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Travellers Nest Bar

Bar

Tapas, steaks, burgers & beer at a compact haunt with barrel tables & exposed stone walls. People often mention good, drinks, friendly, tapas, service, great, staff, nice, amazing, Great,


Address

C/ de la Boqueria, 27, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Contact

+34 933 10 37 47

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (980 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 1:30 AM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 1:30 AM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (22) drinks (16) friendly (16) tapas (16) service (15) great (15) staff (14) nice (12) amazing (12) Great (10)
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  • 2/5 Glenn W. 2 years ago on Google
    Worst meal in Spain, but several points of value here. The staff seemed to have tried, but by a combination of inattentiveness, and lack of cleanliness, failed to live up to expectations of the many venues around this. First, it took longer than 10 minutes after sitting down to get any attention, while other large groups had dedicated waiters making drinks for them at their tables. It finally took the owner(?) asking if we got our drinks to get things moving. We were aware that service in Europe is on a different pace, but the other tables getting attention (and olives) was something that just didn't apply to us. We had hoped it was a matter of understaffing, busy tourist times, or just bad luck, and like many places, sought to give the benefit of the doubt. Alas, the situation declined from there. We had to again seek the owners(?) attention to order food;. He must have noticed that we were waiting a while. We ordered shrimp, meatballs, patatas bravas, tomato bread, and a green salad. The green salad never arrived. Fortunately, we were not charged for it (more on that later). The shrimp had none of the chili or aioli advertised and were plain. The meatballs had a hair on them (see picture), and we questioned whether they were fully cooked (see picture). The patatas bravas were ok, the tomato bread was not like it showed on the menu (soggy, wide bread with tomato jam), but not horribly worse than what we had elsewhere. The red wine was good, and worth the price. Finally, we got a bill that wasn't accurate, listing calamari, no green salad (yay), no meatballs (?), and fewer drinks than we ordered (um, yay?) Honestly, you have so many other incredible options in Barcelona, why use your time here? It masquerades as a tourist trap for backpackers. My partner also took issue with the staff wearing masks beneath their noses and chins. I get that in a pandemic, it sucks to wear masks, but it signals a lack of attentiveness to cleanliness (see hair in food)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 L&R D. 11 months ago on Google
    If you like this review give it a 👍 Location: close to the Rambla, in the Gothic part of town. It's a bar with food.. Food: Simple Spanish food. The mixed Tapas (€20) was tasteful and of good size. Staff: our waitress was very friendly and fast. Prices: €20 for the mixed Tapas, €8,95 for salad and they charged €5 a drink (wine & Tinto de verano) which to me seems a little to much. If you pay ask for the check to see so you're shure you pay for what you got.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Scars 7 months ago on Google
    SLOW, SLOW and Slow, and check the bill! Service was friendly but slow if you hadn’t figured that out already. The friendly service was also slightly bereft of hearing when it came to the orders. ok, I should be grateful they spoke slightly more English than I speak Spanish but when you point at a menu and they nod you think you’ve got it. Anyway, one key item missed and when reminded it still never came but it appeared on the bill. Ordering a second bottle of wine took 15 mins. Food was ok, nothing special. Atmosphere and location not bad, ruined by a local wanna-be celebrity singing dodgy pop songs and hassling for money.. twice!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jannie de V. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a cocktail workshop at Travellers Nest Bar. I was alone but at the of the evening not anymore😉. Great bartender who had everything well prepared, 4 cocktails were more than enough, well explained with some cool tricks and the tapas foid were delicious. I would definitely recommend the workshop 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Caterina B. 5 years ago on Google
    Cute bar, reasonably priced drinks and a few options for sharing food. Nothing special, I like the travel theme but they could do more with it in terms of decor and make it quite cool!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin W. 4 years ago on Google
    Ich liebe es The girls are nice and friendly, a random guy stole the tip at a fried of them. It was a cruel act, like them and give them an extra tip. Nice bar. Try it. I'm an introvert but could arrange to spoke with them haha. ':D
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Elena García F. 1 year ago on Google
    They served me some dirty glass and the waitress was even rude about it. The wings looked fake and now crunchy, just skin with hairs. Good location for this spot. Only recommend for a drink
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 P F. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly service and good food. Come with time because service is on the slow side. Small terrace in a court to eat outside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mitch S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beware! Drinks and food were ok. But when we went to pay everything was more expensive than the menu we had ordered off. Wine was €6 instead of €4, our tapas was €7.95 instead of €5.95 and there was a €1.50 charge for bread even though it was included with the tapas. The man at the bar said there was nothing he could do because that’s the way the system was set up and that we’d ordered off old menus even though all the menus in the restaurant were the same
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lourdes L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We have loved the spectacular chicken wings !! (Original) Nos ha encantado las alitas de pollo espectaculares!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George P. 3 years ago on Google
    The friendliest place I've been to. Great food, great people, awesome experience. I highly recommend it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 prrr a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good treatment by the waiter, a good quiet place and good tapas are recommended. Best prices (Original) Buen trato del camarero, recomendable un buen sitio tranquilo y buenas tapas. Lo mejor los precios
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita S. 7 months ago on Google
    This was an amazing experience!!! I did the cocktail class and Nathan is a is a good ole time!!!’ Talk about an Irish man who knows what he is doing. I really enjoyed myself and he did a great job. His explanation was great, his sense of humor was funny, and he was overall phenomenal!! Book Nathan for your tour or if you just visit him in the bar. It was my birthday and he gave me a baby Guinness shot and he didn’t have too but it was delicious. Great bartender. Book the class and have funn!! But you have to book Nathan!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Steve C. 6 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere. Food is nice and staff are friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tom c. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing cocktail class with the lovely Eoghan! Great teacher and loads of fun was had by everyone with us. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting the city

