Guidebook for Barcelona

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Kerrisdale Holdings SLU
Guidebook for Barcelona

Drinks & Nightlife

Spectacular Panoramic view of Barcelona. The perfect place to take your first drink and plan your perfect vacation
6 residents recomanen
Ctra. de Miramar, 40
40 Carretera de Miramar
6 residents recomanen
Spectacular Panoramic view of Barcelona. The perfect place to take your first drink and plan your perfect vacation
Excellent local place to get a cocktail before a night out, or on your way back home!
8 residents recomanen
Carrer de Sant Pau, 128
128 Carrer de Sant Pau
8 residents recomanen
Excellent local place to get a cocktail before a night out, or on your way back home!
Super afternoon terrace for taking nachos, a caña, and/or people watching.
153 residents recomanen
Bar Calders
25 Carrer del Parlament
153 residents recomanen
Super afternoon terrace for taking nachos, a caña, and/or people watching.
Excellent place to take a copa de vino, tapas and enjoy your vacation in style.
32 residents recomanen
Els Sortidors del Parlament
53 Carrer del Parlament
32 residents recomanen
Excellent place to take a copa de vino, tapas and enjoy your vacation in style.
Cool place for an Aperol Spritz, caña or copa de vino. Excellent views from the terrace, cool shade indoors.
89 residents recomanen
Passeig De Joan De Borbó
89 residents recomanen
Cool place for an Aperol Spritz, caña or copa de vino. Excellent views from the terrace, cool shade indoors.
Completely recommended view spot, to chill and enjoy a cocktail after shopping the area boutiques or pre-dinner.
6 residents recomanen
Passeig de Gràcia, 73
73 Passeig de Gràcia
6 residents recomanen
Completely recommended view spot, to chill and enjoy a cocktail after shopping the area boutiques or pre-dinner.
Classic Bar in Eixample, with superior style. Great for vermut, cañas, tapas and cocktails. Nip in here any time of day to cool off from shopping or sightseeing.
6 residents recomanen
Carrer de Muntaner, 213
213 Carrer de Muntaner
6 residents recomanen
Classic Bar in Eixample, with superior style. Great for vermut, cañas, tapas and cocktails. Nip in here any time of day to cool off from shopping or sightseeing.
Another homerun in the Eixample area. Excellent Gin & Tonics, emblematic of Barcelona and recommended après shopping along Diagonal
6 residents recomanen
Carrer de Buenos Aires, 60
60 Carrer de Buenos Aires
6 residents recomanen
Another homerun in the Eixample area. Excellent Gin & Tonics, emblematic of Barcelona and recommended après shopping along Diagonal

