Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Great neighborhood tapas, reasonable prices and everything is always fresh. It’s what locals call “cuina traditional de mercat” (traditional market cuisine) There is no menu, just a board listing the dishes of the day. Once a dish is finished, it simply gets crossed off the board.
27 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurant Portolés
375 Carrer de la DiputacióGreat neighborhood tapas, reasonable prices and everything is always fresh. It’s what locals call “cuina traditional de mercat” (traditional market cuisine) There is no menu, just a board listing the dishes of the day. Once a dish is finished, it simply gets crossed off the board.
Best tapas in Barcelona, nice area, sit at the bar and try the “pulpitos” and the duck paté . Early for lunch is best, at the bar, so you can point and eat. They all speak english. If it’s full sit outside on the Ramblas.
279 personas locales recomiendan
Ciudad Condal
18 Rambla de CatalunyaBest tapas in Barcelona, nice area, sit at the bar and try the “pulpitos” and the duck paté . Early for lunch is best, at the bar, so you can point and eat. They all speak english. If it’s full sit outside on the Ramblas.
Spanish home-style cooking in an authentic atmosphere, located in the Raval. Nothing fancy but filled with locals and run by what seemed like family. Food was good and very reasonably priced. Excellent menu, had many choices and there were specials of the day, including paella. Simple food but good.
43 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurant Romesco
28 Carrer de Sant PauSpanish home-style cooking in an authentic atmosphere, located in the Raval. Nothing fancy but filled with locals and run by what seemed like family. Food was good and very reasonably priced. Excellent menu, had many choices and there were specials of the day, including paella. Simple food but good.
A very cheap dive for meat lovers, about 8 euros for a good steak. Try the asado, vacío or entraña, our favorites. Located in Barceloneta.
57 personas locales recomiendan
La Malandrina
3 C/ de Pepe RubianesA very cheap dive for meat lovers, about 8 euros for a good steak. Try the asado, vacío or entraña, our favorites. Located in Barceloneta.
It’s a very nice place in the Born, we recommend to call and reserve. You can have an early dinner and then you can walk the Born towards the town center. Must try the Mango and Foie Carpaccio, delicious!
140 personas locales recomiendan
Bar del Pla
2 Carrer de MontcadaIt’s a very nice place in the Born, we recommend to call and reserve. You can have an early dinner and then you can walk the Born towards the town center. Must try the Mango and Foie Carpaccio, delicious!
They serve brunch every day and also very good drinks
28 personas locales recomiendan
Firebug - Brunch - Bar - Bistro
23 Pg. de Sant JoanThey serve brunch every day and also very good drinks
A noodle house recommended by an asian friend of ours. Simple but very good and authentic. The place is small, people start lining up before they open so go there early. Kind of incredible.
68 personas locales recomiendan
Ramen-ya Hiro
164 Carrer de GironaA noodle house recommended by an asian friend of ours. Simple but very good and authentic. The place is small, people start lining up before they open so go there early. Kind of incredible.
Red Ant Noodle Bar
5 Carrer dels TiradorsGood food!
Because life without dumpling is not worth living, that’s their slogan, this restaurant became my favorite in the Born. Their serve exotic asian tapas, with influences from Hong Kong, China and Vietnam. Great quality food and drinks, an acceptable variety of beers for reasonable prices. Just make sure to make reservations or go with enough time to wait in line because it’s a small place and is always packed. Anyway it’s worth the wait, specially if you are having a good time with friends or enjoying a beer.
252 personas locales recomiendan
Mosquito
46 C/ dels CardersBecause life without dumpling is not worth living, that’s their slogan, this restaurant became my favorite in the Born. Their serve exotic asian tapas, with influences from Hong Kong, China and Vietnam. Great quality food and drinks, an acceptable variety of beers for reasonable prices. Just make sure to make reservations or go with enough time to wait in line because it’s a small place and is always packed. Anyway it’s worth the wait, specially if you are having a good time with friends or enjoying a beer.
A classic artisan Italian gelato (ice cream) store. They offer an infinite variety of flavors with natural ingredients, fruity creamy and delicious.
26 personas locales recomiendan
Gelaaati Di Marco
7 Carrer de la LlibreteriaA classic artisan Italian gelato (ice cream) store. They offer an infinite variety of flavors with natural ingredients, fruity creamy and delicious.
They have a delicious sourdough pizza. It' a good place also to stop for a vermouth.
