La Nova Farga located in Barcelona?
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La Nova Farga is located at Carrer d'Almeria, 31 in the Sants neighbourhood. It's a 6-minute walk from either Santa Eulàlia or Mercat Nou metro stations (Line 1). The restaurant sits in the quiet heart of Sants, away from tourist areas.
What's on the menu at La Nova Farga?
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Chef Pere Cardona serves creative Catalan home cooking with a daily-changing menu del dia (8.90 EUR) featuring three first courses and three second courses. Dishes include pork trotters with prawns, liver fricando, and meatballs with monkfish in escalivada sauce. Thursday paella is made fresh, and vegetarian/vegan options are always available.
Is La Nova Farga a bar or restaurant?
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La Nova Farga is both - it's a neighbourhood bar-restaurant that serves as the local community hub. Owner Ramon Punyet runs the bar with infectious energy while Chef Pere Cardona handles the kitchen. It has the casual atmosphere of a local bar with serious home-cooked food.
What does La Nova Farga mean and what's the story behind it?
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The restaurant data doesn't provide information about what the name La Nova Farga means. Chef Pere Cardona brings a musical gastronomy concept by naming dishes after songs by Catalan bands and published a cookbook called 'Els musics tambe mengen' (Musicians Also Eat).
What do people think of La Nova Farga in reviews?
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La Nova Farga receives excellent reviews with 4.7/5 stars. Food critic rates the food and service both 7.0/10. It's particularly praised for exceptional value - the 8.90 EUR menu del dia is considered one of the best deals in Barcelona.
What was the 'Salvem La Nova Farga' campaign about?
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The search data shows people looked for 'salvem la nova farga' (save La Nova Farga), and the restaurant mentions a Verkami crowdfunding campaign, but the current restaurant data doesn't provide specific details about what situation required community support or when this campaign took place.