Gotico and Raval out and about
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of the most characteristics bars of Barcelona. The dust on the bottles is more than 100 years old...
142 locals recommend
Bar Marea Baja
6 Av. de les DrassanesThis is one of the most characteristics bars of Barcelona. The dust on the bottles is more than 100 years old...
Lupita la disco every Thursday night with very cool music Punk rock etc...
76 locals recommend
Sidecar Factory Club
7 Pl. ReialLupita la disco every Thursday night with very cool music Punk rock etc...
Most popular night club in town. Nasty Monday Indie rock. Crappy Tuesdays punk rock, electronic. Check their concerts calendar on their webpage.
656 locals recommend
Sala Apolo
113 Carrer Nou de la RamblaMost popular night club in town. Nasty Monday Indie rock. Crappy Tuesdays punk rock, electronic. Check their concerts calendar on their webpage.
23 Robadors
23 Carrer d'En RobadorLive music check it out here: https://23robadors.wordpress.com/
One of the classics! Oldest drug queen show super funny and entertaining and afterwards disco bar.
19 locals recommend
El Cangrejo
9 Carrer de MontserratOne of the classics! Oldest drug queen show super funny and entertaining and afterwards disco bar.
Very tiny place with a special atmospheare and alot of the real Barcelona history. For live shows check it out here http://www.barpastis.com/
29 locals recommend
Bar Pastis
4 Carrer de Santa MònicaVery tiny place with a special atmospheare and alot of the real Barcelona history. For live shows check it out here http://www.barpastis.com/
Cultural associacion where you can dance and listen good music check it out: https://www.facebook.com/asociacion.freedonia
11 locals recommend
Freedonia
6 Carrer de la LleialtatCultural associacion where you can dance and listen good music check it out: https://www.facebook.com/asociacion.freedonia
Very nice night bar if you go downstairs you have free access to the disco located inside antic roman ruins.
239 locals recommend
Ocaña
13-15 Pl. ReialVery nice night bar if you go downstairs you have free access to the disco located inside antic roman ruins.
Most of the best live venues will take place here check their website with the calendar.
504 locals recommend
Razzmatazz
122 C/ dels AlmogàversMost of the best live venues will take place here check their website with the calendar.
Jamboree
264 Carrer de Lepantjazz and flamenco live shows
Soda Acustic
6 Carrer de les GuilleriesLive music!
PSYCHO Rock and Roll Club
27 Carrer de PiquerRockabilly
El Caliu
38 Carrer del Torrent de l'OllaOne of the best cocktails bar in Raval, the list of gin tonics is long like a bible.
34 locals recommend
Bar Pesca Salada
32 C. de la CeraOne of the best cocktails bar in Raval, the list of gin tonics is long like a bible.
One of the most emblematic bars in Barcelona! If you are not fancy dressed they might dress u up! https://www.facebook.com/madamejasmine/
https://www.timeout.es/barcelona/es/musica-noche/madame-jasmine
59 locals recommend
Madame Jasmine
22 Rambla del RavalOne of the most emblematic bars in Barcelona! If you are not fancy dressed they might dress u up! https://www.facebook.com/madamejasmine/
https://www.timeout.es/barcelona/es/musica-noche/madame-jasmine
El Jardí
56 Carrer de l'HospitalNice café inside the beautiful garden of the Antic Hospital Sant Pau
Entertainment & Activities
Filmoteca de Catalunya
1 Plaça de Salvador SeguíMovie library
Sightseeing
Gràcia
Very nice bed and breakfast in one of my favorite spots in Spain, from here you can easily go to Figueres, Cadaques, Monasterio de San Pere, La Selva, LLanza, Portlligat and the wonderful Cap de Creus for hikes and restaurant at the faro and many other wonderful places around Emporda and Costa Brava. Owners are unbelievably nice. http://www.paoblau.com/sv/start/en/home/
Pao Blau
36 Carretera de Roses a VilajuïgaVery nice bed and breakfast in one of my favorite spots in Spain, from here you can easily go to Figueres, Cadaques, Monasterio de San Pere, La Selva, LLanza, Portlligat and the wonderful Cap de Creus for hikes and restaurant at the faro and many other wonderful places around Emporda and Costa Brava. Owners are unbelievably nice. http://www.paoblau.com/sv/start/en/home/
Hotel Barceló Raval
17 Rambla del Ravalfree 360 view from the roof top terrace
The most modern district of Barcelona. Not turistic but nice beaches and very iconic contemporary buildings.
Rambla del Poblenou, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain
The most modern district of Barcelona. Not turistic but nice beaches and very iconic contemporary buildings.
Shopping
La boqueria food market. The most popular food market of the city. Have a fantastic fruit juice for only 1 euro! Walk around and get lost in its colors and aromas.
1313 locals recommend
Mercat de la Boqueria
91 La RamblaLa boqueria food market. The most popular food market of the city. Have a fantastic fruit juice for only 1 euro! Walk around and get lost in its colors and aromas.
Biggest second hand market in Barcelona. Check the webpage for dates.
