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Leave a CommentCategory: Where to Eat and Drink in Barcelona
Tried & tested: Barcelona’s best brunch spots, coffee shops, restaurants, tapas bars, craft beer bars, wine bars, cocktails bars and more.
Devour Tours’ “Tapas Challenge” in Barcelona ~ Photography & Film Project
A few months back, before COVID-19 forced us all into lockdown, I was hired to photograph and film the team from Devour Tours during their…
2 CommentsRestaurant Disfrutar (Barcelona) ~ More than Michelin Stars
Disfrutar is easily my favourite ‘fancy’ restaurant in Barcelona.
Leave a CommentMr Porter Chophouse, Barcelona ~ Quality Steaks & Pucker Plonk
Taking over the space that once housed the fabled Roca MOO, Mr Porter is an atypical chop house and an equally indulgent space to meet…
Leave a CommentGiGi Von Tapas, Barcelona ~ Where Every Day Feels Like Sunday
Whether you’re in need of a post-fiesta brunch, an evening feast with friends or a place to meet for drinks, GiGi Von Tapas is the sort of place you’ll want filed away in your mental Roladex of Barcelona restaurants.
Leave a CommentAll Those Food Market ~ Discover Barcelona’s Creative Gastro Community
Celebrate Barcelona’s creative culinary community at All Those – one of Barcelona’s original pop-up foodie markets.
Leave a CommentBest Wine Bars, Bodegas & Tastings in Barcelona ~ ¡Salud!
From dusty old bodegas where you can pour your plonk straight from the barrel to trendy wine bars specialising in natural and organic wines from the local vineyards of Catalonia – this is where to tip a few vinos back in Barcelona!
Leave a CommentMy Favourite Tapas Bars in Barcelona ~ A Completely Unobjective Guide
A small selection of my personal favourite tapas bars in Barcelona – perfect at any time of day or night, and on any budget.
3 CommentsThe Pie Shoppe, Barcelona ~ Handmade Pies, Craft Beer & Moonshine
Soulfully gratifying British and American pies (savoury and sweet) lovingly handmade on the premises and expertly paired with local craft brews.
Leave a CommentBarcelona Precincts Available Now ~ A New Travel Book by Yours Truly
My new travel book, ‘Barcelona Precincts’, is now available worldwide – online and at all good bookshops! “A curated guide to Barcelona’s best shops, eateries, bars and other hangouts.”
1 CommentBarcelona: Mano Rota’s New Tasting Menu Will Turn You Vegetarian
I’ve written about Mano Rota before. So have a lot of people. It’s one of my favourite restaurants in Barcelona and their new vegetarian…
Leave a CommentBarcelona: Wanderbeak’s Delectable ‘Born to Eat’ Food Tour
El Born is my absolute favourite neighbourhood in Barcelona’s historic old town and Wanderbeak’s ‘Born to Eat’ food tour is the ultimate way to explore it – one mouthful at a time.
Leave a CommentLa Bombilla Cocktail Bar (Sant Antoni, Barcelona) ~ Live. Connect. Enjoy.
I feel like I say this all the time, but I’ll say it again anyway – Sant Antoni is my favourite barrio in Barcelona.…
Leave a CommentBest French Restaurants in Barcelona ~ A Francophile’s Guide
A few of my personal favourite French restaurants in Barcelona – here’s where to go when you’ve had your fill of Spanish tapas.
Leave a CommentBest Restaurants & Tapas Bars in Sants, Barcelona ~ A Local’s Guide
I’ve been living in Sants for a couple of years now and these are what I personally consider to be the best local restaurants and tapas bars.
Leave a CommentExploring the Evolution of Catalan Gastronomy with Food Tours Barcelona
From market nibbles and bodega bites to avant-garde tapas and ‘surf & turf’ delights, the Barcelona Food Experiences tour is a delectable way to taste and understand Catalonia’s world-class cuisine.
Leave a CommentBest Cocktail Bars in Barcelona ~ Ben’s Boozy Guide
After more blackouts and fuzzy mornings than I dare admit, this is my boozy guide to the very best cocktail bars in Barcelona.
