La Plata
Pepito Marjanet and Quimeta Planas opened La Plata in 1945 on the Carrer de la Mercè, and lived in a loft above the kitchen. It serves four tapas, much the same four as in 1945, and their grandson runs it now.
- What it is
- Tapas bar
- Opened
- 1945
- Area
- Gothic Quarter
- Nearest museum
- Picasso Museum, 550 m
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What La Plata is known for
Four tapas
The bar serves only four tapas, the same, or nearly, since it opened.
Los Pescaditos
For a long time it was known as Los Pescaditos, for its small fried fish.
The family
The grandson of the founders, who wrote a book of its memories in 2026, keeps it.
What to know
- It has served the same few tapas since 1945
- The small fried fish is the one most people order
- It is in the lower Gothic Quarter, a few minutes from the port
Where La Plata is
Address
Carrer de la Mercè 2808002 Barcelona, Spain
Nearest station
Jaume I, on line 4, about six minutes away
Museums and sights nearby
- Picasso Museum550 m
- Palau de la Música Catalana900 m
- Casa Batlló1.8 km
- Fundació Joan Miró2.2 km
- La Pedrera (Casa Milà)2.3 km
Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
On the Carrer de la Mercè since 1945
Pepito Marjanet and Quimeta Planas opened the bar in 1945, with much sacrifice by their family's account.
Their grandson runs it now.
La Plata: common questions
- Where is La Plata?
- At Carrer de la Mercè 28, in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona. The nearest station is Jaume I, on line 4, about six minutes away.
- Which museums and sights are near La Plata?
- Picasso Museum is 550 m away, Palau de la Música Catalana is 900 m away, Casa Batlló is 1.8 km away. Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
- What is La Plata known for?
- Four tapas, Los Pescaditos, The family. A tapas bar of 1945 on the Carrer de la Mercè that serves four tapas, much the same four it served when it opened.
- When did La Plata open?
- In 1945. It has served the same few tapas since 1945.
What visitors say about La Plata
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Tickets and tours near La Plata
Things to do near La Plata
The nearest of this site's best things to do in the city. Distances are in a straight line.
- 17Eat your way through Barcelona on a tapas walk400 m awayWalk, 2.5 to 3.5 hours, a tour, or the bill
- 8Climb to the roof of Santa Maria del Mar and wander El Born400 m awayChurch, 1 to 2.5 hours, free to enter at set hours, a ticket for the roof tour
- 16See flamenco danced on the Rambla500 m awayShow, 1 to 2.5 hours, ticket, with a drink or dinner as you choose
- 5Get lost in the Gothic Quarter around the Cathedral550 m awayWalk, 1.5 to 3 hours, free to walk, a ticket for the cathedral's roof and choir
Artists to see near La Plata
The museums nearest to here, and the most famous artists on show in each.
Picasso Museum, 550 m away
Fundació Joan Miró, 2.2 km away
Hotels near La Plata
The five-star hotels closest to it, of those this site lists in Barcelona. Distances are in a straight line.
- Mercer Hotel Barcelona4.6Five-star hotel, Gothic Quarter250 m away
- Grand Hotel Central4.5Five-star hotel, Via Laietana550 m away
- El Palace Barcelona4.6Five-star hotel, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes1.4 km away
- Cotton House Hotel4.6Five-star hotel, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes1.5 km away
Where to eat near La Plata
The nearest of the famous tables this site lists in Barcelona. Distances are in a straight line.
- Agut4.7Restaurant, Gothic Quarter100 m away
- Can Paixano4.6Cava bar, Born300 m away
- 7 Portes4.4Restaurant, Porxos d'en Xifré300 m away