Mercat de Segona Mà "Lost & Found"
s/n Av. del Marquès de l'ArgenteraBiggest second hand market in Barcelona. Check the webpage for dates.
CAPRABO
116 Carrer de GuipúscoaBig supermarket with everything you need.
Food Scene
Very spanish restaurant will make you feel in an Almodovar movie. The owners are from Leon and the food is very good.
81 locals recommend
Las Fernández (Bar - Restaurante)
11 Carrer de les CarretesVery spanish restaurant will make you feel in an Almodovar movie. The owners are from Leon and the food is very good.
One of my favourite tapas places! Ask to the tender how long you need to wait for a table. Best time is 7PM or 11PM if you don't want to wait.
504 locals recommend
Cervesería Catalana
236 C. de MallorcaOne of my favourite tapas places! Ask to the tender how long you need to wait for a table. Best time is 7PM or 11PM if you don't want to wait.
Get lost on Poble Sec little streets and walk trough calle Blai many restaurants and bars. Here and in Taverna Blai tonight you can find the best pinxos! Try Txacoli white wine.
59 locals recommend
La Tasqueta de Blai
15 Carrer de BlaiGet lost on Poble Sec little streets and walk trough calle Blai many restaurants and bars. Here and in Taverna Blai tonight you can find the best pinxos! Try Txacoli white wine.
Federal Cafè
39 Carrer del Parlamenthipster place for nice brunch
Marmalade
4 Carrer de la Riera AltaBrunch and cocktails! My favourite is bloody mary!
Best argentinian empanadas in town! With cinema in original language in front of it.
28 locals recommend
Restaurante El Laurel
140 Carrer de FloridablancaBest argentinian empanadas in town! With cinema in original language in front of it.
Very cool bar with nice tapas, cocktails and a beautiful terrace outside Filmoteca. http://www.lamonroe.es/
81 locals recommend
La Monroe
1-9 Plaça de Salvador SeguíVery cool bar with nice tapas, cocktails and a beautiful terrace outside Filmoteca. http://www.lamonroe.es/
If you want to try some amazing food and you are not worried about the bill you must go to Suculent in Rambla del Raval: http://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d3323789-Reviews-Suculent-B
44 locals recommend
Suculent
45 Rambla del RavalIf you want to try some amazing food and you are not worried about the bill you must go to Suculent in Rambla del Raval: http://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d3323789-Reviews-Suculent-B
Gelaaati Di Marco
7 Carrer de la LlibreteriaThis will probably be the best ice-cream you have ever had....
Amazing place on the garden of the oldest hospital of barcelona with nice food and lunch menu for only 10 euros. http://www.eljardibarcelona.es/
26 locals recommend
El Jardí
56 Carrer de l'HospitalAmazing place on the garden of the oldest hospital of barcelona with nice food and lunch menu for only 10 euros. http://www.eljardibarcelona.es/
Best and probably the only autentic greek restaurant in Barcelona. Very good value for money.
Η τρελή ροδιά / El Magraner Boig
22 Carrer d'En RobadorBest and probably the only autentic greek restaurant in Barcelona. Very good value for money.
One of the only place in the city center where you will find almost only locals. Typical catalan and spanish dishes good price for money, good wines and friendly service and authentic atmosphere.
24 locals recommend
Guixot
8 Carrer de la RieretaOne of the only place in the city center where you will find almost only locals. Typical catalan and spanish dishes good price for money, good wines and friendly service and authentic atmosphere.
Italian Restaurant with authentic recipes from the Venetian area. Very high quality food.
24 locals recommend
Bacaro
6 Carrer de JerusalemItalian Restaurant with authentic recipes from the Venetian area. Very high quality food.
L'Antic Forn
28 Carrer del Pintor FortunyCalzots and grilled meat
I am not a big fan of Paella and I never eat a good one here but because every single person that comes here wants to eat paella they told me this is a good place.
34 locals recommend
El Cangrejo Loco
115 Carrer d'AribauI am not a big fan of Paella and I never eat a good one here but because every single person that comes here wants to eat paella they told me this is a good place.
My favourite seafood place. Cheap and good. Ask for Albariño dry for vine. (Avoid salads are terrible better a fish soup).
16 locals recommend
La Paradeta Paral·lel
46 Av. del Paral·lelMy favourite seafood place. Cheap and good. Ask for Albariño dry for vine. (Avoid salads are terrible better a fish soup).
Cañete
17 Carrer de la UnióOne of the best and most typical tapas bar in the old town
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona. With wide selection of vegan and gluten free plates.
49 locals recommend
The Green Spot
12 Carrer de la Reina CristinaOne of the best vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona. With wide selection of vegan and gluten free plates.
A Tu Bola
78 Carrer de l'HospitalCreative and delicious meatballs for 6.5 euros only.
Frankie Gallo Cha Cha Cha
15 Carrer del Marquès de BarberàBest pizza in Raval and best pizzeria in Barcelona!
Best bread in town and typical catalan pastries. Cannot miss the "Flan de huevo con nata".
