Barcelona
BARCELONA - BEST RESTAURANTS, HIPPEST NIGHTCLUBS & TOP HOTELS
Introduction
Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast and well-known for its rich cultural heritage and architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Barcelona loves to mix the traditional with the avant-garde and is one of the only European cities which features a buzzing city beach. What more could one ask for. Perhaps a handbag smuggler here and there, but lets not be too fussy now. The tapas bars are just great and the extensive nightlife starts pretty late: so take time to digest dinner & drinks as there is no need to ever rush. Slick design and stylish gear are just a few of the city's trademarks.
Cool Restaurants
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ABAC
"ABAC" is an uptown boutique hotel and a gourmet temple in one; the only choice you have is the tasting menu - although some changes and switches are allowed; for more gourmet try the small luxury restaurant "MOMENTS" at the newly opened "Mandarin Oriental Hotel" (Passeig de Gràcia, 38-40, +34 931 518 888) where chef Raul Balam - son of Michelin starred Carme Ruscelleda - puts you into a foodie heaven
BAR MUT
great tapas & good wine
Address: C/ Pau Claris, 192, 08037 Barcelona, Spain
Area: Eixample
Web: no website
Phone: +34 217 4338
Prices: Tapas: starting at Eur 5.-
"Same same but different" - like the ueber famous but too touristy tapas bar "CAL PEP" (Placa Olles 8, +34 93 310 7961, http://www.calpep.com); if you like to try something new head to cozy "BAR MUT" located close to the "Avinguda Diagonal"; a great tavern with antique decor and a cool crowd offering great aperitifs, plates of seafood and an excellent seasonal menu as well a wide selection of over 200 wines; hangout of the young and beautiful Barcelona in-crowd
CERVERCERIA CATALANA
Brewery with local food / tapas
Address: Calle Mallorca 236, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Area: Eixample
Web: No website
Phone: +34 93 216 0368
Prices: Mains: Eur 12.-
Very popular bar near La Rambla; decorated with racks of full beer bottles; great selection of tapas; turns into a madhouse later
EL XIRINGUITO ESCRIBA
paella & patisserie on the beach
Address: Ronda Litoral 42, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
Area: Bogatell Beach
Web: http://www.escriba.es/
Phone: +34 93 221 07 29
Prices: Mains: Eur 18.-
"EL XIRINGUITO ESCRIBA" is known for its paella & delicious patisserie; relaxed beachside restaurant let you feel being in St.Tropez; cool people, good music, wonderful sight over the Mediterranean sea and great food! Perfect for a lunch, an aperitifo or a dinner (until late); please check the opening hours during the winter season! Sunday only open for lunch; in the mood for a more sophisticated dinner with view? Then head to "DOS CIELOS" ("two heavens") (http://www.doscielos.com, +34 93 367 20 70) and its beautiful and stylish terrace on the 24th floor of "Hotel Me" let you really feel like in heaven; don't be shocked about the location of the hotel; the new, upcoming "Poblenou" neighborhood (about 10 minutes walk from Bogatell beach) is now the height of fashion and equivalent to London's Eastend - Shoreditch - targeting the thirties to forties; chefs (and twin brothers) Javier and Sergio Torres invite you to delightful and exquisite compositions like "raviolo of foie gras with black olives" or "grouper cooked with salt and rosemary"; go for the eight-course tasting menu
PARCO
Trendy sushi
Address: Passeig Gracia 119, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Area: Gracia
Web: http://www.parcosushi.es/
Phone: +34 93 238 7822
Prices: Mains: Eur 10.- to Eur 22.-
Great fashionable sushi place! For an Asian/Spanish fusion experience try the Asian tapas bar with chef Albert Raurich, former chef de cuisine at the world famous "EL BULLI", "DOS PALILLIOS" (Carrer d'Elisabets, 11, www.dospalillos.com) at the "Hotel Casa Camper"; closed on Sunday and Monday.
PATAGONIA BEEF & WINE
Great Argentinean steak for all meat lovers within walking distance of the "Placa de Catalunya"; from the outside the restaurant looks nothing special but ones entering you find yourself in a relaxing and warm atmosphere; The food is top quality and very flavorsome
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QUIMET & QUIMET
Tapas
Address: Calle Poeta Cabanyes 25, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Area: Montjuic & Poble Sec
Web: No website
Phone: +34 93 442 3142
Prices: Tapas: starting at Eur 4.-
A secret gem…best tapas in Barcelona; known for their montaditos composted of "conservas" (canned and preserved food)
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.