Bar Mendizabal
Bar Mendizabal
4
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Neighborhood: El Raval
Once a downtrodden corner of downtown Barcelona, this gritty area has seen a cultural resurgence boasting an excellent nightlife and one of the most multi ethnic spots in the entire city. A sense of humble authenticity protrudes from the many independent record stores, second hand shops, and student bars that seem to light up the streets day and night. The rocking epicenter, the MACBA Plaça, is a modern day forum for bohemian youth, abuzz with the sights and sounds of late-night gatherings and talented skateboarders showing off their latest tricks.
How to get there
- Liceu • 3 min walk
- Drassanes • 8 min walk
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129 reviews
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JSL879194
Saint Louis, MO17 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
I first visited Bar Mendizabal in 2019 with my husband, and we ended up going there two or three times during our ten-day stay because we enjoyed it so much — their house vermut alone was enough to bring us back!
Four years later, in March 2023, I visited again with my mother and oldest daughter, and it was one of those rare places that lived up to the great memories. The oxtails were even better than I remembered, and what’s more, they impressed my 84-year-old mother, who has been cooking oxtails regularly for decades—high praise indeed. The house vermut, too, was just as smooth and mellow as it was in 2019–I’d have brought a barrel home with me if I could have.
Four years later, in March 2023, I visited again with my mother and oldest daughter, and it was one of those rare places that lived up to the great memories. The oxtails were even better than I remembered, and what’s more, they impressed my 84-year-old mother, who has been cooking oxtails regularly for decades—high praise indeed. The house vermut, too, was just as smooth and mellow as it was in 2019–I’d have brought a barrel home with me if I could have.
Written April 14, 2023
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KatieGibson116
Greater London, UK3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
at the corner of the road where our hotel was located. This is not a tourist tap use by locals and visitors alike. Tables in the square opposite. We had some snack Tapas and beer which was nice, The prices were lower than those around the main strip. Only negative we found the staff to be disinterested and not welcoming
Written October 16, 2023
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s0phieb9
Port of Spain, Trinidad9 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
This cafe is a jewel of a find, not far off the Rambla track but frequented by native Catalonians.
We chose from the hot tapas menu: croquetas of local meat and tomato which were perfectly crunchy on the outside and bursting with savoriness on the creamy inside; the best patates braves I've eaten anywhere - golden cubes of potato crowned with a spicy sauce and another layer of a creamy white sauce - a house speciality; cua de bou is deeply flavourful stewed, shredded oxtail on a bed of rough mashed potatoes; in complete contrast were the costelles conil - perfectly fried rabbit ribs so that the tiny nubs of meat were still succulent and the bones crispy for nibbling. End with the dark chocolate ice cream drizzled with olive oil and flakes of salt. It was simply superb.
We chose from the hot tapas menu: croquetas of local meat and tomato which were perfectly crunchy on the outside and bursting with savoriness on the creamy inside; the best patates braves I've eaten anywhere - golden cubes of potato crowned with a spicy sauce and another layer of a creamy white sauce - a house speciality; cua de bou is deeply flavourful stewed, shredded oxtail on a bed of rough mashed potatoes; in complete contrast were the costelles conil - perfectly fried rabbit ribs so that the tiny nubs of meat were still succulent and the bones crispy for nibbling. End with the dark chocolate ice cream drizzled with olive oil and flakes of salt. It was simply superb.
Written May 26, 2024
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Julian140
Nottingham, UK126 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Seated area across the quiet road from the bar. Service poor/gruff(though there was only 1 waiter covering far too many tables). Took food off service and then continued to serve others. Got impression only interested in the locals. Poorest bar/restaurant experience in Barcelona(infact the only negative one)
Written June 21, 2023
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HalyconDays
Greater London, UK652 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A great place to enjoy a drink on one of the tables in the square. You can watch the world pass by. A nice atmosphere friendly atmosphere and average price. Frequented by locals and tourists. Tapas is also sieved here which looked nice
Written October 1, 2023
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Kieran M
Manchester, UK10 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
When my drink was served it was almost slammed on the bar and the measure was very poor. I returned later and was served by the same thin angry woman and was told that they were closed, despite just having served some other ppl and then I watched as others were served after me. Very disappointed as I made the effort to order in Spanish and be friendly and it really came across as that I wasn’t Spanish that I wasn’t welcome. How disappointing. I would like to point out that the barman was lively when we were chatting to him - such a shame about his co-worker
Written July 5, 2019
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Joe S
Tel Aviv, Israel980 contributions
Sep 2019
we were on a private tapas tour our guide Iilona took us here - a real local venue no tourists the tapas excellent!
Written October 4, 2019
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Mrobinson784
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This place is so nice. Came here twice in one day. First for a delightful café latte & a bacon empanada. So delicious. Now tonight for a pair of very reasonably priced mojitos & another AMAZING mushroom & chicken empanada. Wow wow wow. So cheap so good.
Written May 26, 2013
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MicAngMol
Staunton, VA155 contributions
Mar 2020
We tried this place as the third stop on our Barcelona food tour, where we tried our first Spanish tapas and vermouth. Our guide ordered for us--meat croquettes, patatas bravas, iberico ham and Barcelona "bruschetta." All were delicious. We sat outside across the street under a giant tent (there is inside seating and restrooms available too). Very cool, laid back atmosphere in the Raval neighborhood. A few days later while exploring the area in more depth, we stopped in a second time for a quick fix of patatas bravas--delicious again!
Written March 29, 2020
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Help999_12
London, UK67 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
The menu looked appealing but the ham and cheese tapas was a toasted sandwich, the squid in black ink turned up in a burger bun, a glass of cava and a vermouth - 35 euros!
Written December 28, 2018
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