Bar Torpedo is the late-night brainchild of chef Rafa Peña (of Gresca fame — 2 Soles Repsol and a National Gastronomy Award), and it shows: this isn't your average bocadillo bar. The menu leans into gourmet sandwiches, seriously good burgers, and a natural wine and craft beer list that actually means something. It's the kind of place you stumble into after midnight on Aribau and end up staying for another round.
A late-night Eixample bar by award-winning chef Rafa Peña serving genuinely excellent burgers, natural wine, and craft beer well past midnight.
Go after 9pm on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday — the kitchen stays open until 1am or 3am and the atmosphere is at its best late at night.
A chef-driven late-night bar that actually delivers
Bar Torpedo is what happens when a serious chef decides to open a neighborhood bar — and thank god for it. Rafa Peña, the talent behind Gresca (which earned him 2 Soles Repsol and a National Gastronomy Award), brings that pedigree to a laid-back corner of Eixample without any of the fuss. You're here for the burgers, which are genuinely excellent — juicy, well-seasoned, and a cut above anything else you'll find open at this hour. The bocadillos are equally worth your attention.
But it's not just about the food. The natural wine list is well-curated and the craft IPA selection is a pleasant surprise for a bar that also does serious sandwiches. The crowd is a mix of locals who know what's up and late-night wanderers who've lucked into something good. The vibe is unpretentious, the music is good, and the staff treats you like a regular even if it's your first time.
It's worth knowing that Bar Torpedo really comes alive in the evening — this is a nighttime spot, not a lunch destination. Hours run from 1pm, but Thursday through Saturday they keep going until 1am or even 3am, which makes it one of the few places in Eixample where you can get a proper bite and a decent glass of natural wine well past midnight. With over 1,600 Google reviews at 4.2 stars, the word is clearly out — but it still feels like a local secret.