Food Scene
THE place for tapas in Poble Nou. Fresher and more imaginative cuisine than their neighbours on the Rambla and not expensive for the quality. No tables on the Rambla sadly but it's all about the food.
Rambla del Poblenou, 58
THE place for tapas in Poble Nou. Fresher and more imaginative cuisine than their neighbours on the Rambla and not expensive for the quality. No tables on the Rambla sadly but it's all about the food.
This place is 1 minute walk from the house and does great Menu Del Dia's (lunch menu). For €13.50 you get a starter, main, desert or coffee and a drink. The menu is modern, fresh and changes daily.
Carrer de Badajoz, 83
This place is 1 minute walk from the house and does great Menu Del Dia's (lunch menu). For €13.50 you get a starter, main, desert or coffee and a drink. The menu is modern, fresh and changes daily.
Great little place to grab a coffee and croissant in the morning or a nice, well priced lunch. Small and friendly with a terrace on the rambla
Rambla del Poblenou, 22
Great little place to grab a coffee and croissant in the morning or a nice, well priced lunch. Small and friendly with a terrace on the rambla
Carrer de Pujades, 168
Big fat juicy gourmet burgers if that is what you are craving..
This is a huge shared work space round the corner from the house if you need somewhere to work. They also have a restaurant there with good coffee, cakes & a well priced, good quality Menu Del Dia
Valkiria Hub Space
126 Carrer de PujadesThis is a huge shared work space round the corner from the house if you need somewhere to work. They also have a restaurant there with good coffee, cakes & a well priced, good quality Menu Del Dia
Cute place to get coffee and food. Check the pancakes if you are hungry, the Eggs Benedict and Fried Green Tomatoes also come well recommended.
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Can Dende
44 Carrer de la Ciutat de GranadaCute place to get coffee and food. Check the pancakes if you are hungry, the Eggs Benedict and Fried Green Tomatoes also come well recommended.
One of the best paellas in the city with a sea view, gets busy but I can help book a table for you if you like
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Xiringuito Escribà
62 Av. del LitoralOne of the best paellas in the city with a sea view, gets busy but I can help book a table for you if you like
50 meters from our front door. If you want to try the local Catalan and Spanish wines this is your place They also have a nice deli with good cheese and hams
alaparra
2 Carrer de Pujades50 meters from our front door. If you want to try the local Catalan and Spanish wines this is your place They also have a nice deli with good cheese and hams
Great scruffy bar which does great dim sum and good craft beer. This place is always busy so get there early or be prepared to put you name on the list and wait
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Mosquito
46 C/ dels CardersGreat scruffy bar which does great dim sum and good craft beer. This place is always busy so get there early or be prepared to put you name on the list and wait
My favourite place for lunch/brunch and the tacos in the evening are great. Always inventive modern cooking, guest coffees, craft beer. Weekends are crazy busy
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Caravelle
31 Carrer del Pintor FortunyMy favourite place for lunch/brunch and the tacos in the evening are great. Always inventive modern cooking, guest coffees, craft beer. Weekends are crazy busy
Teresa Carles
2 C/ de JovellanosMy favourite vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona
Not the best paella in town but not bad and there are plenty of other seafood and plates to be had but it is the sea view that makes this place really special...
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El Cangrejo Loco
115 Carrer d'AribauNot the best paella in town but not bad and there are plenty of other seafood and plates to be had but it is the sea view that makes this place really special...
Essentials
This is the best bakery in the barrio by a long way made extra nice by the big glass windows so you can watch the bakers at work. Great selection of different types of bread plus your sweet things.
Carrer de Pujades, 173
This is the best bakery in the barrio by a long way made extra nice by the big glass windows so you can watch the bakers at work. Great selection of different types of bread plus your sweet things.
Fresh food market for the neighbourhood with stalls selling fish, meat, cheese, vegetables, dried fruit - it's all here. Forget the supermarket except for your staples & go shop with the locals
Plaça de la Unió, 25
Fresh food market for the neighbourhood with stalls selling fish, meat, cheese, vegetables, dried fruit - it's all here. Forget the supermarket except for your staples & go shop with the locals
Carrer de Pallars, 221
The closest large supermarket for general shopping.
Everything Else
Nice little delicatessen if you need cooked and uncooked (mostly pork) meat, cheese and tasty nibbles - if you are in Spain you need to try the Jamon! Very close to the big supermarket
Rambla del Poblenou, 89
Nice little delicatessen if you need cooked and uncooked (mostly pork) meat, cheese and tasty nibbles - if you are in Spain you need to try the Jamon! Very close to the big supermarket
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like craft beer and ale this is your place in Poble Nou. Good draught selection and loads of different bottled beer.
