Bars & Clubs
Bar Almirall The Modernista
doors swing open to a young, friendly crowd at Barcelona’s oldest
watering hole. Founded in 1860, the bar has many original fittings, plus
eclectic music and strong cocktails. Zelig Intimate
and welcoming, this gay-friendly cocktail bar is a great place to start
the night. There are excellent cocktails – including a mean mojito –
and light snacks.
Zelig
Bar Resolis Formerly
an old-fashioned neighbourhood bar, this is now an appealing boho-chic
tavern with a small terrace. Wine and cocktails accompany delicious
tapas. Marsella This dimly lit
Modernista bar serves up cocktails and absinthe to long-time regulars and first-timers. Zentraus One
of the most stylish bars in the area, Zentraus has a trendy
red-black-and-white decor and cool lighting. A restaurant until 1am, the
tables are cleared once the DJ gets going.
Zentraus
Betty Ford’s A laidback cocktail bar on lively Carrer Joaquin Costa, Betty Ford’s has a soothing chill-out vibe. Moog Big-name DJs spin techno and electronica, but for a boogie to classic ‘80s hits head for the second floor. Boadas Cocktail Bar This smooth little cocktail bar, founded in 1933, continues to mix the meanest martinis in town for an elbow-to-elbow crowd. London Bar This cluttered bar has long been de rigueur, once with the likes of Picasso, Hemingway and Miró. Sip cocktails and enjoy live music – from jazz to folk. C/Nou de la Rambla 34 Closed Mon
Café Teatre Llantiol Barcelona’s cabaret tradition lives on at this theatre-bar, with its flamboyant shows and espectacles of mime, magic and flamenco.
Good-Value Eats
Casa Leopoldo Dig into superb mar i muntanya fare (combining meat and fish) at this friendly, family-run restaurant. Try the meatballs with cuttlefish and shrimp. C/Sant Rafael 24 93 441 30 14 Closed Mon, Easter, Aug
Ànima A sleek, minimalist restaurant that serves sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine. Great value lunch menu. Ca L’Isidre Picasso, Tapiès and even Woody Allen have dined on Catalan fare at this long-time artists’ hang-out. C/Flors 12 93 441 11 39 Closed Sat (in summer), Sun, Easter, Aug, Christmas
Ca L’Isidre
Silenus Tuck into Mediterranean food in a lofty space hung with local artists’ work. Try the ostrich. C/Àngels 8 93 302 26 80 Closed Sun
Las Fernández This
eatery has a friendly atmosphere. The original menu features dishes
from the El Bierzo area in León, such as steak with Bierzo peppers. El Jardí Located in one of the prettiest spots in the city, El Jardí serves delicious, light cuisine, such as soups, salads and crêpes. Imprevist In an old warehouse, this café-restaurant, owned (and decorated) by Catalan artists, offers a global menu. C/Ferlandina 34 93 342 58 59 Closed
Sun lunch
Mama Cafè Organic
Mediterranean dishes (many vegetarian) are served in this airy
café-restaurant. Contemporary art is projected onto the wall. C/Doctor Dou 10 93 301 29 40 Closed Sun & lunch Aug
Fonda de España Dine on fine Catalan cuisine under a
Modernista mosaic and dark-wood ceiling by Domènech i Montaner. Try the duck with orange and cava. L’Havana Despite
the name, this serves superb Catalan cuisine. Try the selection of
classic dishes such as pigs’ trotters, or the fresh fish of the day. C/Lleó 1 93 302 21 06 Closed Sun eve, Mon
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