Old City Quarter - Barcelona Guidebook
Food Scene
Bar Lobo
3 Carrer del Pintor FortunyLovely brunch
With various different food bars (including Mediterranean dishes, asian and vegetarian) a terrace and fresh produce that you see exposed.
501 locals recommend
Santa Caterina Market
16 Av. de Francesc CambóWith various different food bars (including Mediterranean dishes, asian and vegetarian) a terrace and fresh produce that you see exposed.
Bacoa Burger
15 Carrer del JudiciDelicious burgers and veggie burgers.
La Fianna Cocktail Bar
4 Carrer de ManresaBeautiful bar & restaurant & cocktails.
Restaurant la Cassola
3 Carrer de Sant SeverBeautiful fondues in a place full of character
Tapas Royale
19 Carrer dels EscudellersGood program of life music and good cocktails
El Cangrejo Loco
115 Carrer d'AribauVery good Paella
Cool corner looking to the sea with a nice terrace to enjoy cocktails and burgers
56 locals recommend
Surf House Barcelona
22 Emília Llorca MartínCool corner looking to the sea with a nice terrace to enjoy cocktails and burgers
Caravelle
31 Carrer del Pintor FortunyBest tacos and elotes in town
Beautiful coffee and cakes, and also there is another location at Roger de Lluria 8, close by Urquinaona square.
7 locals recommend
Demasié
28 Carrer de la PrincesaBeautiful coffee and cakes, and also there is another location at Roger de Lluria 8, close by Urquinaona square.
With more than 150 years of history is particularly famous for its Paella dishes.
145 locals recommend
7 Portes
14 Passeig d'Isabel IIWith more than 150 years of history is particularly famous for its Paella dishes.
Famous for paella and fish dishes, is the perfect option for whom wants to enjoy a delicious meal in front of the sea.
19 locals recommend
Chiringuito Las Sardinitas
36 Av. del LitoralFamous for paella and fish dishes, is the perfect option for whom wants to enjoy a delicious meal in front of the sea.
Los Caracoles
14 Carrer dels EscudellersIts name means "snails" in Spanish and they are its speciality.
Traditional Basque restaurant housed in an historical building next to the Maria del Mar church. Offering delicious "pintxos" (a type of tapa traditional in the Basque country) and good wine list!
30 locals recommend
Sagardi BCN Gòtic
62 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaTraditional Basque restaurant housed in an historical building next to the Maria del Mar church. Offering delicious "pintxos" (a type of tapa traditional in the Basque country) and good wine list!
Flax & Kale Passage
31 Carrer de Sant Pere Més AltDelicious for brunch or lunch
Makamaka
76 Passeig de Joan de BorbóGreat tapas - restaurant and club to have good cocktails. Amazing interiosrism and cool people all located in Barcelona's wonderful Plaza Real.
239 locals recommend
Ocaña
13-15 Pl. ReialGreat tapas - restaurant and club to have good cocktails. Amazing interiosrism and cool people all located in Barcelona's wonderful Plaza Real.
Le Cucine de Mandarosso
4 Carrer de Verdaguer i CallísEl Bitxo
9 Carrer de Verdaguer i CallísLovely tiny tapas restaurants full of fresh flowers.
Lovely tapas restaurant in a hip environtment. Really good price & quality food. Go hungry!
96 locals recommend
Bormuth
1 Plaça ComercialLovely tapas restaurant in a hip environtment. Really good price & quality food. Go hungry!
This emblematic restaurant is where Picasso did his first exhibit and it still keeps the authentic modernist vibe. If you like sweet don’t forget to ask for churros con chocolate.
231 locals recommend
Els 4Gats
3 Carrer de MontsióThis emblematic restaurant is where Picasso did his first exhibit and it still keeps the authentic modernist vibe. If you like sweet don’t forget to ask for churros con chocolate.
Charming tea place with delicate teas and sweets. A relaxing way to start the day or take some time for relax!
20 locals recommend
Caj Chai
12 C/ de Salomó ben AdretCharming tea place with delicate teas and sweets. A relaxing way to start the day or take some time for relax!
Restaurant with different areas where you can try traditional recipes from around the Iberian Peninsula, prepared with high quality produce in unique surroundings.
462 locals recommend
El Nacional
24 Bis Pg. de GràciaRestaurant with different areas where you can try traditional recipes from around the Iberian Peninsula, prepared with high quality produce in unique surroundings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jamboree
264 Carrer de LepantFor lovers of Jazz music.
Sidecar Factory Club
7 Pl. ReialFor lovers of rock music.
Sightseeing
Beautiful architecture and heavenly concerts inside, that's why its name is "The Palace of Music".
360 locals recommend
Palau de la Música Catalana
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaBeautiful architecture and heavenly concerts inside, that's why its name is "The Palace of Music".
The oldest church in Barcelona with a really impressive interiors.
912 locals recommend
Cathedral of Barcelona
s/n Pla de la SeuThe oldest church in Barcelona with a really impressive interiors.
La Rambla
75 La RamblaClassical walk towards the port. Be careful with your belongings.
Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de GràciaOne of Gaudi's masterpieces.
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaAnother Gaudi's masterpiece.
Shopping
Laie
85 Carrer de Pau ClarisLovely bookstore & cafe.
La Central del Raval
6 Carrer d'ElisabetsLovely bookstore with a secret restaurant in the gardens
Second hand market happening Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday’s mornings.
264 locals recommend
Encants Barcelona
158 Carrer de los CastillejosSecond hand market happening Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday’s mornings.
Arts & Culture
Antoni Tapies Foundation
255 C/ d'AragóAntoni Tapies Foundation.
Everything Else
Amazing baths with salty water in beautiful medieval spa. Need to book in advance via their website.
65 locals recommend
Aire de Barcelona
22 Passeig de PicassoAmazing baths with salty water in beautiful medieval spa. Need to book in advance via their website.