The other Ramblas in Barcelona

Get the Raval’s best burger at this bar covered in fairy lights. Distressed floors, chandeliers and decorative bikes make the perfect atmosphere for innovative eats. Home-made chips, great service and a killer dessert menu make this joint a true gem.

For a more upscale tapas experience, the wood-panelled Suculent is another stop on the Rambla del Raval. It’s a little pricey, but their oxtail is one of a kind.

Apart from their extensive cocktail list, BarRaval has a stellar selection of pastries, donuts and cakes. Perfect for a good breakfast filled with plenty of coffee and friendly staff. Plus, when the weather's fine, you'll want to relax with your order on their lovely terrace.

Wine bottles line the walls while barrels stand above the bar. Although it gets pretty busy, the food and friendly staff are well worth the cramped, narrow space inside, and there's a great terrace space outside if you prefer. With its old-style charm, La Bodegueta is packed with locals chowing down on traditional Spanish and Catalan eats.

While the tantalising smell of this dimly lit 'cerveseria' may get you in the door, the giant chandeliers, flower arrangements and air of peaceful elegance will make you stay awhile. The place is run like a ship deck and their tapas are a force to be reckoned with. Trust us, it’s worth the wait. 

'Colmados' – old-school grocery stores – are relics of the local way of shopping before the invasion of the supermarket. This is one of the few surviving examples in the Modernista Eixample, with floor-to-ceiling shelves stacked full of gourmet treats, including local preserved funghi in cute mushroom-shaped bottles (Delicias del Bosque), and the store's own-label caviar, cava, saffron and anchovies.

This dimly lit bar rocks low-hanging lights made out of beer mugs over its bright red booths. Enjoy one of their salads or burgers, but make sure to try one of the hot dogs they’ve been cooking up since 1974.

The helpful staff will talk you through the wide selection of tapas on their Spanish-only menu. Order off the chalkboard or put your faith in the staff recommendations. If weather permits, savour their dishes, especially the fresh octopus, in their courtyard dining space. 

Exposed brick walls and fairy lights make this authentic Catalan restaurant perfect for a romantic evening. They’re known for their meats, butchered in-house, their fresh cheeses on display in the bar area, and their wines, lined perfectly along the wall. Make sure to book a table in advance because this place fills up.

Although not on the Rambla del Poblenou, this hidden gem just three blocks off the main boulevard deserves a special shout-out for its spectacular fish creations and pristine interior. El Pescadors serves up an unmatched dining experience overlooking the twisted Ombu trees that fill the Plaça de Prim.

During football matches, this quirky bar snuggled along the Rambla del Poblenou fills to the brim with excited fans. On calmer nights, go head-to-head in a board game or a table football match while your washing down your tapas with vermouth.