Guidebook for Barcelona

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Guidebook for Barcelona

Food Scene

Great outdoor cafe in one of the nicest, most peaceful plazas in Barcelona. This is a great plaza to do some people watching.
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Bar Virreina
1 Plaça de la Virreina
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Great outdoor cafe in one of the nicest, most peaceful plazas in Barcelona. This is a great plaza to do some people watching.
Mama's cafe has one of the best backyard terraces in Gracia. The interior has a clean, modern design, and there is free WIFI. The cafe is literally around the corner from my flat.
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Mama's Organic Kitchen & Cafe
26 Carrer de Torrijos
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Mama's cafe has one of the best backyard terraces in Gracia. The interior has a clean, modern design, and there is free WIFI. The cafe is literally around the corner from my flat.
Samsara has been a go to favorite of mine since I arrived in August of 2010. They are known for their more experimental tapas. I can provide you with a list of recommendations if you book with me. :-)
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Samsara
6 Carrer de Terol
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Samsara has been a go to favorite of mine since I arrived in August of 2010. They are known for their more experimental tapas. I can provide you with a list of recommendations if you book with me. :-)
A newcomer in 2012, Pepa Tomate is now one of the more popular restaurants in Gracia. Their modern take on classic tapas are very tasty, and the atmosphere and waitstaff are nice and vibrant.
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Pepa Tomate
17 Plaça Revolució de Setembre 1868
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A newcomer in 2012, Pepa Tomate is now one of the more popular restaurants in Gracia. Their modern take on classic tapas are very tasty, and the atmosphere and waitstaff are nice and vibrant.
Probably one of the best Mexican options in all of Barcelona, Cantina Machito offers up wonderful enchiladas, mole, and oaxaca mojitos. The outdoor seating is great people watching too!
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Cantina machito
47B Carrer de Torrijos
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Probably one of the best Mexican options in all of Barcelona, Cantina Machito offers up wonderful enchiladas, mole, and oaxaca mojitos. The outdoor seating is great people watching too!
Cantina Machito's sister, Chido One offers up a nice selection of taco's and Mexican style cocktails. The interior design is a bit more modern and the waitstaff are very nice.
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Chido One
30 Carrer de Torrijos
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Cantina Machito's sister, Chido One offers up a nice selection of taco's and Mexican style cocktails. The interior design is a bit more modern and the waitstaff are very nice.
Looking for Paella? Gracia has it for you. It also has great fideua, Catalunya's version with noodles, and arroz negro, my favorite! If you're going on the weekends, I can help you make reservations.
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Taverna El Glop
24 Carrer de Sant Lluís
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Looking for Paella? Gracia has it for you. It also has great fideua, Catalunya's version with noodles, and arroz negro, my favorite! If you're going on the weekends, I can help you make reservations.
Being Japanese American, I'm particular about my Japanese food, but Can Kenji does it just right. They blend Japanese and Catalan dishes perfectly for a good price. Check out the lunch menu as well!!
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Can Kenji
325 Carrer del Rosselló
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Being Japanese American, I'm particular about my Japanese food, but Can Kenji does it just right. They blend Japanese and Catalan dishes perfectly for a good price. Check out the lunch menu as well!!
A Moroccan style favorite of mine. Go here for their "menu del dia" lunch, which is only 10 euro for a good three course meal. The waitstaff are nice people too.
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Miriot
54 Carrer de Francisco Giner
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A Moroccan style favorite of mine. Go here for their "menu del dia" lunch, which is only 10 euro for a good three course meal. The waitstaff are nice people too.
A local and tourist favorite, this place is great for classic, no frills tapas. Try to get seating in the plaza if you can for some great people watching.
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Nou Candanchú
9 Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia
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A local and tourist favorite, this place is great for classic, no frills tapas. Try to get seating in the plaza if you can for some great people watching.
Super popular cafe for churros con chocolate and other sweet snacks. There is plenty of seating, but the place gets filled up fast on the weekends.
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La Nena
36 Carrer de Ramón y Cajal
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Super popular cafe for churros con chocolate and other sweet snacks. There is plenty of seating, but the place gets filled up fast on the weekends.
One of the first places I visited for the menu del dia (three course lunch). Still very popular, and on a great street to people watch or check out indie boutiques.
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SMS Delícies
33 Carrer d'Astúries
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One of the first places I visited for the menu del dia (three course lunch). Still very popular, and on a great street to people watch or check out indie boutiques.
If you're looking for a nice light meal and cocktail, L'armari is a great option for you. Their salmon montaditos are wonderful, their Bloody Mary's are fresh, and their patatas bravas are perfection.
l'armari
13 Carrer del Montseny
If you're looking for a nice light meal and cocktail, L'armari is a great option for you. Their salmon montaditos are wonderful, their Bloody Mary's are fresh, and their patatas bravas are perfection.
If you have some cash ($$$$) to burn, and want an excellent seafood meal, Botafumiero is your place. Already written up in many guidebooks, all I can say is GO! :-)
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Botafumeiro
81 Carrer Gran de Gràcia
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If you have some cash ($$$$) to burn, and want an excellent seafood meal, Botafumiero is your place. Already written up in many guidebooks, all I can say is GO! :-)
