CURIOUS GUIDE OF BARCELONAWRITTEN BY RESIDENCIA ONIX 3

LIFE IS EASY

“Once a year, go someplace you’ve neverbeen before.” – Dalai Lama

We invite you to visit Barcelona’s hiddentreasures to awaken your curiosity. You willtake a piece of Barcelona with you, the onethat does not appear in tourist guides.

Charming neighborhoods, spots, art, design,shops, restaurants, vermut, tapas, coffeeshops, plans, beaches, live music & night clubs.

You’ll love our streets, culture and people.

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DISTRICTS INDEX

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. POBLENOU ……………………………………………………….. p. 6-7

. CIUTAT BELLA | BORN ……………………………….……….. p.8-9

. RAVAL BORN ………………….……………………………….….. p.10-11

. BARCELONETA ………………………………………………….. p.12-13

. GRÀCIA …………...………………………………………………. p. 14-15

. POBLE SEC …………………………………………………………. p.16-17

. EIXAMPLE …………………………………………………………… p.18-19

RESTAURANTS

. LA PICANTERÍA DE L’ESCRIBÀ Peruvian, Mexican and Japanese dishes. “A great Cocktail bar makes this place a mandatory stop”.xiringuitoescriba.com

. SALA BECKETT Since 1989, exhibition hall, theater / Saucers and half portions, tapas.salabeckett.cat

. SÚPER COFFEE & FOOD STORE A place who pray to enjoy life and live in balance. Cool bistro& cafetería.supercoffeefood.com

. LATAVERNICOLA.COM Small and coquette tavern dedicated to the Argentine excellences.lavernicola.com

. SOPAVegetarian and microbiotic international restaurant.sopa.vg

POBLENOU | THE MOST CREATIVE AND ARTISTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

€€ 10-40Carrer Mariano Guiló, 59 +34 934 61 43 15

€€ 10-30228-232, Carrer de Pere IV+34 935 99 17 94

€€ 10-30Roc Boronat, 102+34 930 24 79 79

€€ 10-30Roc Boronat, 70+34 930 11 93 48

€€ 10-20Roc Boronat, 114+34 930 956 76

BRUNCH

. ESPAI JOLIUWhere plants meet special coffee.

Carrer de Badajoz, 95+34 930 23 24 92

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Carrer de Marià Aguiló, 17+34 933 48 36 18

MUSIC CLUBS

. RAZZMATAZZIn short? It’s five clubs in one with a capacity of 2500 people.salarazzmatazz.com

. WOLF BARCELONAA renovated club, with super sound and good atmosphere.wolfbarcelona.com

** ACT LOCAL **

. ORXATERIA EL TÍO CHE A cult ice-cream parlor in which all products are homemade.eltioche.es

Pl. Glorias, 37

BARS / COCKTAILS

. EDGE BREEWING Artisan beer and cool neighborhood people.edgebrewing.com

. MINYAMTapas, fish and meat. Fish and seafood rice.

. OVELLA NEGRAAn authentic local in our city.ovellanegrabcn.net

. EL TIMBAL POBLENOUFood and tapas local house.

DESIGN / ART

. MUSEU DEL DINSSENY DE BARCELONAajuntament.barcelona.cat

. LA FARINERA DEL CLOTfarinera.org

. NAUARTnauart.com

POBLENOU | THE MOST CREATIVE AND ARTISTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

Carrer de Llull, 62+34 930 15 70 67

Carrer de Pujades, 187+34 933 48 36 18

Gran Via de les CortsCatalanes, 837

Carrer d'Espronceda, 154

Carrer de Zamora, 78+34 933 48 36 18

Carrer de Pamplona, 88

Carrer dels Almogàvers, 88

Rambla del Poblenou, 447

RESTAURANTS

. EL XAMPANYET One of the most famous tapas bar in the city.elxampanyet.es

. MOSQUITO TAPASA thousand Asian flavors inspired by Vietnam, China and Korea.mosquitotapas.com

. CAN PAIXANO For all those people who want to have a different vision of Barcelona.

. 4 GATSLocal of Art and good food since 1906.4gats.com

BARS

. OVELLA NEGRAIf you don’t know it, you don’t know the Barcelona party.ovellanegrabcn.net

. DOCTOR STRAVINSKY“The best cocktail in Spain is in Barcelona”.drstravinsky.cat

. PASTRAMI BAR / PARADISO An author's cocktail bar at affordable prices paradiso.cat

. ANTIC TEATREAn authentic oasis: one of the most charming spaces in the center.anticteatre.com

