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Barcelona

Lively and a dream to cycle around. Worth taking the time to do your research and dodge the tourist traps.

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Hotels
Hotels: Hotel 1898

The roof is the selling point - a lovely pool, good views, and quiet when you need it. A solid base for the city.

Hotels: SLS Barcelona

A truly luxurious stay - extremely accommodating staff, beautiful views over the marina, great facilities and great food to go with them. Hard to check out of.

Restaurants
Restaurants: Casa Varela 1986· L'Hospitalet

Brought a big crowd and did a multi-course tapas-style run through the menu - incredible. Out on the L'Hospitalet edge of the city and worth the trip.

Restaurants: Oaxaca

A strongly themed Mexican bar and restaurant. Had a selection of food here with a big group - the home-made avo included. Embrace the bar's theme and grab a Mexmule, or some mezcal if you're up for it.

Restaurants: Restaurante Barceloneta· Barceloneta

A lovely view of the marina and some exquisite seafood to go with it. Get a table outside and take your time.

Clubs & Venues
Clubs & Venues: Moog· El Raval

Went for a techno night - a very small venue with a great sound system. No frills, just a dark room that takes the music seriously.

Bars
Bars: Dow Jones Bar· Eixample

Drink prices rise and fall like a stock market, crash and all - lots of fun and best with a crowd, buying rounds when the market dips.

Bars: Terraza de Vivi· Gothic Quarter

Drinks on the roof of the Kimpton Vividora, looking out over the Gothic Quarter. A proper golden-hour spot.

Bars: Tope· Poblenou

A cool little rooftop bar on top of The Hoxton, Poblenou - bathed in neon thanks to sitting right next to the Torre Glòries. Good city views, including the Sagrada Família.

On the list

Recommendations I've been given but haven't made it to yet.

Restaurants

  • Casa de Vivi - Fauna Restaurant· Ciutat Vella
  • Bisavis· Eixample
  • Lomo Alto· Eixample

    Steak house.

  • La Esquina

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