Rough Guides

"An old favourite for stand-up tapas (€4–15) – there’s no menu, but order some thick slices of fried sausage, grilled shellfish and a dollop of tuna salad and you’ve touched all the bases."

Fodor's Travel

"A favorite with gourmands from Barcelona and beyond, this often overcrowded little counter serves some of the best beer and tapas in town."

Lonely Planet

"Always packed, this narrow bar gathers a high-spirited crowd who come for fantastic tapas."

Travel + Leisure

"This sepia-toned cervecería is full of local sea dogs and other salty types who come for house-brewed lager and a dizzying array of tapas (boat-fresh squid and shrimp; flash-fried padrón peppers)."

The Nudge London

"El Vaso de Oro is famous for three things. 1) The excellent tapas. 2) The excellent beers. 3) Future you going there and having the best time ever."

The Local

"This bustling tapas place at the top of Barceloneta has been serving great tapas for over 50 years so they must be doing something right."

Sophia Ho

"Very typical Spanish tapas. I really enjoyed the croquettes since they are a little cheesy with the hint of ham. It’s not the cheapest place to get tapas, but I think the quality of food makes it worthy."

Heather Cowper

"When it comes to delicious meat-and-potatoes-style tapas, El Vaso de Oro in Barcelona is one of the best bets around."

Jen Murphy

"The tapas are awesome, too, especially the ones with generous portions of foie gras."

Victoria Watts Kennedy

"This classic tapas bar, Vaso de Oro, has been a favourite since my first trip to Barcelona. The raucous and typically Barcelona atmosphere, as well as its menu of high-quality, authentic tapas makes it one of the best tapas restaurants in the city."