What time is dinner in Barcelona?

La Cena (dinner) – And finally… 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.



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Lunch – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm These are the hours when the main meal of the day is eaten. On weekdays, restaurants offer set 3 course meals, including drinks, at very reasonable prices. You need to ask for Menú del Dia and maybe a little help with the translation.

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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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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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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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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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A day (of eating) in the life of a Spaniard
  • Spaniards LOVE their food! In fact, the typical Spaniard probably eats more times throughout the day than most people around the world. ...
  • Spanish Meals: ...
  • El Desayuno – Breakfast. ...
  • El Almuerzo – Brunch. ...
  • La Comida – Lunch. ...
  • La Merienda – Late-Afternoon Snack. ...
  • La Cena – Dinner.


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Most Greeks will eat dinner around 9 to 10 pm. If they have had a substantial lunch then they will eat something lighter for dinner such as fruit with yogurt, a sandwich, salad or a small amount of leftovers from lunch.

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Dinner – 9 pm to 11:30 pm Evening meals are taken quite late here. Don't distress if you are an early eater as many restaurants have adapted quite well to visitors, opening their doors before hand. Traditionally, portions consumed at this late hour are not as big as at lunch time.

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Lunch: 2–3:30 p.m. Merienda (Mid-afternoon snack): 5–6:30 p.m. Aperitif: 8–10 p.m. Dinner: 9–11 p.m.

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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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According to regulations, it is allowed to make noise in your own home from Monday to Friday from 8.00h to 21.00h. Although some Spanish municipalities have chosen to extend this to 22.00h or 23.00h, on weekends everyone is obliged to follow the same regulation: you are only allowed to make noise from 9.30h to 21.00h.

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Barcelona is famous for its buzzing nightlife. With so many bars and pubs available to choose from, drinking options in the city are endless. But for those on a budget, it can be hard to find affordable, yet fun, spots to go to.

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For example in Jamboree, a popular Jazz and Dance club or Hyde nightclub any casual outfits are allowed. For their parties can choose comfortable, informal clothing, as for example jeans or other pants and appropriate tops.

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Local Etiquette
  1. Don't talk politics. ...
  2. Do bring your own bags to shop in the market or supermarket.
  3. Don't have tapas for dinner. ...
  4. Don't show up for dinner before 9 p.m.
  5. Don't wear a Barça jersey except on a day where there's a game (unless if you're under ten years old).


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You won't necessarily be turned away if you're dressed casually, however, an evening out in Barcelona generally means you should be looking good and well dressed. Avoid wearing casual shorts in the city, save them for the beach, wearing them elsewhere will generally label you as a tourist.

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