Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Segons Mercat
16 Carrer de BalboaMUST.TRY.THE.PATATAS.BRAVAS
kebab lovers must try this place, they do everything here even their own pita bread. No alcohol.
Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 22
kebab lovers must try this place, they do everything here even their own pita bread. No alcohol.
Carrer dels Escudellers, 58
very good durum
Carrer dels Templers, 2
Best kebabs / shawarmas in town. No alcohol.
Carrer de l'Almirall Cervera, 6
Meat lovers at great price.
Restaurant Taverna El Guindilla
53 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaOn Sundays they have an entire rotisserie chicken for only 10€.
If you like paella try the "arroz caldoso". Something like a paella with thick and tasteful broth.
35 residents recomanen
Cheriff
15 Carrer de GinebraIf you like paella try the "arroz caldoso". Something like a paella with thick and tasteful broth.
Restaurant Montolio Can Maño
12 Carrer del BaluardFantastic fresh fish.
Fresh seafood at very good price. Self service market style perfect for group or friends. Expect to wait in the queue 10 min.
339 residents recomanen
La Paradeta
7 Carrer ComercialFresh seafood at very good price. Self service market style perfect for group or friends. Expect to wait in the queue 10 min.
Picnic
1 Carrer del ComerçAll good: food and service
Mosquito
46 C/ dels CardersVery cool space and great Vietnam dishes. Local beer as well.
This is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Barca. No menu, you eat what they are serving. A little hard to find as there are not signs.
20 residents recomanen
Restaurant El Passadís del Pep
2 Pla de PalauThis is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Barca. No menu, you eat what they are serving. A little hard to find as there are not signs.
7 Portes
14 Passeig d'Isabel IIHistoric venue and fantastic paella.
LA CORDIAL
1 Carrer d'Enric GranadosBest burgers in town made with meat off the grill.
Salvador Bar Restaurante
8 Carrer dels Canvis NousAfrican food at very good price. Some one said hang over food?
Very good Vasc pintxos bar. Ask for a plate, grab as many pintxos as your heart desires and get charged on the amount of toothpicks on your plate.
49 residents recomanen
Euskal Etxea (Restaurant)
1 Placeta de MontcadaVery good Vasc pintxos bar. Ask for a plate, grab as many pintxos as your heart desires and get charged on the amount of toothpicks on your plate.
Mercat Princesa
21 Carrer dels FlassadersA very cute food court with wi-fi.
Dos Palillos
9 Carrer d'ElisabetsSophisticated and out of this world Japanese food.
One of the best catalan restaurants in town. Mainly proud locals attend happy it hasn't been overwhelmed by tourists . . . yet.
206 residents recomanen
La Flauta
23 Carrer d'AribauOne of the best catalan restaurants in town. Mainly proud locals attend happy it hasn't been overwhelmed by tourists . . . yet.
Cafè d'Estiu
5 Pl. de CatalunyaGreat place for a rest from all the tourist chaos.
Sensi
24 Carrer AmpleNice dinner before a night out.
Only recommended to go in and take a look maybe a picture. Only tourists thus no real atmosphere.
160 residents recomanen
El Bosc de les Fades
7 Passatge de la BancaOnly recommended to go in and take a look maybe a picture. Only tourists thus no real atmosphere.
La Cerveteca
25 Carrer d'en GignàsLocal and international beer "garden". Cheers.
Ikibana Born
32 Passeig de PicassoFusion Japanese restaurant. Great value lunch fixed menu.
Protege of famous molecular cuisine chef Ferrer Adria. A Michelin star restaurant.
27 residents recomanen
Carles Abellan
Protege of famous molecular cuisine chef Ferrer Adria. A Michelin star restaurant.
Modern style vietnamese food. Spring rolls and curry of the day.
40 residents recomanen
La Vietnamita Restaurant
17 Carrer del ComerçModern style vietnamese food. Spring rolls and curry of the day.
Marmalade
4 Carrer de la Riera Altaposh atmosphere with a pool table.
Bar Resolis
22 Carrer de la Riera Baixagreat fusion food.
Restaurante Meson David
63 Carrer de les CarretesFamous restaurant within locals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Carrer de Ginebra, 13
Very good seafood tapas bar.
BAR LEO
good tapas and drinks. Locals paradise.
