In this mini-guide you will find places and ideas for plans that we love and have selected especially for you. Barcelona is great fun, so relax and don’t waste a second more, discover what’s around Hotel Arts, and even explore a bit further.  




 

The word BAR is international: there are always bars everywhere, but in Barcelona, we take bars to the next level.

 

 
Small and unsophisticated, this restaurant retains the unique authenticity of “pudas”, small eateries traditionally located in old seaside neighbourhoods. Legend has it that the Bomba de la Barceloneta was invented here, a fried ball of breaded potato, hiding minced meat in the centre and served with salsa brava. Whether true or not, it is delicious just like all the dishes prepared by the owners. Get ready for a true local experience.

Carrer del Baluart, 56. Tel: 932 214 061. Open Mon to Wed from 9:00am to 3:15pm. Closed on Sunday.

At the other end of the spectrum, Bravo24 is the restaurant of the Hotel W. Carles Abellán, renowned Catalan chef, offers a succulent menu of historic dishes from Barcelona. El Arroz a la Capuchina, based on a local recipe from 1837, is a vegetarian delight. In any case, you need not to be passionate about culinary history to enjoy Bravo24. If weather permits, and it most surely will, request a front-line table on the balcony and enjoy magnificent views of the Mediterranean.

Bravo24: Plaça Rosa dels Vents, 1. Hotel W. Tel: 932 952 636. Open every day from 1pm to 4pm. Dinner is served between 8pm to 11:30pm.

       
If you want to eat fresh and inexpensive seafood and don’t mind heading to a restaurant that will never appear in the Wallpaper guide of Barcelona, ​​then this is your place. Located next to the Santa Caterina Market, the one that has the beautiful tiled roof and is not crawling with tourists, and the Cathedral, you can take a leisurely stroll back to Promax through the streets of the old city.

Casa Mari and Rufo: Carrer Freixures, 11 • Tel: 933 197 302 • Closed Sunday • Mon to Wed from 8am to 6pm.

Looking like a huge food hall, 2600m2, El Nacional is really a large restaurant, exquisitely decorated, combining the best of Spanish cuisine in a landmark building from 1889. You can choose from eight different dining areas. Our favorites are the grilled meat at the magnificent coal brasserie, the oyster bar, and, of course, the cocktails. The location is perfect, right on Paseo de Gracia, just a few metres from the emblematic block of three beautiful buildings that are the jewel in the Modernist crown.

El Nacional: Passeig de Gràcia 24 • Tel: 935 185 053 • Open daily from midday to 2am.

       
One of our favourites, this restaurant is a classic, traditional and charming with a terrace overlooking a small town square. When you go to Els Pescadors, it seems that you’ve left Barcelona behind. The rice dishes are memorable, the fried sonso also, a type of dwarf fish.

Els Pescadors: Plaça de Prim 1 • Tel: 932 252 018 • Open daily from 1pm to 4pm and 8pm to 11pm.

Half restaurant, offering a slew of international and uncomplicated dishes, half cocktail bar, hosting some of the best bartenders in Barcelona. One of the most recent spots opened in the rogue part of town. Dinner and fun until dawn. When they finally push everyone out, you can take a walk around the neighbourhood to find another bar to finish the night or to start the new day.

Ultramarinos: Rambla dels Caputxins 31 • Tel: 932 702 381 • Open daily from noon to 3am.

     
   
For 10 years now, Nasty Mondays has been rock ‘n’ roll's meanest European party. Well, that’s how the organizers define it, but it definitely lives up to its’ name. Every Monday, hundreds of souls hooked on rock, pop, and electro rock gather together at one of the city’s most emblematic clubs.

Sala Apolo: Nou de la Rambla 113. Open from midnight.

 
 

 

 

   


In Catalan, this means sky. That blue expanse looming over your head, offering around 320 sunny days a year,
ensures you won’t stay inside for long.

 

 
Have you ever ridden in a sidecar? Well, now you can and, incidentally, discover the city with your special guide. You’ll have a great time sitting in your sidecar while the driver shares historical details, anecdotes, and curiosities. What a great plan!