2 CommentsLa Filomena Gastrobar (Barcelona) ~ Hearty Home-Cooking à la Sant Antoni.
Hearty home-cooking, great cocktails and lazy neighbourhood vibes, à la Sant Antoni.
Leave a CommentCometa Pla Barcelona: Creative Tapas & Biodynamic Wines in the Gothic Quarter
Innovative Mediterranean cooking, biodynamic wines and cool-but-casual vibes in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Leave a CommentLive Barcelona’s High Life with Wanderbeak’s Gourmet Gaudí Food & Architecture Tour
Modernist architecture, Michelin-starred dining and fascinating conversation – this is a double deluxe taste of Barcelona’s high life.
2 Comments10 Brunch Cafes in Barcelona – Recommended by Coffee and Brunch
Barcelona brunch expert Claudia from Coffee & Brunch reveals her top 10 brunch cafes in the Catalan capital.
Leave a CommentWine Tasting & Vineyard Touring in Barcelona’s Penedès Wine Region
Sip your way through 3 of the best wineries in Barcelona’s famous Penedès wine region.
2 CommentsBarna-Brew Brewpub (Sant Antoni, Barcelona) ~ A Brussels-Barcelona Love Affair
Devour Belgian-inspired Catalan craft beers and gourmet tapas in Barcelona’s ultra trendy Sant Antoni barrio!
Leave a CommentWhy You’ll Love the Barcelona Food Sherpa Market Tour & Home Dining Experience
The Barcelona Food Sherpa market tour and home dining experience is a dream for anyone who wants to learn about Barcelona’s cuisine and eat really,…
Leave a CommentSyra Coffee: Get Your Caffeine Fix at One of Barcelona’s Best Coffee Shops
Barcelona is positively brimming with trendy speciality coffee shops where passionate roasters and baristas are brewing the perfect cup. Syra Coffee is one of my favourites.
Leave a CommentBar Cañete (Barcelona): Classic Catalan Tapas, Great Vibes and Excellent Wines
One of my all-time favourite tapas bars in Barcelona, Bar Cañete offers everything you could wish for: energy, exciting tapas dishes made with quality local produce and excellent wines.
Leave a CommentLa Monroe (Barcelona) ~ Quality Tapas & Buzzy Vibes in the Artsy Raval Barrio
This bright and colourful tapas bar in Raval is not only a great place to meet friends for tapas and drinks, but is also an important hub of the local community.
Leave a CommentMano Rota Barcelona ~ Creative Catalan Restaurant in Poblesec
Catalan market cuisine with international ingredients and their own creative style of non-conformist cooking. Highly recommended restaurant in Barcelona’s trendy Poblesec gastro neighbourhood.
Leave a CommentBite into Catalonia’s Roasted Calçots + Best Places to Eat Calçots in Barcelona
Everything you need to know about this ancient Catalan food tradition and where to eat the best calçots in and around Barcelona!
Leave a CommentCheap & Cheerful Student Bars in Barcelona ~ La Fiesta Awaits
Meet travellers and fellow international students and party till sunrise at Barcelona’s best bars!
Leave a CommentCoco Vail Beer Hall Barcelona: Californian Beach Bar Vibes, American Soul Food and Craft Beer in the City Centre
Sip Catalan craft beers, feast on hearty American food and connect with Barcelona’s international community.
Leave a CommentChristmas Food in Barcelona – What & Where to Eat During the Festive Season
A foodie’s guide to eating and drinking in Barcelona during the Christmas season! Essential festive bites!
Leave a CommentSweet Sensations: Barcelona’s Best Desserts (Ice Cream Parlours, Bakeries, Etc.)
From the best traditional bakeries and churro stands to artisanal ice-cream parlours, here’s where to get your fix in the foodie capital of Barcelona.
Leave a Comment10 Reasons You Should Go on a Wanderbeak Food Tour in Barcelona
A story-filled exploration of Barcelona’s historic centre packed with essential bites and sights.
1 CommentBarcelona in One Day ~ Must-See Sights and Essential Bites
You could easily spend a lifetime exploring Barcelona but the good news is that its compact size and walkable layout means you can see many…
6 CommentsCalizumos Barcelona ~ Eat & Drink Clean with Raw Pressed Juices and Acai Bowls
The freshest, healthiest and most delicious cold press juices and acai bowls in Barcelona.