Food Scene

Our local cafe. Great food, service and sunshine :)
6 residents recomanen
Passeig de Montjuïc, 74
74 Passeig de Montjuïc
6 residents recomanen
Our local cafe. Great food, service and sunshine :)
Located in the same building, excellent handmade pizza, homemade dessert and fantastic service. Often this is the perfect take home meal after a long day on your feet.
6 residents recomanen
Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 154
154 Carrer Nou de la Rambla
6 residents recomanen
Located in the same building, excellent handmade pizza, homemade dessert and fantastic service. Often this is the perfect take home meal after a long day on your feet.
Excellent quality and atmosphere, one of the best pinchos/tapas places in the barrio. Get a table on the terrace and enjoy the people watching.
474 residents recomanen
Carrer de Blai
Carrer de Blai
474 residents recomanen
Excellent quality and atmosphere, one of the best pinchos/tapas places in the barrio. Get a table on the terrace and enjoy the people watching.
Authentic and quality sushi spot. Call ahead to get a table in the lower floor tatami room. Try the tuna sashi and a box of cold sake… Kampai!
7 residents recomanen
Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 19
19 Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes
7 residents recomanen
Authentic and quality sushi spot. Call ahead to get a table in the lower floor tatami room. Try the tuna sashi and a box of cold sake… Kampai!
Most celebrated tapas spot in the barrio. You may have to wait in line as capacity inside is low. The cheese and deli meat selection is staggering. Be sure to ask for the advice of the Barristas.
12 residents recomanen
Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25
25 Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes
12 residents recomanen
Most celebrated tapas spot in the barrio. You may have to wait in line as capacity inside is low. The cheese and deli meat selection is staggering. Be sure to ask for the advice of the Barristas.
The best carrot cake in Barcelona. It is also the second best carrot cake in Barcelona!
7 residents recomanen
Carrer de Margarit, 13
13 Carrer de Margarit
7 residents recomanen
The best carrot cake in Barcelona. It is also the second best carrot cake in Barcelona!
The best croissant in Poble Sec, maybe in all of Barcelona. A very nice spot for a morning coffee or spot of breakfast.
474 residents recomanen
Carrer de Blai
Carrer de Blai
474 residents recomanen
The best croissant in Poble Sec, maybe in all of Barcelona. A very nice spot for a morning coffee or spot of breakfast.
One of the finer quality tapas places in Barcelona. Excellent setting and service. Take a drink at the bar, or call ahead for a reservation.
7 residents recomanen
Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 146
146 Carrer Nou de la Rambla
7 residents recomanen
One of the finer quality tapas places in Barcelona. Excellent setting and service. Take a drink at the bar, or call ahead for a reservation.
Enjoy a glass of Italian wine, tapas or grab a couple bottles to enjoy at home or a top Mont Juic.
474 residents recomanen
Carrer de Blai
Carrer de Blai
474 residents recomanen
Enjoy a glass of Italian wine, tapas or grab a couple bottles to enjoy at home or a top Mont Juic.
This terrace has year round sun, making it a natural choice for a breakfast, bocadillo or excellent Illy coffee.
7 residents recomanen
Av. del Paral·lel, 90
90 Avinguda del Paral·lel
7 residents recomanen
This terrace has year round sun, making it a natural choice for a breakfast, bocadillo or excellent Illy coffee.
Healthy and excellent eats. Great Guiness Cake and offer a good Lunch Menu daily.
10 residents recomanen
Carrer de Viladomat, 23
23 Carrer de Viladomat
10 residents recomanen
Healthy and excellent eats. Great Guiness Cake and offer a good Lunch Menu daily.
Cool layout, wholesome menu, fresh juices and a good breakfast. They have a delightful rooftop terrace and a couple other locations throughout Barcelona.
336 residents recomanen
Federal Cafè
39 Carrer del Parlament
336 residents recomanen
Cool layout, wholesome menu, fresh juices and a good breakfast. They have a delightful rooftop terrace and a couple other locations throughout Barcelona.
Authentic Gallegan tapas joint. Top notch pulpo, pimientos and dados de chuleton. A simple walk and a must try.
7 residents recomanen
C/ d'Entença, 2
2 Carrer d'Entença
7 residents recomanen
Authentic Gallegan tapas joint. Top notch pulpo, pimientos and dados de chuleton. A simple walk and a must try.
A Ferran Adria restaurant, known for fun, flavorful and quality tapas. Pricey but the reputation is earned.
7 residents recomanen
Carrer de Lleida, 7
7 Carrer de Lleida
7 residents recomanen
A Ferran Adria restaurant, known for fun, flavorful and quality tapas. Pricey but the reputation is earned.
A Ferran Adria restaurant. Hard to get in but a typical Adria spectacle of style and quality. Pricey but one of the city's best gastronomic bars.
18 residents recomanen
Av. del Paraŀlel, 164
164 Avinguda del Paral·lel
18 residents recomanen
A Ferran Adria restaurant. Hard to get in but a typical Adria spectacle of style and quality. Pricey but one of the city's best gastronomic bars.
Very popular local spot. Hard to get a spot at the bar, but entirely worth any wait. The tapas size serving of steak and fois is pure heaven! En serio!!!
9 residents recomanen
Carrer de Balboa, 6
6 Carrer de Balboa
9 residents recomanen
Very popular local spot. Hard to get a spot at the bar, but entirely worth any wait. The tapas size serving of steak and fois is pure heaven! En serio!!!
Always jammed with people, set your name on the waitlist and wait it out. Excellent fried seafood and beer, a must for the summer afternoons.
14 residents recomanen
Carrer de Ginebra, 13
13 Carrer de Ginebra
14 residents recomanen
Always jammed with people, set your name on the waitlist and wait it out. Excellent fried seafood and beer, a must for the summer afternoons.
There are several decent chiringitos and restaurants along the beachfront, none more trendy and popular than MakaMaka. Great for people watching, good burgers and fries (with the wasabi mayo!).
89 residents recomanen
Passeig De Joan De Borbó
89 residents recomanen
There are several decent chiringitos and restaurants along the beachfront, none more trendy and popular than MakaMaka. Great for people watching, good burgers and fries (with the wasabi mayo!).
A favorite with locals. Food is authentic, seafood is always fresh, location and service good.
7 residents recomanen
Carrer de la Maquinista, 3
3 Carrer de la Maquinista
7 residents recomanen
A favorite with locals. Food is authentic, seafood is always fresh, location and service good.
Pricey, but has a SPECTACULAR view of the Port and Old City. Take a drink and soak it all in.
6 residents recomanen
Plaça de Pau Vila, 3
3 Carrer del Doctor Aiguader
6 residents recomanen
Pricey, but has a SPECTACULAR view of the Port and Old City. Take a drink and soak it all in.
Fine dining establishment specializing in Paella and rice dishes. Excellente!
8 residents recomanen
Carrer de Vilà i Vilà, 71
71 Carrer de Vila i Vilà
8 residents recomanen
Fine dining establishment specializing in Paella and rice dishes. Excellente!
Looks like a tourist trap but the paella is authentic and award winning!
89 residents recomanen
Passeig De Joan De Borbó
89 residents recomanen
Looks like a tourist trap but the paella is authentic and award winning!
Have a quality paella with an amazing top floor view over the beachfront.
9 residents recomanen
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 1
1 Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta
9 residents recomanen
Have a quality paella with an amazing top floor view over the beachfront.
Renowned paella in a classic setting.
6 residents recomanen
Passeig d'Isabel II, 14
14 Passeig d'Isabel II
6 residents recomanen
Renowned paella in a classic setting.
My favorite hangover remedy is dished out by the gifted chef at Caravelle. Not to far from home, worth the walk. (Recommend a Brunch Cocktail!)
9 residents recomanen
Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 31
31 Carrer del Pintor Fortuny
9 residents recomanen
My favorite hangover remedy is dished out by the gifted chef at Caravelle. Not to far from home, worth the walk. (Recommend a Brunch Cocktail!)
The best brunch spot in town. Usually a line up, but if you are craving fruity pancakes or salmon benedict… you cannot do better than Milk.
7 residents recomanen
Carrer d'en Gignàs, 21
21 Carrer d'en Gignàs
7 residents recomanen
The best brunch spot in town. Usually a line up, but if you are craving fruity pancakes or salmon benedict… you cannot do better than Milk.
A converted parking garage, now one of the chicest hangouts in town. Take dinner or wedge yourself into a spot for a glass of cava or copa de vino. There is a restaurant here for every mood.
6 residents recomanen
Passeig de Gràcia, 24.B
24 Passeig de Gràcia
6 residents recomanen
A converted parking garage, now one of the chicest hangouts in town. Take dinner or wedge yourself into a spot for a glass of cava or copa de vino. There is a restaurant here for every mood.
There is always a long line of locals for this seafood eatery. Food is incredibly fresh, point to choose your catch and they cook it up on the spot. This is the most affordable seafood joint in town.
339 residents recomanen
La Paradeta
7 Carrer Comercial
339 residents recomanen
There is always a long line of locals for this seafood eatery. Food is incredibly fresh, point to choose your catch and they cook it up on the spot. This is the most affordable seafood joint in town.
Some say the best bravas in Barcelona. Certainly worth a taste while you explore the small streets and boutiques of Upper Sarria.
9 residents recomanen
Carrer Major de Sarrià, 49
49 Carrer Major de Sarrià
9 residents recomanen
Some say the best bravas in Barcelona. Certainly worth a taste while you explore the small streets and boutiques of Upper Sarria.
If you visit Camp Nou for a Barca game or the Museum, you will not find better eats than Pipus. Expect a mad crowd if it is game day!
6 residents recomanen
C. d'Arístides Maillol, 21
21 Carrer d'Arístides Maillol
6 residents recomanen
If you visit Camp Nou for a Barca game or the Museum, you will not find better eats than Pipus. Expect a mad crowd if it is game day!
Near the end of the beach stretch is Barrio PobleNou. A lovely local area for taking a comfortable drink and Lunch Menu. Authentic Italian cuisine and service, on a warm sunny terrazza!
7 residents recomanen
Plaça de Julio González, 10
10 Plaça de Julio González
7 residents recomanen
Near the end of the beach stretch is Barrio PobleNou. A lovely local area for taking a comfortable drink and Lunch Menu. Authentic Italian cuisine and service, on a warm sunny terrazza!

