Ever since brunch came into fashion in Barcelona, reams have been written on the subject. In a city where people are used to eating their desayuno mid-morning in the office with their colleagues, and where lunch is a drawn-out affair that takes place relatively late in the day compared to … Continue reading
This tapas bar manages to be placed right in the middle of one of the most touristy spots in Barcelona – the Barceloneta, but is not in any way touristy. Sure, the odd tourist might stray in from time to time, and the menus are translated into English, but this slightly … Continue reading
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
Whether it’s to your taste or not, one thing’s for certain: El Nacional is like no other venue you’ll find in Barcelona. This giant food hall, located in the middle of the city, is located in what used to be an old garage but has been completely made over in … Continue reading
Gràcia is full of restaurants, and new ones keep popping up all over the place faster than you can say “bon profit”. As such, choosing the best is a difficult task, and naturally somewhat subjective depending on your tastes, budget and even just the mood you’re in. Here, we’ve tried … 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
Hay de todo en el Poblenou… I’d heard several rumours about the remodelled classic Citroen truck serving as a café here, so I decided to take a look and see if 1) they were true and 2) this wasn’t just a case of style over substance. I was pleasantly surprised … 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
Doing the hard work, so you don’t have to. While working in Poblenou, I’ve had the opportunity to try out a wide variety of cafes. In no particular order, here are some of my favourites. El Fornet de Can Romà (c/Pujades, 316) – Bakery + café = match made in … Continue reading