Loved Bar Raval on so many levels! Think vibrant Spanish bar with rich distinctive features and the best tapas in the city!
We were surprised by how lively the place was on a Wednesday night but apparently that's the norm here. The space around the bar is small with several standing tables and high chairs so be prepared to stand and keep a lookout tables if you want to be seated as everything is on a first come first serve basis.
Came for drinks but actually ended up devouring half the menu. We could not stop eating the tapas here. *Tip: go with the servers recommendations! They are so helpful and knowledgeable about the whole menu. We loved everything that they suggested including:
- Stracciatella & boquerones: cheese and Spanish anchovies pintos - sounds simple but SOO delicious. Light and fluffy cheese with just the right amount of saltiness and fish oils from the anchovies on top of perfectly crispy crostini.
- Hot octopus: must try recommendation! Sizzling hot, the octopus was so tender and flavourful with potatoes that were equally as amazing.
- Skate wing and mushrooms: seared flakey white skate meat with buttery corn and mushrooms, I'm usually not a fan of skate but this one was kind of irresistible.
Their drink list was extensive with a really great cocktail selection. My biggest regret was coming with a semi-full stomach and wasn't able gorge on more items on the menu. I can't wait to be back!