  • 5/5 Osvaldo Maria B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent beer in the environment (Original) Nell'ambiente ottima birra

  • 4/5 Isaias R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nothing of problems everything well (Original) Nada d problemas todo bien

  • 5/5 juan de D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice friendly staff

  • 2/5 Marie O. 2 years ago on Google
    Good position but thats it. We ordered burger and fish and chips. The burger came after 25 minutes. Nothing speciál with 6 potatoes. My husband was waiting for other 30 minutes, no bread no meal, no excusse. Terrible servise. I found a hair in my dish...when we wantwd to cancel it they told us that they hadnt started to do it!!! No excusse, nothing. The worst place ever.

  • 1/5 Aden B. 2 years ago on Google
    Menu looked ok from outside, tried to get a table and the staff told us they were closed for another half hour so we came back after 45 minutes to be told they “weren’t doing food because we don’t know where the chef is or when he’s coming”. Very poor effort

  • 5/5 Marta P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Every day there is other offer (good price) like fish and chips or steak. Nice staff :D

  • 4/5 Brescan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place for a drink. Looks like a typical pub along with the whole ambiance. The have a quiz night on Wednesday (or used to in 2017) which is darn fun. Food is decent and prices are ok.

  • 4/5 Sonya K. 4 years ago on Google
    Humble and social place. Good spot to start the night off!

  • 4/5 Camisha D. 9 months ago on Google
    Cool place to relax and eat. Went there with a food tour and the food was great. Tapas were great portions. Right off the main road.

  • 5/5 Isabela Marie E. 2 years ago on Google
    Mara is the best teacher and most enthusiastic host, I enjoyed the entire night and can’t wait to come back!!

  • 5/5 Luca B. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the cocktail masterclass but all the evening was amazing, I would recommend it to anyone!! Mara is incredible, super positive person, really funny and she makes you enjoy all the experience! One of the best ways to know new people and have fun. Amazing, amazing, amazing! Luca

  • 5/5 tina h. 5 months ago on Google
    Stopped here after walking around for hours. Just had sangria, padrona & cheese so it would be hard to get it wrong, but the staff are nice & the location outside is peaceful yet a stones throw from ramblas

  • 5/5 Yarina D. 1 year ago on Google
    Travel we liked the hospitality of the waiters. You can eat well here! All are very pleasant! And, most importantly, thanks for the restraint and hospitality to one girl from Ukraine, Dasha. She survived us😂🤣😅👍👍👍

  • 4/5 Alcyone Dreams Spiritual Artwork by Tracy (. 8 months ago on Google
    Great bar, meeting point for Get Your Guide Tours. Friendly staff. Good beer. Food good. Lovely location in the gothic quarter. Worst toilets in E.U!

  • 4/5 Kosta C. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for a cocktail workshop guided by a charismatic Irish dude called Nathan. Amazingly fun and actually very informative session, even if quite fast paced for four (different) cocktails included. He told us if we were to leave a bad review, to reference Jason instead. I must assume it’s the guy who cleans toilet, because that one is just horrendous. Either way, thanks Nathan!

  • 5/5 israel roman j. 1 year ago on Google
    Good drinks! We took a cocktail mixology class here. The tapas were pretty good (not sure what the other reviews are complaining about). Drinks were solid. Staff we friendly. Easily accessible from La Rambla. Definitely a spot to visit in Barcelona.

  • 5/5 martina c. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing bar with a friendly staff! Food was incredibly good and drinks as well. Federica was the best waitress without any doubts!

