Deck-shod yachties and monied locals stroll by all day, oblivious to this unassuming little bar and its sunny terrace overlooking the port. In fact, nobody seems to notice it;...

A peerless spot for alfresco seaside dining, with tiered wooden decking and ancient olive trees. Bestial's dining room is also a stylish affair, with black-clad waiters...

Famous for its fresh-from-the-nets selection of oysters, scallops, Galician clams, whelks and just about any other mollusc you care to mention. While the menu reads much as...

Tucked away in the barrio of Barceloneta, this quaint, rose-coloured space with two quiet terraces is mostly overlooked by tourists, and consequently, it suffers none of the...

Portly, jovial waiters have been charming moneyed regulars for over a hundred years at Can Solé. Over time, many of these diners have added to the framed photos, sketches and...

One of the famous beachfront xiringuitos that was moved and refurbished in time for the 1992 Olympics, El Suquet remains a friendly family-run concern despite the smart decor...

The enormous popularity of this long, narrow cruise ship style bar tells you everything you need to know about the tapas, but it also means that he who hesitates is lost when...

With its simple look, missable façade and paper tablecloths, Kaiku looks a world apart from the upmarket seafood restaurants that pepper this barrio, but its dishes are in fact...

An authentic family-run bodega, hugely popular with local workers, where you'll need to arrive early for a cramped and possibly shared table. Said to be the birthplace of the...

There's no need to buy a ticket to the Museu d'Història de Catalunya to make the most of this little-known rooftop museum café with fabulous views. The set lunches don't break...

When Viaplana and Piñon's black-mirrored shopping and leisure centre opened in 1995, it was the place to hang out. After years of declining popularity, it's ditched most of the...

The eponymous seven doors open on to as many dining salons, all kitted out in elegant 19th-century decor. Long-aproned waiters bring regional dishes, served in enormous...