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A buzzing tapas bar just off La Rambla serving traditional Spanish tapas built on Catalan market fish and seasonal vegetables, from a long counter and a dining room.
Good to know
Bar Cañete takes the format of a classic Spanish tapas bar and polishes it, with counter seating, a dining room and a menu of traditional tapas made with fish and seafood from Catalan markets and vegetables from local growers.
Sit at the counter if you can, and order a spread of small plates to share, guided by what is in season. The kitchen runs from 1pm to midnight, which suits a post-theatre meal after the nearby Liceu. It is closed on Sundays, and booking is wise at peak times, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The kitchen is open 1pm to midnight, Monday to Saturday. It is closed on Sundays.
On Carrer de la Unió, just off La Rambla near the Liceu.
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