What time do people eat in Barcelona?

dinnertime. It's widely known that people in Spain like to eat late, and Barcelona is no exception. Around here, some restaurants catering to tourists can open around 6 or 7, but most really tend to get going around 9:00pm. Again, tapas and drinks are most popular.



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Why do they eat so late in Spain? Spain's famously late mealtimes are due to the fact that the country has been geographically in the wrong time zone since World War II! During all that time, Spaniards have eaten at the same time they always have in regards to the position of the sun in the sky.

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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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The siesta - which means a midday or afternoon rest or nap - has become a big part of Spanish culture. Many businesses in Barcelona and other parts of the country still shut down every day so that siestas can take place. If you're planning a trip to Spain, you should prepare yourself for plenty of siestas.

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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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Breakfast in Barcelona is a beautiful thing. From the perfect savory toast drizzled with olive oil to the rich hot chocolate and churros, use our guide on where to eat breakfast in Barcelona for your most important meal of the day.

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In the evening, local women dress more stylishly, particularly when dining out. If you are going to an average to high quality restaurant, you'll be more comfortable wearing something more dressy. And don't forget about your shoes… the Spanish love shoes, and for them a pair of shabby shoes can let down a whole outfit.

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Drinking in Barcelona: what the locals drink in Catalonia's capital
  • Coffee. Forget the huge slurpy sized coffees to go. ...
  • Vermouth. Vermouth o'clock is what teatime is to the British. ...
  • Cava. Cava is Catalonia's sparkling wine and point of pride for Catalan winemakers. ...
  • Gin & Tonic. ...
  • Wine. ...
  • Horchata.


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The currency of Spain is the Euro (€). U.S. dollars are not accepted.

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In Spain, tipping is entirely optional and it's not very common. You may see people leaving small change at cafés and bars and, eventually, someone tipping at a nice expensive restaurant. But most of the time, you won't see anyone other than tourists leaving a tip.

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The waiter will normally bring you a small plate of whatever they have available to accompany your drink. You shouldn't ask for a free tapa and only kindly receive it if given to you.

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While most clubs in the city start opening around 10 pm, they won't start getting busy with locals until well past midnight. The only exception is Barcelona's beach clubs which start getting busier early since they usually attract more tourists than locals.

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Timings for a night in Barcelona At weekends, bars only start filling up around midnight, after people have had a leisurely dinner that kicks off at about 9 or 10 pm. Barcelona night clubs don't get busy until bars shut, which tends to be around 3 am.

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