Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Inexpensive restaurant to enjoy really fresh seafood -- crabs, prawns. You pick out what you want at the counter, it's weighed up and heaved away, and you pick it up crisp and steaming on a platter.
339 locals recommend
La Paradeta
7 Carrer ComercialInexpensive restaurant to enjoy really fresh seafood -- crabs, prawns. You pick out what you want at the counter, it's weighed up and heaved away, and you pick it up crisp and steaming on a platter.
I love the bohemian and vintage look of this cosmopolitan bohemian bistro that offers comfortable and cosy shelter and good food.There’s a exquisite array of mouthwatering morsels to dive into.
16 locals recommend
Café Kafka
7 Carrer de la FusinaI love the bohemian and vintage look of this cosmopolitan bohemian bistro that offers comfortable and cosy shelter and good food.There’s a exquisite array of mouthwatering morsels to dive into.
Mosquito’s speciality is Chinese dumplings but its tapas comprise a grab bag from all over the continent. The steamed pork dumplings and crispy duck are more than toothsome.Has xcellent homemade beers
252 locals recommend
Mosquito
46 C/ dels CardersMosquito’s speciality is Chinese dumplings but its tapas comprise a grab bag from all over the continent. The steamed pork dumplings and crispy duck are more than toothsome.Has xcellent homemade beers
Fantastic tapas, best to book in advance for 1 of the few tables in the back. Without booking expect over 1 hour for 1 of the bar seats.Best tuna tartar & Trifásico combo of calamari,whitebait,prawns
131 locals recommend
Cal Pep
8 Plaça de les OllesFantastic tapas, best to book in advance for 1 of the few tables in the back. Without booking expect over 1 hour for 1 of the bar seats.Best tuna tartar & Trifásico combo of calamari,whitebait,prawns
Great elegant restaurant by interior designer Beriestain with excellent cuisine where you also can buy exquisite cakes, vintage furniture, objects, international books and flowers
35 locals recommend
Café Jaime Beriestain
167 Carrer de Pau ClarisGreat elegant restaurant by interior designer Beriestain with excellent cuisine where you also can buy exquisite cakes, vintage furniture, objects, international books and flowers
Dishes are grouped by their cooking temperature – raw, low, stove or grill Treats like lobster tartare and ceviche, risotto and mini burgers, lime and coconut soup. Great service and delicious food.
Saboc
3 Carrer de la FusinaDishes are grouped by their cooking temperature – raw, low, stove or grill Treats like lobster tartare and ceviche, risotto and mini burgers, lime and coconut soup. Great service and delicious food.
Everything Else
With low lighting and relaxing perfumes wafting around you, this hammam could be the perfect way to end a day.Hot, warm and cold baths, steam baths and options for various massages, Book ahead
65 locals recommend
Aire de Barcelona
22 Passeig de PicassoWith low lighting and relaxing perfumes wafting around you, this hammam could be the perfect way to end a day.Hot, warm and cold baths, steam baths and options for various massages, Book ahead
Reykjavik Bakery uses old variety grains such as spelt and kamut, as well as rice, corn, rye and oats – all organic. They make a variety of breads and pastries – some plain, some unusually flavored.
114 locals recommend
Carrer dels Flassaders, 9
9 Carrer dels FlassadersReykjavik Bakery uses old variety grains such as spelt and kamut, as well as rice, corn, rye and oats – all organic. They make a variety of breads and pastries – some plain, some unusually flavored.
Entertainment & Activities
It is possible to hire bicycles, (even with baby seats) rollerblades, tandem bikes go-carts, & trikes from the bike shop just outside the park Ciutat Vella. For groups call on +34 607 226 069.
Passeig de Picasso, 24
24 Passeig de PicassoIt is possible to hire bicycles, (even with baby seats) rollerblades, tandem bikes go-carts, & trikes from the bike shop just outside the park Ciutat Vella. For groups call on +34 607 226 069.
Ciutadella Park is the perfect spot for a stroll, a picnic, jogging, paddling rowboats, juggling, a visit to the zoo or to inspect Catalonia’s regional parliament or the Natural History Museum.
2289 locals recommend
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoCiutadella Park is the perfect spot for a stroll, a picnic, jogging, paddling rowboats, juggling, a visit to the zoo or to inspect Catalonia’s regional parliament or the Natural History Museum.
This beautiful former cloister is now home to the sweet Museu de la Xocolata and the family friendly Bar del Convent, holding exhibitions, activities and cultural events during festivals.