Buenas Migas is one of the few chains in Barcelona that I recommend. They have great pastas, salads, and pizzas, and their coffee is not bad. This is a great place to grab something to go.
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Buenas Migas
120 Pg. de Gràcia
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Buenas Migas is one of the few chains in Barcelona that I recommend. They have great pastas, salads, and pizzas, and their coffee is not bad. This is a great place to grab something to go.
My first choice for Paella in Gracia. El Glop is the second choice. If you go, be sure to make reservations. This place is literally around the corner from the flat.
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L'Arrosseria Xàtiva
26 Carrer del Torrent d'En Vidalet
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My first choice for Paella in Gracia. El Glop is the second choice. If you go, be sure to make reservations. This place is literally around the corner from the flat.
Great tapas and menu del dia for a good price. Good decor and ambiance as well for a lunch with friends.
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Cafè Pagès
27 Carrer del Torrent de l'Olla
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Great tapas and menu del dia for a good price. Good decor and ambiance as well for a lunch with friends.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of my go to chill bars. This is a great place for couple to chill before a big night, or just to hang out. The have specialty drinks every night and brunch on the weekends.
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Timeline Bar
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One of my go to chill bars. This is a great place for couple to chill before a big night, or just to hang out. The have specialty drinks every night and brunch on the weekends.
Popular bar among the French crowd in Barcelona. There are art showings here on occasion, and the back of the bar has seating for groups.
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Le Standard
24 Carrer del Topazi
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Popular bar among the French crowd in Barcelona. There are art showings here on occasion, and the back of the bar has seating for groups.
Another great chill bar for live music. There are often funk jam sessions on Thursday's, the beers are cheap, and the crowd is cool. I used to have a crush on one of the bar tenders too! :-)
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Cara B
36 Carrer del Torrent de les Flors
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Another great chill bar for live music. There are often funk jam sessions on Thursday's, the beers are cheap, and the crowd is cool. I used to have a crush on one of the bar tenders too! :-)
If you're in Spain, think Gin and Tonic. Yes, that's right. The drink is UBER popular here, and if you want one that is done right, Bobby Gin is your place. It's a great date place too.
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Bobby Gin
47 Carrer de Francisco Giner
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If you're in Spain, think Gin and Tonic. Yes, that's right. The drink is UBER popular here, and if you want one that is done right, Bobby Gin is your place. It's a great date place too.
Enjoy cocktails? Velcro is your answer. This is a small, dim lit bar, with friendly bartenders who are talented at whipping up great cocktails. Many try, but these guys/gals do it right.
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velcro bar
10 Carrer de Vallfogona
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Enjoy cocktails? Velcro is your answer. This is a small, dim lit bar, with friendly bartenders who are talented at whipping up great cocktails. Many try, but these guys/gals do it right.
Another popular hang out for locals, St. Germain is a dim lit bar that's a good "go to" if you are looking to chill or catch up with friends, or start off your night.
St. Germain
113 Carrer del Torrent de l'Olla
Another popular hang out for locals, St. Germain is a dim lit bar that's a good "go to" if you are looking to chill or catch up with friends, or start off your night.
For the Italian travelers or those who like a nice Spritz, this is the place to go for an authentic one. Occasionally on Thursday's they have free food with a drink purchase too.
Champagneria Italiana
18 Carrer de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats
For the Italian travelers or those who like a nice Spritz, this is the place to go for an authentic one. Occasionally on Thursday's they have free food with a drink purchase too.
If you're looking to see a "local" bar, Canigo is your place. This place is always packed, but the decor and scene aren't anything special. It's a great bar just to grab a beer and chill with a friend
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Bar Canigó
2 Carrer de Verdi
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If you're looking to see a "local" bar, Canigo is your place. This place is always packed, but the decor and scene aren't anything special. It's a great bar just to grab a beer and chill with a friend
A popular bar among young folks. You can catch Barcelona games here and watch them on their projector from the 2nd floor.
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Le Journal
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A popular bar among young folks. You can catch Barcelona games here and watch them on their projector from the 2nd floor.
One of my favorites in Gracia. This is a popular place for groups of friends, dates, and people watching. It's just down the street from Plaza Virriena and the Verdi Theater.
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Chatelet
54 Carrer de Torrijos
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One of my favorites in Gracia. This is a popular place for groups of friends, dates, and people watching. It's just down the street from Plaza Virriena and the Verdi Theater.
Cute lounge that specializes in gin tonics. They have a great tasting menu that allows you to try three nice sized cups of their special gin tonics. Flavors include flowers, chocolate, and more!
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ELEPHANTA | Gin Bar Cocteleria Barcelona
37 Carrer del Torrent d'En Vidalet
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Cute lounge that specializes in gin tonics. They have a great tasting menu that allows you to try three nice sized cups of their special gin tonics. Flavors include flowers, chocolate, and more!
Sister bar of Forumi around the corner, La Cigale is a chill bar for cocktails or snacks. It's good for dates since it's small and cozy or catching up with friends.
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La Cigale
50 Carrer de Tordera
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Sister bar of Forumi around the corner, La Cigale is a chill bar for cocktails or snacks. It's good for dates since it's small and cozy or catching up with friends.

