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SpanishSant Antoni
Els Tres Tombs in Barcelona's Sant Antoni is the canonical neighbourhood vermouth-and-tapas counter, named for the Sant Antoni Three Kings procession.
OrderVermouth on tap with bravas; tortilla espanyola as the next round.
TipOpen weekday breakfasts and Sunday vermouth lunchtime; cash easier than card.
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SpanishSant Antoni
Fabrica Moritz in Barcelona's Sant Antoni is the Jean-Nouvel-restored brewery-brasserie with house Moritz on tap and a 35-strong tapas list.
OrderThe signature Moritz Epidor and a tapas board for two.
TipOpen 09:00-01:00 daily; the basement bar takes walk-ins on busy nights.
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JapaneseSant Antoni
Ramen-Ya Hiro in Barcelona's Eixample is the locals' tonkotsu counter where the pork broth simmers 12 hours and the queue starts forming at 13:30.
OrderThe tonkotsu ramen with chashu pork and a side of gyoza.
TipNo reservations; queue forms before 13:30 for the lunch turn. Closed Monday all day.
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SeafoodEixample
The Fish and Chips Shop in Barcelona's Eixample is the British-import counter with beer-battered cod, chunky chips and tartare sauce on the side.
OrderBeer-battered cod with mushy peas and a pint of London Pride.
TipOpen daily lunch and dinner; the takeaway window is faster than the dining room.
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Japanese-PeruvianBorn
Ikibana in Barcelona's Born is the loud Brazil-Japan room on Passeig de Picasso: sushi, sashimi and tropical cocktails in a dark-lit dining loft.
OrderThe Ikibana signature roll and a tuna tataki to share.
TipOpen daily lunch and dinner; book the bar over the table on busy nights.
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SpanishEixample
El Nacional in Barcelona's Eixample is the Passeig de Gracia food hall: four kitchens around a single bar, all Spanish, all open midday to 01:00.
OrderGalician octopus from La Llotja and a 3-meat platter at La Paradeta.
TipWalk-in for the bar, book the table; open 12:00-01:00 daily.