2 CommentsJamón, Jamón! ~ Talking Spanish Ham with Brindisa’s Charcuterie Specialist
Ever wondered what the difference is between jamón serrano and jamón ibérico?
Leave a CommentMoments Restaurant Barcelona ~ 2 Michelin Star Fine Dining
One of only three two-Michelin-starred restaurants in Barcelona.
Leave a CommentDisfrutar Michelin-Starred Restaurant (Barcelona) ~ Creative Catalan Cuisine
Progressive, refreshing and extraordinarily creative, Disfrutar (‘Enjoy’ in Spanish) elevates Catalan cuisine to a whole new level.
Leave a CommentMercat Princesa (Barcelona) ~ Gastro Emporium Housed in an Old Palace
An enchanting gastro emporium housed in a 14th century palace with undulating stone arches and a delectable array of 17 speciality eateries.
Leave a CommentBarcelona’s Best Picnic Spots… And Where to Get Your Supplies
Escape the crowds and enjoy a moveable Spanish feast at one of Barcelona’s very best local picnic spots.
5 CommentsFormatgeria La Seu: Artisanal Spanish Cheese Shop in Barcelona
Treat yourself to the best cheeses from Spain’s rural producers and discover a whole new world of flavour and texture.
Leave a CommentCaravelle, Barcelona ~ Homemade Everything, All Day Every Day
Quality coffee, beastly brunch, lunch and dinner options, as well as home-brewed craft beers, Caravelle is your go-to gastro spot at any time of day.
Leave a CommentBlackLab Brewpub (Barcelona) ~ Glorious Craft Beer & Asian-American Food by the Beach
One of my favourite craft beer sipping spots in Barcelona.
1 CommentSant Antoni Barcelona Neighbourhood Guide ~ The Foodie District
Sant Antoni is the perfect neighbourhood for a foodie stay in Barcelona. Seriously!
Updated for your gastronomic pleasure in January, 2018.
8 CommentsOma Bistro (Barcelona) ~ Sunny Brunch Spot with Good Coffee and Craft Beer
The place to be for blissful brunches and caffeine-charged chinwags.
Leave a CommentMariatchi Bar (Manu Chao’s Bar in Barcelona) ~ Clandestine Dreams
Mariachi Bar is one of Barcelona’s original clandestine bars…
Leave a CommentEat Homemade Paella and Tapas at Chef Teresa’s Home in Barcelona
Dine like a true Barcelona local with home-cooked paella and tapas treats at Chef Teresa’s home.
5 Comments3 Authentic Spanish Tapas Recipes You Can Make at Home
I’m often asked why I love Spanish food so much and my answer is always the same: “Because…
Leave a CommentWine Tasting in Barcelona with Devour Barcelona Food Tours
Sip 10 quality wines at some of Barcelona’s best wine bars and bodegas and discover the best of Spain’s fertile vines. Highly recommended.
2 CommentsBarcelona Eat Local Food Tours ~ Discover Hidden Havens in the Hippest Hoods
The Barcelona Eat Local food tour is the perfect way to see, eat and drink your way off the beaten track…
Leave a CommentThe Tatami Room ~ Authentic Ramen and Sushi in Barcelona’s Poblesec Barrio
Real ramen and superior sushi, The Tatami Room is a serene escape from Barcelona’s boisterous tapas trail.
Leave a CommentFood Lovers Company Barcelona Food Tour ~ Nibble Your Way Through the Old Town
Whether you’re in Barcelona with friends, a loved one or alone, the Food Lovers Company food tour presents the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded travellers whilst eating all the right dishes at all the right places in Barcelona’s best neighbourhoods.
Leave a CommentPalo Alto Market Barcelona ~ Street Food, Live Music & Local Design
Palo Alto Market is the biggest “creative market” in Barcelona and showcases the latest trends in design, street food, culture and entertainment.
Leave a CommentLa Caseta del Migdia Montjuïc ~ Relax at Barcelona’s Secret Clifftop Paradise
With its sweeping sea views, pine-scented trees, live music and irresistible BBQ food, it’s no surprise that La Caseta del Migdia is where the locals go to escape the crowds of the city below.
