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

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...

The 'Champagne Bar', as it's invariably known, has a huge following among young Catalans and the legion foreigners who think they discovered it first. It...

Tucked away in the barrio of Barceloneta, this quaint, rose-coloured space with two quiet terraces is mostly overlooked by tourists, and consequently...

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...

This 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...

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...

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...

Simply but edgily decorated with cascades of red 1950s lampshades and rusted iron balustrades, this Italian-owned café is a restful, sunny spot for...

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

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

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...

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...

A white awning over terrace tables heralds the entrance to this decidedly louche bar, behind the Palau de Mar. Inside, a North African harem look seduces a...