Guidebook for Barcelona
Drinks & Nightlife
Número Nueve
9 Carrer de la VidrieriaIt's super close to the flat and has a fun atmosphere.
This is a restaurant, but it has the best Moscow Mules in the city. They're my fav drink so I'm adding them to this section. The guac and hummus are delicious too.
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Guzzo Club
10 Plaça ComercialThis is a restaurant, but it has the best Moscow Mules in the city. They're my fav drink so I'm adding them to this section. The guac and hummus are delicious too.
There's 5 huge rooms, and lots of music to see/places to dance.
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Razzmatazz
122 C/ dels AlmogàversThere's 5 huge rooms, and lots of music to see/places to dance.
This hotel has a great view of the city and you can have a drink on the rooftop bar. They have live music during the summer on most nights.
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Yurbban Trafalgar
30 Carrer de TrafalgarThis hotel has a great view of the city and you can have a drink on the rooftop bar. They have live music during the summer on most nights.
Food Scene
This is where Jordi and I take all of our friends when they visit and want local, seasonal Catalan cuisine. It's delicious. You'll want reservations. They do wine pairing with food. They also have an exclusive ginger after-dinner drink that I drink throughout dinner.
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Can Cisa/Bar Brutal
14 Carrer de la PrincesaThis is where Jordi and I take all of our friends when they visit and want local, seasonal Catalan cuisine. It's delicious. You'll want reservations. They do wine pairing with food. They also have an exclusive ginger after-dinner drink that I drink throughout dinner.
Martínez
38 Ctra. de MiramarPAELLA. INSANE VIEWS. ABSURDLY DELICIOUS.
My French friends run this joint and it is FIREEEE. Quiche, vegetable salads, fresh juice, delicious desserts, bagels. It is the best, most healthy quick take-away place in Born.
The Pan's Club
16 Plaça de la LlanaMy French friends run this joint and it is FIREEEE. Quiche, vegetable salads, fresh juice, delicious desserts, bagels. It is the best, most healthy quick take-away place in Born.
Cera 23
23 C. de la CeraTapas & atmosphere are Grade A.
El Nacional
24 Bis Pg. de Gràcia4 restaurants in one really cool venue.
The staff can sort of be dicks, but the Bloody Mary and food is so good that I'll tolerate the subpar service.
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Picnic
1 Carrer del ComerçThe staff can sort of be dicks, but the Bloody Mary and food is so good that I'll tolerate the subpar service.
Guillermo, the owner, hails from Guatemala, and makes the most delicious tortilla chips you'll find in Europe. I also rec the jalapeño margarita and everything, generally.
Live music on Thursdays!
El Comalito
11 Carrer de Cremat Gran i XicGuillermo, the owner, hails from Guatemala, and makes the most delicious tortilla chips you'll find in Europe. I also rec the jalapeño margarita and everything, generally.
Live music on Thursdays!
This is where we most often dine. It is insanely delectable Italian food. The owner hails from the small village of Gravin, which is close to Sicily in southern Italy. The staff is ridiculously kind, the service is excellent, the food is to-die-for - I know people don't think "Italian" when they think of Spain, but if they give this restaurant a go, then they will def change their minds!
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Gravin
3 Carrer de Rera PalauThis is where we most often dine. It is insanely delectable Italian food. The owner hails from the small village of Gravin, which is close to Sicily in southern Italy. The staff is ridiculously kind, the service is excellent, the food is to-die-for - I know people don't think "Italian" when they think of Spain, but if they give this restaurant a go, then they will def change their minds!
They have decent coffee, which is often hard to come by if you're from the States and don't just want straight espresso.
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Cafés El Magnífico
64 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaThey have decent coffee, which is often hard to come by if you're from the States and don't just want straight espresso.
Teresa Carles opened the first vegetarian restaurant in the Catalunya in the late 1970s. She has expanded to have a flexitarian joint - Flax n Kale - and a few quick breakfast, lunch, and juice bar spots - Teresa's. There are Flax n Kale & Teresa's locations in Born, and they're popular with all diets. The original Teresa Carles restaurant has fabulous interior design and the menu will have even the most carnivorous of fellas drooling.
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Teresa Carles
2 C/ de JovellanosTeresa Carles opened the first vegetarian restaurant in the Catalunya in the late 1970s. She has expanded to have a flexitarian joint - Flax n Kale - and a few quick breakfast, lunch, and juice bar spots - Teresa's. There are Flax n Kale & Teresa's locations in Born, and they're popular with all diets. The original Teresa Carles restaurant has fabulous interior design and the menu will have even the most carnivorous of fellas drooling.
One of the places I frequent the most - this nearby burger joint has great Angus beef options & the best veggie burger I've tried (La Solé). They make a tasty albahaca (basil) mayo, and I hate mayo, but I would eat this from the container, so make sure you request a side. They also make really good Piminetos de Padron, a Catalan staple - so give those a try.
