DK Travel : Barcelona

With warm, crystal-clear waters lapping its sandy shores and mountains nuzzling up to its northern edge, this glittering jewel in the Mediterranean is blessed with desirable geographical genes. From the buoyant, revamped port area to the atmospheric medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic and the beautiful Modernista buildings of the Eixample, Barcelona has it all. A host of treasure-filled museums, architectural wonders, lively beaches and enchanting squares provide the icing on the cake.

Bar Kasparo

This laid-back, outdoor café serves a sprightly menu of fresh, international fare with an Asiatic twist, including chicken curry and Greek salad. After the sun dips beneath the horizon, a bar-like vibe takes over, fuelled by beer and cider.
Bar L’Ascensor

An old-fashioned, dark-wood ascensor (elevator) serves as the entrance to this dimly-lit, convivial bar frequented by a cocktail-swilling crowd.
Bar Miramar

No prizes for the chicken-andchips style cuisine, but wins hands down for its unbeatable city views.
Bar Paris

Chaotic and lively, with a sunny terrace, Bar Paris attracts a student crowd. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s ideal for clubbers not ready to go home.
Bar Ra

This trendy spot serves up organic goodies, from yogurt shakes to vegetarian burritos.
Bar Ra

A funky, flower-filled oasis in El Raval, this juice-bar-café-restaurant is the place for organic, multi-cultural cuisine. Start your day with muesli or muffins and a fresh papaya or pear juice. The lunch and dinner menu might include Japanese tofu, Peruvian ceviche (raw seafood marinated in lemon) or a Cuban chicken and mango chutney dish. See Good-Value Eats.
Bar Raval

Presided over by a huge, papier-mâché flamenco dancer, this bar has catered to the film and theatre crowd for years. Rustic pizzas and salads are served until 2am.
Bar-Restaurant Hivernacle

Pause in the glass-topped, 19th-century Hivernacle after a saunter through Parc de la Cuitadella (Parc de la Cuitadella) to sipiced coffee or chilled cava amid the moist, fragrant warmth of tropical plants. Fresh nibbles include grilled squid, anchovies and sandwiches, including one with pungent Manchego cheese.
Bar-Restaurante Can Tomàs

This tapas bar, in the Sarrià neighbourhood, is an institution. It has the well-deserved reputation of making some of the best tapas in town. Particularly recommended are the patates braves .
Bar-Restaurante Can Tomàs

A cheap, no-nonsense tapas bar in the uptown area of Sarrià. Every tapas-lover knows that the city’s best patates braves and patates amb alioli are found here. Ask for the doble mixta to sample both. See Restaurants & Tapas Bars

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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