39 personas locales recomiendan
ChichaLimoná
80 Pg. de Sant JoanThey have a delicious sourdough pizza. It' a good place also to stop for a vermouth.
The menu is fresh and healthy with unusual combinations that are very tasteful. Most of the vegetables are grown specifically for the restaurant, like kale for example which is almost impossible to find in Barcelona. For those who wants to eat healthy, enjoy a nice venue and a new eating experience, this is the place to go. Not expensive, not cheap and the kale chips are fabulous.
232 personas locales recomiendan
Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels TallersThe menu is fresh and healthy with unusual combinations that are very tasteful. Most of the vegetables are grown specifically for the restaurant, like kale for example which is almost impossible to find in Barcelona. For those who wants to eat healthy, enjoy a nice venue and a new eating experience, this is the place to go. Not expensive, not cheap and the kale chips are fabulous.
A great tapas bar frequented by the locals - the wait for a table can be long, so try to get there when they aren't busy if you don't want to wait.
504 personas locales recomiendan
Cervesería Catalana
236 C. de MallorcaA great tapas bar frequented by the locals - the wait for a table can be long, so try to get there when they aren't busy if you don't want to wait.
Seafood "chiringuito" at the beach. A place where to eat a paella facing the sea.
20 personas locales recomiendan
Marina Bay
19-21 Carrer de la MarinaSeafood "chiringuito" at the beach. A place where to eat a paella facing the sea.
Good for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Semi-healthy and tasty options.
139 personas locales recomiendan
Granja Petitbo
82 Pg. de Sant JoanGood for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Semi-healthy and tasty options.
A great tapas bar- the wait for a table can be long, so try to get there when they aren't busy if you don't want to wait.
106 personas locales recomiendan
Vinitus
333 C. del Consell de CentA great tapas bar- the wait for a table can be long, so try to get there when they aren't busy if you don't want to wait.
A stakehouse and a butcher. All the food is fresh and organic sourced from local farms and from some in the Pyrenees.
Pirineu En Boca
17 Carrer de GironaA stakehouse and a butcher. All the food is fresh and organic sourced from local farms and from some in the Pyrenees.
Cozy, non touristy and very good restaurant. The meat is very good and made with optimal coals. Everything is prepared by an Argentine guy who has been here for over 25 years and cooks for passion. Fortunately, it is quite unknown by tourists and that's why this little neighborhood restaurant is not crowded. They offer a daily menu for 11Euros at lunch time and 16 at dinner time. There is Paella on Tursdays !!
Restaurante muy acogedor, poco turístico y muy bueno. La carne es buenísima y elaborada con unas brasas óptimas. Todo lo realiza un argentino que lleva aquí más de 25 años y cocina por pasión. Por suerte, es bastante desconocido en las redes y eso hace que este pequeño restaurante de barrio no esté masificado. Ofrecen un menú diario de 11Euros a mediodía y 16 por la noche. ¡¡ Los jueves paella !!
6 personas locales recomiendan
Los buñuelos de la tía Francisca
372 Carrer de LepantCozy, non touristy and very good restaurant. The meat is very good and made with optimal coals. Everything is prepared by an Argentine guy who has been here for over 25 years and cooks for passion. Fortunately, it is quite unknown by tourists and that's why this little neighborhood restaurant is not crowded. They offer a daily menu for 11Euros at lunch time and 16 at dinner time. There is Paella on Tursdays !!
Restaurante muy acogedor, poco turístico y muy bueno. La carne es buenísima y elaborada con unas brasas óptimas. Todo lo realiza un argentino que lleva aquí más de 25 años y cocina por pasión. Por suerte, es bastante desconocido en las redes y eso hace que este pequeño restaurante de barrio no esté masificado. Ofrecen un menú diario de 11Euros a mediodía y 16 por la noche. ¡¡ Los jueves paella !!