Arts & Culture

A very popular theater in Barcelona since it's where you can watch movies in the original language. Lots of great indie films are shown, and there are many restaurants for a meal before or after.
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Cine Verdi
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A very popular theater in Barcelona since it's where you can watch movies in the original language. Lots of great indie films are shown, and there are many restaurants for a meal before or after.
Do you enjoy indie acts? If so, Heliogabal is the bar for you. Lot's of local Barcelona artists have gigs here and the crowd is chill and cool.
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Heliogabal
80 Carrer de Ramón y Cajal
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Do you enjoy indie acts? If so, Heliogabal is the bar for you. Lot's of local Barcelona artists have gigs here and the crowd is chill and cool.
Fact: Barcelona is one of the capitols of swing dance in Europe. I didn't believe this either until I came here. Swing Maniacs often has performances in Plaza Virreina and they offer classes.
Swing Maniacs - Gràcia
291 Carrer de Roger de Flor
Fact: Barcelona is one of the capitols of swing dance in Europe. I didn't believe this either until I came here. Swing Maniacs often has performances in Plaza Virreina and they offer classes.
For hip-hop lovers, Otto Zutz is a long standing club favorite. The crowd tends to be younger, but less touristy than the clubs in the Center / Plaza Reial.
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Otto Zutz Club
15 Carrer de Lincoln
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For hip-hop lovers, Otto Zutz is a long standing club favorite. The crowd tends to be younger, but less touristy than the clubs in the Center / Plaza Reial.
For a more posh / fancy club experience, Sutton is one of the hot spots. Search on Facebook for their promoters to add yourself to a list and get in for free. Go early and dress well to get in.
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Sutton Barcelona
13 Carrer de Tuset
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For a more posh / fancy club experience, Sutton is one of the hot spots. Search on Facebook for their promoters to add yourself to a list and get in for free. Go early and dress well to get in.

