Cat-themed vegan craft beer and burger bar with 9 taps of local Catalan beers. Serves vegan burgers, cactus sandwich, Tof-ish sandwich, double deep fried potatoes, and gluten-free plates. Order at the bar. A piano is available for anyone who can play. Reservations available, not necessary for under 3 people. Max table size 8 people, group booking for up to 18 a day in advance. Heating & Air-con. Companion animals welcome (despite the name no cats live at the venue). Relocated from C/ Boria 17. Open Mon-Sat 18:00-23:30, Sun 18:00-23:00. Last order 1 hour before close. last order for drinks 11pm.
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640 Reviews
First Review by A.Z.P.
DanielAmaral
Points +697
Nice! - Edit
Big portins and a great variety of burgers to pick. I went there twice and everything was great both times.I would definitely go there again. I don't know about the beers, but the staff is very friendly.
Read morePros: Great burgers!
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bluszcz
Points +20
Beer yes, food no - Edit
Catbar has amazing choices of beers... bit around year ago they changed menu - removing home made sausages to replace them with not so tasty burgers.
Read moreIf u look for a place where u can crash with friends for nice beer and expensive vegan snacks - it may work. For dinning - I suggest to avoid.
Pros: Location, Cats, Beer
Cons: Prices, Food, Service
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phillygirl79
Points +438
Awesome! - Edit
I just ate there tonight and loved it! After having to get by on patatas bravas at regular restaurants and having a dud of a meal at a "vegan-friendly" establishment elsewhere in the city over the past few days, I was dying for a GOOD vegan meal, and I got it here. I'm stuffed! We ordered the hummus, carrots, and bread and the soup to start. All were delicious, but if I lived in Barcelona, I would come by for the soup and bread every day. Amazing! Then, we each had a burger and chips (patatas bravas are also available, but since that's been all I can eat at other places, I was ready for a change). The burgers are huge and delicious! Seriously. These are great quality, clearly handmade stuff. Unfortunately, since they were just reopening after the holiday break, only one dessert was available (a yummy banana muffin), but I could have murdered other options had they had those, I'm sure!
Read moreI'm not quite sure why there are reviews about surly or inattentive service. Everyone was lovely that we came across, and even when there was a rush, we simply went to the bar or signaled for assistance when we needed it, and we got it promptly. I even got talking to the one owner about French bulldogs since she had hers there (so cute!), and I am a fan of the breed. Everyone was super cool.
In short, this place was great. The cat-themed decor, the yummy food and beer, and the lovely staff made this a really fun (and filling) night. Thanks!
Pros: Awesome food!!!, Friendly, accommodating staff, Cats!!
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Isabeille
Points +29
Very Nice - Edit
Simple and accessible, this charming place serves artisanal beer and great food. Quite recommended even to bring with you non-vegan friend:) Service is efficient but welcoming. Smooth atmosphere, a piano player, cat paintings what more do you need?
Read morePros: Cats, artisanal beer, Vibe
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Veganbogey
Points +99
Happy hungry vegan - Edit
Good sized portions. Very friendly staff. The pastas bravas had a cheese like sauce which wasn't cheese but was amazing!
Read moreTo order you fill in a tick box form, which cuts out any language misunderstandings. Good idea!.
It's a pity the menu is mainly burgers and there was no vegan cake left.
It took a while to find the restaurant but it is worth persevering!
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jencompgeek
Points +311
Tasty Burger - Edit
I had high expectations for this place, as they combine 3 of my favorite things: vegan food, craft beer, and cats. I was not at all disappointed. The Champion burger was seriously the best I've had in the past year, maybe ever. The fries were delicious as well. The vegenaise was so good I didn't even use ketchup, which is definitely a first for me. My husband enjoyed his burger, but thought it was a bit heavy on the raw onion. The portions were large, but we definitely weren't complaining. We went on a Saturday night, and though slightly crowded, we received prompt and courteous service. We tried several of the beers, and while the BrewDog was good, it was nice to have a selection of local Catalan beers to try. I'm just sorry they are closed on Sundays or we would eat there again before leaving Barcelona.
