Denassus

"This Poble-Sec wine bar feels like a place two sommeliers opened to hang out with their friends on their days off. You might stop by for a quick drink on their patio, and before you realize it, it’s midnight and you’re not sure how many hours have passed since you moseyed in. And best of all, you won’t care. There’s a wide range of natural wines from small organic producers, along with shared plates like Peking duck croquetas and grilled leeks with a zingy citrus vinaigrette, plus a string of excellent daily specials." - isabelle kliger

"Set on a busy pedestrianized street in Poble Sec, this is, first and foremost, a natural wine bar. While most of the bottles are from Catalonia, there are also options from further afield, including the rest of Spain and France. Take your pick among the almost limitless permutations of red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, pet-nat wine, ancestral wine, orange wine, biodynamic wine, vegan wine, and more. Unlike most wine bars where food is, at best, an afterthought, Denassus more than holds its own as a restaurant. Dishes are made from carefully sourced, local ingredients, all intended for sharing and each designed to pair perfectly with one of the many vintages on offer. The Peking duck croquettes and grilled octopus are both no-brainers, along with whatever happens to be in season." - Isabelle Kliger

"This Poble Sec wine bar feels a bit like a place two sommeliers opened to hang out with their friends on their days off. You might stop by for a quick drink on their patio and, before you know it, it’s 12 midnight and you’re not sure how many hours have passed since you moseyed in during the daylight. And best of all, you won’t care. There’s a wide range of natural wines from small organic producers, along with shared plates like Peking duck croquetas and grilled leeks with a zingy citrus vinaigrette, plus a string of excellent daily specials." - Isabelle Kliger