Barcelona · El Born · Restaurant
Catalan tapas. El Born. Local institution.
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Catalan tapas bar in the heart of El Born — simple, precise, honest cooking. Croquetas, patatas bravas, and vermut done better than anywhere on the tourist circuit. Local institution.
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El Born is close to the Gothic Quarter social club layer. Bar del Pla fits before or after a club visit — quick, quality, no booking needed.
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