CIUTAT VELLA | BORN | CULTURAL AND TRADITIONAL SPOTS

€€ 20-30Carrer de Montcada, 22 +34 933 19 70 03

€€ 10-30Carrer dels Carders, 46 +34 932 68 75 69

€€ 10-30Carrer de Reina Cristina, 7+34 933 10 08 39

€€ 25-40Carrer Montsió, 3+34 933 02 41 40

Carrer de les Sitges,5+34 931 7 10 87

Carrer dels Mirallers, 5+34 931 57 12 33

Carrer Rera Palau, 4+34 936 072 22

C. De Vergader i Callís, 12+34 933 152 354

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DESIGN / ART

. MUSEU PICASSO 'Arlequí' was the first work that Picasso gave to Barcelona in 1919 and the Picasso Museum celebrates the centenary.museupicasso.bcn.cat

. MUSEU XOCOLATABe it sweet or not, this museum deserves a bit of your time.museuxocolata.cat

. MEAM | EUROPEAN MUSEUM OF MODERN ARTAmazing place where you’ll find the best contemporary figurative art.meam.es

MUSIC CLUBS

. MACARENA CLUBMacarena is an intimate house and techno club right in the heart of Barcelona, famous for its super limited capacity.macarenaclub.com

. MAGIC“The Rock club in town”, one of the best proposals to extend the night in the city.magic.club.net

. JAMBOREEJazz & dance club, a legend of the music scene in Barcelona.masimas.com/en/jamboree

CIUTAT VELLA | BORN | CULTURAL AND TRADITIONAL SPOTS

C. de Montcada, 15-23+34 932 56 30 02

Carrer del Comerç, 36 +34 932 56 30 02

C. De la Barra de Ferro, 5+34 933 195 693

Nou de Sant Francesc, 5+34 9313 01 30 64

Passeig de Picasso, 40+34 933 107 267

Plaça Reial, 17 +34 933 041 210

** ACT LOCAL **

. SANTA CATERINA MARKETBuilt in 1846, is the second oldest market in the city, gorgeous mosaic roof, reminiscent of Gaudi’s work.mercatsantacaterina.com

Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16+34 933 195 740

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RESTAURANTS

. FRANKIE GALLO CHA CHA CHANatural wines, craft beer, good vibes and the best pizza in town.frankiegallochachacha.com

. PACHUCO BARCELONAThe real Mexican, quesadillas and typical Aztec dishes, tequilas and cocktails.

. TERESA CARLESVegetarian, its recipe, halfway between the Catalan tradition and the signature cuisine.teresacarles.com

BRUNCH

. CARAVELLE Good breakfasts, sweets and salty, and imaginative dishes such as 'fried rabbit’ and stuffed in the USA style.caravelle.es

. BOHL “Your healthy bohls in Barcelona”.bohl.co

BARS

. DRAPAIREOld tavern in the center of Barcelona. Local and international craft beer.drapaire.com

. BAR MARSELLATradition and history, the bar has been NIGHT SHELTER of many artists like Picasso and Heminguay.

RAVAL | CULTURAL AND TRADITIONAL SPOTS

€€ 20-25€C. del Marquès Barberà, 15+34 931 59 42 50

€€ 15-25Carrer de Sant Pau, 110

€€ 15-25Carrer de Jovellanos, 2+34 933 17 18 29

C. del Pintor Fortuny, 31+34 93 17 98 92

Carrer de Trafalgar, 47 +34 930 07 39 67

Carrer de les Sitges, 11 +34 933 02 76 28

C. de Sant Pau, 65 +34 934 427 263

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DESIGN / ART

. MACBAAmerican architect Richard Meier's wants to convey contemporary art, offer a multitude of visions and generate critical debates about art and culture.macba.cat

. CCCBProduces exhibitions, concerts, program cycles of cinema, courses and conferences and fosters creation through new technologies and language.cccb.org

. ARTS SANT MONICA It is a space where several disciplines of contemporary artistic creation meet science, thought and communication.artssantamonica.gencat.cat

MUSIC CLUBS

. LES ENFANTS This nightclub is a classic of the most discerning nightlife.lesenfants.es

. MOOGOne of the smallest clubs in the city, but the heavyweights of electronics that have passed through its booth have given it a cachet that other larger venues would like.moogmusic.com

Plaça dels Àngels, 1+34 934 12 08 10

Carrer de Montalegre, 5 +34 933 06 41 00

Carrer de La Rambla, 7+34 935 67 11 10

Carrer de Guàrdia, 3

C. de l'Arc del Teatre, 3+34 933 19 17 89

** ACT LOCAL **

. LA CENTRALAn indoor terrace where to get lost, coffee and a sea of books. lacentral.com

C. Elisabets, 6+34 900 802 109

RAVAL | CULTURAL AND TRADITIONAL SPOTS

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RESTAURANTS

. CAN ROSMandatory visit. Always sailing dishes, looking forward to quality rice well priced.canros.cat

. MAKAMAKAYour beach Burger Café in La Barceloneta. Cool ambience!makamaka.es

. FILFERROFilferro offers an excellent range of local cuisine.

