Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Excellent selection of local dishes with a modern touch of finese. Seasonal menu.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suculent
45 Rambla del RavalExcellent selection of local dishes with a modern touch of finese. Seasonal menu.
Tapas - two bite wonders all made from conserves. Gets very busy and limited hours.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quimet & Quimet
25 Carrer del Poeta CabanyesTapas - two bite wonders all made from conserves. Gets very busy and limited hours.
Basque restaurant and pintxos bar. Very authentic and better than the tourist place next door to it.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Euskal Etxea (Restaurant)
1 Placeta de MontcadaBasque restaurant and pintxos bar. Very authentic and better than the tourist place next door to it.
Fantastic paella and rice dishes (arroz caldoso de bogovante is the best I´ve eaten) and it´s right on the water. Best to book and open on Mondays.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Xiringuito Escribà
62 Av. del LitoralFantastic paella and rice dishes (arroz caldoso de bogovante is the best I´ve eaten) and it´s right on the water. Best to book and open on Mondays.
Vegetarian and vegan only but full of fabulous flavour and generous on servings.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teresa Carles
2 C/ de JovellanosVegetarian and vegan only but full of fabulous flavour and generous on servings.
Taste marzipan and pastries and sweets made in monasteries from all over Spain. The building is constructed above medieval Jewish baths. The café and tearoom section extends neatly out into the intersection of Carrer Banys Nous (which means “new baths”).
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caelum
8 Carrer de la PallaTaste marzipan and pastries and sweets made in monasteries from all over Spain. The building is constructed above medieval Jewish baths. The café and tearoom section extends neatly out into the intersection of Carrer Banys Nous (which means “new baths”).
Very popular brunch spot - you might not even notice it´s only vegetarian and vegan food on offer.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels TallersVery popular brunch spot - you might not even notice it´s only vegetarian and vegan food on offer.
Brunch spot been around since before brunch was even a thing in Barcelona.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milk Bar & Bistro
21 Carrer d'en GignàsBrunch spot been around since before brunch was even a thing in Barcelona.
Typical local cuisine. Good value menu of the day and they don´t scrimp on the wine.
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Flauta
23 Carrer d'AribauTypical local cuisine. Good value menu of the day and they don´t scrimp on the wine.
Original cafe dating back to last century serving hot chocolate drink & churros, amoungst other delights!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granja Dulcinea
2 Carrer de PetritxolOriginal cafe dating back to last century serving hot chocolate drink & churros, amoungst other delights!
Typical Catalan brasserie - meat, snails, rabbit, fish all done a la brasa.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taverna El Glop
24 Carrer de Sant LluísTypical Catalan brasserie - meat, snails, rabbit, fish all done a la brasa.
Brasil meets Japan in this over-the-top hip sushi joint
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ikibana Paralelo
148 Av. del Paral·lelBrasil meets Japan in this over-the-top hip sushi joint
Tapas 24
269 Carrer de la DiputacióTapas
Gstore
228 Carrer de la MarinaTapas
Amazing chocolate shop
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cacao Sampaka.Chocolateria y tienda de bombones Barcelona
292 C. del Consell de CentAmazing chocolate shop
Sightseeing
Around the corner from the apartment, Spain most visited monument and a must see.
3229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaAround the corner from the apartment, Spain most visited monument and a must see.
Lovely place to see a great view of the city as well as enjoying the park
648 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Park Güell
Lovely place to see a great view of the city as well as enjoying the park
Parks & Nature
Great walking tracks only a few minutes from the centre by train. Watch out for the Jabalis!
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Natural de Collserola
92 Ctra. de l'EsglésiaGreat walking tracks only a few minutes from the centre by train. Watch out for the Jabalis!
More than just a lovely place to stroll, You can go to the museums, see a concert or chill up the top in the open air bar La Caseta in summer. Oh it´s where the Kylie pool is too!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parc de Montjuïc
More than just a lovely place to stroll, You can go to the museums, see a concert or chill up the top in the open air bar La Caseta in summer. Oh it´s where the Kylie pool is too!
Getting Around
Only 50 metres from your door at La Sagrada familia. By a T-10 ticket and travel cheaper than individual tickets.
3229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaOnly 50 metres from your door at La Sagrada familia. By a T-10 ticket and travel cheaper than individual tickets.
Essentials
Organic supermarket. There are many around the city by the same name.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Veritas
144 Pg. de Sant JoanOrganic supermarket. There are many around the city by the same name.
Bonpreu
278 Carrer de SardenyaClosest all round supermarket
Farmàcia Laguna
459 C/ de Provença24 hour chemist open 365 days a year
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
167 Carrer de Sant QuintíClosest hospital
Shopping
Humus Barcelona
Sustainable fashion
Olokuti Gràcia
38 Carrer d'AstúriesSustainable fashion
Nudie Jeans Barcelona
33 Rambla de CatalunyaSustainable fashion
GreenLifeStyle EcoFashion - Tienda de Ropa Ecológica
34 Carrer del Torrent de l'OllaSustainable fashion
COSHOP BANYS VELLS
9 Carrer dels Banys VellsSustainable fashion and pop up shop
La Central del Raval
6 Carrer d'ElisabetsEnglish language books
Arts & Culture
Museum of modern art - also THE place to ride a skateboard
1224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Barcelona
1 Plaça dels ÀngelsMuseum of modern art - also THE place to ride a skateboard
Contemporary art museum
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
5 Carrer de MontalegreContemporary art museum
Amazing inside and out even if you don´t get to a concert well worth a visit
508 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaAmazing inside and out even if you don´t get to a concert well worth a visit