Guidebook for Barcelona
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy, classy, local & Authentic - The best Cocktail bar in Barcelona, order a smoked old fashioned and sit back and enjoy the show :)
32 locals recommend
Old Fashioned Gin Tonic & Cocktail Bar
1 Carrer de Santa TeresaTrendy, classy, local & Authentic - The best Cocktail bar in Barcelona, order a smoked old fashioned and sit back and enjoy the show :)
The famous Sala Apolo, one of Barcelona's best local crowd pullers. You'll find a different event on every night of the week, the venue also doubles as a concert hall playing host to some of the most famous and up and coming bands in the world - check the website for listings and tickets.
656 locals recommend
Sala Apolo
113 Carrer Nou de la RamblaThe famous Sala Apolo, one of Barcelona's best local crowd pullers. You'll find a different event on every night of the week, the venue also doubles as a concert hall playing host to some of the most famous and up and coming bands in the world - check the website for listings and tickets.
Food Scene
A wonderful space servicing Modern Mediterranean cuisine. A little pricey but wonderful for a special occasion.
26 locals recommend
Disfrutar
163 C. de VillarroelA wonderful space servicing Modern Mediterranean cuisine. A little pricey but wonderful for a special occasion.
Organic home cooked food, great for breakfast & Lunch. A cute private terrace is great during the summer.
44 locals recommend
Mama's Organic Kitchen & Cafe
26 Carrer de TorrijosOrganic home cooked food, great for breakfast & Lunch. A cute private terrace is great during the summer.
Trendy, retro and a great brunch offer, healthy juices, a variety of salads and light meals .... family friendly - One of our favorites !
139 locals recommend
Granja Petitbo
82 Pg. de Sant JoanTrendy, retro and a great brunch offer, healthy juices, a variety of salads and light meals .... family friendly - One of our favorites !
Great restaurant in the neighborhood - The menu changes every 15 days and with the seasons. The decor is great and family friendly with good service.
25 locals recommend
Santa Gula
3 Plaça de Narcís OllerGreat restaurant in the neighborhood - The menu changes every 15 days and with the seasons. The decor is great and family friendly with good service.
.... This has to be one of our favorite haunts! Great quality food, friendly staff and a fantastic wine selection. Casual, Authentic, trendy - Book in advance to avoid disappointment :)
96 locals recommend
Can Cisa/Bar Brutal
14 Carrer de la Princesa.... This has to be one of our favorite haunts! Great quality food, friendly staff and a fantastic wine selection. Casual, Authentic, trendy - Book in advance to avoid disappointment :)
Traditional tapas bar off the tourist route. The quality is second to none, not the cheapest tapas bar, but definitely worth the extra - the menu changes with the season and the croquettes are devine!
195 locals recommend
Cañete
17 Carrer de la UnióTraditional tapas bar off the tourist route. The quality is second to none, not the cheapest tapas bar, but definitely worth the extra - the menu changes with the season and the croquettes are devine!
With its fantastic service, attention to detail and sunny terrace this place is a great treat. Situated in the Montjuic park its great for lunch or evening dinner, book in advance :)
86 locals recommend
Martínez
38 Ctra. de MiramarWith its fantastic service, attention to detail and sunny terrace this place is a great treat. Situated in the Montjuic park its great for lunch or evening dinner, book in advance :)
Onna Cafè
1 Carrer de Santa TeresaGreat little spot for a cafe or light snack :)
A great local bakery chain, with a variety of specialty breads, excellent for fresh bread in the morning.
12 locals recommend
Santa Gloria
57 Rambla del PoblenouA great local bakery chain, with a variety of specialty breads, excellent for fresh bread in the morning.
A favorite local restaurant with reasonably priced dishes. You won't be disappointed.
30 locals recommend
Cafè Godot
19 Carrer de Sant DomènecA favorite local restaurant with reasonably priced dishes. You won't be disappointed.
Fantastic local tapas bar, small so reserve ahead. Menus in English and Spanish... friendly staff and good service :)
39 locals recommend
La Xula Taperia
18 Carrer de la Mare de Déu dels DesemparatsFantastic local tapas bar, small so reserve ahead. Menus in English and Spanish... friendly staff and good service :)
Local Catalan restaurant, super casual with fresh ingredients :) Open til 1am everyday.