Carrer de Llull, 84
84 Carrer de LlullIf you like craft beer and ale this is your place in Poble Nou. Good draught selection and loads of different bottled beer.
Small but really cool tapas bar with a great bodega (wine shop) next door. Run by two great hosts, it's always busy and lively.
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La Pubilla del Taulat
12 L'AmistatSmall but really cool tapas bar with a great bodega (wine shop) next door. Run by two great hosts, it's always busy and lively.
Tiny living room bar that just serves wine as well as great cheese and meat plates. Don't be shy, squeeze in and chat to the lovely, charming and funny host.
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Zim
20 Carrer de la DagueriaTiny living room bar that just serves wine as well as great cheese and meat plates. Don't be shy, squeeze in and chat to the lovely, charming and funny host.
Top weekend brunch spot with all the classic dishes including the best (posh) English breakfast in Barcelona. Bigger than other cool brunch places so easier to get a spot on the weekend.
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Marmalade
4 Carrer de la Riera AltaTop weekend brunch spot with all the classic dishes including the best (posh) English breakfast in Barcelona. Bigger than other cool brunch places so easier to get a spot on the weekend.
Really stylish bar with a nice crowd and good music plus some decent tapas if you are hungry. Go to Zims first which is only 50m away and then carry on drinking here!
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Ginger
1 C. de la Palma de Sant JustReally stylish bar with a nice crowd and good music plus some decent tapas if you are hungry. Go to Zims first which is only 50m away and then carry on drinking here!
Shopping
Great little shop where I buy 96% of our wine. The owner is lovely and very helpful, though doesn't speak English, she has a super nice selection of wines at all price levels.
Rambla del Poblenou, 66
Great little shop where I buy 96% of our wine. The owner is lovely and very helpful, though doesn't speak English, she has a super nice selection of wines at all price levels.
Approximately 20 minutes walk from the house this is Barcelona's biggest general flea market. Open Mon, Wed, Frid, Sat. You can also get some good food on the top level in the corner.
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Il-Mercat dels Encants ta 'Barcelona
158 Carrer de los CastillejosApproximately 20 minutes walk from the house this is Barcelona's biggest general flea market. Open Mon, Wed, Frid, Sat. You can also get some good food on the top level in the corner.
Forget the new ice cream parlours on Rambla Poble Nou this place has been here for over a 100 years and is where all the locals go. Check out the Xorchata for something unique if you're thirsty!
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Horchatería El Tío Che
44-46 Rambla del PoblenouForget the new ice cream parlours on Rambla Poble Nou this place has been here for over a 100 years and is where all the locals go. Check out the Xorchata for something unique if you're thirsty!
Sightseeing
At no 2 on this street (right at the junction with the Rambla Poble Nou) is this bike rental store- http://www.pedalbikerental.cc/es/
Camí Antic de València
At no 2 on this street (right at the junction with the Rambla Poble Nou) is this bike rental store- http://www.pedalbikerental.cc/es/
Arts & Culture
Large multiplex cinema about 20-25 mintues walk from the house showing all the latest films in original language with Spanish subtitles. If you prefer more independent cinema then just ask where to go
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Yelmo Cines
km 6 N-150Large multiplex cinema about 20-25 mintues walk from the house showing all the latest films in original language with Spanish subtitles. If you prefer more independent cinema then just ask where to go
If you want to find out what is happening in Barcelona during your trip then check this website
http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/
Barcelona Metropolitan Magazine
If you want to find out what is happening in Barcelona during your trip then check this website
http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/
One of Barcelona's best live music and club venues. Check their website for the full line up
https://www.sala-apolo.com/en/
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Sala Apolo
113 Carrer Nou de la RamblaOne of Barcelona's best live music and club venues. Check their website for the full line up
https://www.sala-apolo.com/en/
Massive night club and gig venue which is 10 minutes walk from the house. Quite a young crowd normally. Check the website for line up http://www.salarazzmatazz.com/
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Razzmatazz
122 C/ dels AlmogàversMassive night club and gig venue which is 10 minutes walk from the house. Quite a young crowd normally. Check the website for line up http://www.salarazzmatazz.com/
Small but stylish night club that specialises in soul, funk, jazz and disco though occasionally has some salsa and hip hop nights. Also live gigs, check the website http://www.marulacafe.com/
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Marula
49 Carrer dels EscudellersSmall but stylish night club that specialises in soul, funk, jazz and disco though occasionally has some salsa and hip hop nights. Also live gigs, check the website http://www.marulacafe.com/