Things to do in Barcelona

MUSEUMS:

Fundació Joan Miró | A center for the study and dissemination of Joan Miró’s work and contemporary art. www.fmirobcn.org/en/

MACBA: Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art | Located in the heart of the city. www.macba.es/en/index

Picasso | The Picasso museum is a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Picasso. www.museupicasso.bcn.cat/en

CCCB | The CCCB is a space for creation, research, exhibition and debate on contemporary culture where visual arts, literature, philosophy, film, music, transmedia activity and the performing arts are interconnected in an interdisciplinary programme. www.cccb.org/en/

Museu de la Xocolata | The Chocolate Museum is a dynamic facility promoted by the Barcelona Confectionery Guild and located in the former Sant Agustí monastery. It provides a journey through the origins of chocolate. www.museuxocolata.cat/?lang=en

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TOURS:

Barcelona Foodies and Markets | History and food go together when walking about Barcelona, so do not miss the opportunity to taste the very best of finest local products. Guided tour. www.webarcelona.com/experiences/barcelona-foodies-walking/

Barcelona Sidecar Tours | Fall in love with Barcelona cruising on classic sidecar motorcycles. Barcelona sidecar tours are personal, exciting and an utterly unique journey into the heart and soul of this unforgettable city. www.brightsidetours.com/barcelona-sidecar-tour/

Barcelona Gourmet Food Tour | Discover the best flavors of the city walking through the historic neighbourhoods of the Gothic, the Born and the Barceloneta districts. www.webarcelona.com/experiences/barcelona-gourmet-tapas-tour/

Camp Nou Experience | Live the emotion of entering the field of play from the tunnel, discover the area dedicated to Leo Messi and interact with the history of the Club at the museum. www.fcbarcelona.cat

Josep Puig i Cadafalch Route | Discover an architecture which evolved from modernisme to noucentisme but never eschewed traditional forms. www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/1133/josep-puig-i-cadafalch-route.html

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RESTAURANTS:

Alba Granados | This classy place brings you the option to grab delicious local tapas in the heart of the city. www.albagranados.cat/

La fàbrica Moritz | The gourmet area of Cervesa Moritz, in what used to be the old factory, is a non-stop food and drink extravaganza. www.moritz.com/en/section/the-brewerys-kitchen

El Principal | In this Barcelona restaurant you will find a space where, not only the gastronomic offer is important, but also the environment where they are hosted. Top Mediterranean cuisine. www.elprincipaleixample.com/en/restaurant/

Gorría | Since 1977 Gorría Restaurant offers all customers a Basque-Navarre excellent cuisine with fresh, top quality and a wide selection of wines and professional service in an environment with personality. www.restaurantegorria.com/en/basque-navarre-in-barcelona/

Botafumeiro | One of the best restaurants in Barcelona for fish lovers. Excellent service. www.botafumeiro.es/en/home

Blue Spot Barcelona | The newest place to be in Barcelona! It is located next to the W Hotel and from the different rooms and terraces you will enjoy a 360º view of the city. They serve market cuisine based on local products. www.encompaniadelobos.com/en/blue-spot-barcelona/

Teòric Tavern Gastronòmica | This tiny, but cool restaurant, barely fit 30 people spread out in a small bar at the entrance and along the room with 8-10 wooden tables so be sure to reserve well in advance. The chefs have designed an original menu that is Catalan cuisine with a creative touch. www.teoric.cat/en/

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BARS AND PUBS:

Dr Stravinsky | A mysterious light calls you from a hidden corner in the Born Next to the entrance, an amber-coloured liquid falls, drop by drop, in a hypnotic process of cold infusion. This is one of the many processes they use at Dr. Stravinsky to create the drinks they serve. www.timeout.com/barcelona/bars-and-pubs/dr-stravinsky#tab_panel_2

Boca Chica | With the landmark of Lázaro Rosa Violán, Boca Chica is more than an elegant, refined and spacious cocktail bar for the coolest people in Barcelona. www.bocagrande.cat/en/boca-chica

PAX 49 | A small growing family with an extensive background in hospitality. PAX 49 is the perfect balance between working for big corporations and working for a mom-and-pop place. www.pax49bcn.com/

Solange | Solange Cocktails & Luxury Spirits is an exclusive, intimate and private venue located in the legendary Harry’s, on Aribau street. www.timeout.com/barcelona/bars-and-pubs/solange

Ohla Chill Out Terrace | High above the hustle and bustle of the city, the Ohla Hotel offers a spectacular terrace with a stunning all-encompassing view. An idyllic spot to fall under the charm of Barcelona at dusk with a cocktail on the chill-out sofas of the terrace. www.ohlabarcelona.com/en-gb/el-hotel/terraza-chill-out-piscina.htm

Celler Cal Marino (Temple of Vermouth) | Barrels and casks, taps, wineskins, anchovies and contentment. Discover the material and liquid heritage of Barcelona with an extra dose of novelty in a typical bodega (wine cellar). This ancient soda water factory turned into a bodega offers classic wines, vermouths and beers sold from the barrel with their essence preserved in wood along with nibbles and tapas. www.timeout.com/barcelona/restaurants/cal-marino

BierCab | This monumental brewery boasts 30 taps, 10 of them dedicated to the house beer, Napabier from Pamplona in Northern Spain. The other 20 are all international and feature every style of beer, lager, ale, stout, etc., on the market. They also serve fab traditional Catalan fare with a modern twist. www.biercab.com/en/biercab/

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