An oasis in the neighborhood. Wines and liquors store with an interior lounge to enjoy their drinks and some tapas. Giovanni, the owner, makes this place really special and recomendable. Go on vermut time (befween breakfast and lunch time, it is a very local habit.... like siesta time)
Un oasis en el barrio. Tienda de vinos y licores con un salón interior para tomar sus bebidas y algunas tapas. Giovanni, su propietario , hace de esta tienda un lugar realmente especial. Ideal para ir a tomar a la hora del vermut (momento entre el desayuno y la comida, algo muy típico de aquí... como la hora de la siesta)
La Bodega Mediterrània
344 Carrer de LepantAn oasis in the neighborhood. Wines and liquors store with an interior lounge to enjoy their drinks and some tapas. Giovanni, the owner, makes this place really special and recomendable. Go on vermut time (befween breakfast and lunch time, it is a very local habit.... like siesta time)
Un oasis en el barrio. Tienda de vinos y licores con un salón interior para tomar sus bebidas y algunas tapas. Giovanni, su propietario , hace de esta tienda un lugar realmente especial. Ideal para ir a tomar a la hora del vermut (momento entre el desayuno y la comida, algo muy típico de aquí... como la hora de la siesta)
Very local. Daily menu based on home cooking from fresh market at a good price. It's owners will make you feel special. . Visit their Facebook and take a look at the funny videos starred by them almost every week to promote their restaurant online: https://www.facebook.com/holalaramonabar/
Menú diario a base de cocina de mercado casera a buen precio. Lo mejor de su restaurante son sus propietarias. Visitar su Facebook y echar un vistazo a los divertidos videos que protagonizan casi cada semana para promocionar su restaurante en las redes: https://www.facebook.com/holalaramonabar/
12 personas locales recomiendan
La Ramona
262 Carrer de Roger de FlorVery local. Daily menu based on home cooking from fresh market at a good price. It's owners will make you feel special. . Visit their Facebook and take a look at the funny videos starred by them almost every week to promote their restaurant online: https://www.facebook.com/holalaramonabar/
Menú diario a base de cocina de mercado casera a buen precio. Lo mejor de su restaurante son sus propietarias. Visitar su Facebook y echar un vistazo a los divertidos videos que protagonizan casi cada semana para promocionar su restaurante en las redes: https://www.facebook.com/holalaramonabar/
Old fur manufacturers place reconverted in this original restaurant that invites you to taste more than 20 varieties of delicatessen canned sardines, tuna, mackerel, ... all of them have been hand made respecting the tradition. They also have a wide variety of super original spreadables you can not enjoy elsewhere. The entire can collection is exposed for those wishing to buy some of them and take it to enjoy at home.
Antigua peletería reconvertida en restaurante que invita a degustar más de 20 variedades de latas de sardinas, atún, caballa,… que han sido elaboradas a mano respetando la tradición. También disponen de gran variedad de untables súper originales que no podrás degustar en otros lugares. Se encuentra expuesta toda la colección de latas para quienes deseen comprarlas.
7 personas locales recomiendan
Lata-Barra
4 Carrer d'EscipióOld fur manufacturers place reconverted in this original restaurant that invites you to taste more than 20 varieties of delicatessen canned sardines, tuna, mackerel, ... all of them have been hand made respecting the tradition. They also have a wide variety of super original spreadables you can not enjoy elsewhere. The entire can collection is exposed for those wishing to buy some of them and take it to enjoy at home.
Antigua peletería reconvertida en restaurante que invita a degustar más de 20 variedades de latas de sardinas, atún, caballa,… que han sido elaboradas a mano respetando la tradición. También disponen de gran variedad de untables súper originales que no podrás degustar en otros lugares. Se encuentra expuesta toda la colección de latas para quienes deseen comprarlas.
Pastelería tradicional del barrio de toda la vida. Negocio familiar que empezó hace 75 años. Cada día elaboran dulces de la forma tradicional y con ingredientes naturales.
THE Traditional bakery in the neighborhood since 75 years ago. Every day they prepare traditional sweets and cakes with natural ingredients.
8 personas locales recomiendan
Pastisseria Lepanto
436 Bis C. de MallorcaPastelería tradicional del barrio de toda la vida. Negocio familiar que empezó hace 75 años. Cada día elaboran dulces de la forma tradicional y con ingredientes naturales.
THE Traditional bakery in the neighborhood since 75 years ago. Every day they prepare traditional sweets and cakes with natural ingredients.
Panaderos y pasteleros Artesanos desde 1952. Cada dia ponen a la venta un montón de variedades de cocas artesanas y pan elaborado de forma tradicional. Su especialidad es la pastisseria Catalana. Siempre tienen alguna muestra que ofrecer a sus clientes como degustación.
Bakers and confectioners since 1952. Every day they offer a large range of artisan bread and typical "coques" they prepare in the traditional way. Their specialty is the typical Catalan cakes and "coques". They always have some sample to offer to its customers as tasting.
Pa i coques de Perafita
45 Avinguda de GaudíPanaderos y pasteleros Artesanos desde 1952. Cada dia ponen a la venta un montón de variedades de cocas artesanas y pan elaborado de forma tradicional. Su especialidad es la pastisseria Catalana. Siempre tienen alguna muestra que ofrecer a sus clientes como degustación.
Bakers and confectioners since 1952. Every day they offer a large range of artisan bread and typical "coques" they prepare in the traditional way. Their specialty is the typical Catalan cakes and "coques". They always have some sample to offer to its customers as tasting.
