Bormuth, Tapas bar in El Born, Barcelona, Spain
Bormuth is a tapas bar and restaurant in El Born, Barcelona, set on the ground floor of a modernist building on Plaça Comercial. The interior uses recycled and antique materials, with wooden floors, marble bars, and iron frames, creating a warm and lived-in space.
The space was previously occupied by another restaurant, but new regulations required almost everything to be demolished. The renovation kept a philosophy of extreme recycling, reusing old carpentry and materials from demolition sites.
The place is a popular spot for vermouth, a tradition that has made a comeback in Barcelona, and the beer is poured with care. The bravas potatoes are a tribute to those at Bar Tomás, and the menu features classic tapas that pair well with long conversations.
The bar is easy to reach on foot from the nearby Jaume I and Barceloneta metro stations, and it stays open from midday until late in the evening. It gets crowded with both locals and visitors, so arriving early or late can help you find a table without waiting.
The design follows a zero-waste approach, with leftover materials turned into benches, small tables, and bottle racks. The materials are left unfinished, so what you see is what you get, without paints or coverings.
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