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No-frills Barceloneta bar serving the original bomba; standing room, cheap wine, and legendary tapas since 1944.

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Carrer del Baluard 56
Barceloneta, Barcelona
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The bomba - they invented it here. Potato ball with spicy brava sauce. The fried artichokes when in season. Grilled fish is always good. House wine to wash it down.

Best Time

Arrive when they open (1pm) to avoid the queue. Or late lunch. Closes early evening. No reservations, no exceptions.

Know Before You Go

They invented the bomba here in 1944. The original and still the best. No menu - point at what looks good or ask. Cash only. Standing room. The queue is real. Worth the wait.

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