Bar Remedios

Bar Remedios is located at 212 Muntaner Street, in Barcelona’s Left Eixample district, right across from the well-known Velódromo. Its founders, Alejo Ventosa and Llorenç Balaguer (the latter also behind Bar Lorenzo in Sarrià), embraced a laid-back concept from the beginning — steering clear of formalities: closely set tables, a relaxed atmosphere, a straightforward sharing menu, and just the right amount of creativity.

El restaurant

The space makes smart use of every corner: it sits on a bright corner plot with large windows opening onto the street, a mix of high and low tables, industrial-style elements, and a terrace that comes to life on mild days. The interior may feel compact — the tables are quite close together — but that sense of "density" is part of the charm: it helps create a warm, lively ambiance where diners interact and the bar feels vibrant.

The decor aligns perfectly with that intention: a mix of raw finishes (peeling walls, natural light, iron features) and thoughtful touches, without ever tipping into pretension.

Gastronomy

Bar Remedios doesn’t aim to dazzle with extravagance — its strength lies in confidently reinterpreting classic bar fare. The menu is short but carefully curated.

Standout dishes include:

• Gildas, bombas, ensaladilla, croquettes and bravas.
• Artichokes carbonara-style.
• Flame-grilled and oven-roasted eggplant.
• Red prawn carpaccio with lime mayo and citrus zest.
• Hand-cut beef tartare.
• Made-to-order Spanish omelette.
• Oxtail terrine.

The wine-by-the-glass selection is notable, featuring labels you’d typically only find by the bottle — like the white garnacha blanca from La Fou Celler, or the always-excellent Dido by Sara Pérez and René Barbier on the red side.

Cocktails until 2:00 am
One of Remedios’ strengths is its cocktail menu: it doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel but delivers time-tested classics with skill and consistency. Expect well-executed standards like the pisco sour, Moscow mule, or Negroni.

Conclusion

Succeeding in the Eixample is no easy feat — especially on a street like Muntaner, where culinary offerings compete dish by dish for a discerning crowd that values good taste and has no patience for letdowns.

But Bar Remedios has pulled it off. Without fanfare, without aggressive marketing — just a simple and effective formula: well-crafted tapas, a lively vibe, fast and friendly service, and an aesthetic that balances stripped-back walls, perfectly chilled drinks, and a vintage fridge that looks like it was plucked straight from the Instagram of a tasteful hipster.

n no time at all, it’s gone from a quiet opening to becoming the place “you have to check out.” And once you do, you get it — because you eat well, drink well, have a great time… and immediately want to come back.