Bodega La Puntual

Bodega La Puntual also uses 22 Carrer de Montcada, but it is a different venue from El Xampanyet. Grupo Varela describes a contemporary bodega in a former 1872 coffee-roasting premises, developed with the Ninou family, who have longstanding links to the neighbourhood. Exposed stone, timber and barrels frame tapas, small plates and rice dishes for sharing. For anyone leaving the Picasso Museum, the location is almost immediate; the real decision is whether to sit at a restaurant table and allow time for a meal.

The official page advertises continuous kitchen service from half past twelve to half past eleven every day and provides a booking channel. That sets it apart from the neighbouring bodega with service breaks and no reservations. The published menu includes dishes for sharing and a wine selection, but consider the whole order: several portions, rice and drinks do not cost the same as a brief aperitif. The precise address and +34 933 103 545 appear on the group’s website.

Diners often praise the attention, croquettes, rice dishes and bodega atmosphere; some question the size of particular portions for the price. It is a practical alternative for a group needing a table at a defined time or leaving the museum outside El Xampanyet’s service window. Book on this location’s page and check that the confirmation says Bodega La Puntual: sharing a street number with another well-known bar does not mean sharing its menu or availability.