In short: Restaurants, tapas bars and beach bars in Barcelona can use menuQR to turn their existing PDF menu into a QR code menu that guests open in their browser – no app required. It's especially useful for a menú del día that changes every weekday, for venues serving guests in Catalan, Spanish and English, and for seasonal businesses near the beach. menuQR is an online service run from Germany; setup and support are fully online.
Where a QR code menu helps Barcelona venues most
Menú del día
Many Barcelona restaurants offer a fixed-price weekday lunch, the menú del día, with first course, main, dessert and a drink – and the dishes change daily. Instead of printing new sheets every morning, upload the day's PDF; the QR code on the table stays the same. See set menu and lunch menu.
Three languages, one table
Guests in Barcelona may prefer Catalan, Spanish or English. With the Professional plan you can offer up to three menus side by side – one per language. Upload your own reviewed translations as separate PDFs (multilingual menu).
Tapas bars with a changing counter
Tapas and pintxos selections shift with the market and the season. A digital menu is updated quickly – handy when a dish sells out or a new one appears (sold-out label).
Beach bars and seasonal venues
Chiringuitos along the beach and other seasonal venues often open for only part of the year. Outside the season, upload a short PDF with your reopening date so guests who scan the code know when you're back (beach bar, seasonal business).
Which plan fits which Barcelona venue?
| Venue type | Typical menus | Suitable plan |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant with menú del día | daily menu, à la carte, drinks | Professional (up to 3 menus) |
| Tapas bar | Catalan, Spanish and English menu | Professional |
| Chiringuito / beach bar | one seasonal menu | Professional, cancel anytime |
| Group with several venues | one menu per venue and language | Enterprise (unlimited) |
What applies to digital menus in Spain
- Allergens: Spain applies the EU allergen rules for non-prepacked food through Real Decreto 126/2015. The 14 major allergens must be disclosed and easily accessible to guests before they order.
- Printed alternative: Keep a printed menu or staff with documented allergen information for guests without a smartphone.
- Prices: Show final prices including VAT (IVA) on your menu – menuQR displays your PDF exactly as designed.
More on allergen labelling in our glossary.
How to set up menuQR in Barcelona
- Upload your PDF: your existing menu – no redesign or conversion needed.
- Download your QR code: print it at any size, e.g. on table tents or stickers.
- Update anytime: upload a new PDF – the QR code stays the same, no reprinting.
Pricing
7-day free trial, then a monthly subscription you can cancel anytime. Prices exclude VAT and are billed in euros.
| Plan | Price | Menus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | €19 / month | up to 3 | single venues with several menus |
| Enterprise | €29 / month | unlimited | businesses with multiple locations |
Who is behind menuQR?
menuQR is an online service from Germany, developed and operated by thinkrs (owner: Robin Steppat). Venues in Barcelona set up their digital menu themselves – no on-site appointment needed. Billing and support are digital too: email support@menuqr.codes with any questions.
FAQ: QR code menus in Barcelona
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Put your Barcelona menu online today
7-day trial, all basic features, no credit card required.
Information on regulations is general guidance (as of October 2026), not legal advice.