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;...

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...

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...

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...

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 young and up-for-it...

The Catalan History Museum spans the Lower Paleolithic era right up to Jordi Pujol's proclamation as President of the Generalitat in 1980. It offers a virtual chronology of the...