Gourmet Flavours

2026

Spain

Barcelona

The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

TablesThe Barceloneta Beyond the Towel: Barcelona's Old Fishing Quarter at Plate Level
The Barcelona featureBarcelona by Bite: The Tapas, Markets and Kitchens Worth the TripA market that's been trading since 1217, a vermouth workshop that sends you home with your own bottle, and the paella class that actually teaches you something — Barcelona's food scene rewards showing up hungry and curious.

Markets

  1. MarketsBarcelona's Secondhand Sunday: Encants and the Flea MarketsSunday flea markets with practical shopping tips

Tables

  1. TablesThe Barceloneta Beyond the Towel: Barcelona's Old Fishing Quarter at Plate LevelComprehensive Barceloneta seafood and tapas dining guide

Bars

  1. BarsThe Best Cocktail Bars in BarcelonaTop cocktail bars with access tips in Barcelona
  2. BarsThe City That Drinks from the Sky: Barcelona's Rooftop Bars and the Art of the High TerraceRooftop bar guide with panoramic views in Barcelona
  3. BarsBetween Noon and Two: Barcelona's Vermouth Hour, Poured Straight from the BarrelIn-depth vermouth hour guide with venue details
  4. BarsMontjuïc: The Hill That Holds Barcelona's Best Views and SecretsMontjuïc sundowner bar and viewpoints guide

Wine & day trips

  1. Wine & day tripsThe Penedès wine country beyond the cava labels, a day trip from BarcelonaSerious Penedès wine country beyond cava labels
  2. Wine & day tripsThe Cava Countryside: A Day Trip Through Penedès VineyardsPenedès cava day trip with detailed winery advice

Where to sleep in Barcelona: the Barcelona hotel directory

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