Guidebook for Barcelona
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in the heart of Poble Sec, one of the best places for cold tapas. Apart from the distinguished fare, the dining experience is memorable for the intimate and friendly atmosphere.
275 locals recommend
Quimet & Quimet
25 Carrer del Poeta CabanyesLocated in the heart of Poble Sec, one of the best places for cold tapas. Apart from the distinguished fare, the dining experience is memorable for the intimate and friendly atmosphere.
Muy Buenas is an authentic Raval bar, run by well-spirited Cuban staff serving South American and Arabic nibbles and superb drinks amid a rustic, elegant, Art Nouveau backdrop.
13 locals recommend
Bar Muy Buenas
63 Carrer del CarmeMuy Buenas is an authentic Raval bar, run by well-spirited Cuban staff serving South American and Arabic nibbles and superb drinks amid a rustic, elegant, Art Nouveau backdrop.
This lovely bar offer an extensive and frankly deadly cocktail list—the daiquiris are superb— especially during the dangerously late nine-to-eleven happy hour.
80 locals recommend
Bar Bodega Fortuny
56 Carrer de Joaquín CostaThis lovely bar offer an extensive and frankly deadly cocktail list—the daiquiris are superb— especially during the dangerously late nine-to-eleven happy hour.
Its prime location near La Rambla combined with market-fresh produce and friendly service make Bar Lobo an excellent choice for breakfast, lunch, a mid-afternoon snack, dinner, drinks.
183 locals recommend
Bar Lobo
3 Carrer del Pintor FortunyIts prime location near La Rambla combined with market-fresh produce and friendly service make Bar Lobo an excellent choice for breakfast, lunch, a mid-afternoon snack, dinner, drinks.
Everything Else
A hidden a peaceful corner in the heart of Gothic; perfect to have a coffe and some minutes of relax.
13 locals recommend
Basilica dels Sants Martirs Just i Pastor
s/n Plaça de Sant JustA hidden a peaceful corner in the heart of Gothic; perfect to have a coffe and some minutes of relax.
Shopping
Fantastik is Barcelona’s wild ride for tchochke hunting, taking shoppers all over the globe to discover a range of items for the home and body like bags, soap dishes and strange little decorations
13 locals recommend
Fantastik
62 Carrer de Joaquín CostaFantastik is Barcelona’s wild ride for tchochke hunting, taking shoppers all over the globe to discover a range of items for the home and body like bags, soap dishes and strange little decorations
Likely the most eye-catching bookshop in Barcelona,MUTT truly intersperses its aesthetic collections with art itself, and serves as an important hub for the Barcelona’s younger creative set.
9 locals recommend
MUTT · Bookshop & Art Gallery
15 Carrer del ComerçLikely the most eye-catching bookshop in Barcelona,MUTT truly intersperses its aesthetic collections with art itself, and serves as an important hub for the Barcelona’s younger creative set.
contemporary design products for the home in a space that’s also buttressed by an exhibition hall, La Sala Vincon, dedicated to graphic and industrial design works.
36 locals recommend
Vinçon
contemporary design products for the home in a space that’s also buttressed by an exhibition hall, La Sala Vincon, dedicated to graphic and industrial design works.
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply curious about Spanish reds, whites and rosés, head to Vila Viniteca.
40 locals recommend
Vila Vini Teca
7 Carrer dels AgullersWhether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply curious about Spanish reds, whites and rosés, head to Vila Viniteca.
Food Scene
This beloved restaurant is overwhelmingly charming. The fare is simple and honest, with paella, inspired salads, Iberian ham and cheese plates, tapas like a warm salted cod dip and weekly specials
18 locals recommend
Bodega La Tinaja
9 Carrer de l'EsparteriaThis beloved restaurant is overwhelmingly charming. The fare is simple and honest, with paella, inspired salads, Iberian ham and cheese plates, tapas like a warm salted cod dip and weekly specials
During the day, Cervesería Catalana is a favorite of business people in search of a fast snack. At night, locals and tourists keen to sample the restaurant’s large selection of exquisite tapas.
504 locals recommend
Cervesería Catalana
236 C. de MallorcaDuring the day, Cervesería Catalana is a favorite of business people in search of a fast snack. At night, locals and tourists keen to sample the restaurant’s large selection of exquisite tapas.
The ancient square that Els Pescadors opens off of was once a favorite hunt of local fishermen. It is an apt—as well as idyllic—location for one of the city’s best fish restaurants.
81 locals recommend
Els Pescadors
1 Plaça de PrimThe ancient square that Els Pescadors opens off of was once a favorite hunt of local fishermen. It is an apt—as well as idyllic—location for one of the city’s best fish restaurants.