Where to eat & drink in Barcelona
Barcelona is a city full of restaurants and lunchtime cafes, you can have a look at our list below, or go off exploring. There are many coffee shops and lunch places close to the two conference venues, and many more between them. We have a list of some places to get you started, all are wheelchair accessible, friendly to large groups, and we have pointed out vegetarian & vegan friendly menus where we could, as well as family friendly restaurants.
Near to Universitat de Barcelona there are several places with high concentrations of restaurants and other places to grab some lunch such as Rambla del Raval and Mercat de la Boqueria
1881 PER SAGARDÍ is the Grupo Sagardí’s temple to Basque cookery. It is housed in the old port warehouse building, which was built in 1881 and is now home to the Museu d’Història de Catalunya. The restaurant only serves Mediterranean dishes and boasts splendid views of the Barcelona skyline. Family friendly.
AGUA The Mediterranean cuisine at Agua pays tribute to the people and the sea of Barcelona. You’ll find a wide variety of fresh dishes with their own distinctive character, which you can enjoy on the seafront terrace on the Passeig Marítim in the Barceloneta neighbourhood. Has vegetarian options. Family friendly.
CADAQUÉS BCN Cadaqués invites you to immerse yourself in millennia-old Mediterranean cuisine, inside one of the city’s most vibrant landmarks: the Porxos d’En Xifrè. The produce of the sea, mountains and allotments comes together at this restaurant that specialises in rice dishes cooked over wood and fish brought in fresh from the docks. Has vegetarian options. Family friendly.
BRISA PALAU DE MAR Brisa is located inside the historic Palau del Mar building in the Barceloneta neighbourhood and overlooks the port. It serves a wide range of dishes and has an extensive wine and cocktail list. Traditional seafood cookery including tapas, chargrilled specialities and rice dishes. Has vegetarian options.
CAELIS Chef Romain Fornell has held a Michelin star at his restaurant Caelis since 2005. Its three tasting and wine-pairing menus, one of them vegetarian, are particularly recommended. It also has a set lunch menu at a very competitive price. Has vegetarian options.
BODEGA JOAN The historic Bodega Joan opened in 1942, and since then it has served dishes that come in generous portions and have become truly iconic. Family friendly.
BALMES 103 A pioneering, dynamic restaurant with a seasonal menu. Clearly inspired by Mediterranean cuisine combined with international dishes and a philosophy that seeks to reflect the city’s cosmopolitan nature. Family friendly.
CASA MORITZ is the Barcelona Moritz brewery’s restaurant in the centre of Barcelona. At Casa Moritz you’ll find freshly brewed beer from the Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona and food prepared by the Michelin-starred chef Jordi Vilà. A spacious place to eat where beer takes centre stage. You can see the chefs at work in the semi-open kitchen. Non-stop service from noon to midnight. Family friendly.
BEMBÌ, MODERN INDIAN Bembì offers you a culinary experience that takes you on a journey to India without leaving Barcelona. Restaurant with its own distinctive style, serving authentic Indian dishes. A contemporary, elegant setting and a romantic, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Has vegetarian options.
AMAR BARCELONA Amar Barcelona is chef Raza Zafra’s restaurant at the Palace Barcelona. It specialises in seafood and takes its name from its love for Barcelona. It is the embodiment of the sea, the Mediterranean, and the city’s culture and traditions. Family friendly.