What should I order at a bar in Barcelona?

Must try drinks while in Barcelona
  • Sangria. We can't make a list of the most popular drinks without talking about Sangria, can we? ...
  • Cava. Also known as Spanish wine, Cava is often the drink of choice for locals in Barcelona. ...
  • Orxata. ...
  • Clara. ...
  • Carajillo. ...
  • Vermouth. ...
  • Jerez Cocktail. ...
  • Orujo.




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In Spain, there's no need for formalities. While it may be basic instinct to order with a polite I'll have a…, you can directly use a Spanish command instead. Ask and you shall receive. For example: Ponme una caña — Get me a small draft beer (more on ordering beer in a bit!).

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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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Try Some Famous Food Locals Love to Eat in Barcelona
  • Fideua.
  • Escalivada.
  • Escudella d'Olla.
  • Arròs negre.
  • Mandonguilles amb sípia.
  • Botifarra amb mongetes.
  • Bombas.
  • Esquiexada.


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With a refreshing blend of fruits and spices, sangria is known to be the signature Spanish beverage. Ingredients can include ginger, cinnamon, pieces of lemon, orange, apple, peach, mango, melon, kiwi, grapes, pineapple, berries, and more.

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Nightlife in Spain is one of the best in the world and Barcelona, as well as Madrid, offer some of the country's most impressive nightclubs. The city's numerous neighborhoods are packed with bars, pubs, terraces, and renowned clubs.

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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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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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Bars in Barcelona Tipping at bars is a long-standing concept both in Barcelona and in Spanish tipping etiquette. When a waiter attends to your every need, tip him. Anything between 5 and 10 euros is appreciated. 5 euros is a good tip for the bartenders.

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Does the 6-drink limit apply to the entirety of Spain? No. The rules apply only to certain parts of the Balaeric island, which includes Magaluf, Ibiza and Majorca.

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