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Bar Celona

46 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 405-1000
barcelonapasadena.com
3.5 star rating based on 41 reviews
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Hours
Daily 11am-1:30am  
Status: Closed  
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Bar Celona

Bland lunch

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We went for lunch and had a couple of tapas and sandwiches. Maybe we made unlucky choices, but the tapas were pretty bland and the sandwiches lackluster.

The company was good, but we'd brought that ourselves...
Posted by Ask Bjørn Hansen on October 23, 2009

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Modern Spanish Tapas Bar, Restaurant and Lounge View Website Good For Groups Live Music Notable Wine List Bar Celona is a modern Spanish tapas bar, restaurant and late-night lounge in the historic Colorado Boulevard retail district of Old Pasadena. It combines a lively, casual and eclectic sophisticated atmosphere featuring live music, flamenco dancing and late-night DJs with soaring contemporary, architectural design. Set on a stage of rich crimson and hues of mellow mustard, Bar Celona invokes the traditions of the tapas bars of Spain, with handcrafted murals of the running of the bulls, wine offerings geared toward those of the Spanish vineyards, house made sangrias, and the popular small plates that trigger a smiling sign of memory in those that have traveled these foreign lands.
Posted by Citysearch on January 30, 2007

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At Pasadena's Bar Celona, the splashy design and hip sensibility keep things lively.
Posted by latimesguide on July 03, 2008

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Bar Celona, a modern Spanish Tapas Bar, restaurant and late-night lounge in the historic Colorado Boulevard retail district of Old Pasadena, is the creation of local entrepeneurs Jack and Karen Huang. Combining a lively, casual and coolly sophisticated atmosphere featuring live music, flamenco dancing and late-night DJ's with soaring contemporary architectural design. Set on a stage of rich... more
Posted by ocregister on July 21, 2007

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Trendsetting locals share small plates and phone numbers at Old Town's lively tapas and martini bar.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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For a more intimate meal, skip the mobbed sidewalk seats and dining rooms, and request a table on the serene back patio.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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A valet is available at neighboring Muse nightclub, which saves the hassle of trying to find an empty metered spot.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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For diners who miss Sorriso's Italian fare, the restaurant has relocated to a larger space just down the street near Pasadena Avenue.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009
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Trendsetting locals share small plates and phone numbers at Old Town's lively tapas and martini bar.

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In Short The former Sorrisa kitchen has been transformed into this lively small plates restaurant. Indigenous Spanish ingredients are used to prepare modern renditions of hot and cold tapas, three kinds of paella and both red and white blends of sangria. Crimson and melon walls are dotted with Miro prints and colored lights, while votive candles set the mood. A big draw is the... more
Posted by Andrea Rademan on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 30, 2005)

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I think i'm in love with this place. The food is really good and the bar is alot of fun to hang out. They have 2 huge screen tv's in the bar and 2 more flat screen at the bar. Thursday nights are the most fun every. They have great music...the dj is really good and hot! You should order tapas and sandgria and you will be a very happy customer.
Posted by beckykymjoy on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 26, 2009)

Okay for a tapas bar/restaurant by Yvette D. at InsiderPages

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Their tapas selection can be better. You can probably opt for a different restaurant if you're strictly looking for tapas. They have good entrees, but the salads were okay. Great ambiance and has a patio area right on Colorado Blvd in Old Town Pasadena.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 11, 2008)

Great place to waist a lot of money

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Ok, I'm going to tell it like it is, no BS.
I use to love that place, but after the last chef left, the food just went down hill. Not only did the food quality go bad, but the price went up? Maybe the restaurant should be run by real Spanish owners who take pride and quality in authentic Spanish cuisine, instead of the Chinese owners they have now, who only care about profit and just don't... more
Posted by bakeswloe on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 13, 2008)
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