Barcelona Craft Beer Guide
A guide to the best craft beer bars in Barcelona. This city has been our home for many years and it is here that our love for craft beer started. Thus, it is with great interest that we have witnessed during the last years the rise of its craft beer scene.
Today, Barna is considered Spain’s craft beer mecca. Breweries, bars, bottle shops and alike are popping up every few months all across the city.
We have made it our duty to visit and keep track of all them here on our dedicated page. You will find below our wonderful living map where we list all these venues. Our goal is to help you make out the best of your journey into Barcelona craft beer bars.
Although we try to keep it as much as we can up to date, we might miss a new venue on the block from time to time. If you notice any venue missing, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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Top Craft Beer Bars in Barcelona
Although there are more venues than we can count now in Barcelona, we have to admit that we do have our preferred spots… so here is the list of our top craft beer bars in Barcelona:
Ale&Hop | C/ Basses de Sant Pere, 10
Ale&Hop is the place we feel most at home. A Sunday (hangover) essential, before heading for a hot Ramen. With 10 beers on tap, they are fan of English new generation breweries (such as Moor and Brew by Numbers) and they have recently started to offer their very own (Cyclic Beer). The atmosphere is cosmopolitan, always a good tune playing, with tasty vegetarian food. Do not miss it!
Bodega Fermin | C/ Sant Carles, 18
Bodega Fermin is a small hidden gem in the heart of Barceloneta. Started as a traditional Spanish (wine) bodega serving cold and hot tapas, they have slowly added craft beer to their offering. They now have 7 beers on tap and a good selection of bottles. They have a balanced selection of styles, good prices and most importantly an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy Barna sea breeze.
La Rovira | C/ Rabassa, 23
Gracia is another trendy neighborhood with a few bars serious about their beer. One of our favorite is La Rovira. From outside it looks like any other Spanish bar, but if you step in you will find 18 taps of a fine selection of international craft beer. However, they do have a slight penchant for nordic brews. They also serve vermouth and other drinks, as well as some catalan style tapas.
If you enjoy Nordic beers as much as we like, have a look at our article about craft beer in Copenhagen.
Kraftank Barcelona | C/ Diputaciò, 223
Kraftank Barcelona (before NaparBCN) is both brewpub and restaurant, with a unique design and cuisine, establishing itself loud and clear on Barna’s craft beer scene. Here you will find Kraftank’s own brews on tap plus some guest beers rotating at a frequent pace satisfying all levels, from beginners to experts. Happy Hour every day from 17h till 19h on selected beers.
If you want to learn more about Spain’s craft beer scene, check out our article about craft beer in Madrid.
Homo Sibaris | Plaça D’osca, 4
Homo Sibaris is a small craft beer bar located in the heart of Sants, in the charming Plaça d’Osca. Away from the city centre, it has an undeniable local feel. The owner, Guillem, is a well-known connaisseur of craft beer in Cataluña and always happy to give his recommendation. He was the one introducing us to Real Ale which ensued in a trip to London, another to Leeds & Manchester as well as Newcastle. If you are looking for a local, out of the beaten track experience, then head to Homo Sibaris. Enjoy a fresh pint on their terrace, you will be surprised!
BIERCAB | C/ Muntaner, 55
If you are looking for that special hard-to-find beer, you should head directly to Biercab. With 30 beers on tap, they aim at quality and promote lesser known styles. They deal directly with many brewers around the world, so you can find some exclusive craft beer here. Including countries which we do not see usually in the city such as Italy and Canada. Their bottle shop is also conveniently located next door, where you can choose from their large selection of bottles. Bright with a contemporary decor, they also serve classic tapas with a modern twist. Prices are on the high end.
BlackLab | Plaça Pau Vila, 1
Take an American style brewpub with an Asian-American fusion cuisine, add to the mix a massive terrace of shared wooden tables, the Spanish sun, all located near Barcelona port, and you have BlackLab. With its unique location, right near Barceloneta metro, BlackLab is the perfect stop for an after beach day. They have their regular brews plus some seasonal styles at affordable prices.
If you love those shared wooden tables, then head to Berlin to visit one of its biergarten. You won’t be disappointed!
ØLGOD | C/ L’Hospital, 74
Nordic by the name and owner, you can find a good selection of Nordic craft beer on their 30 taps. Ølgod is located in the heart of Raval. Expect an upbeat atmosphere and diverse crowd. They often hold DJ sessions and parties. Sink yourself in one of their comfy couches or armchairs with one of the many sour beers available. We had a full immersion in the world of Lambic beers during our trip to Belgium and most recently at Sour Arrogant Festival in Reggio Emilia.
Garage Beer Co | C/ del Consell de Cent, 261
Garage Beer is a brewpub located right in the centre of brewxample. Attracting locals and tourists alike, it has a modern and almost hipsterish atmosphere with a vintage touch. The space is quite big, with many sofas to choose from and tables of all genres. They produce a good selection of low alcohol beers and carry out many collaborations with international breweries. One of their well-known brews is Soup, a juicy NEIPA. Together with other three breweries, Garage was one of the main organizers of the first edition of MASH Craft Beer Festival in September 2017.
La Cervecita Nuestra de Cada Día | C/ de Llull, 184
This cozy bottle shop located in trendy Poblenou has more of a bar feel, with 17 taps in total. Before leaving do not hesitate to pick a bottle to go from their large selection. It is a bottle shop after all!
La Cervecita also organizes one of the best craft beer festivals in town: La Fira del Poblenou. Taking place during summer, this outdoor festival located near the sea brings together national and international breweries. The 2018 edition featured some Russian breweries which we had the chance to try later. Do not miss it!
Hoppiness | C/ de Ramon Turró, 180
A fresh addition to the Poblenou neighborhood, Hoppiness offers what it promises: 12 taps of liquid happiness from great local and international breweries as well as delicious homemade burgers. They serve all kind of beers, but they themselves admit to a fondness for hops – which we second. It is located a bit off the beaten path, but still just two blocks away from busy Rambla del Poblenou. They also have an outdoor terrace to enjoy the long summer days. The atmosphere is easygoing and the staff is super friendly, especially Pep.
