November arrives and every office asks the same question: where are we having the Christmas dinner? If organising it has landed on you, here’s some help: I’ve looked for restaurants with 2026 group menus, big places that fit the whole team and a few with something to do after dessert.
What is it? A list of Barcelona restaurants with menus or spaces for a 2026 Christmas work dinner.
Why now? The best December nights get booked in November.
- WhenDecember 2026; book three or four weeks ahead
- WhereEixample, Sant Pere, Diagonal and around
- PriceGroup menus from €40 to €55 per person, without wine pairing
Group menus from €40 to €55 at Grupo 9Reinas
According to Vinetur, Grupo 9Reinas has launched its Christmas offer for work lunches and dinners at five of its restaurants, with prices per person without wine pairing:
| Restaurant | Where | Cuisine | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9Reinas | Carrer València and Carrer Ganduxer, plus Sant Cugat | Argentine grill | €45 |
| Darvaza | Carrer Mallorca | Fire and embers | €55 |
| Zendra | Avinguda Diagonal | Grilled meat and fish | €55 |
| Candela en Rama | Carrer Parlament, Sant Antoni | Tapas menus | €40 |
| Casa Blava | Molins de Rei | Mediterranean, sharing starters | €40 |
For groups who want a good dinner without fuss, Candela en Rama is the most casual option and Zendra the most celebratory.
Big Mamma, for big teams who like to share
Big Mamma’s two Italian restaurants in Barcelona work very well for groups: big dishes in the middle, a party atmosphere and plenty of space.
- Gloria Osteria (Enric Granados, 86): around 250 seats over two floors, with a 400-kilo Murano glass chandelier above the bar. Big Mamma offers exclusive hire for events.
- Circolo Popolare (Passeig de Gràcia, 44): the group’s most affordable concept, with pizza by the metre, a 600-gram milanese for three or four people and an average bill of €25 to €35, according to Time Out.
I cover both in more detail in my article on Big Mamma in Barcelona.
With a private room and rumba after dinner
Tracatrá (Ronda de Sant Pere, 7) has a private dining room for groups, with a set sharing menu and live Catalan rumba in the same room. If your team likes to make a night of it without changing venue, it’s a good option.
How to organise the work dinner without the stress
- Book now: Thursdays and Fridays in mid-December are the first to go.
- Set menu: ask for a fixed-price group menu and be clear about which drinks are included.
- Ask about allergies and vegetarian options before you confirm the menu.
- One room: better a place where the whole team sits together than scattered across distant tables.
- Think about getting home: if you’re dining in the centre, check metro and NitBus times.
To carry on afterwards, there are ideas in Barcelona at night and, if you fancy a stroll, the Christmas lights stay on until 1 am. More places to eat in new restaurants in Barcelona, historic restaurants, eating well on a budget and, for something very local, where to eat escudella. And for the rest of the holidays, Christmas in Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a work Christmas dinner cost in Barcelona
The 2026 Christmas group menus I’ve found range from €40 to €55 per person without wine pairing, such as those from Grupo 9Reinas. At Big Mamma’s Italian restaurants, where dishes are for sharing, the average bill is around €25 to €35.
How far ahead should you book a work Christmas dinner
As early as possible: Thursdays and Fridays in mid-December are the first nights to fill up. For big groups, I’d book at least three or four weeks ahead.
Which Barcelona restaurants have private rooms for companies
Tracatrá, on Ronda de Sant Pere, has a private dining room for groups with live rumba, and Big Mamma’s Gloria Osteria, on Enric Granados, can be booked for exclusive use.
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