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La Santa del Born
6 Carrer de la PescateriaOne of the places I frequent the most - this nearby burger joint has great Angus beef options & the best veggie burger I've tried (La Solé). They make a tasty albahaca (basil) mayo, and I hate mayo, but I would eat this from the container, so make sure you request a side. They also make really good Piminetos de Padron, a Catalan staple - so give those a try.
Bar del Pla
2 Carrer de MontcadaATTENTION EVERYONE WHO WANTS TAPAS.
This is your venue.
This is a bit pricey, but if you can snag a table outside, I'd also say it's totally worth it. Fantastic beachside Paella.
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can majo
23 Emília Llorca MartínThis is a bit pricey, but if you can snag a table outside, I'd also say it's totally worth it. Fantastic beachside Paella.
Great Bloody Marys, excellent food choices. It is in Barceloneta, so de facto "touristy" but if you get there early or don't mind a bit of a wait, then it is tasty and you'll greatly enjoy your time.
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Surf House Barcelona
22 Emília Llorca MartínGreat Bloody Marys, excellent food choices. It is in Barceloneta, so de facto "touristy" but if you get there early or don't mind a bit of a wait, then it is tasty and you'll greatly enjoy your time.
You need reservations everywhere, but you'll especially want one here because it is a pretty small, fantastic place to dine. It was an old horse stable in the 17th century. The food is excellent, and the interior is breathtaking.
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Arcano Restaurant
10 Carrer dels MercadersYou need reservations everywhere, but you'll especially want one here because it is a pretty small, fantastic place to dine. It was an old horse stable in the 17th century. The food is excellent, and the interior is breathtaking.
my friend would murder me for sharing this secret spot, but it is med food at it's finest and least expensive. try the pesto pizza and melt into the ambience.
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Salterio
4 C/ de Salomó ben Adretmy friend would murder me for sharing this secret spot, but it is med food at it's finest and least expensive. try the pesto pizza and melt into the ambience.
The second Italian restaurant on this list of suggestions... It's insane. The owners of Can Cisa run this place, and it's sooooo adorable, and the food is interesting. http://eatinbcn.com/xemei-barcelona/
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Xemei
85 Passeig de l'ExposicióThe second Italian restaurant on this list of suggestions... It's insane. The owners of Can Cisa run this place, and it's sooooo adorable, and the food is interesting. http://eatinbcn.com/xemei-barcelona/
Sushi. Brazilian-Japanese. Vegetarian options. However, if you're not vegetarian, you must try their Bubaloo roll, which has strawberry and is out of this world.
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Ikibana Born
32 Passeig de PicassoSushi. Brazilian-Japanese. Vegetarian options. However, if you're not vegetarian, you must try their Bubaloo roll, which has strawberry and is out of this world.
Parks & Nature
This is a cactus garden. I find it absolutely hilarious to consider how stoned someone would need to be to devise a garden devoted to cacti. It's really pretty tho.
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Jardín de Mossen Costs i Llobera
38 Ctra. de MiramarThis is a cactus garden. I find it absolutely hilarious to consider how stoned someone would need to be to devise a garden devoted to cacti. It's really pretty tho.
This is the parc right near the flat that is home to the Catalunya Parliament, a Zoo, several art fixtures, and the most bad ass fountain you'll find in Spain.
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Parque de la Ciudadela
21 Passeig de PicassoThis is the parc right near the flat that is home to the Catalunya Parliament, a Zoo, several art fixtures, and the most bad ass fountain you'll find in Spain.
My sister and I call this the secret garden. We are almost always the only people here. It is SO dope.
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Jardins de La Tamarita
47 Passeig de Sant GervasiMy sister and I call this the secret garden. We are almost always the only people here. It is SO dope.
If you want to go to a Locals Only beach that is only a short train ride away, this is your spot. Walk to Arc d'Triomf metro, and buy a metro card for 2 zones,* You will be taking the Rodalies de Catalunya (the train... rather than the metro), but you can use the same ticket just make sure to increase the zones to two.
You want to take the R1 line (Línia R1 Molins de Rei - Maçanet-Massanes per Mataró) toward Macanet. Schedule: http://www.trenscat.com/renfe/r1_ct.html
*You can order a return ticket for about 5€, but if you'll use the Metro again, buy the T-10 for 20€ -- if you're traveling with someone, you can share the same ticket, so don't buy 2).
El Masnou
If you want to go to a Locals Only beach that is only a short train ride away, this is your spot. Walk to Arc d'Triomf metro, and buy a metro card for 2 zones,* You will be taking the Rodalies de Catalunya (the train... rather than the metro), but you can use the same ticket just make sure to increase the zones to two.
You want to take the R1 line (Línia R1 Molins de Rei - Maçanet-Massanes per Mataró) toward Macanet. Schedule: http://www.trenscat.com/renfe/r1_ct.html
*You can order a return ticket for about 5€, but if you'll use the Metro again, buy the T-10 for 20€ -- if you're traveling with someone, you can share the same ticket, so don't buy 2).
