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Our City Guide
If your schedule allows, we hope you’ll stay a few extra days and let Barcelona surprise you. Below are some of our personal favorites — the places we return to, recommend without hesitation, and hope you’ll love as much as we do.
Where to stay
Where to eat
Extra Bar
Order the bravas. Maybe two.
Gràcia
Margarit
Their menu changes often, but be sure to get the lamb.
Montjuïc
Berbena
You can’t go wrong. Tell Carles we sent you.
Gràcia
Jazmínos
Order the eggplant shawarma and the labneh.
Sarrià
Soma
Order one of everything. It’s the perfect introduction to tapas.
Eixample
Jiribilla
Prepare to spend a few hours here — it’s an experience.
Eixample
Casa Taos
The perfect change of pace from the city center; it feels like you’re eating in someone’s home.
Poblenou
Achaar
Many birthdays have been celebrated here. Share everything.
Poblenou
METL and ETL
If you need to cure a hangover, this is the place.
PoblenouWhere to drink
Bar Universal
Start with the Golden Girls, finish with ALF, and order the tortilla.
Eixample
Caribbean Club
Tucked away in a corner of El Born, it’s like getting lost in time.
El Born
14 de la Rosa
The perfect date-night spot.
Gràcia
Bar Olímpic
Cañitas y ya está.
El Raval
Bar Pimentel
Sit at the bar and stay a while.
El Born
Henry’s
Whatever you’re in the mood for, they have — as long as it’s fried.
PoblenouWhere to stop for a coffee
Our Barcelona
Explore the city with our map
We have put together a Google Map with all of our favorite spots, the venue, and everything you need to navigate the weekend. Open it on your phone and keep it handy.