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Absenta

Restaurant Cafe Bar Pub Bar and grill Cafeteria Lounge

👍👍 Small restaurant located in the heart of the Raval for many years. Quiet and cozy space. The person who cared for us, very attentive and kind. Well presented and quality food. We will definitely be back! People often mention good, tapas, Good, service, atmosphere, friendly, staff, local, nice, buen,


Address

Carrer de l'Hospital, 75, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Contact

+34 932 70 35 64

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (507 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 6 PM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 3 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (25) tapas (12) Good (9) service (9) atmosphere (9) friendly (9) staff (9) local (8) nice (8) buen (8)
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  • 5/5 Print M. 4 years ago on Google
    The best bar in the area of Raval. The man loves his work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Javier de B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Badly educated waiter (Original) Mal educado el camarero
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Roberto Vilanova l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very charming place, but only what the place is, because the rest is worthless! Be careful if you go to work there, because they do nothing but ask you to do favors, and then you never charge at the time, in 3 months never earn a full salary. They gave me 50 euros every week and because I asked for them. Shame on someone else. And I'm still waiting to get paid after I stopped working with them 3 weeks ago. It is a shame. (Original) Es un local con mucho encanto, pero solo lo que es el local, porque lo demás no vale para nada! cuidado si vais a trabajar allí, porque no hacen más que pedirte que hagas favores, y luego no cobras nunca en su momento, en 3 meses nunca cobre un sueldo entero. Me daban 50 euros cada semana y porque yo los pedía. Una verguenza ajena vaya. Y todavía estoy esperando a cobrar después d haber dejado hace 3 semanas de trabajar con ellos. Es una vergüenza.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ÀNGELS MARTÍNEZ P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to have a drink or a bite in the suburbs (Original) Bon lloc per fer una copa o un mos al raval
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FRANCESC X. MONTOLIO A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small restaurant located in the heart of the Raval for many years. Quiet and cozy space. The person who cared for us, very attentive and kind. Well presented and quality food. We will definitely be back! (Original) Petit restaurant ubicat al bell mig del Raval des de fa molts anys. Espai tranquil i acollidor. La persona que ens va atendre, molt atenta i amable. El menjar ben presentat i de qualitat. De ben segur que hi tornarem!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ralf s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy little bar, local elderly guests, the best vermouth in barca (Original) Gemütliche kleine Bar, einheimische ältere Gäste, the best Wermut in barca
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patricia N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good attention and the price of the dishes is very adequate to the portions. (Original) Muy buena atención y el precio de los platos está muy adecuado a las porciones.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harminder C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, good atmos, good food. Would recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amélie D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little stop by this bar. Super nice waitress. We went back (Original) Un petit arrêt par ce bar. Serveuse super sympa. Nous y sommes retournes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zoltán F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice breakfast, coffee and atmosphere with friendly staff. I recommend it for everyone
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jess S. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was too good to remember to take pictures! Great tapas spot with friendly service! Definitely worth a visit!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mertxe M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly staff, very rich everything (Original) Muy amable personal, muy rico todo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fernanda Dapper C. 5 years ago on Google
    I go really often with friend to have some beers. We really like the nachos and patatas bravas. They had renewed the place and it is nice but the new lights are too strong. We usually stayed on the back but last time it was impossible to bear the light on your face.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to have burgers or tapas with friends. Small but nice place, good treatment by the staff and good prices ... I would go back if I were in the area. We went to dinner with promo and it was very economical. It was worth it. It depends on the night maybe it's something loud. The food is delicious. Very good bravas. (Original) Un buen sitio en el que tomar hamburguesas o tapas con los amigos. Local pequeño pero agradable, buen trato por parte del personal y buenos precios... Volvería si estuviera por la zona. Nosotros fuimos a cenar con promo y fue muy económico. Mereció la pena. Depende de la noche quizás es algo ruidoso. La comida es rica. Bravas muy buenas.