1 CommentEat Street Food Market ~ Barcelona’s Pop Up Foodie Fiesta
Foodies rejoice! Barcelona’s street food scene is now bulging at the seams with delicious foodie markets, but Eat Street was the one that started it…
Leave a CommentEl Nacional Barcelona ~ Chic Gastro Emporium on Passeig de Gràcia
Tucked away just a few steps off the glittering Passeig de Gràcia, this sophisticated food hall is divided into eight distinctly different dining spaces…
1 CommentNaparBCN Bar Barcelona ~ Craft Beer, Fine Dining & High Design
A collaboration between Spanish brewers Naparbier and Michelin-starred chef Miquel Aldana, this thoroughbred gastro-brewpub is a must for gourmets and beer freaks in Barcelona.
1 CommentAbsinta Bar (Barceloneta) ~ Sea Dogs, Bohemians and Absinthe in Barcelona
Legend has it that this ancient bar was where Barcelona’s saltiest sea dogs and wildest artists came to sip on illegal absinthe in the late 1800s.
Leave a CommentBaluard Bakery in Barceloneta – Barcelona’s Artisanal Arcadia
Indulge in organic, whole-wheat heaven at this artisanal bakery in Barcelona’s old fisherman’s quarter.
Leave a CommentØlgod Nordic Craft Beer Bar in Barcelona’s Raval Barrio
Vikings and craft beer snobs rejoice! Ølgod craft beer bar brings a touch of Scandinavian sophistication to Barcelona’s bohemian Raval neighbourhood.
2 CommentsBest Bars with Free Tapas in Barcelona ~ An Inside Guide
Free tapas when you or a drink? In Barcelona?! Yes, really! Here’s where…
Leave a CommentBest Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Barcelona ~ An Inside Guide
Whether you’re flexitarian, vegetarian or 100% vegan, it’s never been such an exciting time to eat in the Catalan capital.
4 CommentsWhat and Where to Eat & Drink in Barcelona – A Glutton’s Guide
From Catalan soul food perfected by between the Pyrenees and Mediterranean Sea to the latest hipster eats and traditional Spanish tapas, this is your definitive Barcelona gastro guide.
5 CommentsBar Pinotxo ~ La Boqueria’s Legendary Tapas Bar (Barcelona)
There’s no menu at this iconic market stall bar, but the dickie-bowed owner Juanito Bayen will make sure you get exactly what you need.
Leave a CommentMost Romantic Restaurants in Barcelona ~ Cupid’s Guide
From candlelit Asian fusion fare to Michelin-starred Catalan cuisine, here are the most romantic restaurants in Barcelona.
Leave a CommentBest Brunch Spots in Barcelona ~ A Carouser’s Guide
It’s such “a thing” now that I consider having brunch in Barcelona an essential experience for all visitors. Here’s where >
6 CommentsSyra Coffee (Gracia) ~ Proper Coffee To-Go in Barcelona
The start of Barcelona’s coffee to-go revolution…
1 CommentCaravelle (Raval, Barcelona) ~ Brunch, Burgers, Beer
Brunch, lunch, dinner or just coffee… Barcelona never had it so good!
2 CommentsBest Affordable Restaurants & Tapas Bars in Barcelona | A Local’s Guide
From traditional tapas bars to lavish restaurants, sushi joints and gourmet burgers, here are my personal recommendations…
8 CommentsLa Gorda Beer Factory, Sants (Barcelona) ~ The Future’s Bright
Great news for the quiet Barcelona neighbourhood of Sants, and even better news for beer lovers.
2 CommentsBest Places to Eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Barcelona
Food tour guide Renée Christensen from Devour Barcelona Food Tours reveals her personal favourite foodie spots in Barcelona.
1 CommentZythos Beer Barcelona: Stock Up on the Best Beers from Across the Globe
Sip on the best craft beers from Catalonia, Belgium, Italy, Britain, Germany, USA and beyond, right in the heart of Barcelona’s chic Eixmaple barrio.
1 Comment10 Best Vermouth Bars in Barcelona | An Inside Guide
From backstreet dives to beachfront beauties, here are my favourite places to drink vermouth in Barcelona.