Sidecar: Tel: 654067673. Call and ask for María.
www.barcelonasidecar.com

In Barcelona there is a man that raises you on his shoulders to see the city. Christopher Columbus is his name, more than 60 meters tall, offering a 360º view. You will discover the sea if you follow the path of his finger, but also the Gothic neighbourhood filled with steeples, modern buildings, the Olympic Port, Montjuic Castle and the Olympic area, and even the green lung of the city. The most original views await you at the end of the Ramblas.

Online tickets: bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com • Plaça de la Pau, s/n

       
Monday is auction day at Barcelona’s renowned flea market. Discover the curious coexistence of this centenary space in the new and avant-garde location. If you’re feeling depleted after shopping, you will find something to eat in the small restaurants located in the top level of the market. And if the vintage starts to overwhelm you, just pop over to the nearby Design Museum.

Els Encants and Design Museum: Plaça de les Glories Catalanes.

These two neighbourhoods of Barcelona are, right now, the most vibrant in the city. Vermouth spots, food shops, bars and restaurants that blend the new and traditional, all huddle in these two areas. If you want to experience the modern and hipster side of the city, take some time to escape here.

Sant Antoni: Purple metro station – Sant Antoni.
Poble Sec: Green metro station – Poble Sec.

       
   
How are you dealing with the pace of Promax? If you feel that a little relaxation is in order, we propose a yoga session on the beach, sun salutation included. Recharge your batteries!

www.trip4real.com/activity/yoga-session-by-the-beach

 
     
       


You may already know that the Mediterranean Sea is part of the essence of the city. But you might not know
that ONA means wave in Catalan. How could the sea not influence us?

 

 
Can you imagine? You and the sea. And in front of you, Barcelona: the skyline, the history, and the coast. With a boat tour, you can discover the city aboard a sailboat, a catamaran, a motor launch, or even a yacht and enjoy the 320 days a year of sunshine.

www.bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com
Port Olimpic (at the gas station located within the Port) • Metro L4: Ciutadella-Vila • Olimpica station. Buses: 10, 36, 45, 71, 92, 99, and 100.

Do you have time to fly? Then hop on a futuristic, panoramic cabin and transport yourself to the heart of the Montjuïc parkland hill. You can try out the cable car connecting the park, lookout point and the Montjuïc Castle on a whirlwind tour of spectacular views. Nearby is the Martinez, a great terrace bar to have a bite and a drink, either by day or night.

www.tmb.cat/en/teleferic-de-montjuic
Carretera de Miramar, 38

       
If you’re lucky enough to encounter waves and fancy some surfing, visit Pukas Surf Eskola. Here they rent boards and wetsuits by the hour. What you will probably find is the sea as smooth as a mirror, so you can try renting a paddle surfboard instead. You can also grab a bite to eat at the nearby Surf House. (www.surfhousebarcelona.com, C / L'Almirall Aixada, 22)

www.pukassurf.com/es/schools/pukas-surf-eskola-barcelona
Tel. 931 186 021 • Pg. Joan de Borbó 93 • Sant Sebastia Beach

Takatà is a sport, particular to La Barceloneta. It involves hitting a tennis ball with your hand over a volleyball net. You may see locals practicing on the beach. Why not sign-up for a game or two?

http://cnab.cat/es • Plaça del Mar, s / n
Tel. 932 210 010 • Pg. Joan de Borbó 93

       
 
       




More

More options to enjoy at night, because we always have more options up our sleeve for you.

 

Sala RazzMatazz
C/ Pamplona 88 • Tel. 93 320 82 00
Closed Monday, open for fun on Sun & Tues

Opium
Passeig de la Barceloneta, 34 • Tel. 93 225 91 00
Open every day
www.opiumbarcelona.com/listas


XiX Bar
C/ Rocafort, 19 • Tel. 93 423 43 14
Open every day except Sunday

Marsella
C/ de Sant Pau, 65 • Tel. 934 42 72 63
Open every day



 

Manchester
C/ Milans, 5 & C/ Valdonzella, 40 • Tel. 627 733 081
Open every day
www.manchesterbar.com

Shoko
Paseo Marítim de la Barceloneta 36 • Tel. Tel: 932 259 200
Open every day
www.shoko.biz


Caribbean
C/ Sitges, 5 • Tel. 933 02 21 82
Open every day
www.caribbeanclubbarcelona.com


  Marula Café
C/ Escudellers, 49
Open every day
www.marulacafe.com/bcn

CDLC
Passeig Marítim, 32 • Tel. 932 240 470
Open every day
www.cdlcbarcelona.com

La Concha
C/ de Guàrdia, 14 • Tel. 933 024 118
www.laconchadelraval.com

Take home the perfect gift.