  • 5/5 Ray T. 6 years ago on Google
    Properly prepared absinthe of various types, and a nice quiche for lunch.

  • 4/5 Iván P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to make beer in the middle of the Raval. Good atmosphere, music, tapas and some interesting burgers ... (Original) Un buen lugar para hacer birras en medio del Raval. Buena ambiente, música, tapas y unas hamburguesas interesantes...

  • 3/5 Oswaldo Velasco f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's very good (Original) Esta muy bien

  • 5/5 Penina P. 2 years ago on Google
    The lady there was really sweet! My sister and i are traveling and we had to wait 2hrs before we could check in at the place we were staying so we neened a sheltered place since itis hot here andsaw this cute restaurant and tried it out. We had all of our luggage with us so we couldnt walk too far and it was nearby. We got coffee and they have 2 bathrooms and its eating in so it was cooler inside. She let us chat for 2hrs with our luggage crowding around the big table. She was so amazing and relaxed so we gave her a tip! I would highly recommend this place just from that. I dont know about the food because we didnt get any.

  • 5/5 Montse C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy and nice. Everything we tried we loved, very rich and the presentation of the dishes incredible. They treated us great. (Original) Muy acogedor y agradable. Todo lo que probamos nos encanto, muy rico y la presentación de los platos increíble. Nos atendieron genial.

  • 5/5 ivan f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service, all very good and very central (Original) Buen servicio, todo muy bueno y muy céntrico

  • 4/5 xabier a. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, bartender was really friendly, Pintxo de tortilla was more than ok, it was a pity the order we made was lost in the thin air and never arrived, but tapas served around look interesting to get a try when we come back. Matuke concert was amazing.

  • 1/5 Mauro B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Disaster. Who has not happened to have a problem that prevents you from reaching your site on time? The night began in this way, we had the bad luck that we were attended by a waiter who had no manners, he treated us fatally by claiming us at all times that we had arrived late, talking to us in a bad way and bringing the dishes very late, after Having made a pica pica, we played the hamburgers, at that time it was 22:30 at night and we had the bad surprise that we were told that there were no more. I can continue commenting on many unpleasant things that happened, but I would just like to say that in any situation, respect should always prevail, especially people who try to have a good time. (Original) Desastre. A quien no le ha pasado tener un inconveniente que te impide llegar a tu hora a un sitio ? La noche empezó de esta manera, tuvimos la mala suerte de que nos atendió un camarero que no tenía modales, nos atendió fatal reclamándonos en todo momento que habíamos llegado tarde, hablándonos de mala manera y trayendo los platos con muchísimo tiempo de retraso, después de haber hecho un pica pica, nos tocaban las hamburguesas,en ese momento eran las 22:30 de la noche y tuvimos la mala sorpresa de que nos decían que ya no quedaban. Puedo seguir comentando muchas cosas desagradables que pasaron, pero solo me gustaría decir que ante cualquier situación, siempre debería primar el respeto, sobre todo a personas que intentan pasar un rato agradable.

  • 5/5 carlos n. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 2/5 Zanne T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Maybe to have a drink but not to eat. The knives are served with sand in it, cold croquettes came back to us in the microwave! (Original) Peut-être pour boire un coup mais pas pour manger. Les couteaux sont servis avec du sable dedans, les croquettes froides nous sont revenues passées au micro-onde!

  • 4/5 Dieter H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The whole district has developed positively. So are the bars and restaurants. 20 or 30 years ago during my professional stay, I did not set foot in this neighborhood. (Original) Das ganze Viertel hat sich zum Positiven entwickelt. So auch die Bares und Restaurantes. Noch vor 20, 30 Jahren während meines beruflichen Aufenthalts habe ich keinen Fuß in dieses Quartier gesetzt.

