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La Cova Fumada - Bar in Barceloneta, Barcelona
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La Cova Fumada

Sign-less 1944 tavern, birthplace of the bomba

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Barceloneta |
$ Great value for Bar
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Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00; Thu-Fri also 18:00-20:00; Sat 09:00-13:00; closed Sun
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

A no-sign, no-reservations 1944 tavern where the bomba - the spiced potato-and-meat croquette with aioli and hot sauce - was invented and the recipe still guarded. Marble tables, market produce off the plancha, grilled sardines and chickpeas, scribbled bills. The most authentic counter in the fishermen's grid.

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Quick answers about La Cova Fumada, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is La Cova Fumada?
La Cova Fumada is located in Barceloneta, Barcelona, Carrer del Baluard, 56, 08003 Barcelona.
What are the opening hours of La Cova Fumada?
La Cova Fumada is open Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00; Thu-Fri also 18:00-20:00; Sat 09:00-13:00; closed Sun.
What is La Cova Fumada best for?
La Cova Fumada is especially popular for Lunch, Tapas, Bomba.

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