Vermouth (vermut in Spanish) is a liquor; a kind of aromatized or flavored wine (with some roots, herbs, flowers and spices). It was first produced in Italy in the mid-late 18th century to cure some light diseases, but ended up beeing the most common aperitivo, becoming famous in Barcelona and Spain.
Vermut is more than a simple drink, it is a beautiful tradition: “Ir a tomar vermut” means getting together with your friends and loved ones, having a great time all together while enjoying a late-afternoon aperitivo and some typical side dishes like anchovies, some olives or patatas bravas. Some places also have a wide range of tapas with a modern touch.
Since it is a very popular tradition in Spain, here we are going to list some of the best places to go for a vermouth in Barcelona, so that you can make your own choice.
1. El Xampanyet
In this small restaurant-bar, located in the Born district, you will find yourself surrounded by both tourists and locals. The restaurant is known for its helpful and friendly staff. Enjoy its magic atmosphere with friends while having a vermouth or their specialty: El Xampanyet, a very nice white sparkling wine.
Location: Carrer de Montcada, 22, 08003 Barcelona
How to get there: Metro L4 (Jaume I)
Contact info: 933 197 003
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2. Quimet & Quimet
This is one of the most popular vermouth places in Barcelona, a very small cellar but with lots of good dishes and tapas, for example cheeses, yoghurt with anchovies, great wines and vermouths… It is a very friendly place with charming Spanish atmosphere right in the Poble Sec area.
Location: Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25, 08004 Barcelona
How to get there: Metro L2 or L3 (Paral·lel)
Contact info: 934 423 142
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3. Morro Fi
The Morro Fi is a small bar where you can spend lovely time with your friends while having first class aperitifs. Find this oasis in the middle of Barcelona and have a great time while having a beer with friends or one of the best homemade vermouths in the city.
Location: Carrer del Consell de Cent, 171, 08015 Barcelona
How to get there: Metro L1 (Urgell)
Contact info: http://morrofi.wordpress.com/bar-vermuteria-morro-fi
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4. Casa Mariol
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asa Mariol is a traditional Catalan cellar, from the Terra Alta region. They make their own wines and vermouths with the best natural ingredients. If you go there, don’t miss the chance to taste one of their clotxes; homemade round bread filled with shrimp, herring, ham, etc. simply delicious!
Location: Carrer Rosselló 225, 08025 Barcelona
How to get there: Metro L2/L5 (Sagrada Família)
Contact info: 934 367 628
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5. Bodega 1900
This is a luxurious venue, founded by the famous Albert Adrià, where you can be delighted by the high quality gourmet tapas, like tomato with cod, mojama with almonds, mussels in red escabeche, and some typical local specialties like their mollete and olive-S. Of course, you can also go there to have some vermouth, since it’s their main product. It is a bit pricy, but totally worth it.
Location: Carrer de Tamarit, 91 08015 Barcelona
How to get there: Metro L3 (Poble Sec)
Contact info: 933 25 26 59
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You can also have a look at these places on this Barcelona Map.
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