Guidebook for Barcelona
Drinks & Nightlife
Take a step back in time in this beautiful modernist bar with wooden interiour which also serves great caipirinhas and mojitos.
Carrer de Sant Pau, 128
Take a step back in time in this beautiful modernist bar with wooden interiour which also serves great caipirinhas and mojitos.
Resolis is a spacious modernist bar in barcelonas vintage street Riera Baixa. A nice place to have a drink or a bite.
Carrer de la Riera Baixa, 22
Resolis is a spacious modernist bar in barcelonas vintage street Riera Baixa. A nice place to have a drink or a bite.
Big Bang is a popular spot for seeing live music. The concerts are free. Styles range from jazz, blues, flamenco to rock.
28 locals recommend
Big Bang Bar
7 Carrer d'En BotellaBig Bang is a popular spot for seeing live music. The concerts are free. Styles range from jazz, blues, flamenco to rock.
Atmospheric and easy going bar popular with locals. Nice place to try a vermut. They also serve very good cheese and cold meat cuts.
Carrer del Bisbe Laguarda, 3
Atmospheric and easy going bar popular with locals. Nice place to try a vermut. They also serve very good cheese and cold meat cuts.
Food Scene
Get off the tourist map at this local favourite. A typical Catalan ice cream parlour. It's a great place to try some Horchata, A cold sweet drink with a milky texture made from plant juice.
Carrer del Parlament, 58
58 Carrer del ParlamentGet off the tourist map at this local favourite. A typical Catalan ice cream parlour. It's a great place to try some Horchata, A cold sweet drink with a milky texture made from plant juice.
Had enough papas bravas? Try one of the best Pakistani restaurants of El Raval. Asia Restaurant has a good choice of three course set meals including drinks for only 7 to 10 euros.
Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Agustí, 3
Had enough papas bravas? Try one of the best Pakistani restaurants of El Raval. Asia Restaurant has a good choice of three course set meals including drinks for only 7 to 10 euros.
This small tapas bar is a local favourite due to its reasonable prices and quality plates. They also have a nice patio out the back.
Carrer de Balboa, 1
This small tapas bar is a local favourite due to its reasonable prices and quality plates. They also have a nice patio out the back.
For the meat lover. One of the best Argentinian restaurants in Barcelona. huge plates of grilled meat, sausages or chicken accompanied by a salad, fries or potatoes for less than 10 euro.
Carrer de Sant Elm, 58
58 Carrer de Sant ElmFor the meat lover. One of the best Argentinian restaurants in Barcelona. huge plates of grilled meat, sausages or chicken accompanied by a salad, fries or potatoes for less than 10 euro.
This Italian eatery offers some of the best pasta for the best price. Great set meals for under 10 euro. Located in the gothic neighbourhood.
Carrer dels Còdols, 27
This Italian eatery offers some of the best pasta for the best price. Great set meals for under 10 euro. Located in the gothic neighbourhood.
Ronda de Sant Antoni, 2
2 Ronda de Sant AntoniGreat place for tapas. Right next to the Sant Antoni Market.
Great place for a quick bite. On the menu are arepas, Venezuelan cornbread, stuffed with all sorts of goodness. They also have a great selection of natural fruit juices.
Carrer del Rec, 10
10 Carrer del RecGreat place for a quick bite. On the menu are arepas, Venezuelan cornbread, stuffed with all sorts of goodness. They also have a great selection of natural fruit juices.
Kiosko has a great selection of gourmet hamburgers. By far the best place in Barcelona to eat hamburgers.
Avinguda Marquès de l'Argentera, 1.
Kiosko has a great selection of gourmet hamburgers. By far the best place in Barcelona to eat hamburgers.
Modern coffeeshop located in Sant Antoni. with a wide range of second hand books on one side of the wall. Also great selection of sandwiches and cakes. A nice place to read a bit or have lunch.
Carrer de Villarroel, 27
Modern coffeeshop located in Sant Antoni. with a wide range of second hand books on one side of the wall. Also great selection of sandwiches and cakes. A nice place to read a bit or have lunch.
Carrer de Sant Antoni Abat, 52
This vegetarian restaurant is near by and offers good service.
Sightseeing
One of the most historic buildings in El Raval. Antic Hospital is an mid-evil hospital and convent. You can Play chess in the garden or visit Lacapella's free contemporary art exhibits.
Carrer de l'Hospital, 56
One of the most historic buildings in El Raval. Antic Hospital is an mid-evil hospital and convent. You can Play chess in the garden or visit Lacapella's free contemporary art exhibits.
Shopping
Off-beat shopping in Carrer de la riera Baixa which is filled with vintage clothing shops.
15 locals recommend
Carrer de la Riera Baixa
Carrer de la Riera BaixaOff-beat shopping in Carrer de la riera Baixa which is filled with vintage clothing shops.
Arts & Culture
The photographic archive of Barcelona has interesting photo exhibitions highlighting the history of the city. Entrance is free. A great place to visit in combination with nearby Parc de la Cuitadella.
Plaça de Pons i Clerch, 2
The photographic archive of Barcelona has interesting photo exhibitions highlighting the history of the city. Entrance is free. A great place to visit in combination with nearby Parc de la Cuitadella.