Guidebook for Barcelona
Essentials
great views over the city.
contains a FNAC bookshop, supermarket and health food store, bakery, etc.
800 locals recommend
Arenas de Barcelona Multicines
385 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanesgreat views over the city.
contains a FNAC bookshop, supermarket and health food store, bakery, etc.
Food Scene
Great authentic Thai restaurant, a bit out of the way but worth it if you want to keep it local.
40 locals recommend
Bangkok Cafe
65 Carrer d'Evarist ArnúsGreat authentic Thai restaurant, a bit out of the way but worth it if you want to keep it local.
Xemei
85 Passeig de l'Exposiciómy favorite Italian (they're from Venice) restaurant in the neighborhood
La Bella Napoli
12-14 Carrer de Margaritgood pizza in this napolitan dig
Blai street is full of tapas bars and small restaurants. Very lively atmosphere. The locals love hanging out here. Its a mix of cats, dogs, children, grandma's and plenty of hipster folk...
16 locals recommend
Restaurante Carmen
44 Carrer de ValladolidBlai street is full of tapas bars and small restaurants. Very lively atmosphere. The locals love hanging out here. Its a mix of cats, dogs, children, grandma's and plenty of hipster folk...
This restaurant is as authentic Catalan as you could wish for. Grilled meats and veggies in a cavernous setting with a lush green terrace out front.
7 locals recommend
Taverna La Parra
3 Carrer de Joanot MartorellThis restaurant is as authentic Catalan as you could wish for. Grilled meats and veggies in a cavernous setting with a lush green terrace out front.
Little known Peruvian in the neighbourhood with very good Ceviche and other local dishes. Mostly open for lunch weekdays and dinner in the weekends.
8 locals recommend
Santa Ceviche
11 Carrer d'Hostafrancs de SióLittle known Peruvian in the neighbourhood with very good Ceviche and other local dishes. Mostly open for lunch weekdays and dinner in the weekends.
Very good restaurant specialising in fresh seafood, ceviches and great cocktails. A good example of how the Poble Sec neighbourhood is becoming more sophisticated and hip.
24 locals recommend
Lascar 74
74 Carrer del RoserVery good restaurant specialising in fresh seafood, ceviches and great cocktails. A good example of how the Poble Sec neighbourhood is becoming more sophisticated and hip.
Cool restaurant in a very happening part of town; the Sant Antoni neighbourhood. There are several other bars in the area also worth checking out.
14 locals recommend
LANDO
Cool restaurant in a very happening part of town; the Sant Antoni neighbourhood. There are several other bars in the area also worth checking out.
Top Peruvian/Japanese restaurant opened by Ferran and Albert Adria.
There are a few new places opening up under his name: Bodega 1900 and El Niño Viejo which are both nearby
29 locals recommend
Pakta
5 Carrer de LleidaTop Peruvian/Japanese restaurant opened by Ferran and Albert Adria.
There are a few new places opening up under his name: Bodega 1900 and El Niño Viejo which are both nearby
Niño Viejo
54 Av. de MistralTop restaurant for designer tacos and great micheladas
Panadería Serra
31 Carrer de l'Oliverabest bakery in the area
IL Golfo Di Napoli SL
38 Carrer de LleidaGreat pizzas
The Fish and Chips Shop
70 C. de RocafortFish & Chips but on a different level
Pastelería Tartela
32 Carrer de Llançacoffee and pie
Suita Ramen
6 Carrer del Príncep JordiGood Ramen around the corner
Catalan food in this small restaurant of an ex alumni of Ferran Adria. Top quality.
11 locals recommend
Petit Pau Restaurant
22 Carrer de l'Espanya IndustrialCatalan food in this small restaurant of an ex alumni of Ferran Adria. Top quality.
Arts & Culture
Great open air theatre set in an amazing surrounding. They also do a Pop up restaurant in the summer
109 locals recommend
Teatre Grec
s/n Passeig de Santa MadronaGreat open air theatre set in an amazing surrounding. They also do a Pop up restaurant in the summer
Early modernist textile factory converted into museum. Great private collection of modern art, bookshop. They organise concerts in the summer. The arched roof with amazing views is a must visit.
289 locals recommend
CaixaForum Barcelona
6-8 Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i GuàrdiaEarly modernist textile factory converted into museum. Great private collection of modern art, bookshop. They organise concerts in the summer. The arched roof with amazing views is a must visit.
Nice museum in a lush setting. interesting curatorial projects
548 locals recommend
Joan Miro Foundation
s/n Parc de MontjuïcNice museum in a lush setting. interesting curatorial projects
Zumzeig Cinema
53 Carrer de Béjaralternative cinema house with good wine selection and tapas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cute square near the apartment. Recommended for watching barrio life. Good tapas are available at several bars on the square.
60 locals recommend
Plaça d'Osca
Plaça d'OscaCute square near the apartment. Recommended for watching barrio life. Good tapas are available at several bars on the square.
Parks & Nature
The Montjuic is nearby and great for hiking. It provides several botanical gardens, amazing lookout spots over the city and some decent restaurants as well.
1300 locals recommend
Montjuïc
The Montjuic is nearby and great for hiking. It provides several botanical gardens, amazing lookout spots over the city and some decent restaurants as well.
Jardí Botànic
quality botanical garden, free on Sundays after 3pm
Shopping
Flower and plant shop annex gallery.
Great to stop by. Beautifully renovated with cheap means.
SAUVAGE
3 Carrer de FloridablancaFlower and plant shop annex gallery.
Great to stop by. Beautifully renovated with cheap means.
Sightseeing
views and a nice hike to get there. Take the cable car if you're lazy
585 locals recommend
Montjuic Castle
66 Ctra. de Montjuïcviews and a nice hike to get there. Take the cable car if you're lazy
Amazing views on this cemetery where the views over the city are amazing and graves are stacked in rows up to 4 stories.
Cementiri de Montjuïc
Amazing views on this cemetery where the views over the city are amazing and graves are stacked in rows up to 4 stories.