Snapshot - Bar Canyi

Bar Canyí is the kind of neighborhood bar I wish there were more of. It has a strong southern Spanish feel, a very charming interior, vinyl records spinning behind the bar, and a short menu of traditional Spanish and Catalan dishes done with great technique. Francesc Beltri, the chef behind the now-closed Michelin-starred Slow & Low, is behind it, so the quality is exactly where you’d expect it to be. I especially love the emphasis on sherry and other fortified wines, and the fact that despite all that background, it still feels laid back and very much like a proper local bar.

Bar Canyí, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

In a Nutshell

What: Modern neighborhood bar with Catalan and Spanish cooking
Where: Sant Antoni
Why go: Excellent bar food, sherry, vinyl and lots of character
Vibe: Casual, lively, southern Spanish.
Good for: Lunch, dinner, vermouth, drinks at the bar. And they have a terrace.
Don’t miss: The bomba, squid sandwich and whatever seasonal dishes are on the board.

Bar Canyí, Carrer de Sepúlveda, 107 (Sant Antoni), Barcelona.