Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Superb tasting menu from top chefs - just around the corner from the apartment.
32 locals recommend
Restaurante Mano Rota
4 Carrer de la Creu dels MolersSuperb tasting menu from top chefs - just around the corner from the apartment.
Enjoy a glass of wine in this elegant bar on the pedestrianised Calle Blai just 5 minutes away
14 locals recommend
Malamén - Bendita Bodega
53 Carrer de BlaiEnjoy a glass of wine in this elegant bar on the pedestrianised Calle Blai just 5 minutes away
LANDO
Trendy restaurant opened last year with unique choice of Tapas style dishes
Classic Catalan restaurant with good service and traditional favourites.
20 locals recommend
Pa i Trago
Classic Catalan restaurant with good service and traditional favourites.
Sushi and Brazilian fusion. The unusual blend of Asian and South American delights produces a tasting menu that is out of this world
70 locals recommend
Ikibana Paralelo
148 Av. del Paral·lelSushi and Brazilian fusion. The unusual blend of Asian and South American delights produces a tasting menu that is out of this world
Just one of many "pincho" bars on Calle Blai. Very affordable drinks and snacks at a selection of bars which offer pinchos - a variety of toppings mounted on small slices of bread.
35 locals recommend
Taberna Blai Tonight
23 Carrer de BlaiJust one of many "pincho" bars on Calle Blai. Very affordable drinks and snacks at a selection of bars which offer pinchos - a variety of toppings mounted on small slices of bread.
SPICE CAFÉ
9 Carrer de MargaritIf you just pop in for the carrot cake, it will be worth it!
Share a table and some breakfast at this popular café in Sant Antoni
336 locals recommend
Federal Cafè
39 Carrer del ParlamentShare a table and some breakfast at this popular café in Sant Antoni
A century old restaurant with original features great for lunch in our local square. Modernised tapas and dishes.
50 locals recommend
El Sortidor de la Filomena Pagès
5 Plaça del SortidorA century old restaurant with original features great for lunch in our local square. Modernised tapas and dishes.
A cosy restaurant tucked away in the corner of Placa del Sortidor. Fantastic decor with small, original menu and great attention to detail.
12 locals recommend
LUKI
3 Plaça del SortidorA cosy restaurant tucked away in the corner of Placa del Sortidor. Fantastic decor with small, original menu and great attention to detail.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely interior with covered Terrace - Good for Gin and Tonics, Cocktails plus sharing plate menu
13 locals recommend
SASHA BAR 1968
18 Carrer de MargaritLovely interior with covered Terrace - Good for Gin and Tonics, Cocktails plus sharing plate menu
Enjoy a drink at this beautiful preserved 19th century modernist bar.
58 locals recommend
La Confiteria
128 Carrer de Sant PauEnjoy a drink at this beautiful preserved 19th century modernist bar.
Gin, gin and more gin. A dedicated G&T bar just a short walk away
49 locals recommend
Xixbar Gins & Cocktails
19 C. de RocafortGin, gin and more gin. A dedicated G&T bar just a short walk away
Our neighbourhood square just up one block and left. Enjoy a drink outside at a terrace table. Also home to the Restaurant Sortidor for a set lunch menu del día
20 locals recommend
Plaça del Sortidor
Plaça del SortidorOur neighbourhood square just up one block and left. Enjoy a drink outside at a terrace table. Also home to the Restaurant Sortidor for a set lunch menu del día
Everything Else
Enjoy a glass of wine from an extensive menu in this classy bodega on Calle Parlament
32 locals recommend
Els Sortidors del Parlament
53 Carrer del ParlamentEnjoy a glass of wine from an extensive menu in this classy bodega on Calle Parlament
Stand at a barrel and enjoy a glass of Spanish or Catalan vino from this popular and traditional wine merchants on Calle Parlament
39 locals recommend
Bodega Vinito
27 Carrer del ParlamentStand at a barrel and enjoy a glass of Spanish or Catalan vino from this popular and traditional wine merchants on Calle Parlament
The National Art Gallery of Catalonia. Spectacular city views.
861 locals recommend
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
s/n Parc de MontjuïcThe National Art Gallery of Catalonia. Spectacular city views.
Bright, colourful, modern art in this hilltop gallery devoted to the famous Catalan, Joan Miró.
548 locals recommend
Joan Miro Foundation
s/n Parc de MontjuïcBright, colourful, modern art in this hilltop gallery devoted to the famous Catalan, Joan Miró.
Highlight of this shopping centre are the rooftop restaurants. Great prices at La Bodega - Book in advance.
800 locals recommend
Arenas de Barcelona Multicines
385 Gran Via de les Corts CatalanesHighlight of this shopping centre are the rooftop restaurants. Great prices at La Bodega - Book in advance.
Barcelona's Maritime Musuem located near the bottom of the Ramblas
167 locals recommend
Maritime Museum
1 Av. de les DrassanesBarcelona's Maritime Musuem located near the bottom of the Ramblas
A mock Spanish village built for the 1929 International Exhibition. Enjoy a car-free stroll, see some traditional Spanish architecture plus browse dozens of artisanal craft and gift shops.
109 locals recommend
Poble Espanyol station
A mock Spanish village built for the 1929 International Exhibition. Enjoy a car-free stroll, see some traditional Spanish architecture plus browse dozens of artisanal craft and gift shops.
The fabulous market building is under refurbishment until 2016 but you can still shop for fresh fish, meats, fruit and vegetables at the temporary market next door
377 locals recommend
Mercat De Sant Antoni
1 Carrer del Comte d'UrgellThe fabulous market building is under refurbishment until 2016 but you can still shop for fresh fish, meats, fruit and vegetables at the temporary market next door
No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to the famous Boqueria food market. You can walk here in around 15-20 minutes through the colourful, ethnic neighbourhood of the Raval
1313 locals recommend
La Boqueria Market
91 La RamblaNo trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to the famous Boqueria food market. You can walk here in around 15-20 minutes through the colourful, ethnic neighbourhood of the Raval
LA CAIXA bank and cash machine is located on the corner of this street and Avenida Parallel.
Carrer de la Creu dels Molers, 1
1 Carrer de la Creu dels MolersLA CAIXA bank and cash machine is located on the corner of this street and Avenida Parallel.
Poble Sec Metro Station on the Green line L3 takes you to the Ramblas (Station Liceu) and Plaza Catalunya (Station Catalunya). Direction is Trinitat Nova.
63 locals recommend
Metro Poble Sec station
Poble Sec Metro Station on the Green line L3 takes you to the Ramblas (Station Liceu) and Plaza Catalunya (Station Catalunya). Direction is Trinitat Nova.
Shopping
Practically next door is our very own French bakery! The french butter croissants, pain au chocolat and pain aux raisins is a fabulous choice for breakfast
39 locals recommend
La Fabrique
35 Carrer de RadasPractically next door is our very own French bakery! The french butter croissants, pain au chocolat and pain aux raisins is a fabulous choice for breakfast
4 or 5 clothes boutique clothes shops for women are just across Avenida Parallel on Calle Parlament. The Corner at no. 36 is just one of them!
Carrer del Parlament, 36
36 Carrer del Parlament4 or 5 clothes boutique clothes shops for women are just across Avenida Parallel on Calle Parlament. The Corner at no. 36 is just one of them!
SUMA Supermarket is just a block up on the right on Calle Radas. Open until 11pm and on Sundays.
Carrer de Radas, 32
32 Carrer de RadasSUMA Supermarket is just a block up on the right on Calle Radas. Open until 11pm and on Sundays.