A homage to tapas
Tapas 24
Why locals love it
Tapas 24 is the brain-child of celebrity chef Carles Abellan, who formerly worked for Ferran Adrià at the world-famous elBulli. In 2001, he opened his first tapas-bar Comerç 24, and in 2007, this one hit Barcelona like a ton of bricks, further cementing Abellans reputation for innovative and modern tapas.
Why you should visit it
Tapas 24 is extremely popular for it's delicate balance between classic and modern. Whereas Comerç set out to modernize our understanding of tapas, Tapas 24 is closer to the originals - yet somehow so far, in terms of quality and taste. Tapas 24 is a great place to taste the talents of Abellan without breaking the bank.
Special tip
Don't start your tapas-run here - start locally to see what the norm is; then hike over to see what those dishes can be in the hands of a master chef.