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...

The 'Champagne Bar' as it's invariably known, has a huge following among young Catalans and legionforeigners who think they discovered it first. It can be impossible to talk,...

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...

Carpe Diem Lounge Club, to give the venue its full name, remains at the forefront of Barcelona's splash-the-cash, see-and-be-seen celeb circuit - the white beds flanking the...

This historic beachside centre has an indoor pool and two outdoor pools (one heated), as well as sauna (which costs extra) and gym facilities. There's a frontón (Spanish ball...

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...

It's been a long time coming, but finally the beach gets an affordable hotel in the shape of the 54. There is neon mood lighting above the bed, while muted tones of dove grey...

Situated near the Port Olímpic, the Skipper is a swish American-style five-star reeling in visiting long-weekenders with some good package deals. Think supersize rooms with...

The 44-storey, Ritz-Carlton-run Arts continues to score top marks for unfailingly exemplary service. Bang & Olufsen CD players, interactive TV, sea and city views and a 'Club'...

The predictable programming lets down the IMAX experience, and only if you're very lucky will you catch anything that's not about sharks, dinosaurs or adventure sports. If...