Do restaurants in Barcelona serve tap water?

Restaurants generally serve bottled water, not tap water, however the Barcelona water company has started a campaign to encourage restaurants to serve tap water like they did in the old days. This is also to reduce the use of bottled water in plastic bottles.



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Can You Drink Tap Water in Spanish Restaurants? According to a new law passed in Spain in April 2022, all restaurants and bars in Spain are obliged to provide free tap water to their patrons. This law was created to reduce the consumption of bottled water and subsequent plastic pollution.

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According to General de Sanidad (the government agency that looks after the tap water in Spain) and Aig?es de Barcelona (the local water company) it's potable (drinkable) according to all international standards including the EU and WHO.

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If you want to order tap water though in a restaurant, please specify Un vaso de agua (a glass of water) or Agua de grifo (Tap water). They should not make you pay for that. Enjoy your time in Barcelona, since it seems you finally are not having that bad luck with the weather....

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In Spain, you can simply say la cuenta, por favor (the check, please) when you catch your server's attention. Another common phrase many locals use is ¿Nos cobras cuando puedas? (literally Can you charge us when you can?). Either one is a perfectly fine way to ask your server to bring the bill.

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This is how to order a glass or bottle of water in Spain. “Por favor, ¿puede traerme una jarra de agua del grifo?” – Please can you bring me a jug of tap water? “Por favor, ¿puede traerme un vaso de agua del grifo?” – Please can you bring me a glass of tap water?

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The quick answer is yes: the average traveler absolutely can drink tap water in Spain. Essentially, 99.5% of Spain's tap water is deemed safe for consumption. In fact, Spain has one of the most advanced public filtration and wastewater management systems in the world.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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Do Spanish people drink tap water? A. Although 99.5% of Spain's tap water is safe to drink, many Spaniards prefer to drink bottled water due to its taste. Madrid has some of the best-tasting tap water in the country and lower sales of bottled water as a result.

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In Spain, you can simply say la cuenta, por favor (the check, please) when you catch your server's attention. Another common phrase many locals use is ¿Nos cobras cuando puedas? (literally Can you charge us when you can?). Either one is a perfectly fine way to ask your server to bring the bill.

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Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.

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Although Barcelona is largely a secure city, some parts are best avoided, particularly after the sun sets. As a visitor to this vibrant city, it's important to be mindful of the risk of pickpocketing and bag theft in high-traffic tourist locales such as Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell.

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