  • 5/5 Seleta 4everguardedartist H. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing & as well as the drinks. Everyone had great attitude & energy. Rene took great care of me & my friends.

  • 5/5 James P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with fantastic service. We had a Russian waitress who was extremely friendly and positive. We'll be sure to come back.

  • 5/5 Sonny P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place All of the workers are amazing Bartender so funny If I could give 6 stars I would

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited here for a cocktail making class and oh my god it was amazing! Nathan was entertaining from start to finish. The cocktails were amazing and the tapas were so delicious!!

  • 3/5 Steven C. 1 year ago on Google
    Bearded Barman was lovely, a very nice man. I think the owner was there ordering people about whilst sitting at a table drinking, leaning over the bar helping himself to lager whilst there was people waiting to be served. Would've been one star if not for the barman.

  • 5/5 A R. 5 months ago on Google
    I was happy to have experienced dining in at this place. It is not so easy to find, actually. I just got to know this place through a tapas and wine walking tour I had with "get your guide." The tapas selections we had were so amazing that I liked every bit of it (unfortunately, I can't remember the names of the dishes). I would love to come back to this place. The vermouth rojo they served is also one of a kind. It's smooth with a hint of sweetness.

  • 3/5 Ev M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a burger and prawn salad. In general was very tasty, but amount of onions is shocking. Nice and relatively quiet place. Taste - 4.5 out of 5. In general honest 3 out of 5.

  • 4/5 Santi T. 6 months ago on Google
    We meet there for paella 🥘 experience. That was great, the bar itself is not the best of downtown. We went there after paella for the dessert and they said that cheesecake was over but suddenly they found it was and they offered us but was still frozen!! This destroy the value of the paella 5 star 🌟 ratting but overall experience was great.

  • 4/5 Chris H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great time at this little bar making our own drinks w Nathan. The small food plates between drinks were good as well. The espresso martini was an unexpected favorite and I took the recipe home. It was interesting seeing and talking the people from other countries. I would do this again

  • 2/5 Francesca L. 1 year ago on Google
    Had some of their pinchos and vermouth to start a night out… Pinchos were so-so, dry in that they almost scratched every corner of my mouth. Vermouth seemed watered down.

  • 5/5 Wayne O. 3 years ago on Google
    where to begin? after attending the bar alone due to cancelled plans, I was greeted by simon, heather and alan. All welcomed me and showed interest in my travelm plans, i explained how my plans were let down and heather politely asked what i was up to tomorrow, i said nothing and she said there was a group leaving to be going kayaking, snorkeling and cliff diving the following day if I'd like to go (65€ at the time of review, this is way cheaper than other excursions offering the same) included is all equipment needed minus swimming trunks, lunch and a refreshment during the trip, a return bus journey, free drink upon return and most importantly a well guided and safe trip provided by tim(5 stars) on the day. I have since returned to travel bar numerous times and met joe and sayed also all fantastic passionate people who really care about their business! all in all a wonderful experience, I havent mentioned the other amazing things offered at travel bar from speciality food nights like wings night, curry night and fish and chip night on top of all the tours! if every city had a travel bar, the world would be a better place!

  • 5/5 brenda i. 4 years ago on Google
    Best paella cooking class ever!!

  • 1/5 Laurent C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bar catches tourist. To avoid (Original) Bar attrape touriste. A eviter

  • 2/5 Rémi B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Honestly the setting is friendly but then the service leaves a desired and most of the products on the cards are not available .. (Original) Honnêtement le cadre est sympathique mais alors le service laisse a désiré et la plus part des produits sur la cartes ne sont pas disponibles..

  • 5/5 encarna d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy at a good price (Original) Acogedor a buen precio

  • 5/5 Alma 3 years ago on Google
    Great tacos! Go there on taco tuesday

  • 5/5 cARLOs v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Daniela is the best thing that has happened to me, apart from the tacos on Tuesday. (Original) Daniela es lo mejor que me ha pasado, además de los tacos de los Martes.

  • 5/5 Wojciech P. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place. Very good food. Great people.

  • 5/5 Olivia C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to eat some tapas or meal, lovely terrace and the service is friendly. Food is good and prices are very abordable!

  • 3/5 Sarah I. 4 years ago on Google
    We stopped here for a quick drink en route to some afternoon activities and the staff were exceptionally friendly.

  • 4/5 Loïc B. 3 years ago on Google
    Points positifs : - Service rapide et chaleureux - L'assortiment de plats proposés est riche - Produits bons Points négatif : - Pas de sauce dans les burgers

  • 5/5 william c. 4 years ago on Google
    Travel bar was quiet and cool. We attended the walking tour from there and had a quick beverage before setting off. Nice stash and well situated in gothic area.

