Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Good for couples, families or groups of friends. Try their tapas and desserts.
39 locals recommend
ChichaLimoná
80 Pg. de Sant JoanGood for couples, families or groups of friends. Try their tapas and desserts.
They have amazing brunch and also lunch formulas, and delicious cakes and coffee. Unlike other popular/touristy brunch places you don't have to queue for 1 hour to get a table. It's a hidden gem!
9 locals recommend
Giulietta Cafè | Pastisseria, Restaurant i Càtering
164 Plaça de TetuanThey have amazing brunch and also lunch formulas, and delicious cakes and coffee. Unlike other popular/touristy brunch places you don't have to queue for 1 hour to get a table. It's a hidden gem!
Hofmann Bistrot
36 Passeig de Sant JoanOne of the best places to try a good rice dish in Barcelona!
Lovely Deli shop with a restaurant space. Great food and service! Small and cozy with a little terraza.
Secrets del Mediterrani
28 Pg. de Sant JoanLovely Deli shop with a restaurant space. Great food and service! Small and cozy with a little terraza.
The new place by the owners of Casa Lolea, with much bigger space, hence less waiting time. Great for sharing tapas. Try their signature sangría.
9 locals recommend
Casa Rafols
74 Ronda de Sant PereThe new place by the owners of Casa Lolea, with much bigger space, hence less waiting time. Great for sharing tapas. Try their signature sangría.
For healthy food lovers! Flax & Kale Passatge is a flexitarian restaurant with Asian fusion options. One of my favorites in town. If you handle spice, try the jackfruit curry.
22 locals recommend
Flax & Kale Passage
31 Carrer de Sant Pere Més AltFor healthy food lovers! Flax & Kale Passatge is a flexitarian restaurant with Asian fusion options. One of my favorites in town. If you handle spice, try the jackfruit curry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very centric and despite touristy, a very emblematic spot in Barcelona. They have live music almost every day. The place is huge and has different spaces. There is a restaurant and a cocktail bar downstair (where the live performaces are).
239 locals recommend
Ocaña
13-15 Pl. ReialVery centric and despite touristy, a very emblematic spot in Barcelona. They have live music almost every day. The place is huge and has different spaces. There is a restaurant and a cocktail bar downstair (where the live performaces are).
Parks & Nature
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoOne of the biggest parks in town and a must visit.
Sightseeing
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada Família
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de Gràcia
CASA BATLLÓ
43 Pg. de GràciaIf you can, get tickets for a concert at Palau de la Musica, it's a great experience!
508 locals recommend
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaIf you can, get tickets for a concert at Palau de la Musica, it's a great experience!
Arts & Culture
Fundacio Antoni Tapies
255 C/ d'Aragó
Fundació Mapfre
30 Carrer de la Diputació
CaixaForum Barcelona
6-8 Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i GuàrdiaEssentials
Anything you might need, local, mostly organic and at very good price!
54 locals recommend
Ametller Origen
184 Carrer de ValènciaAnything you might need, local, mostly organic and at very good price!
They have some take away meals and a supermarket. The supermarket is quite expensive for what it is but good for late night or Sunday shopping when Casa Ametller is closed.
10 locals recommend
Organic market
46 Pg. de Sant JoanThey have some take away meals and a supermarket. The supermarket is quite expensive for what it is but good for late night or Sunday shopping when Casa Ametller is closed.