  • 5/5 Jonnhy Ortiz L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fabulous treatment for Victor and good atmosphere (Original) Fabuloso trato por Victor y buen ambiente

  • 5/5 J.R. S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little random find for coffee and drinks. Good coffee and friendly service.

  • 4/5 Javiera F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absinthe and white potatoes make it a little more special (Original) Muy buena la absenta y las patatas bravas la hacen un poco más especial

  • 5/5 emilio B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Bonito

  • 5/5 Francesca C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute quiet .... you eat well and very courteous staff. In a central area of ​​Barcelona but in a fairly niche street. Recommended (Original) Carino tranquillo....si mangia be' e e personale molto cortese. In una zona centrale di Barcellona ma in una via abbastanza di nicchia. Consigliato

  • 5/5 Juan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Best service, bands, music and food every week. Reliable.

  • 1/5 Sergey C. 1 year ago on Google
    We came at 7 pm on Saturday 04/06 and it was closed, though it was supposed to be open from 6 pm.

  • 5/5 Tamás �. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good cocktails nice staff!

  • 5/5 Daniela 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for drinks, events and food! We loved the personalized treatment the owner offers and everything was delicious. Great for a night out or even a brunch!

  • 5/5 Mike S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar, great staff - live DJ Friday night

  • 4/5 Rasmus M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, great chill vibes. Had coffee and a tuna salad would recommend!

  • 5/5 Angel Ivan P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great service and food. We ate two hamburgers and two tapas with 2 craft beers and paid little. Recommended to use the fork for a 50% discount on food. (Original) Servizio e cibo ottimi. Abbiamo mangiato due hamburger e due tapas con 2 birre artigianali e abbiamo pagato poco. Da consigliare l'utilizzo di the fork per uno sconto del 50% sul cibo.

  • 5/5 Esneider X. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun bar with great food. I had the vegan tacos al pastor the salsas were very delicious.

  • 5/5 Jose Mucarsel S. 1 year ago on Google
    The absolute best musical bar in the city. Small place big music.

  • 4/5 Thuy An D. 4 years ago on Google
    we were recommended to go there for the famous tapas. The tapas was good and the staff were friendly. But quite expensive.

  • 4/5 Lorenzo S. 4 years ago on Google
    A little overpriced but the atmosphere and staff make up for it

  • 5/5 Aaron 4 years ago on Google
    Gazpacho is on point, beers are cold, and Gabriella is amazing

  • 5/5 Ivan T. 5 years ago on Google
    Tasty snacks, great beer, polite waiter, overall great feel and experience. Ideal location and it was not too crowded saturday evening.

  • 5/5 Mari C. 7 years ago on Google
    Extremely good tapas - fresh and tasty, big portions at a very moderate price! Cozy interior and relaxed atmosphere. Try tortilla and the quiches!

  • 5/5 Michaela D. 5 years ago on Google
    Best bar in Barcelona you have to try the absinth coctail and more different one. ??They have amazing calamaries and tapas. Personal there is so friendly and helpfull ?

  • 4/5 Jose Miguel F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were close to the restaurant and booked to try .... The food was good .... I couldn't taste the entrails tataki ... They didn't fit ... The staff was excellent ... We were surprised they didn't have wine list (Original) Estábamos cerca del restaurante y reservamos para probar.... La comida estaba buena.... No pude probar el tataki de entraña... No les quedaba... El trato del personal fue excelente... Nos extrañó que no tuvieran carta de vinos

  • 5/5 Jose M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good site (Original) Buen sitio

  • 4/5 Hernan M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good quality price. The place has charm. Some dishes could be improved, but you eat well. (Original) Buena calidad precio. El lugar tiene encanto. Se podrian mejorar algunos platos, pero se come bien.