Read morePros: delicious burger, large portion, good beer
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laurute
Points +135
Excellent with a but - Edit
We must say we are not big fans of vegan burgers - here in Germany they taste all the same.... but we chose to try Catbar anyway because it is all vegan and we like to support vegan restaurants. We were so enthusiastic of our burgers that we went there twice! Really tasty! But we have a "but"...... the second time we saw serving Coke (yes, the original one...). Now, the place wants to be a little bit punk, they have a big american flag on the wall with multinational brands instead of the stars.... you should not serve C.ca C.la! it is one of the worst multinationals in the world!! After our enthusiasm we were so disappointed :(
Read morePros: tasty burgers, nice place, good beers
Cons: multinational brand's drinks
CatBarCat
I personally can't understand why anyone would want to drink anything other than one the 8, mainly local, vegan craft beers that we have on tap.... or a nice cup of tea, but some people just want sugar water, and Coke-cola is vegan sugar water, and a lot of vegans drink it, if someone brings us an acceptable substitute, in "taste" and price, we will replace it immediately, but no one has yet.
Read moreThere are now 80 breweries in Catalunya, making alternatives to the tasteless crap beer made by the only brewery that existed here 10 years ago, maybe someone will try to challenge coca-cola one day...
CatBar tries to ensure that every product is here is vegan,
and as far as we know only thing that isn't vegan is the piano...... and most of the customers.
Cashmere
I like Coca cola very much, as a lot of people do, so please continue serving it and don't change just for one couple of wannabe hipsters :p Although the Fritz cola and Afri cola which I have drunk in Berlin are also very good and much cheaper. Except Pepsi, which tastes really bad. But the main thing is that the burgers and fries were very tasty, and it's nice to have much more veggie options in Barcelona than I had expected, thanks to Happy cow.
Read morelaurute
We are not hipsters, we are just responsible consumers. Please do not say things you do not know about people. The response from CatBar was much more intelligent than yours.... Inform yourself before talking - and drinking crap.
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manulaX1
Points +123
Best burgers in town! - Edit
Don't listen to the previous 2-star review - the staff is really helpful and sweethearts. You just have to talk to them if you want to order, not just sit around and walk away in a childish way.
Read moreWe mainly came here because of the food, and it really was delicious! Big portion, different kinds of burgers and extras ingredients like eggplants. I really love the spicy sauces they have around the table and the wide varieties of beers are also very tasty with the burgers.
Burgers are this big that you have to eat them with knife and fork. At least I recommend it, else it's getting a bit messy. ;-)
Pros: Huge portions, Good price value , Lots and LOTS of beer
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millavinilla
Points +237
Veggie burger obsessed - Edit
So I'm pretty obsessed with veggie burgers and I'm a self-described cat lady. Burger and chips were really good. Bartender was really friendly. Definite stop for the Brit abroad. Only down side was my husband isn't a fan of veggie burgers.. (This is pretty much all they serve) His loss ;)
Read morePros: Cat themed, Menu full of veggie burgers
Cons: None
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forisma
Points +61
Just a burger - Edit
We were at the bar for a day menu burger with fries (15-9-2013). It was OK but nothing special - I liked the fries but disliked the burger. It was a good big portion though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Monday September 16, 2013
Pros: Not expencive, Good portion
Cons: Not special, the taste can be better
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arherron
Points +355
visit again and again - Edit
We were lucky to get a table in this welcoming and funky bar. The menu is mainly burgers but some of the best burgers I've had. The salad starter was really good too. A massive range of beers, dogs are welcome, everything's vegan and its easy to find. It opens at 6pm. Recommended.
Read morePros: all vegan and all tasty! , great atmosphere , large portions
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Harp
Points +1560
Nice GatoBar - Edit
- Ambiance: really nice, the vibe of the place is great and the staff very friendly. You even can enjoy live piano music.
Read more- Food: a big burguer with fries. The fries were awesome but the burguer was a little bit tasteless.
Anyway, I want to try it another day and I'll update the review accordingly.
Pros: Vibe, Staff, Fries
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PiotrZajaczkowski
Points +18
Under a black cat mood - Edit
One word: AWSOME ! Didn't know what to expect as I associate vegan bars/restaurants with one of those too nice and too tidy places with no funky atmosphere. The Cat Bar is totally different ! It's like one of these small bars with character hidden in a charming narrow street. Interior is really cool. It is a busy bar what I like. Staff is soo friendly and eager to explain any details about food and drinks. And food...ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ! Burger dish is a HUGE portion of super food on a plate. Didn't manage to eat all though it was too much for me :) Enjoyed some local/organic beer and my girlfriend had some organic wine - LOVELY ! Live piano music in the background created unforgetable atmosphere. Prices ? We paid E25 for 2 burgers and some drinks - reasonable, even cheap I could say. Will I come back ? Well...I GOT SOAKED ALREADY - COUNT ME IN :D
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Food, Staff
Cons: Toilet (my gf opinion)
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FontellaLloyd
Points +61
Interesting off-beat bar - Edit
I've been to this bar/restaurant a few times now. We stumbled upon it the first time we went to Barcelona in April 2012 and were so happy to find a vegan restaurant with an amazing selection of beer that we visited it every day of the holiday (3 days). The food was good with lots of tofu, if a little weird (it wasn't marinated and came in big lumps).
