Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Barcelona, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Going Out
The social scene is Barcelona is eclectic, exciting, energetic and constant. Whatever you're looking for, whether it's a club at 07:00 on a Sunday morning, or a theme bar filled with old... read more
Eating Out
With the world's number one restaurant (it’s El Bulli, according to Restaurant Magazine) just an hour away, Barcelona’s culinary reputation is growing. Avoid the tourist traps and... read more
Delivery & Takeaways
While entertaining at home is extremely popular, home delivery is not. Choices beyond pizza are limited, but if you're willing to collect pre-ordered food, you’ll have more luck. For... read more
Hygiene
Most bars and restaurants are hygienic. The latter have to adhere to health and safety codes, even if they aren't as stringently enforced as in other countries. Bars often provide... read more
Special Deals & Theme Nights
With so many fiestas and public holidays, promotions on entry charges, drinks and food are steadily on offer. The Irish pubs will offer cheap drinks on St. Patrick's Day, the local bars... read more
Tax & Service Charges
There is no tax or discretionary service charge added to bills in restaurants, bars or clubs. Very high end hotel bars may make an exception and tag on a service charge.
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Tipping
Tipping is not expected. In the brief days of a workers’ republic at the beginning of the Civil War, tipping was considered an insulting assumption of class superiority. While no-one is... read more
Restaurant Listing Structure
The restaurants listed here run in alphabetical order by cuisine type. Some offer more than one cuisine, but we’ve tried to group them by what they are best at, and the cuisine that... read more
Vegetarian Food
In a country where meat and fish are so revered, there are few vegetarian restaurants. Barcelona has more than elsewhere because of the largely young, bohemian community that inhabits the... read more
Street Food
Food Stalls
The most noteworthy food stalls exist in the incredible food markets, such as La Boqueria on the La Rambla. Fresh fruit, piping hot raciones and delicious cold tapas... read more
Latest Reviews
Reader Reviews
Although this place may have been a decent restaurant some time ago, it is...
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