  • 5/5 Comer Beber A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place with history, good music, a letter of spectacular cocktails and absinthe as a protagonist. Best to sit at the bar and talk to Nicholas serving you luxury and has a lot of conversation. I will be back (Original) Un local con historia, buena música, una carta de cócteles espectacular y la absenta como protagonista. Lo mejor sentarse en la barra y hablar con Nicolás que te atiende de lujo y tiene mucha conversación. Volveré

  • 5/5 Sofia B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small, cozy and very nice space! Super friendly service, and wonderful work as good as the food (Original) Espaço pequeno, acolhedor e muito agradável! Atendimento super simpático, e empratamento maravilhoso tão bom quanto a comida

  • 4/5 Adriana I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) She is so true that she feels that they serve you, that I have discovered some very strange hallucinogenic effects that I had not tried before ... (Original) Es tan verdadera la a sentá que te sirven que he descubierto unos efectos alucinógenos muy extraños que no había probado antes.... Toda una experiencia

  • 1/5 Max D. 4 years ago on Google
    Worst place I have ever visited, not in Barcelona or Spain but the world. Staff are disgraceful rude and arrogant, never got to try the food, asked for a menu and the simply said "No" shameful avoid at all costs

  • 5/5 rif a. 3 years ago on Google
    I love the place.

  • 5/5 Sophie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Went back here twice. Nice atmosphere and drinks!

  • 5/5 Srta. C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich everything, good atmosphere and at a good price The waiters very friendly. I recommend 100 percent. (Original) Muy rico todo, buen ambiente y a un buen precio Los camareros muy amables. Recomiendo 100 por 100.

  • 5/5 Maria G. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Especially bbq ribs!

  • 5/5 Gustavo Alejandro Alcázar V. 4 years ago on Google
    Good attention, very cheap and crear music.

  • 4/5 David C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All very good (Original) Todo muy bueno

  • 5/5 Jordi G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic !!! (Original) Fantàstic!!!

  • 5/5 Cucone 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As the poster itself indicates, it has a very special and exquisite cocktail menu. Absinthe is a place to have a drink but also to have dinner. Everything is so good that I forgot to take pictures of the food. They have a Pulled Pork sandwich that almost brought tears to my eyes. Add that the decoration of the place is spectacular and the two guys who run it are professionals like a pine tree. We will be back! (Original) Como el propio cartel indica, tiene una carta de coctelería muy especial a la vez que exquisita. Absenta es un lugar donde tomar algo pero también donde cenar. Tan bueno todo que se me olvidó sacarle fotos a la comida. Tienen un bocadillo de Pulled Pork que casi se me saltan las lagrimas. Añadir que la decoración del local es espectacular y los dos chicos que lo llevan son profesionales como la copa de un pino. Volveremos!

  • 5/5 mar J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All great, worth trying. (Original) Todo buenísimo, merece la pena probarlo.

  • 5/5 Javier M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small but charming place, very good burgers. (Original) Un local pequeño pero con mucho encanto, las hamburguesas muy buenas.

  • 5/5 Jacob C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a very cool place, especially when they play live. (Original) Es un lugar muy chulo, sobre todo cuando tocan en directo.

  • 5/5 Gabriel B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good 👍 (Original) Bien 👍

  • 5/5 陳宣米 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can use groupon APP to cancel the best discount at noon. It is very cheap and affordable, and it is highly recommended. (Original) 中午時段可用groupon APP來取消得最佳優惠,非常便宜又實惠,值得大力推薦。

  • 5/5 Enrique Cobas M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place, good atmosphere !! Welcoming local with quality food! (Original) Buen sitio, buen ambiente!! Acoger local con comida de calidad!

  • 5/5 Yerai Cruz R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cocktails, great service! The food they make is yummy! And the juggling with the bottles, spectacular heheh a 10/10 !! ❤️ (Original) Magnifica coctelería, gran servicio! La comida que hacen está de rechupete! Y los malabares con las botellas, espectacular heheh un 10/10!! ❤️

  • 2/5 Alyssa M. 4 years ago on Google
    Terrible service. No drink menu. Nothing memorable about the space.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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