22 locals recommend
Forn Mistral
7 Carrer de Torres i AmatBest bread in town and typical catalan pastries. Cannot miss the "Flan de huevo con nata".
La Informal
32 Rambla del RavalVery good burgers of Angus and Lamb with terrace.
Best mexican food I tried so far. Big sizes compared with other mexican restaurants. Night time too long time to wait so it is better to go before 9PM or at lunch.
73 locals recommend
El Pachuco
110 Carrer de Sant PauBest mexican food I tried so far. Big sizes compared with other mexican restaurants. Night time too long time to wait so it is better to go before 9PM or at lunch.
My favorite in Raval. Amazing sea food and paellas. Best sea food aperitivo of Barcelona with only 20 euros you eat sea food for 2 people. Up to now is one of the few autentic restaurants that survived after the pandemic.
8 locals recommend
Restaurant El Nou Cafeti
18 Carrer de Sant RafaelMy favorite in Raval. Amazing sea food and paellas. Best sea food aperitivo of Barcelona with only 20 euros you eat sea food for 2 people. Up to now is one of the few autentic restaurants that survived after the pandemic.
One of the most well know restaurants of Barcelona that after pandemic didn't close but was turned in a chinese restaurant :-(
22 locals recommend
Casa Leopoldo
24 Carrer de Sant RafaelOne of the most well know restaurants of Barcelona that after pandemic didn't close but was turned in a chinese restaurant :-(
It was one of my favorite sport for local food and bar, very good value for money. Lunch home made menu for 9 euros.
But it didn't survive after pandemic. Now is a different place.
10 locals recommend
Candela Raval
13 Plaça de Salvador SeguíIt was one of my favorite sport for local food and bar, very good value for money. Lunch home made menu for 9 euros.
But it didn't survive after pandemic. Now is a different place.
Arts & Culture
The only worth it museum to visit in Barcelona if you like Miro.
548 locals recommend
Joan Miro Foundation
s/n Parc de MontjuïcThe only worth it museum to visit in Barcelona if you like Miro.
CASA BATLLÓ
43 Pg. de GràciaCasa Batllo - The icon of the modernism
Palau Guell - This palace was made by Gaudi for Guell. It is one of the best modernistas buildings you can visit in Barcelona. I definitely recommend it.
454 locals recommend
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
167 Carrer de Sant QuintíPalau Guell - This palace was made by Gaudi for Guell. It is one of the best modernistas buildings you can visit in Barcelona. I definitely recommend it.
If you visit the nice Gracia neighbourood with its small streets and nice bars and shops you must have a look of Casa Vincens a small jewel of catalan modernism.
272 locals recommend
Casa Vicens
20-26 Carrer de les CarolinesIf you visit the nice Gracia neighbourood with its small streets and nice bars and shops you must have a look of Casa Vincens a small jewel of catalan modernism.
A beautiful modernist Hotel made by Domenech y Muntaner (Palau de la Musica/Hospital Sant Pau). Go inside and don't miss: marble fireplace on the left, Marmaid Room on the front, hall and righ room.
7 locals recommend
Hotel España
9-11 Carrer de Sant PauA beautiful modernist Hotel made by Domenech y Muntaner (Palau de la Musica/Hospital Sant Pau). Go inside and don't miss: marble fireplace on the left, Marmaid Room on the front, hall and righ room.
Official guides with more than 15 years of experience to avoid the queue at the entrance search for: skipthelinebarcelona
3229 locals recommend
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaOfficial guides with more than 15 years of experience to avoid the queue at the entrance search for: skipthelinebarcelona
Best spot of Raval. Most ancient hospital of Barcelona. Quiet and beautiful.
8 locals recommend
Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona
56 Carrer de l'HospitalBest spot of Raval. Most ancient hospital of Barcelona. Quiet and beautiful.
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
1 Plaça dels ÀngelsContemporary art museum
Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
5 Carrer de MontalegreGood exibitions
Palu Guell - This palace was made by Gaudi for Guell. It is one of the best modernistas buildings you can visit in Barcelona. I definitely recommend it.
C/ Nou de la Rambla, Barcelona, Spain
Palu Guell - This palace was made by Gaudi for Guell. It is one of the best modernistas buildings you can visit in Barcelona. I definitely recommend it.
Essentials
https://www.google.es/maps/place/Caprabo/@41.3787065,2.1627227,15z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1scaprabo!3m4!1s0x12a4a258cff31b5d:0x10477b555f014a54!8m2!3d41.3789349!4d2.1704157?hl=it
Carrer Sadurni 9, around the corner.
262 locals recommend
CAPRABO
116 Carrer de Guipúscoa https://www.google.es/maps/place/Caprabo/@41.3787065,2.1627227,15z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1scaprabo!3m4!1s0x12a4a258cff31b5d:0x10477b555f014a54!8m2!3d41.3789349!4d2.1704157?hl=it
Carrer Sadurni 9, around the corner.
Condis Supermercats
85 C/ d'EntençaLiceu station
Green Line L3 metro