Read moreWe went back in July this year for my birthday, this time for 5 nights. We were very happy with the cider options (1 v large bottle for only 4 euros) as 1 of us can't drink beer (gluten free), but not so happy with the almost exclusively burger menu, as this didn't provide much variety. However the chips - British style, were amazing! We tried the burritos, both gluten free & gluten full, the following day but were disappointed with the portions, especially the gluten free option which wasn't very burrito like at all, something like stuffed tomatoes and not many of them, though it was tasty. Staff were very friendly and I would recommend it for a quirky atmosphere, though not as much fun it seems as the first time we tried it.
Pros: A great variety of beer, great chips, quirky, friendly atmosphere
Cons: lack of food variety, small portions for gluten free people
CatBarCat
Sorry about the small portions. It take a while for new staff to adjust to making our large portion.
Read moreLast year we had an amazing chef, cooking 3 or 4 different plates a day of 5 Star restaurant food at CatBar prices, but everybody just bought the burgers... she now has her own place in Copenhagen, and we mainly make burgers, but we do try to have a wheat free option every day.
Some nights a good fun with random pianist and guitars, some are boring, some too just too hot and too full...
CatBarCat
We also have 3 Gluten Free beers as well as cider.
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Deborah3000
Points +65
Cat bar - Edit
I went there with a friend. It's quite small. The menu is ok if you're into burgers... We had something with tabouleh in it. While we were there a staff member arrived with a bicycle which she stored next to another couple of bikes at the back of the restaurant. Somebody was sitting next to the bikes and had to move her chair a bit. She and her companion left soon afterwards.
Read moreCons: too small, bikes in the way
CatBarCat
Note:- Customers are free to bring in their bicycles, children and dogs too, its much safer than leaving them on the street.
Read moreAlso note:- if you sit next to the piano you may have to move your chair a bit when a pianist wants to play.
CatBAR as the name suggests is a BAR, actually its an Artisan beer bar with 9 Taps and 30+ local bottled beers, with vegan food, mainly burgers, plus 1 or 2 non-burger options.
The non-burger options are usually lighter, wheat free and are different every day. It could be a rice dish, spaghetti, Brazilian, Chinese, Italian, Spicy or smokey and if you don't like it we will always change it for something else, if a few people don't like it, it will never be on the menu again, and the chef sacrificed to the vegan gods.
If it's your 1st visit we suggest you try the Award winning Green, or the new Mexican, Burger.
The only posh "Restaurant" suitable for vegans in Barcelona is Teresa Carles Cocina http://www.happycow.net/reviews.php?id=5884
all the others are low budget eating places and are shown on the Map on the CatBarCAT Facebook page, and reviewed here on Happycow.net
Deborah3000
The bikes were brought in and taken out by staff members when I went to the restaurant.
Read moreBikes are a hygiene issue if you move them around the seating area of the restaurant. Comparing that to bringing in children is a bit strange. Catbar is also advertised as a restaurant on HappyCow so people expect food and not mainly beer.
I would recommend to vegans a restaurant like Veggie Garden which has an extensive and varied vegan menu and where you can eat comfortably without having to move to accommodate bikes or other things.
As I mentioned in my previous message, Catbar might be ok if you eat burgers but I didn't choose that option.
CatBarCat
There are 2 options on Happy Cow, Restaurant or Store, we are not a store.
Read moreWe are called CatBAR.
The 1st sentence of our description above reads:-
Vegan artisan beer bar and restaurant featuring 9 beers on tap, 30+ mainly local Catalan craft beers in bottles, Cat-ish decoration.
Veggie Gardens / Juicy Jones are good for traditional Vegetarian meals.
CatBar is different, its the place to, eat, drink, party, meet new people, with random musicians playing, but where everything you eat and drink is vegan.
Guest
vegyogachick
Points +34
Amazing Burgers & Fries! - Edit
I had read a lot of great reviews about this bar prior to going to Barcelona and was so excited to finally get to eat there. It’s located just a short walk from the Cathedral. It’s a small, cozy bar that specializes in vegan burgers and artisan beer. For our dinner we ordered 2 burgers, patatas bravas and the 2 most popular beers served. Food was great, staff was friendly (we even spoke to the owner for a few mins) and it was a great atmosphere for hanging out and enjoying good food and beer. There’s also live music.