. REDFISH 100% Mediterranean atmosphere! A terrace with hammocks, tables and sand on the feet that leads directly to the beach. redfishbcn.com

BRUNCH

. SURF HOUSE In Surf House you feel like in a Californian surfer's canteen with good vibes.surfhousebarcelona.com

. BRUNCH AND CAKE“We believe in our grandmothers’ philosophy: make absolutely everything by hand and slowly, with care”.brunchandcake.com

BARCELONETA | THE IDEAL PLACE FOR BEACH LOVERS

€€ 20-30C. Almirall Aixada, 7+34 932 21 50 49

€€ 15-25Pg. de Joan de Borbó, 76+34 932 21 35 20

€€ 20-25Carrer de Sant Carles, 29+34 932 21 98 36

€€ 30-35Moll de la Marina, S/N +34 931 71 68 94

C. de l'Almirall Aixada, 22+34 932 50 70 23

Passeig Joan de Borbó, 5+34 900 670 692

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BARS

. BAR LEOYou can’t say that you are 100% from Barcelona if you have not set foot in this bar!

. BODEGA FERMINA tavern with a past flavor focused on the present. Wine and good taste for the things of a lifetime.

. ABSENTA BARRecipes and creative tapas more combined in bohemian bar of Parisian air of time with paintings and curiosities.

. BALUARD“Because there are not two equal breads, our craft bread is cooked in the wood oven”.baluardbarceloneta.com

BARCELONETA | THE IDEAL PLACE FOR BEACH LOVERS

Carrer de Sant Carles, 34

Carrer de Sant Carles, 18

Carrer de Sant Carles, 36+34 932 21 36 38

Carrer de Baluard, 38+34 932 21 12 08

** ACT LOCAL **

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RESTAURANTS

. LLURITUCasual sea food restaurant. Quality product and cuisine!lluritu.com

. LA PEPITALunches, appetizers, dinners and also a place for drinks, with a predilection for gin and tonic and homemade vermouth.lapepitabcn.com

. KUAI MOMOSTapas and chopsticks. "MOMOS was born from my passion for Asia".momosbcn.rocks

. LA PUBILLALa Pubilla is a Catalan cuisine, homemade and market-based restaurant. lapubilla.cat

BRUNCH

. BAR BUTThe rustic theme matches the dishes, in which quality presides over quantity.barbut.es

. BICIOCIThe ‘We Love Brunch’ menu is a perfect opportunity for a mid-morning weekend nibble, with plenty of vegan options and eggs Benedict to die for.

GRÀCIA | LIKE ENTERING A DIFFERENT WORLD

€€ 25-30C. Torrent de las Flors, 71+34 938 55 38 66

€€ 20-25Carrer de Còrsega, 343+34 932 38 48 93

€€ 20-30C. Martinez de la Rosa, 71+34 932 18 53 27

€€ 15-25Plaça de la Llibertat, 23+34 932 18 29 94

C. Bonavista, 8+34 933 60 71 28

Carrer Venus 1-3+34 934 582 044

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BARS

. THE OLD FASHION“They put me a Tiramisu Martini, an extravagant whim, surprisingly nice in the mouth. It's like drinking the Italian cake in liquid format”.

. CAFÉ DEL TEATREFavorite place for many moviegoers and people wanting to savor one of their many beers and good conversation.

DESIGN / ART

. CASA VICENSThe first house of Gaudí in Barcelona.casavicens.org

. WINERY ROUTE AND TAPASBodega Marín, Bodega Neus, Tossa BCN, La Trobada, La Llarde Foc, Karakala, Lata-berna.

. PARK GÜELL“The place is so special that it would take a whole day to fully appreciate it”.parkguell.barcelona

GRÀCIA | LIKE ENTERING A DIFFERENT WORLD

Carrer de Santa Teresa, 1+34 933 68 52 77

Carrer de Torrijos, 41+34 934 16 06 51

Vila de Gràcia

** ACT LOCAL**

Carrer de les Carolines, 20 +34 935 47 59 80

Carrer Olot, 7+34 934 09 18 31

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C. del Poeta Cabanyes, 21+34 634 12 75 81

Calle de Fontrodona, 35 +34 606 86 06 17

RESTAURANTS

. TERRAZA MARTÍNEZVermouth time, paella and nice views over the Port and the Mediterranean. Young and informal atmosphere.martinezbarcelona.com

. QUIMET & QUIMETAt Quimet y Quimet, a tiny, standing-room only establishment, not much has changed in its more than 100 years of service.quimetquimet.com

BRUNCH

. FEDERAL CAFE”I love their enormous chia pudding, and it's a good place to get some work done too”.federalcafe.es

BARS

. MORITZ“To talk about Moritz is to talk about beer, about more than 160 years of history and, about Barcelona”.moritz.com

