The BCN Insider's Guide: From Historic Sweets to Natural Wine & Modernist Gems

A well-known historic granja (traditional dairy/chocolate house) in Barcelona, founded in 1947. It specializes in thick hot chocolate, churros, and a wide selection of classic Catalan traditional desserts.

A highly-regarded artisanal bakery. The concept, named "Origo" (Latin for "origin"), focuses on a return to traditional craftsmanship and sustainability in bread making. They specialize in high-quality sourdough bread, artisanal pastries, and specialty coffee.

A classic vermuteria, known for its high quality drinks and simple, traditional "platillos" (small plates), providing a neighborly and welcoming experience.

One of Barcelona’s most iconic bookstores, housed inside a 19th-century former chapel. A vibrant cultural space with a beautifully curated selection of literature, independent publishers, art books, philosophy, and gastronomy titles, plus a cozy in-house café perfect for reading breaks.

A modern, neighborhood cocktail bar in Barcelona's Gràcia district. It focuses on avant-garde mixology, applying modern techniques and high-quality, often local, ingredients to re-imagine classic cocktails.

One of Barcelona's oldest active modernist cafés, originally opened as a casino in 1873 in the Eixample neighborhood. It has been designated an "Emblematic Establishment" by the City Council. While its history is linked to political and cultural gatherings, today it operates as a sophisticated bar and restaurant offering classic tapas, traditional Catalan flavors, and refined small plates, blending an old-world setting with a contemporary gastronomic proposal.

Antigua Pasamanería J. Soler is a historic, family-run business specializing in the retail and wholesale of haberdashery items, decorative textiles, fringes, braids, tassels, and trimmings. Founded in 1898, it has been recognized for preserving its original character and historical significance.

Cereria Subirà is Barcelona's oldest wax and candle shop, operating for over 260 years since its founding in 1761. It is a historic specialty retailer dedicated to the culture of wax, offering a vast range of artisanal and commercial candles, alongside related accessories and materials. It stands out as a unique piece of living history in the city center

A lively bar and restaurant in Barcelona, the menu typically features grilled meats, fresh fish, Spanish tapas, and classic Mediterranean dishes, often prepared in a simple, high-quality manner.