Tapas mezze Arab-Mediterranean fusion and Palestinian beer restaurant with candles and oriental atmosphere.
Tapas mezze de fusión árabe-mediterránea y cerveza palestina en restaurante con ambiente de velas y oriental.
13 personas locales recomiendan
Ziryab Hookah Shisha Lounge
5 Carrer de GrunyíTapas mezze Arab-Mediterranean fusion and Palestinian beer restaurant with candles and oriental atmosphere.
Tapas mezze de fusión árabe-mediterránea y cerveza palestina en restaurante con ambiente de velas y oriental.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have a big selection of beers. Nice ambiance and good tapas.
17 personas locales recomiendan
BierCaB
55 Carrer de MuntanerThey have a big selection of beers. Nice ambiance and good tapas.
La Bona Pinta
433 Carrer de la DiputacióGood selection of beers
Cozy wine bar with a wide selection of wines in the country, cans and preserves, and rustic chic decor.
Acogedora vinoteca con amplia selección del caldos del país, tapas y conservas, y una decoración rústico chic.
18 personas locales recomiendan
ELDISET
3 Carrer Antic de Sant JoanCozy wine bar with a wide selection of wines in the country, cans and preserves, and rustic chic decor.
Acogedora vinoteca con amplia selección del caldos del país, tapas y conservas, y una decoración rústico chic.
Parks & Nature
Parque de la Ciudadela
21 Passeig de PicassoPark Güell
Gaudi's park
Playa de la Barceloneta
Vila Olimpica Beach
1 Moll de GregalShopping
Supermercado El Corte Inglés
14 Pl. de CatalunyaSephora
121 Rambla de CatalunyaAll about cosmetics
El Triangle Centro Comercial
1 Plaza de CataluñaLocated at the end of Las Ramblas, next to the sea. Open on Sundays!
472 personas locales recomiendan
Maremagnum
5 Moll d'EspanyaLocated at the end of Las Ramblas, next to the sea. Open on Sundays!
L'illa Diagonal
557 Avinguda DiagonalCentro Comercial Diagonal Mar
3 Avinguda DiagonalGoofretti Glories
208 Avinguda DiagonalTelefonía y Regalos artesanos. Norfa, su propietaria desde hace 18 años y anfitriona de Airbnb , selecciona cuidadosamente los artículos de regalo hechos a mano para su tienda. También ofrece cursos de manualidades y sobre manejo de smartphones.
Phones, sim cards and handcrafted gifts. Norfa, the owner since 18 years and Airbnb home sharing host, chooses carefully the selection of gift items handcrafted for her shop. She also offers handcrafting workshops and offers classes on how to use smartphones.
Inti Bcn Celulares y Regalos
401 Carrer de MallorcaTelefonía y Regalos artesanos. Norfa, su propietaria desde hace 18 años y anfitriona de Airbnb , selecciona cuidadosamente los artículos de regalo hechos a mano para su tienda. También ofrece cursos de manualidades y sobre manejo de smartphones.
Phones, sim cards and handcrafted gifts. Norfa, the owner since 18 years and Airbnb home sharing host, chooses carefully the selection of gift items handcrafted for her shop. She also offers handcrafting workshops and offers classes on how to use smartphones.
Empresa familiar especializada en el sector de la joyería y relojería. Además de los diseños clásicos podrás encontrar las últimas colecciones de una nueva generación de jóvenes artistas, que con sus joyas están creando un nuevo concepto de joyería.
Family run business specialized in the field of jewelery and watches. In addition to the classic designs you can find the latest collections of a new generation of young artists who with her jewels are creating a new concept of jewelry.
Torrents Gianni Joieria
60 Avinguda de GaudíEmpresa familiar especializada en el sector de la joyería y relojería. Además de los diseños clásicos podrás encontrar las últimas colecciones de una nueva generación de jóvenes artistas, que con sus joyas están creando un nuevo concepto de joyería.
Family run business specialized in the field of jewelery and watches. In addition to the classic designs you can find the latest collections of a new generation of young artists who with her jewels are creating a new concept of jewelry.
Arts & Culture
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Barcelona
1 Plaça dels ÀngelsCentre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
5 Carrer de MontalegreMuseu d'Història de Catalunya
3 Plaça de Pau VilaPalace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaAn architectonic gem!
Sightseeing
Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Passeig de Lluís Companys
La Rambla
75 La RamblaMontjuic Castle
66 Ctra. de Montjuïc
Tibidabo
There is a beautiful church you can visit
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaGaudi's cathedral
Passeig de Gracia
Passeig de GràciaWhere the "fancy" brands are
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaMore of Gaudi