Cal Pep
8 Plaça de les OllesGreat catalan tapas, its worth the wait.
Typical Catalan restaurant with great caned sea food (yes, they are great), white asparagus, jamón de cecina and cava.
173 residents recomanen
El Xampanyet
22 Carrer de MontcadaTypical Catalan restaurant with great caned sea food (yes, they are great), white asparagus, jamón de cecina and cava.
Milk Bar & Bistro
21 Carrer d'en GignàsGreat for brunch time.
Its actually called La Champañeria. No tables and very tight spaces. Relax, everything gets better after a glass or two of cava followed by freshly grilled bocatas.
283 residents recomanen
La Xampanyeria
7 Carrer de la Reina CristinaIts actually called La Champañeria. No tables and very tight spaces. Relax, everything gets better after a glass or two of cava followed by freshly grilled bocatas.
Bar Celta Pulperia
50 Carrer de la PrincesaVery good pulpo a la gallega and white wine.
Polaroid
29 Carrer dels CòdolsDrinks and trip down memory lane.
Nevermind
3 Carrer d'Escudellers BlancsFor those grunge kids.
Sor Rita
27 Carrer de la MercèDedicated to the ladies of Almodovar.
If you are lucky you can run into Manu Chau as they own the place.
21 residents recomanen
Bar Mariatchi
14 Carrer dels CòdolsIf you are lucky you can run into Manu Chau as they own the place.
Somnia Fx Cocktail Bar
23 Carrer d'en RauricTight but good strawberry daikiris and music.
Tequila 44
26 Carrer dels EscudellersFor those who like loud music and those who don´t.
Ocaña
13-15 Pl. ReialHappening bar in the beautiful royal spring party plaza.
Depending on the day they have live jazz, gypsy flamenco, salsa or international dj. put your dancing shoes on.
34 residents recomanen
Tapas Royale
19 Carrer dels EscudellersDepending on the day they have live jazz, gypsy flamenco, salsa or international dj. put your dancing shoes on.
For electronic music aficionados. The place is small with a deep base and tight moves.
53 residents recomanen
Macarena Club
5 Carrer Nou de Sant FrancescFor electronic music aficionados. The place is small with a deep base and tight moves.
Moog
3 Carrer de l'Arc del TeatreElectronic music fans. Deep house.
Bar Pastis
4 Carrer de Santa MònicaPre Civil War bar. Guiris go home.
Great tapas and local cuisine. You can not go wrong with this plan.
504 residents recomanen
Cervesería Catalana
236 C. de MallorcaGreat tapas and local cuisine. You can not go wrong with this plan.
Boca Grande
12 Passatge de la ConcepcióA very cool bar, and a mini club scene in the co-ed bathroom.
This is where you want to end up after visiting the Castle for a drink and rest in nature with a view.
54 residents recomanen
La Caseta del Migdia
s/n Mirador del MigdiaThis is where you want to end up after visiting the Castle for a drink and rest in nature with a view.
Everything Else
Pla del Palau - Consolat del Mar station
You may buy and board the tourist bus here.
Baluard Barceloneta
38 Carrer del BaluardSome say the best bread shop in all of Barcelona.
Pastelería Hofmann
44 Carrer dels FlassadersThe best croissants in Barcelona.
Bubó Born
10 Carrer de les CaputxesInternationally recognised and award winning pastry shop.
Resist the aroma when walking by, if you can. Best coffee out there
61 residents recomanen
Cafés El Magnífico
64 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaResist the aroma when walking by, if you can. Best coffee out there
Local food market with a wide and colourful selection of everything. A few bars inside as well. Have a caña and a gamba as a power up.
501 residents recomanen
Mercat de Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc CambóLocal food market with a wide and colourful selection of everything. A few bars inside as well. Have a caña and a gamba as a power up.
Must visit. The surroundings are just as entertaining. Walk around it and you will run into the occasional opera singers.
912 residents recomanen
Catedral de Barcelona
s/n Pla de la SeuMust visit. The surroundings are just as entertaining. Walk around it and you will run into the occasional opera singers.
The best way to discover the city is by bike and unfortunately the red and white bike racks you see all over the city are only for locals.
Rent a bike BCN. Bike Rental Network
426 Carrer de la PescateriaThe best way to discover the city is by bike and unfortunately the red and white bike racks you see all over the city are only for locals.