Essentials

Deli, fruits, household supplies, dairy and meat. Open Mon - Sat 9am - 9pm
Carrer de Piquer, 32
32 Carrer de Piquer
Deli, fruits, household supplies, dairy and meat. Open Mon - Sat 9am - 9pm
Extensive selection of fruits, household supplies, sundries, dairy and meat. Open Mon - Sat 10:00am - 21:15pm
6 residents recomanen
Carrer de Vila i Vilà, 35
37 Carrer de Vila i Vilà
6 residents recomanen
Extensive selection of fruits, household supplies, sundries, dairy and meat. Open Mon - Sat 10:00am - 21:15pm
Open everyday 9:00-21:30, even Sunday (which can come in handy!!!). Not the greatest product or selection.
6 residents recomanen
Carrer del Roser, 18
18 Carrer del Roser
6 residents recomanen
Open everyday 9:00-21:30, even Sunday (which can come in handy!!!). Not the greatest product or selection.
Nice Deli, fresh fish, meats, household goods and sundries. Open Mon - Sat 10am - 9pm
10 residents recomanen
Av. del Paraŀlel, 93
93 Avinguda del Paral·lel
10 residents recomanen
Nice Deli, fresh fish, meats, household goods and sundries. Open Mon - Sat 10am - 9pm
Water, Beer, personal goods... perfect for picking up forgotten items, or heavy stuff to carry. Open daily and holidays, 9am - 11pm
474 residents recomanen
Carrer de Blai
Carrer de Blai
474 residents recomanen
Water, Beer, personal goods... perfect for picking up forgotten items, or heavy stuff to carry. Open daily and holidays, 9am - 11pm