Sightseeing

I don't need to say too much about this famous attraction. For those of you who enjoy a nice walk in the city, you can seriously walk here in about 20 minutes from my place.
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La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada Família
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I don't need to say too much about this famous attraction. For those of you who enjoy a nice walk in the city, you can seriously walk here in about 20 minutes from my place.
A must see if you come to Barcelona. Here you'll find one of Gaudi's coolest works, an awesome view of the city, and Gaudi's former house. If you enjoy a nice walk, you can walk here from my flat.
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Công viên Güell
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A must see if you come to Barcelona. Here you'll find one of Gaudi's coolest works, an awesome view of the city, and Gaudi's former house. If you enjoy a nice walk, you can walk here from my flat.
One of the more hidden works of Gaudi, Casa Vicens is an attraction that you should still try to check out. It's an easy walk from the flat. Have your camera ready.
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Casa Vicens
20-26 Carrer de les Carolines
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One of the more hidden works of Gaudi, Casa Vicens is an attraction that you should still try to check out. It's an easy walk from the flat. Have your camera ready.
Also known as Casa Pedrera, this is one of Gaudi's famous designs on the fancy street, Passeig de Gracia. As easy walk from me. During the summer they offer rooftop cocktail events with reservations.
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Casa Milà
92 Pg. de Gràcia
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Also known as Casa Pedrera, this is one of Gaudi's famous designs on the fancy street, Passeig de Gracia. As easy walk from me. During the summer they offer rooftop cocktail events with reservations.
If you're looking to get out of the city, or want to see the best view of Barcelona, check out Guinardo. At the top of the hill are old military bunkers from the Civil War.
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Công viên Guinardó
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If you're looking to get out of the city, or want to see the best view of Barcelona, check out Guinardo. At the top of the hill are old military bunkers from the Civil War.

Everything Else

Looking for a good book? Need free Wifi? The local library is just a short walk away.
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Biblioteca Vila de Gràcia
104 Carrer del Torrent de l'Olla
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Looking for a good book? Need free Wifi? The local library is just a short walk away.
Gracia's location of this popular barber / hairdresser. Anthony Llobet brings Britain's style to Barcelona's hair. Many of my girl friends go to one of their 4 locations in Barcelona.
Anthony Llobet English Hair Salons GRACIA
16 Carrer de Ros de Olano
Gracia's location of this popular barber / hairdresser. Anthony Llobet brings Britain's style to Barcelona's hair. Many of my girl friends go to one of their 4 locations in Barcelona.

Shopping

One of the few sneaker stores in Barcelona that offers Air Jordans, Air Max, and a decent amount of Adidas. There are two locations across the street from each other. The other store has clothing.
Hackney
164 Travessera de Gràcia
One of the few sneaker stores in Barcelona that offers Air Jordans, Air Max, and a decent amount of Adidas. There are two locations across the street from each other. The other store has clothing.
Nice little menswear/womenswear shop. They offer brands such as Cheap Monday, Caimbridge Satchels, I Love Ugly, Tuk, Tuk, Scotch and Soda, and Penfield.
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BOO
2 Carrer de Bonavista
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Nice little menswear/womenswear shop. They offer brands such as Cheap Monday, Caimbridge Satchels, I Love Ugly, Tuk, Tuk, Scotch and Soda, and Penfield.
A great shop for used English language books. I picked up my copy of "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafron." If you're coming to Barcelona, this is a great book to read.
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Hibernian. Secondhand English Bookshop
66 Carrer del Montseny
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A great shop for used English language books. I picked up my copy of "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafron." If you're coming to Barcelona, this is a great book to read.