Visiting historical cafes in Barcelona is a different and beautiful way to discover the past of the city. Buildings that have managed to survive through centuries, preserving both their history and the history of the city.
Granja M. Viader
A place where the past meets the present. Not only because this family business of 5 generations is still running to this day, but also because Granja M. Viader created the formula for an iconic beverage many years ago. A beverage which is still one of the most populars… the Cacaolat! Mercè Casademunt, currently in charge of the business, recently did an interview for Americans in Barcelona, where she shared the history of Granja M. Viader that has become one of the city’s icons.
Els 4 Gats
Is it possible today to step into a cafe where Pablo Picasso or Santiago Rusiñol, among many other personalities, met? Absolutely. Els 4 Gats is one of the historical cafes in Barcelona, built in 1897, and it served as a meeting point and forum for art and literature from 1897 to 1903. Discover the history of this place in our article “4 Cats Restaurant, Els Quatre Gats.
El Cafè de l’Òpera
Right in front of the iconic “Gran Teatre del Liceu,” the history of Cafè de l’Òpera is directly linked to this iconic theater on la Rambla. Before becoming a beautiful café, Cafè de l’Òpera served as a tavern in the 18th century. If you’re interested in learning more about one of the historical cafes in Barcelona, don’t miss the full story about Cafè de l’Òpera.
Can Deu
Another gem among Barcelona’s historical cafes is Can Deu. Housed in a “centre cívic” (community center), Can Deu has an interesting story as it was once the home of the Deu family in the past. Discover the fascinating history of Can Deu cafe, a journey back to the past.