22 locals recommend
Centre Cívic Convent de Sant Agustí
36 Carrer del ComerçThis beautiful former cloister is now home to the sweet Museu de la Xocolata and the family friendly Bar del Convent, holding exhibitions, activities and cultural events during festivals.
Arts & Culture
This is the city's indie club of choice. Each weekend sees fun-seekers and scallywags queueing down the street for a night of 80's pop, soft rock and disco classics. It hosts live acts in its sweaty,
34 locals recommend
Magic
40 Passeig de PicassoThis is the city's indie club of choice. Each weekend sees fun-seekers and scallywags queueing down the street for a night of 80's pop, soft rock and disco classics. It hosts live acts in its sweaty,
A must as well as Montcada street full of Mansions of the Gothic age, chronological painting from Picaso's early days to his final works a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking
1655 locals recommend
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaA must as well as Montcada street full of Mansions of the Gothic age, chronological painting from Picaso's early days to his final works a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking
The History Museum covers everything from the city's Roman origins, through the siege of the city by Napoleonic troops to the sardana. Rooftop terrace has unbeatable views over the city and marina
144 locals recommend
Museu d'Història de Catalunya
3 Plaça de Pau VilaThe History Museum covers everything from the city's Roman origins, through the siege of the city by Napoleonic troops to the sardana. Rooftop terrace has unbeatable views over the city and marina
A gigantic 600 square-meter, 7-foot tall screen that shows 3D films. A bigger screen: a semi-circular 900 square meter screen immerses the spectator entirely in a unique moviegoing experience.
21 locals recommend
Port Vell
s/n Rambla de MarA gigantic 600 square-meter, 7-foot tall screen that shows 3D films. A bigger screen: a semi-circular 900 square meter screen immerses the spectator entirely in a unique moviegoing experience.
Barcelona’s Zoo is set in a beautiful garden that is over 100 years old in Ciutadella Park. It is home to 7,500 individual animals of 400 species from across the globe, 1 street to the apartment.
460 locals recommend
Barcelona Zoo
Barcelona’s Zoo is set in a beautiful garden that is over 100 years old in Ciutadella Park. It is home to 7,500 individual animals of 400 species from across the globe, 1 street to the apartment.
Essentials
My favorite foodie heaven, glistening with fresh fish and seafood, bloody with skinned rabbits and poultry, gleaming with fruit and vegetables, set under a suitably theatrical roof. Amazing building
501 locals recommend
Mercat Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc CambóMy favorite foodie heaven, glistening with fresh fish and seafood, bloody with skinned rabbits and poultry, gleaming with fruit and vegetables, set under a suitably theatrical roof. Amazing building
Drinks & Nightlife
Founded in 1969, Can Paixano still keeps the atmosphere of a traditional sailor’s tavern.A place to enjoy a wide range of sandwiches and tapas, drink tasty rose cava(sparkling wine) and meet people
283 locals recommend
La Xampanyeria
7 Carrer de la Reina CristinaFounded in 1969, Can Paixano still keeps the atmosphere of a traditional sailor’s tavern.A place to enjoy a wide range of sandwiches and tapas, drink tasty rose cava(sparkling wine) and meet people
Located in Barceloneta´s old Fisherman village, serving heaped plates of delicious Andalusian-influenced seafood and jugs of Sangria.Perfect to sunbathe on its charming street corner terrace.
170 locals recommend
Bar jai-ca
13 Carrer de GinebraLocated in Barceloneta´s old Fisherman village, serving heaped plates of delicious Andalusian-influenced seafood and jugs of Sangria.Perfect to sunbathe on its charming street corner terrace.
My favourite tapas place with great fresh products and great prices, seating at the bar and meeting people from all over the world is always fancy. They have menu with paella and exc risotto for 7€
279 locals recommend
Ciudad Condal
18 Rambla de CatalunyaMy favourite tapas place with great fresh products and great prices, seating at the bar and meeting people from all over the world is always fancy. They have menu with paella and exc risotto for 7€
Sightseeing
The three-wheeler cars , allow a driver and one passenger to tour the city’s famous landmarks, guided by audio satellite navigation. can be parked in scooter bays for free. Great if you are in a group
12 locals recommend
GoCar Barcelona
7 Passeig de PujadesThe three-wheeler cars , allow a driver and one passenger to tour the city’s famous landmarks, guided by audio satellite navigation. can be parked in scooter bays for free. Great if you are in a group