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beegantravels
Points +92
Would Like To Try Again - Edit
Although I really liked the idea of this place (and the staff was very friendly), I'm sorry to say that I wasn't too crazy about what I had to eat. I would've gone back to try something different had I been in Barcelona longer and I would give it another try if I ever got a chance to return to Barcelona!
Read morePros: friendly staff
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Wine Lover
Points +359
Mainly burgers! - Edit
I ate at Cat Bar twice on my recent visit. The first time was about half an hour before they closed for the night. The menu is all burgers once the menu of the day is finished and there are several differently options (standard, spinach, bean burger etc).
Read moreI was served pretty quickly and the food came fast and was good. It was a nice atmosphere and someone was playing the piano.
The waitress spoke great english and was knowledgable about the changing selection of draught beers on offer. (The thyme one was delicious!) They also have a large selection of bottled beers in a fridge behind you when you are stood at the bar.
Our second visit was for Saturday lunch . We were very hungry and it took a long time for us to catch the eye of a waitress to come and take our order although she then did apologise for the wait. The specials blackboard was hidden, propped against the counter behind a table of other customers but they then did bring it out to show us - if you don't see it ask for it when you are seated.
Again the food arrived quickly and was nice. We had a table right by the street so had a nice breeze and could watch the world go by.
The place is a bit of a dive but fine if you like that sort of thing. The toilets however were very run down with broken flush handles and the top of the tap missing (and water only came out while you pressed it so you have to wash one hand at a time. On the second visit neither cubicle had toilet paper and when I asked for some I was told one toilet clogs up so they are not allowed to put toilet paper in there - bizarre! I feel even if you are running a place with a shabby bohemian feel the toilets should be clean and functional.
Pros: Good food brought out fast after ordered, Great beer selection on tap & bottled, Staff spoke good english
Cons: Service can be a bit inattentive, Bathrooms need repairs
CatBarCat
IN A RUSH, don't wait to be spotted, just fill in an order form, they are on the bar,(2 forms "Burger Menu" or "Menu of the Day") mark what you require and pass back to the staff, the "menu of the day" options are on 2 blackboards 1 by the door in Spanish, and usually 1 by the bar in English.
Read moreIf you are not in a rush the staff will serve you at your table, but after the people at the bar have been served.
Also please, do not try to rush the toilet flushing, lift the wire slowly, about an inch and wait, do not yank the top off, the instruction are also written on the toilet wall.
The toilet pipe that clogs may be replaced when the building is replaced, till then we have to live with horizontal waste pipes.
Guest
SarahMorgan
Points +81
Drinks visit - Edit
I drank alcohol free beer and my husband opted for the beer tasters. These were very small but a good variety of local and international beers including Scottish Brewdog! Beer was fairly pricey. Menu looked good and portions generous from what we could see of others meals and included a drink for about 11euros.
Read moreCatBarCat
The beer taster is 6 for 6 Euro and contains just over a pint.
Read moreThe BrewDog Punk at 4.30€ (£3.60) a pinta, is the cheapest in BCN.
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OneNightStanzas
Points +127
Thanks, CatBar Cats! - Edit
Visited CatBar over Easter weekend. It was fantastic! We arrived quite early as I'd seen from the reviews here that it was tricky to get a table, but there were a few tables free as well as seats at the bar. They have a smart ordering system where you get two pieces of paper and a pencil, you pick which menu you want on one and then give your exact specifications on the other. It's also order-at-the-bar service which is good in a busy place where the staff have to rush around :)
Read moreMy bloke and I both had the Menu del Dia, which starts with soup -- it's only a small soup, but that's good, because there's tons of food to come! The soup was broccoli, cauliflower and lentil and SO GOOD! Then second course is a small salad... nice that it was not just from-a-bag leafy salad, it had lots of raw veggies in it as well as tasty polenta. Then you get the main event, which for us was the veggie burger and patatas bravas. Warning: it is a LOT of food! But so tasty. I agree with the poster below who says these are the best patatas bravas in Barcelona... I would be inclined to agree. The burger was also really good and came with heaps of salad, raw veggies and vegan mayo.
By pudding we were totally stuffed, but our very sweet waitress happily packed up our chocolate brownie dessert for us to take away. We sampled it later and it, too, was delicious.