Sightseeing

There is nothing else like La Boqueria in this city! A hive of tourist and local activity. Go with an empty stomach and full wallet… taste the food and smell the smells of the City's premier market.
120 residents recomanen
Hostal Boqueria
100-1 La Rambla
120 residents recomanen
There is nothing else like La Boqueria in this city! A hive of tourist and local activity. Go with an empty stomach and full wallet… taste the food and smell the smells of the City's premier market.
Newly constructed architectural marvel houses the old gypsy market. Here you can find all manner of goods commercial, antique, kitsch and worthless. Shop carefully, barter ruthlessly and have fun.
7 residents recomanen
Carrer de los Castillejos, 158
158 Carrer de los Castillejos
7 residents recomanen
Newly constructed architectural marvel houses the old gypsy market. Here you can find all manner of goods commercial, antique, kitsch and worthless. Shop carefully, barter ruthlessly and have fun.
Gaudi at his finest. Book advance tickets online. Purchase an audio guide or join a group to get a better understanding of the work. Later find a good cafe vantage point to soak in the view.
13 residents recomanen
Carrer de Mallorca, 401
13 residents recomanen
Gaudi at his finest. Book advance tickets online. Purchase an audio guide or join a group to get a better understanding of the work. Later find a good cafe vantage point to soak in the view.
One of the premier city centers. Great vistas, transportation hub and the portal to the Fira, National Art Museum and Olympic Park.
478 residents recomanen
Plaça d'Espanya
478 residents recomanen
One of the premier city centers. Great vistas, transportation hub and the portal to the Fira, National Art Museum and Olympic Park.
A spectacle of light and water works, set against the National Art Museum. Be sure to check for event times online.
12 residents recomanen
Plaça de Carles Buïgas
Plaça de Carles Buïgas
12 residents recomanen
A spectacle of light and water works, set against the National Art Museum. Be sure to check for event times online.
One of Gaudi's larger development projects. See here many of the elaborate details that defined his architectural style.
648 residents recomanen
Park Güell
648 residents recomanen
One of Gaudi's larger development projects. See here many of the elaborate details that defined his architectural style.
A fantastically restored barrio market. Check out the Roman ruins and take in the boutiques and restaurants of Rambla Del Born.
6 residents recomanen
Plaça Comercial, 12
12 Plaça Comercial
6 residents recomanen
A fantastically restored barrio market. Check out the Roman ruins and take in the boutiques and restaurants of Rambla Del Born.
A gourmet quality market in the Hospital Clinic Barrio. If visiting nearby, you would do well to stop in here to pick up supplies or taste the fresh dishes and wines offered by the market's Vendors.
6 residents recomanen
Carrer de Mallorca, 133
133 Carrer de Mallorca
6 residents recomanen
A gourmet quality market in the Hospital Clinic Barrio. If visiting nearby, you would do well to stop in here to pick up supplies or taste the fresh dishes and wines offered by the market's Vendors.

Shopping

iconic shopping mall at the heart of the Port Vell. One of the only shopping options open on Sundays. Makes for a nice walk any day of the week.
10 residents recomanen
Moll d'Espanya, 5
5 Moll d'Espanya
10 residents recomanen
iconic shopping mall at the heart of the Port Vell. One of the only shopping options open on Sundays. Makes for a nice walk any day of the week.
Brilliant conversion of the old Barcelona bullfighting ring. Some upscale stores like TOUS, FNAC and LUSH. Check out the rooftop view, excellent!
8 residents recomanen
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
8 residents recomanen
Brilliant conversion of the old Barcelona bullfighting ring. Some upscale stores like TOUS, FNAC and LUSH. Check out the rooftop view, excellent!
The heart of the Barcelona shopping district; spanning from Passeig de Gracia, down to the Cathedral. Adventure outwards though to find designer boutiques and non-chain stores.
308 residents recomanen
Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel
Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel
308 residents recomanen
The heart of the Barcelona shopping district; spanning from Passeig de Gracia, down to the Cathedral. Adventure outwards though to find designer boutiques and non-chain stores.

Arts & Culture

Miro's amazing works displayed in the perfect setting. Check open times online.
109 residents recomanen
Parc de Montjuïc
109 residents recomanen
Miro's amazing works displayed in the perfect setting. Check open times online.
Palacio Güell, one of Gaudi's stunning designs, now a museum.
6 residents recomanen
Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 3
3 Carrer Nou de la Rambla
6 residents recomanen
Palacio Güell, one of Gaudi's stunning designs, now a museum.