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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 May 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: May 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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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.

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