El Bandarra (Torrijos, 53) is a modern tapas bar situated in the centre of the Gràcia neighbourhood, right next to the Plaça de la Virreina. It’s a fantastic place to go for tapas in the Gràcia area, although you’ll find a fair few punters who’ve just come here for a … Continue reading
Café Salambó (Torrijos 51) is a multi-function establishment in the heart of the Gràcia neighbourhood , right next to the beautiful La Virreina Square. El Café Salambó is a safe bet whenever the fancy takes you, as its open from Mondays to Thursdays from 12pm to 1am and Fridays and … Continue reading
The sandwiches from Bar Fidel (Ferlandina, 24) are as iconic a representation of the area of El Raval, Barcelona, as the MACBA or La Boquería Market. Behind a façade of a boring everyday bar that you probably wouldn’t normally go in, hides a real jewel of the area and a great … Continue reading
TocaTeca (Garcilaso, 172) is located in the area of Congrés i els Indians, in Sant Andreu, far from the madding crowds of the centre. That said, it’s a top tapas restaurant, wherever you’ve come in from. TocaTeca is easily one of the best places in Sant Andreu to go for tapas. … Continue reading
Torre Rosa cocktail bar (Calle Francesc Tàrrega, 22) is one of the most pleasant, authentic settings for a cocktail or vermouth in the barrio of Congrés i els Indians, Sant Andreu. To begin with, the bar’s main highlight is its highly original setting: a turn-of-the-century Indian mansion, painted a rosy tone … Continue reading
Did you know octopus (“pulpo”) is a delicacy in Spain? Or that the Spanish region of Galicia is famous throughout the country for its cuisine? Bar Azul (Calle Corsega, 691) is a bar/restaurant in the Sagrada Familia area which sells one of the best octopus dishes in all of Barcelona. … Continue reading