Tinta Roja Bar
Theatrical Tango Candlelit
Tinta Roja
Poble Sec
$$
Former dairy turned 1950s-Buenos-Aires tango bar
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
El Raval |
$$ Mid-range for Bar
| Mon-Thu & Sun 18:00-02:30, Fri-Sat 18:00-03:00
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026 Opened in 1820 and reputedly the city's oldest bar, Marsella still pours absinthe with the full sugar-cube-and-water ritual beneath peeling frescoes and antique mirrors. The patina is real, the crowd a mix of curious and devoted regulars. It is atmosphere earned over two centuries, not manufactured.
Editor's Tip
Founded 1820
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 40
View 0
Food 40
Value 80
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Quick answers about Bar Marsella, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Bar Marsella?
Bar Marsella is located in El Raval, Barcelona, Carrer de Sant Pau 65, 08001 Barcelona.
What are the opening hours of Bar Marsella?
Bar Marsella is open Mon-Thu & Sun 18:00-02:30, Fri-Sat 18:00-03:00.
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