Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Amazing burgers, both to eat-in and take-away (some of the best in town) and just 5 minutes from our flat
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Timesburg Sant Pau
520 Carrer del RossellóAmazing burgers, both to eat-in and take-away (some of the best in town) and just 5 minutes from our flat
Best Ramen in Town. Don't take reservations, so you need to go early (around 7-8pm) or put your name down.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Koku Kitchen Ramen
19 Carrer d'en CarabassaBest Ramen in Town. Don't take reservations, so you need to go early (around 7-8pm) or put your name down.
Really fun pizza place (Like a party bar mixed with Pizzeria). Need to book or go early
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frankie Gallo Cha Cha Cha
15 Carrer del Marquès de BarberàReally fun pizza place (Like a party bar mixed with Pizzeria). Need to book or go early
Some of the best gourmet tapas in town. Book or go early.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pepa Tomate
17 Plaça Revolució de Setembre 1868Some of the best gourmet tapas in town. Book or go early.
Traditional tapas is great here, and in one of the best neighbourhoods
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Can Codina
20 Carrer del Torrent de l'OllaTraditional tapas is great here, and in one of the best neighbourhoods
One of the most famous and traditional tapas bars in town. Far from the centre but worth a trip.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Esquinica
296 Passeig de Fabra i PuigOne of the most famous and traditional tapas bars in town. Far from the centre but worth a trip.
Amazing local tapas restaurant, next to the bunkers which is a 360 º viewpoint of all Barcelona (free) and great at sunset.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicia
1 Carrer de MühlbergAmazing local tapas restaurant, next to the bunkers which is a 360 º viewpoint of all Barcelona (free) and great at sunset.
One of the best sushi restaurants in town. For the restaurant in Carrer de Goya, you can't book so go early 7-8pm. There is another restaurant in Carrer Verdi where you can book
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kibuka Goya
9 Carrer de GoyaOne of the best sushi restaurants in town. For the restaurant in Carrer de Goya, you can't book so go early 7-8pm. There is another restaurant in Carrer Verdi where you can book
Gourmet tapas (has a happy hour from 7-9 and get a free tapas with your drink) and yummy gintonics
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Xula Taperia
18 Carrer de la Mare de Déu dels DesemparatsGourmet tapas (has a happy hour from 7-9 and get a free tapas with your drink) and yummy gintonics
Amazing little cava bar open til 10pm, selling cava by the glass for 1 Euro and cheap local tapas dishes/meat. It gets really busy so you have to stand up and drink/eat but it's a real experience
283 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Xampanyeria
7 Carrer de la Reina CristinaAmazing little cava bar open til 10pm, selling cava by the glass for 1 Euro and cheap local tapas dishes/meat. It gets really busy so you have to stand up and drink/eat but it's a real experience
Bormuth
1 Plaça ComercialGreat tapas bar in Borne area.
Really nice and different Spanish restaurant - essential to go early and put your name down.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pepita
343 Carrer de CorsegaReally nice and different Spanish restaurant - essential to go early and put your name down.
One of the best places for paella in town. Will need to book at weekends or lunch time.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ca La Nuri Restaurant
55 Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaOne of the best places for paella in town. Will need to book at weekends or lunch time.
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101 Passeig de Joan de BorbóAmazing paella and seafood here.
La Monroe
1-9 Plaça de Salvador SeguíNice bar/restaurant in Raval area
Healthy/hipster restaurant specialising in vegetarian/flexitarian food in town. Really nice .
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels TallersHealthy/hipster restaurant specialising in vegetarian/flexitarian food in town. Really nice .
Food hall with many different up-market restaurants to eat at.
462 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Nacional
24 Bis Pg. de GràciaFood hall with many different up-market restaurants to eat at.
Try the famous Baque "pintxo" here on this street lined with bustling pintxo bars.
474 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrer de Blai
Carrer de BlaiTry the famous Baque "pintxo" here on this street lined with bustling pintxo bars.
Great little beach bar which has amazing pizzas, for a break from the sun on the beach.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Maria
17 Carrer del ComerçGreat little beach bar which has amazing pizzas, for a break from the sun on the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar/Discoteca in Gracia playing rock and indie music. Really nice place to go if you don't want to go into town. Gets busy from around 00.00 onwards.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alfa Bar
36 Carrer Gran de GràciaBar/Discoteca in Gracia playing rock and indie music. Really nice place to go if you don't want to go into town. Gets busy from around 00.00 onwards.
Amazing cocktail bar at the top of this hotel with view over the beach (7pm onwards) and has parties on Thursday and Sunday
527 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We Barcelona
Passeig de Joan de BorbóAmazing cocktail bar at the top of this hotel with view over the beach (7pm onwards) and has parties on Thursday and Sunday
The largest club in Barcelona and the best if you like indie, elecontronic, rock music.
504 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Razzmatazz
122 C/ dels AlmogàversThe largest club in Barcelona and the best if you like indie, elecontronic, rock music.
Sala Apolo
113 Carrer Nou de la RamblaBest nightclub for electronic & House music
Sightseeing
Famous square in Barcelona lined with bars and restaurants. Great at night or in the day.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atmosfera Barcelona
17 Plaça del SolFamous square in Barcelona lined with bars and restaurants. Great at night or in the day.
Here is where the locals go for a "vermut" at one of the many bars on this street from 11am-3pm. Try Bar Calders, but there are many different option.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrer del Parlament
Carrer del ParlamentHere is where the locals go for a "vermut" at one of the many bars on this street from 11am-3pm. Try Bar Calders, but there are many different option.
Locals neighbourhood with their own mini "rambla" lined with local restaurants, which ends at the beach for those looking for a quieter and nicer beach experience.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Poblenou
Locals neighbourhood with their own mini "rambla" lined with local restaurants, which ends at the beach for those looking for a quieter and nicer beach experience.
Amazing modernist building which is well worth a visit and just 5 minutes walk from our flat.
454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
167 Carrer de Sant QuintíAmazing modernist building which is well worth a visit and just 5 minutes walk from our flat.
Parks & Nature
Nice park for chilling with some music or beers away from the sun.
2289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Ciudadela
21 Passeig de PicassoNice park for chilling with some music or beers away from the sun.
Essentials
Lidl
178 Carrer de Bac de RodaSorli
11 Carrer de Pere SerafíYour nearest supermarket
Getting Around
Metro for the purple line, or alternatively you can go to Sagrada Familia metro for the same line.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercat dels Encants de Barcelona
158 Carrer de los CastillejosMetro for the purple line, or alternatively you can go to Sagrada Familia metro for the same line.
Shopping
Nice flea market on Saturday.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercat dels Encants de Barcelona
158 Carrer de los CastillejosNice flea market on Saturday.