 

Beristain
C/ Pau Claris, 167 • Tel. 935 15 07 82
www.beriestain.com

Friday’s Project
Les Rambles, 68 • Tel. 933 43 50 16
www.fridaysproject.com

Studio Store
C/ Comerç, 17 • Tel. 932 225 075
www.studiostore.es

La Local
C/ Boria, 21 • Tel. 659 39 33 85
www.facebook.com/La-Local

Inventory
C/ Sant Pere Més Alt, 51 • Tel. 936 676 360
www.inventorybarcelona.com

Alfons & Damian
Ptge Marimón 7 • Tel. 934 142 619
www.alfonsdamian.com

Azul Tierra
C/ Córcega, 276-282 • Tel. 932 17 83 56
www.azultierraonline.com

Vioko (Ice Cream)
Passeig de Joan De Borbó, 55 • Tel. 932 21 06 52
www.vioko.es


Ramonas BCN
C/ Carders, 51 • Tel. 933 100 152
www.ramonasbarcelona.com

I love Kutchi
C/Andrea Dòria, 41
www.ilovekutchi.com

Vila Viniteca
Carrer dels Agullers, 7 • Tel:902 32 77 77
www.vilaviniteca.es

Manual Alpargatera
C/Avinyo 7 • Tel: 933 010 172
www.lamanualalpargatera.es

Papabubble
Carrer Ample, 28 • Tel: 932 68 86 25
www.papabubble.com


 

Fantastik
Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 62 • Tel. 933 01 30 68
www.fantastik.es

Jamones
Mercat de la Boqueria • Entrada Principal
Parada 886 • Rambla, 91
www.reservaiberica.com

Forn Baluard
Carrer del Baluart, 38 • Tel. 932 211 208
www.baluardbarceloneta.com

Xocolateria Balaguer
Carrer de la Fusina, 5 • Tel. 933 485 267
www.laxocolateria.cat

E&A Gispert
C/ Sombrerers, 23
www.casagispert.com

El Magnífico
C/Argenteria, 64
www.facebook.com/ELMAGNIFICO

Antiga Cereria Lluís Codina
C/ Bisbe, 2 • tel. 933 150 808
www.antigacererialluiscodina.com

Barreteria Obach
C/ Call, 2 • Tel. 933 184 094
www.barretsobach.com

Cafè de l'Òpera
La Rambla, 74 • Tel. 933 177 585
www.cafeoperabcn.com

Casa Almirall
C/ Joaquim Costa, 33
www.casaalmirall.com

El Ingenio
C/Rauric, 6
www.el-ingenio.net

Ganiveteria Roca
Plaça del Pi, 3 • Tel. 933 021 241
www.ganiveteriaroca.com

  Herboristeria del Rei
C/ Vidre, 1
www.herboristeriadelrei.com

La Confiteria
C/ de Sant Pau, 128 • Tel. 931 40 54 35
www.facebook.com/La-Confitería

Caelum
C/ de la Palla, 8
www.caelumbarcelona.com

Sans & Sans
C/ Argenteria, 64
www.sansisans.com/shop

Formatgeria La Seu
C/ Dagueria, 16
www.formatgerialaseu.com

Bocamel
C/Comerç, 8
www.facebook.com/Bocamel

La Pineda
C/ del Pi, 16
www.xarcuterialapineda.com

Fargas
C/ del Pi, 16

Casa Colomina
C/ Cucurulla, 2 Tel. 933 174 661
www.casacolomina.es

Pagliotta
C/ Jaume I, 15
www.pagliotta.com

Jabones Hermanos Sabater
Pl. St. Felip, Neri, 1
www.facebook.com/Sabater

Antigua Casa Figueras (Escribà)
Rambla Sant Josep, 83

Guantería Perfumería Maños

C/Santa Anna 27
 
 


 

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