  • 4/5 Adam F. 4 years ago on Google
    I went here before and after the paella making class. It was very warm inside and got told off for standing in the middle of the bar where the people waiting on tables needed access (sorry!). But, nice staff and great offers on drinks.

  • 5/5 Swiggle M. 4 years ago on Google
    Best atmosphere and a fun down-to-earth crowd in Barcelona!! Truly enjoyed conversing with the bartenders and fellow patrons!! Fabulous drinks and a great time all around! Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 DA B. 7 years ago on Google
    Best food. Best Service. Toilette needs a renovation ?

  • 3/5 Steven A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good foid and great friendly hosts

  • 5/5 Braxton M. 5 years ago on Google
    The free walking tour was awesome and informative. Our tour guide Laura was nice and knew her info.

  • 5/5 Wanda S. 4 years ago on Google
    Mira the chef was so amazing. The paella and sangria was top notch.

  • 4/5 Antonio David Tejera F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy and variety of beers (Original) Acogedor y variedad de cervezas

  • 5/5 Matt W. 4 years ago on Google
    The servers speak good English and it gives you a chance to chat to people from all over the world.

  • 4/5 P B. 7 years ago on Google
    Rating this location 4 stars only for the Paella cooking experience that is offered here. The bar itself, had terrible service and we waited forever to receive our drinks. We actually left and found another location to have drinks due to the lack of attention by the service staff. That said, the paella cooking experience is very good and well worth the 32 euro for attendance. You meet at Travel Bar, and the chef takes you on a field trip to the market to purchase the fresh ingredients and along the way provided great tips on where and what to buy at the market. After the market, we arrived at the cooking school and learned how to make our own sangria, tapas, and paella. Everyone had the opportunity to participate in the cooking process an two were able to demonstrate their bar skills and prepare sangria for us. Everything was excellent and would recommend this for anyone that visits Barcelona for a truly unique and interactive experience.

  • 1/5 Vallo H. 4 years ago on Google
    Really bad service! Unfriendly waiters!

  • 5/5 Mr P. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was amazing.

  • 3/5 Verónica Gómez C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dark and narrow but the atmosphere is cool and they organize many activities. (Original) Oscuro y estrecho pero el ambiente es guay y organizan muchas actividades.

  • 5/5 ניר �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool (Original) מגניב

  • 3/5 Julia C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Prices okay. Place very nice, but toilets very dirty and there was no soap for washing hands. Staff friendly. (Original) Preise okay. Platz sehr nett, aber Toiletten sehr dreckig und es gab keine Seife zum Händewaschen. Personal freundlich.

  • 5/5 naftali b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting tours of the Gothic Quarter are definitely recommended (Original) בהחלט מומלץ סיורים מעניינים ברובע הגותי

  • 5/5 Matze 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice service in the Travel Bar. In addition, the prices are very humane in view of the short distance to the Rambla. Recommendation is the tapas plate for 2 persons (18,50 €) (Original) Sehr nette Bedienung in der Travel Bar. Zudem sind die Preise sehr human im Hinblick auf die geringe Distanz zu der Rambla. Empfehlung ist die Tapasplatte für 2 Personen (18,50€)

  • 5/5 Cesar M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service!

  • 4/5 sebi r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked (Original) Me gusto

  • 4/5 Jonas T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice staff and priceworthy drinks!

  • 5/5 p m. 4 years ago on Google
    Man, that was delicious tapas and very very good sangria!

  • 5/5 Andras F. 4 years ago on Google
    During the vacation with family and friends this was our most visited bar due to the good drinks, friendly staff and great location.

  • 5/5 Ruud S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place with super friendly service! Definitely a place you should visit if you want to eat some traditional Spanish tapas or drink a cocktail. Don't expect to be in and out really fast though, just take your time and have a little patience. Very nice place!

  • 5/5 María R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) English type bar but with the Spanish essence, where you can have good drinks (at a very good price in happy hour before 19 hours) and taste typical tapas at a good price. Well attended and very good atmosphere the place, where English is also spoken fluently. (Original) Bar tipo inglés pero con la esencia española, donde se puede tomar buenos tragos (a muy buen precio en happy hour antes de las 19 horas) y degustar tapas típicas a buen precio. Bien atendido y muy buen ambiente el local, donde se habla fluidamente también el inglés.

  • 4/5 Jakub J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good beer, nice service and nice environment. I recommend. (Original) Dobre pivo, prijemna obsluha a pekne prostredie. Odporucam.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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