This is an historic monastery with hiking and a lot of other excellent sightseeing. It's a great day trip.
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Montserrat
This is an historic monastery with hiking and a lot of other excellent sightseeing. It's a great day trip.
Really pretty. Used to be a rose garden. Has music occasionally. http://www.barcelona.cat/en/what-to-do-in-bcn/parks-and-gardens/jardins-del-teatre-grec_99329085040.html
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Jardines del Teatre Grec
s/n Passeig de Santa MadronaReally pretty. Used to be a rose garden. Has music occasionally. http://www.barcelona.cat/en/what-to-do-in-bcn/parks-and-gardens/jardins-del-teatre-grec_99329085040.html
Shopping
Custo Barcelona
2 Plaça del PiNice women's clothing and European brands. A bit pricey, but everything is lovely.
This is my favourite women's clothing store. There are two locations within 150 meters of the flat and have chic brands like Anecdote, Sur/Sac, APC, Isabel Marant Etoile, etc.
Coquette
5 Carrer del BonaireThis is my favourite women's clothing store. There are two locations within 150 meters of the flat and have chic brands like Anecdote, Sur/Sac, APC, Isabel Marant Etoile, etc.
There are 4 La Commercials near the flat. One is women's clothing (Paul & Joe, McQ, Missoni, Essentiel, etc.), one is a Paul Smith store, one is for men (Kenzo, McQ, Aesop, Y3), and the fourth is for nice home goods.
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La Comercial
52 Carrer del RecThere are 4 La Commercials near the flat. One is women's clothing (Paul & Joe, McQ, Missoni, Essentiel, etc.), one is a Paul Smith store, one is for men (Kenzo, McQ, Aesop, Y3), and the fourth is for nice home goods.
Sightseeing
Hike up to the Bunkers with a bottle of wine and some snacks and watch the sun set.
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MUHBA Turó de la Rovira
s/n Carrer de Marià LabèrniaHike up to the Bunkers with a bottle of wine and some snacks and watch the sun set.
100% recommend doing this. Tickets are about 30€, but it's a great way to see EVERYTHING you'll be asked if you saw in BCN. if you take a left out of the flat door, and walk about 150m, there is a kiosk near a Tabacs shop that sells tickets. You can then walk back toward the flat, and cross the first main street to Pla de Palau where you can get on the bus at the Pla de Palau stop. https://city-sightseeing.com/en/17/barcelona/277/hop-on-hop-off-barcelona
I'd take the Red Route to Plaça Catalunya, then hop on the Blue line until you get to Francesc Maciá, where you can change back to the Red line.
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Barcelona Bus Turistic
100% recommend doing this. Tickets are about 30€, but it's a great way to see EVERYTHING you'll be asked if you saw in BCN. if you take a left out of the flat door, and walk about 150m, there is a kiosk near a Tabacs shop that sells tickets. You can then walk back toward the flat, and cross the first main street to Pla de Palau where you can get on the bus at the Pla de Palau stop. https://city-sightseeing.com/en/17/barcelona/277/hop-on-hop-off-barcelona
I'd take the Red Route to Plaça Catalunya, then hop on the Blue line until you get to Francesc Maciá, where you can change back to the Red line.
Getting Around
So, I wanted to add Barceloneta metro, because it's the closest stop on the L4, but I don't see it as an option. Anyway, if you take a right out of the front door of the flat, and cross the street (take a left) at the first intersection, you will run into the Barceloneta L4 metro in about 200m total. This takes you directly to Plaça Catalunya or beaches further away than Barceloneta, which is about a kilometer from the flat.
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Jaume I station
So, I wanted to add Barceloneta metro, because it's the closest stop on the L4, but I don't see it as an option. Anyway, if you take a right out of the front door of the flat, and cross the street (take a left) at the first intersection, you will run into the Barceloneta L4 metro in about 200m total. This takes you directly to Plaça Catalunya or beaches further away than Barceloneta, which is about a kilometer from the flat.
If you want to go to Sitges (8'40€ for a return ticket), the beach town 20 minutes South, then you'll use this train station, which is right across the street.
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Estació de França
If you want to go to Sitges (8'40€ for a return ticket), the beach town 20 minutes South, then you'll use this train station, which is right across the street.
If you want to go to Girona or Madrid, then this is the train state from which you'll depart.
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Barcelona Sants station
If you want to go to Girona or Madrid, then this is the train state from which you'll depart.
Essentials
They have pre-packaged, quality foods; a fantastic selection of delicious vegetarian/vegan/plant-based proteins; primo hot sauces and jams; and, an insanely delicious house wine that is less than 3€ per bottle.
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De tot al Born
17 Passeig del BornThey have pre-packaged, quality foods; a fantastic selection of delicious vegetarian/vegan/plant-based proteins; primo hot sauces and jams; and, an insanely delicious house wine that is less than 3€ per bottle.