Barcelona (E)
A nice speak easy with a hairy entrance: Bobby’s Free (11. October 2023)
Given it was speak easy time, we decided to hit Bobby’s Free, which is a barber shop from the outside, and only if you know the password, you’re being let in (you can find the password of the day on their IG page). Once you’re inside, you’ll see that the place is rather crowded and […]
A speak easy, which has turned into a regular bar over the years: Bar Paradiso (11. October 2023)
It is a good seven years ago since I’ve last visited the Bar Paradiso and it has transferred from a proper speak easy to a ‘fake speak easy’, as there is a bouncer, a line, and you need to ‘sign-up’ via QR code for the whole experience. I mean, it kind of defies the purpose […]
Incredibly interesting cocktails in a walk-in bar: Mariposa Negra Cocktail Bar (11. October 2023)
The Mariposa Negra Cocktail Bar is a hidden gem, which is actually not so hidden. What I like about the place is that there is a no reservation policy – you basically go there and if you’re lucky you’ll score a place, and if you’re unlucky, you won’t. The place is a bit “dark” in […]
Another nice restaurant in the El Nacional area: Restaurant La Braseria @ El Nacional (11. October 2023)
The last time I was here was about three years ago, and by here I mean the El Nacional. There are a bunch of different restaurants, and this time I tried another one, the La Braseria. We decided to have something light and share a couple of plates, tapas style, for lunch. The first was […]
A delicious find with a personal note and the possibility to enjoy a delicious cuisine: Restaurant Uma (6. August 2022)
The Restaurant Uma is listed on the Guide Michelin, so I decided to give it a try. They have a standard “tasting menu” (EUR 110.00) which is not explained. You just get what you get. Which is a concept I like quite a bit – the fact that they would not share their menu with […]
Delicious breakfast selection: Restaurant Batuar @ Cotton House, Autograph Collection (7. August 2022)
When I’m in Barcelona, I like to stay at the Cotton House – it’s a lovely hotel with great rooms, a lovely rooftop pool, and extremely competent and friendly staff. On top of that, the Batuar has a small, but exquisite breakfast buffet which serves freshly cut ham as one of my favourite bites. On […]
An exquisite private club with delicious drinks: Nou Pipa Club (5. August 2022)
The Nou Pipa Club is a kind of ‘private club’ but it’s possible to enter without being a member or the like. You just have to know where and how you get in. Once that is sorted, you have to walk up a small stairway to the second floor where you find a door to […]
Truly local and interesting but far from mind-blowing: Restaurant Los Caracoles (5. August 2022)
The Los Caracoles has been on my recommendation list for quite a while. So, it was about time that I gave it a try and went to eat there. It’s highly recommended that you book a table in advance since it’s relatively crowded – even if you enter only at 9.30pm. I went for the […]