. ABIRRADERO“A brewery popular with locals, sit outside & enjoy”.abirradero.es

. MAUMAU UNDER GROUNDMau Mau is a lounge club in an old warehouse space.maumaunderground.com

. LE ROUGEA cozy cocktail bar with a large terrace and live music.rougebarbarcelona.blogspot.com

. XIX BARAuthor's cocktails menu and a selected bartender.xixbar.com

POBLE SEC | ONE OF THE OLDEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN BARCELONA

€€ 20-30Ctra. de Miramar, 38+34 931 06 60 52

€€ 20-25C. del Poeta Cabanyes, 25+34 934 42 31 42

C. Parlament, 39+34 931 87 36 07

Ronda de Sant Antoni, 41+34 934 26 00 50

Carrer de Vila i Vilà, 77 +34 934 61 94 46

Carrer de Rocafort, 19 +34 934 23 43 14

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DESIGN / ART

. FUNDACIÓ MIRÓ “This whole place is work of art. The building itself makes Joan Miro's work pop even more”.fmirobcn.org

. CAIXAFORUM“Superb exhibition spaces hosting temporary displays, plus a permanent collection of contemporary art”.caixaforum.es

MUSIC CLUBS

. APOLOOne of the best known clubs in town to go out with friends if you love electro music.sala-apolo.com

. LATERRRAZZAOpen-air club on the mountain of Montjuic. The venue prides itself on its décor, reflected in an historic part of town.laterrrazza.com

. INPUTInput is a safe space for individuality, uniqueness and spontaneity.inputbcn.com

. MERCAT DE SANT ANTONIBodega Marín, Bodega Neus, Tossa BCN, La Trobada, La Llarde Foc, Karakala, Lata-bernamercatdesantantoni.com

. PISCINES PICORNELLPicornell swimming pools are located in the Parc de Montjuïcand are part of the Olympic Anella.picornell.cat

POBLE SEC | ONE OF THE OLDEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN BARCELONA

Parc de Montjuïc, s/n+34 934 43 94 70

Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8+34 934 76 86 00

** ACT LOCAL **

Avinguda de l'Estadi, 30

C. Nou de la Rambla, 107+34 934 41 40 01

Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, s/n+34 687 96 98 25

Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13

Carrer de Torrijos, 41+34 934 16 06 51

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RESTAURANTS

. ARTTEA place to return, with good live music and an atmosphere that makes you forget that you are next to the chaos of a city.artte.es

. CHICHA LIMONÁExcellent place for food and tapas. Good vermouth, wines and craft beer.chichalimona.com

. ROOFTOP SMOKE HOUSE“Rooftop Smokehouse started out, like all good things, with friends, excess off booze and an empty wine barrel, on a Sant rooftopsmokehouse.com

BRUNCH

. GRANJA PETITBOA cozy place where breakfast and snacks are excellent pastries accompanied by a large cup of tea or coffee.granjapetitbo.com

. BAR MALASANGThe ‘We Love Brunch’ menu is a perfect opportunity for a mid-morning weekend nibble, with plenty of vegan options and eggs Benedict to die for.

EIXAMPLE | MOST ICONIC NEIGHBORHOOD

€€ 10-25Muntaner, 83C+34 934 54 90 48

€€ 20-25Passeig de Sant Joan, 80,+34 932 77 64 03

€€ 20-25C. del Consell de Cent, 159+34 639 31 06 71

Passeig de Sant Joan, 82+34 932 65 65 03

C. del Comte Borrell, 148+34 935 39 47 29

BARS

. BEWDOGThe Scottish craft brewery with the best marketing.brewdog.com

. GARAGE BEERHere, the culture of beer is alive in a different way: this is not a brewery, it is not a factory, it is the garage of your dreams.garagebeer.com

. BIERCABFavorite place for many moviegoers and people wanting.Here, the culture of beer is alive in a different way.biercab.com

Carrer de Casanova, 69 +34 934 88 59 79

C. del Consell de Cent, 261+34 935 28 59 89

Carrer de Muntaner, 55 +34 644 68 90 45

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. FUNDACIÓ TAPIES Fundacio Antoni Tapies is all about modern and contemporary art.fundaciotapies.org

. SAGRADA FAMILIA“When I first visited the Sagrada Familia, I was enchanted by its unique and different from what I knew so far, architecture”.sagradafamilia.org

. EL NINOT MARKETTip: Grab a bite at The Res. it's best-known for its charcuterie, and serves delicious tapas.mercatdelninot.com

EIXAMPLE | MOST ICONIC NEIGHBORHOOD

Carrer de Mallorca, 133+34 933 23 49 09

** ACT LOCAL **

Carrer d'Aragó, 255+34 934 87 03 15

Carrer de Mallorca, 401+34 932 08 04 14

DESIGN / ART

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932 66 61 00

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