Tiny, crowded, and deeply worth it — a Poble Sec institution known for montaditos, conservas, vermouth, and one of the city's strongest casual food experiences.
Why It Belongs on the List
Quimet & Quimet is a fifth-generation Poble Sec tavern operating since 1914, built around conservas, montaditos, wine, beer, and house vermouth. The room is tiny and service is first come, first served, so this works best as a focused late lunch or early-evening stop rather than a relaxed group dinner. Order several montaditos and let the staff steer you toward combinations that balance preserved seafood, cheese, fruit, and acidity.
What Stands Out
- Fifth-generation tavern founded in 1914
- Montaditos, conservas, wine, and vermouth
- No reservations; first come, first served
- Very small standing-room-focused space
- Open weekdays; closed weekends