The furnishings etc are funky, retro, a bit shabby and basic but it doesn't really need to be any fancier. They play cool music -- not overly loud -- and have a piano, too! We heard there are also quiz nights there in English? But we weren't in the area long enough to go :( The staff are also super cool, friendly, attentive. They were patient with us when we spoke Spanglish at them! We loved the place and will definitely go back next time we're in Barcelona. Thank you, Cat Bar Cats!
Pros: Great food, lots of food!, Lovely staff, Cool ordering system, lots of options
Cons: No cons!
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Vegantravels
Points +48
Superb - Edit
Excellent food, drink and host Roy. Even house wine is vegan.
Read morePros: Great Value, Superb Food And Drink, Friendly Welcome
Cons: None
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giu86
Points +47
Warm Young and Familiar Ambiance - Edit
Young cool people serving very good saytan burgers with chips desert could have a bit more taste was a bit dry
Read morePros: Good Menu, Ambiance, Wifi
Cons: Toilette, Desert Taste
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heywood100
Points +334
Excellent - Edit
For a while, it was looking like this place was going to have to remain on the wishlist - I had tried to come here on a previous visit to Barcelona, but didn;t pay attention to the opening times, and turned up at lunch, when it was firmly shut. This time, we arrived in the evening, only to find all the tables taken, with no idea of when a space would open up.
Read moreLuckily, we took so long deciding whether to try somewhere else or wait around for a table at CatBar that we inadverdently ended up waiting around for a table at CatBar. The food was tremendous value - if I remember correctly, it was 10 Euros for a three course meal with beer (or another drink of your choice). The lentil soup was an excellent way to start, and I then had a seitan steak in a creamy sauce, which I thought was a little more imaginative than you sometimes get from meat replacement dishes. The dessert was the only slight blemish, with the chocolate cake being rather dry - although on the plus side, if you like it, you can have unlimited servings.
After the food, the place is also a very pleasant bar with a very wide choice of fancy artisanal beers from Catalonia and elsewhere - even if you're not eating there, I'd say it's a great bar to hang out in for the evening. Top notch.
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Toriay
Points +45
Pretty good! - Edit
The staff were friendly and helpful but only once you can catch there attention; it was only when other people came in I realised it was table service!
Read moreThe food was pretty good but not amazing, though I only had one thing so maybe I'll have to go back again to try something else. The beer was great and all in all it was pretty good value.
Loved the decor and the music! Would go back!
Pros: ambience, beer, value
Cons: staff
CatBarCat
People ordering at the bar will be served before the tables,
Read moreat "expected" busy times there will be a 2nd barperson only doing table service.
People sitting upstairs always have to order at the bar.
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anne1
Points +199
Quirky and Lovely - Edit
Love this place!
Read moreA vegan bar/restaurant serving vegan beer in the city centre: where could you go wrong? Perfectly situated just off Via Laietana near Placa St Jaume (Jaume metro, Line 4) this gorgeous place offers great food at amazingly reasonable prices. If you fancy a 'simple' burger there are plenty of options to choose from. If you have a bigger appetite you can order from the menu of the day: starter, main, dessert, drink and bread for just over ten Euros. Be warned though: the portions are healthy and you will need to be ready!
We ate a delicious mixed salad to start. Our mains were a vegetable wrap with sweet potatoes, carrot, hummous and a gorgeous 'carrot mayonnaise' and vegan 'meat'balls. Dessert was chocolate cake and a herb liqueur.
You can also take away from Cat Bar: we treated ourselved to a couple of slices of cake which were truly scrumptious.
It's not essential to be vegan to enjoy this place but it is well worth a visit if you are!
Pros: Location, Price, It's vegan!
Cons: Nothing
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aps101
Points +341
Yumm!!! - Edit
I had the special which was Arepas with beans and guacamole. The arepas where the best I have ever had, literally mouth-watering. The chocolate cake I had for dessert was incredible as well. Great food, HUG selection of beer and friendly staff. A great place to hang out and a terrific location. Menu available in several languages. A must in Barcelona!
Read morePros: Food!, Drink Selection, Location
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pesek
Points +81
Fantastic place in the Gothic Quarter - Edit
Me and my wife went to Barcelona on our honeymoon very recently and did not find many good vegan restuarants. But that didn't really bother us, because we found Catbar.
Read moreGreat food and large portions (I was called champion by the waitress cause' i managed to eat all my meals from the 3 dish menu). The waitress we met was really nice and made us feel welcome. It's also a very cozy place.
Big ups for Catbar, I wish you would open in Malmö aswell.
Pros: Cheap, Excellent food, Nice staff
Cons: -, -, -
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