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Mercer Hotel Barcelona, Barri Gòtic Spending time
On the ramparts
Made up of original Roman-era walls and 14th-
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century pointed archways, this 28-room affair
is located down a steep street in Barri Gòtic. Norman Vilalta, L’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample
7 Carrer dels Lledó, 08002 Footwear with fair
Barcelona
+34 93 310 7480
mercerbarcelona.com From humble beginnings in the Patagonian
port of Puerto Madryn, Norman Vilalta
has become Barcelona’s most progressive
The Serras Hotel Barcelona, Barri Gòtic shoemaker. The Argentinian learned his craft
Work of art in Florence and channels his natural artistic air
into a bespoke approach.
From the ancient Principality The 1846 façade was designed by Francesc Daniel 5 Carrer d’Enric Granados, 08007
Molina. And it met with approval: Pablo Picasso +34 93 323 4014
of Catalonia to the 1992 lived in the building for about a year from 1896. normanvilalta.com
Olympics, Barcelona has 9 Passeig de Colom, 08002
+34 93 169 1868
long been a vibrant city. Its hoteltheserrasbarcelona.com Cortana, Dreta de l’Eixample
unique personality finds Fairytale pieces
Food and drink
expression in everything from Barcelona’s best bites A whimsical ode to the age-old textile industry
the fairytale architecture of of the Balearic Islands, Cortana stocks pieces
imbued with founder and designer Rosa
modernisme patriarch Antoni Esteva’s Mallorcan provenance. Her women’s
Gaudí to the neighbourhood- label combines waif-like silhouettes with a sense
Suculent, El Raval of pared-back wonder.
wide street parties and Soul food with style 290 Carrer de Provença, 08008
exciting food culture. We’ve +34 93 487 2070
The snout-to-tail cooking at Suculent blends cortana.es
ventured beyond the tourist- Catalan soul food with a healthy dose of good
beaten tracks of Barri Gòtic presentation. The vibe is casual; people don’t
come here to be seen, they come here to eat well. Kettal, Dreta de l’Eixample
to bring you independent 43 Rambla del Raval, 08001 Outdoor settings
retailers, old-world tapas +34 93 443 6579
suculent.com This much-loved Spanish outdoor-furniture
bars, thought-provoking brand can be found in gardens around the
galleries and plenty more. globe. Its flagship showroom boasts its best
Bar Gresca, L’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample collaborations, from Patricia Urquiola to
Catalan comfort food Jasper Morrison.
316 Carrer d’Aragó, 08009
The wine list at this informal bistro boasts 400 +34 93 488 1080
Need to know new bottles a month, something owner and kettal.com
Get to grips with the basics head chef Rafa Penya, his tongue firmly in
cheek, attributes to being “on the right side
of alcoholic”. Brutus de Gaper, Bogatell
230 Carrer de Provença, 08036 Vast design collection
01 Words on the street: There is a difference +34 93 451 6193
between the Spanish language (Castilian) Lightshades hang from the roof of this huge
and Catalan and it’s worth learning a few warehouse, while the floor overflows with Dutch
Catalan phrases. If you’re lucky you may Cometa Pla, Barri Gòtic designers such as Cees Braakman, as well as
even receive a smile for your efforts. Natural goodness Nordic and Italian pieces that reflect their love
02 Take your time: Small shops typically of retro rationalism.
close for lunch between 13.00 and 16.00. From the intimate dining room and delicate 60 Carrer de Pamplona, 08005
However, larger shops and multinational food of restaurant Pla to the home-style tapas +34 93 639 3013
outlets stay open all day. Most retail of Bar del Pla, Jaume Pla’s respected family of brutusdegaper.com
offerings close on Sundays. restaurants offers excellent variety. The menu
03 Party people: Catalonia celebrates three here celebrates seasonal fruit and vegetables – Vocabulary
saints’ days, including that of Barcelona’s try the onion tarte tatin. Talking the talk
patron saint Sant Jordi (Saint George). 5 Carrer del Cometa, 08002
On said day men buy women roses and +34 646 197 845
women present men with a book. cometapla.cat
04 A city to savour: When eating out remember 01 Adéu: Bye
that dinner at 22.00 or later is the norm; 02 Barri: Neighbourhood
anything before 20.00 is sacrilege. Caravelle, El Raval 03 Bon dia a tothom: Hello, everybody
05 To the letter: There’s one mistake that the Brewing coffee and beer 04 Molt de gust: Pleasure to meet you
majority of visitors to the city make time 05 De res: You’re welcome
and time again. Barça is the nickname Care and thought are evident in every inch of this 06 Moltes mercès: Thank you
for FC Barcelona, while Barna is the restaurant-turned-café and microbrewery, from 07 Si us plau: Please
diminutive for the city. “I’m flying to the homemade cold brew to the milk, delivered
Barna to watch Barça.” Got it? daily from the nearby village of L’Ametlla del 29
Vallès. Don’t miss the Moroccan-style baked eggs.
Hotels 31 Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 08001 Barcelona
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Mont Bar, L’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample
Margot House, Dreta de l’Eixample Epic wine list
Little house on the passeig
This modern bistro boasts a list of more than
Perhaps the city’s most surprising stopover, 300 wines from myriad international regions.
Margot House (pronounce the “t”) has just The vast offering provides endless pairing
nine rooms. Small but comfy, it’s replete with opportunities with chef Domenico Ungaro’s ... Bon dia! Join us for a tour of the city’s outposts of good food,
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wooden finishes. modern menu of tapas and larger plates.
design, retail and more. Esteu preparats?
46 Passeig de Gràcia, 08007 220 Carrer de la Diputació, 08011
+34 93 272 0076 +34 93 323 9590 Buy today at all good bookshops or visit the online
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