Hello and welcome in the colourful city of Barcelona! As a result of a colourful and long history, Barcelona turned into one of the famous tourists’ attractions. Undoubtedly one of the most popular places in this breathtaking city is the oldest bar of the city. Situated in a historical building, this bar can be a vivid attraction for those who live in the city and the guests from other countries.

Which bar is the oldest one in Barcelona?

The oldest bar is Els Quatre Gats, which in Catalan means four cats, in English, respectively. This have been a home to artists, writers and all other lovers of arts since its inception in 1897. Less

lying in the city’s historical and tourist center, Els Quatre Gats is a reference not only to architectural and arts and crafts heritage but also to the cultural dimension.

A glimpse into the history

Founded in 1893, Els Quatre Gats was derived from the Montmartre cabaret of Paris known as Le Chat Noir. Its founder, Pere Romeu, encouraged it to be a place of art and promoting ideas in an area that had been restricted before. It was quickly turned into a place for artists to hang out and they included Picasso who arguably was exhibiting in this bar for the first time in the year 1900.

Over time, the bar has played the roles of seeing many artistic trends, political debates, and cultural gatherings. It has also become a muse for many famous people with regard to art as well as literature.

The appeal of the interior: exotic and the building’s design.

To go to Els Quatre Gats is to be transferred to another epoch. The bar has remained in its modernista style both internally and externally as evidenced by elegant furniture, stained glass and artwork. The interior is quite warm and friendly, so will be the glass of wine or coffee and a meal at a table prepared for guests.

Also, try to navigate around the place as a various sections of the bar will be demonstrated to you. The main hall is equipped with the grand piano and chandeliers, and on the extra level – there is a magnificent zone for people’s murmurs. It is recommended that one look around and try to fathom the discourses that must have occurred within these premises within this recent past century.

What to expect today

However, as a result of its historical importance, the atmosphere of Els Quatre Gats remains preserved at the same time with references to the contemporary world. At the present, it serves as a restaurant and an information point of the culture of the Ingush people. You can enjoy very typical catalonian food tasting the even historical ambiance of the bar.

Besides, Els Quatre Gats also provides customers with various products: paintings and sculpture, music and poetry. It only makes sense to also check their events calendar to see if there is any event scheduled to happen during your visit. To get some insight as to just why reading these descriptions of the specific cultural aspects of the bar has been so interesting to me, the best course of action is to go to the bar and feel the atmosphere there.

Tips for visiting

Arrive early: Sometimes, Els Quatre Gats can be crowded; it is essential to visit them during the holiday seasons when there are lots of tourists around. Better still, arriving early will give the bearers the best chance of getting a table in most of the best outlets.

Try the local cuisine: During gone to bar, you can taste dishes of traditional Catalan cuisine such as paella, botifarra amb mongetes (sausage with beans) and crema catalana – Delightful Custard.

Immerse yourself in the art: Be sure to pay attention to the artwork placed inside the bar as well. Among others you will be able to see works of art that have not only been made by artists that where art part of the catalan movement but also where born in Barcelona.

Explore the surroundings: You can follow the tour through Gothic Quarter after visiting Els Quatre Gats where visitors can find beautiful streets and extraordinary views of the building and can find many interesting places hidden in its labyrinth.

In conclusion

The Els Quatre Gats is a bar more than that; it is history and more specifically, history of the Barcelona’s cultural evolution. This is some place where art and wisdom meet and the gourmet destination too. Visiting this place so famous will help you expand your knowledge of the city’s history and show you its love of art. Therefore, check this oldest bar in Barcelona and include it among your list of those places that you need to visit and take great photos.