85 locals recommend
Pepa Tomate
17 Plaça Revolució de Setembre 1868Local Catalan restaurant, super casual with fresh ingredients :) Open til 1am everyday.
Vegetarian & vegan dishes, good value for money. Fresh juices, good size plates, cool atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Quinoa Bar Vegetarià
203 Travessera de GràciaVegetarian & vegan dishes, good value for money. Fresh juices, good size plates, cool atmosphere.
Delicious & tasty food with a great choice, welcoming staff and a very good value lunch menu :)
21 locals recommend
La Singular
50 Carrer de Francisco GinerDelicious & tasty food with a great choice, welcoming staff and a very good value lunch menu :)
Sightseeing
... Antonio Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece. Tale a pleasant walk whilst admiring the modernist building of Eixample Derecha.
3229 locals recommend
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada Família... Antonio Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece. Tale a pleasant walk whilst admiring the modernist building of Eixample Derecha.
The stunning architecture of Casa Batlló. Casa Batlló is a renowned building located in the center of Barcelona and is one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces. Enjoy the tour or take dinner and a concert!
1846 locals recommend
CASA BATLLÓ
43 Pg. de GràciaThe stunning architecture of Casa Batlló. Casa Batlló is a renowned building located in the center of Barcelona and is one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces. Enjoy the tour or take dinner and a concert!
One of our favorites tours, enjoy the modernists apartments and be amazed at the views and architecture from the rooftop. Stunning and a must see.
1825 locals recommend
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaOne of our favorites tours, enjoy the modernists apartments and be amazed at the views and architecture from the rooftop. Stunning and a must see.
The stunning Park Guell, a must see for anyone visiting Barcelona, great view of the city. Book online to avoid queuing :)
2138 locals recommend
Park Güell
The stunning Park Guell, a must see for anyone visiting Barcelona, great view of the city. Book online to avoid queuing :)
Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece. A must see for every visitor to Barcelona, Arrive early to avoid the queues in high summer.
440 locals recommend
Mallorca - Marina station
Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece. A must see for every visitor to Barcelona, Arrive early to avoid the queues in high summer.
Parks & Nature
Enjoy a stroll along the Barceloneta beach front, plenty of bars, cafes among the old fishermans houses.
742 locals recommend
La Barceloneta
Enjoy a stroll along the Barceloneta beach front, plenty of bars, cafes among the old fishermans houses.
Enjoy a Sunday stroll in Barcelona's local park, Rent bikes, enjoy the boat lake, take a relaxing coffee or a free concert.... A favorite of ours.
2289 locals recommend
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoEnjoy a Sunday stroll in Barcelona's local park, Rent bikes, enjoy the boat lake, take a relaxing coffee or a free concert.... A favorite of ours.
Entertainment & Activities
Home to Barcelona FC - The tour is great and a must for all football fans !
369 locals recommend
Collblanc - Cardenal Reig station
Home to Barcelona FC - The tour is great and a must for all football fans !
Everything Else
Its like Starbucks but with much more love! It opens early and closes late, a great space to work, grab a coffee or a snack.
Coworking Gràcia
57 Carrer de Pau AlsinaIts like Starbucks but with much more love! It opens early and closes late, a great space to work, grab a coffee or a snack.
Arts & Culture
..... Enjoy a full programme of music, theatre and dance, book online and enjoy the splendor of the Palau De la Musica, there is also a great terrace to enjoy tapas and drinks prior to the show - Stunning ! A favorite of ours.
508 locals recommend
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la Música..... Enjoy a full programme of music, theatre and dance, book online and enjoy the splendor of the Palau De la Musica, there is also a great terrace to enjoy tapas and drinks prior to the show - Stunning ! A favorite of ours.
Housing one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th Century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Great for families, great to explore the Gotico and enjoy the terraces in summer or hide from the rain in wintertime :)
1655 locals recommend
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaHousing one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th Century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Great for families, great to explore the Gotico and enjoy the terraces in summer or hide from the rain in wintertime :)