Sightseeing
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaGreat getting to know Picasso more intimately.
What used to be the central market is now a trip into history. Free.
162 residents recomanen
Centre Cultural Born
12 Plaça ComercialWhat used to be the central market is now a trip into history. Free.
Check the listings for the great presentations or just go visit and get in amazed by the design.
360 residents recomanen
Palau de la Música Catalana
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaCheck the listings for the great presentations or just go visit and get in amazed by the design.
Hidden secret in the middle of tourist panic. Deep thoughts as you look at the church wall riddled with execution bullet holes.
118 residents recomanen
Plaça Sant Felip Neri
Plaça de Sant Felip NeriHidden secret in the middle of tourist panic. Deep thoughts as you look at the church wall riddled with execution bullet holes.
Hidden Roman columns found within the building.
9 residents recomanen
Centre Excursionista de Catalunya
10 Carrer del ParadísHidden Roman columns found within the building.
Free entrance on Sundays. Explore old Barcelona walking in the underground passageways.
59 residents recomanen
Plaça del Rei
Plaça del ReiFree entrance on Sundays. Explore old Barcelona walking in the underground passageways.
Observe the Roman walls surrounding old Barcelona and if at night find the biggest hoarse man shadow in town.
Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Barcelona
Observe the Roman walls surrounding old Barcelona and if at night find the biggest hoarse man shadow in town.
Nice visit surrounded by terraces. Find out if there is a spanish acoustic guitar concert in the basilica with a side entrance.
72 residents recomanen
Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi
7 Plaça del PiNice visit surrounded by terraces. Find out if there is a spanish acoustic guitar concert in the basilica with a side entrance.
Plaça dels Traginers
Plaça dels TraginersLittle oasis hidden from all.
One of my favourite cathedrals. Very few were financed not by a wealthy patron but by the dock workers of old times. This is reflected in the lack of imposing golden altar and figures, only Virgen.
691 residents recomanen
Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaOne of my favourite cathedrals. Very few were financed not by a wealthy patron but by the dock workers of old times. This is reflected in the lack of imposing golden altar and figures, only Virgen.
Starting point for the Magic Musical Fountain during the weekends, Arena shopping mall with a 360º view of the skyline, or head up the stairs and behind the palace to reach the 92 olympic venue.
478 residents recomanen
Plaça d'Espanya
Starting point for the Magic Musical Fountain during the weekends, Arena shopping mall with a 360º view of the skyline, or head up the stairs and behind the palace to reach the 92 olympic venue.
ClassBedroom Fira Business Apartments
1 Bis Av. de Rius i TauletFri, Sat and Sun from 19 hrs to 21 hrs.
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
s/n Parc de MontjuïcArt Museum and nice cafe inside.
The 1992 Olympic Venue and great views of different Barcelona.
11 residents recomanen
Torre de Comunicacions de Montjuïc
The 1992 Olympic Venue and great views of different Barcelona.
A must of Mont Juic. Walk around the outer wall to discover some nature walk with great views of the ship yards while in a forrest.
585 residents recomanen
Castell de Montjuïc
66 Ctra. de MontjuïcA must of Mont Juic. Walk around the outer wall to discover some nature walk with great views of the ship yards while in a forrest.
for a walk, run, picnic, siesta, sun bathing, all around a fantastic park and an activity by itself. There is a zoo as well.
2289 residents recomanen
Parc de la Ciutadella
21 Passeig de Picassofor a walk, run, picnic, siesta, sun bathing, all around a fantastic park and an activity by itself. There is a zoo as well.
Shopping
Loisaida bcn
42 Carrer dels FlassadersRelaxed and casual look besides being a nice store to look around.
Modern and mixed culture cloths on a more asymmetric level. Personal favourite.
Carrer de l'Anisadeta, 2
Modern and mixed culture cloths on a more asymmetric level. Personal favourite.
Boutique shop of different brands run by Japanese with their typical impecable taste.
Carrer de l'Esparteria, 15
Boutique shop of different brands run by Japanese with their typical impecable taste.
Arts & Culture
The famous MACBA / skateboard arena / just sit and hang spot.
1224 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona
1 Plaça dels ÀngelsThe famous MACBA / skateboard arena / just sit and hang spot.