15 CommentsBest Craft Beer Bars in Barcelona | An Inside Guide
It’s taken me some serious slurping hours and countless blurry mornings, but here is my essential guide to the best craft beer bars in Barcelona. Updated 08/07/17
50 CommentsLa Confitería Barcelona (Paral-lel): Vermouth and Gin&Tonic Heaven
Located right next to Paral-lel metro stop, La Confitería bar is one of Barcelona’s best spots for vermouth aperitifs and pre-theatre gin and tonics.
Leave a CommentGarage Beer Co. Barcelona (Brewpub) – The Inauguration
The latest brewpub to grace Barcelona’s booming craft beer scene… The Stones jangle through the air, the twang of Richards’ sping-spangled licks piercing the honk of bearded…
Leave a Comment9 Best Restaurants Near Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona
Stumbling distance from Barcelona’s vibrant city beach and the luminous Mediterranean Sea, here’s where you NEED to eat. By Ben Holbrook.
11 CommentsManolete Restaurant Barcelona: Perfect for a Lazy Lunch or Pre-Fiesta Dinner
Manolete is the perfect place for a lazy lunch or a boozy pre-fiesta dinner in Barcelona.
3 CommentsInterview with Cava Berdié in Catalonia’s Penedès Wine Region
Forget sangria, in Barcelona it’s all about the life-enhancing, sparkling beauty of cava. The Penedès wine region is located less than an hour outside of Barcelona and…
1 CommentBro Grill & Bread Barcelona: Argentinian Happy Food
Ultra-hip yet totally down to earth, the Militello brothers at Bro Grill & Bread knock out Argentinian happy food that will change your life forever. The Vibe From…
Leave a CommentBarna-Brew Beer: Belgian Craft, Catalan Spirit
I recently met up with Alex Lazarowicz from Barna-Brew, one of Barcelona’s newest and most exciting craft beer brands, to talk about his Brussels-Barcelona beer…
1 CommentBrunch & Cake, Barcelona: What We’ve All Been Waiting For
Serving up a wholesome dollop of vintage Americana, Brunch & Cake is quite literally putting brunch on the map in Barcelona. And it’s about damn time……
1 Comment9 Reasons You Need to Go on a Devour Barcelona Food Tour
I was lucky enough to be invited along on one of Devour Barcelona’s first food tours here in Barcelona. As the sister company of the wildly successful Madrid Food Tour, my hopes were high. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed…
I’ve always thought that the best way to get acquainted with a new culture is to study its cuisine. And wandering through the enchanting streets of Gracia, Barcelona’s darling neighbourhood, eating and drinking … well, that’s the kind of studying you can do all day long!
Whether you’re visiting Barcelona for the first time and want to get off the beaten path, or you live here full-time and are looking for a fresh perspective, Devour Barcelona Food Tours are a delectable and intriguing way to do it. Read on to find out why.
1. Because Who Doesn’t Enjoy a Champagne Breakfast?
OK, OK, in Spain it’s called cava and not champagne, but it’s actually the same decadent drink of your dreams. In fact, Catalunya produces the bulk of the world’s cava, and here in Barcelona, when it’s served with a few sliced butifarra (Catalan sausages) in an oven-warm baguette, it is pure and unadulterated pleasure.
La Vermutería del Tano (Gracia): Barcelona’s Classic Vermouth Bar
Tucked away on a sunny backstreet in the charming neighbourhood of Gracia, you’ll find La Vermutería del Tano: a time warp and one of Barcelona’s…
3 CommentsBarcelona in 2 Days (or a Weekend) – An Inside Guide by Ben Holbrook
This post shows you exactly how I spent my 30th birthday weekend in Barcelona and provides you with my personal recommendations so you can do the same.…
3 CommentsBarcelona’s Best Bars, Clubs and Party Spots ~ A Loco Local’s Guide
After more nights of debauchery than I care to remember, this is my inside guide to the very best bars and nightclubs in Barcelona! It’s time to go loco…
8 CommentsTop 3 ‘Non-Touristy’ Barcelona Restaurants – An Insider’s Guide
UPDATE: I moved back to Barcelona! Click here to see my latest guide to the best restaurants and tapas bars in Barcelona! As much as…
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