This is a proper old-school bodega in Sant Antoni that hasn't been ruined by the neighborhood's gentrification. You come here for house vermouth on tap, creative tapas that go beyond the usual patatas bravas routine, and a warm, wood-paneled room that feels like it's been pouring drinks for decades — because it has. It's the kind of place where you order one more drink and three more plates without meaning to.
House-made vermouth on tap and creative tapas in a wood-paneled Sant Antoni bodega that feels like the real Barcelona.
Arrive before 1:30pm for lunch or around 6pm for vermouth hour — the bodega fills up fast and seating is limited, especially on weekends.
Old-school bodega with vermouth that earns its reputation
Els Sortidors del Parlament is the kind of bodega that reminds you why Barcelona's tapas culture is unbeatable. Tucked on Carrer del Parlament in Sant Antoni, this place looks like a traditional wine cellar — wooden barrels, vintage decor, bottles lining the walls — but the food coming out of the kitchen is anything but ordinary. Reviewers consistently praise tapas that go beyond the standards: smoked salmon, creative cheese and meat platters, and a pan con tomate that people actually write home about. The house-made vermouth is the star of the show — multiple reviewers call it "perfection" and you can even buy a container to take home.
The atmosphere is warm and bustling, the kind of place where locals squeeze in for a vermouth before lunch or an early evening bite. With a 4.1 on Google across 700+ reviews and a 4.0 on Tripadvisor, it's not a flawless experience every time — some find it can get crowded and service can slow down when it's packed. But the ratio of quality to price and the authenticity of the experience keep people coming back. Go for the vermouth, stay for the plates you didn't plan on ordering.
One tip: this is a spot that rewards arriving slightly off-peak. The bodega fills up fast, especially on weekends, and there's limited seating. If you want to actually enjoy the food without feeling rushed, aim for an early lunch or a pre-dinner vermouth around 6pm before the evening crowd descends.