Found 85 locations tagged with "Raval":
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FTC
Real skate culture
Notariat street is being taken over by skateboarding. Tarragona born BCN SNTS resident skater Julio Arnau and San Francisco's l...
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KKKB
Komando Kultura Kontemporanea Barcelona
KKKB is a non-profit association formed by a collective of curators, art historians and critics that offers artists an open and...
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La Penúltima
A little kitsch ...
La Penúltima is a small bar in Raval with a cosy, kitschy interior inhabited by an alternative and liberal crowd.
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Discos Paradiso
This could be heaven
Discos Paradiso is run by two young Catalan music enthusiasts Arnau and Gerard, who before opening this record shop made a voya...
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Lletraferit
Urban Poetry
Just around the corner from MACBA, lies one of the most poetic spots in Barcelona. Lletraferit has an unimposing face but upon ...
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Residència d'Investigadors
The Residence for Researches is a public association created in 1993 by the Spanish Council for Scientific Research and by Gene...
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Las Fernández
Bierzo in Ravalquistán
Las Fernández is located in the heart of Ravalquistán. There is an ever present homemade touch as well as an obvious Bierzo ori...
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Culture
Barcelona Bass Station
Situated within the World Trade Center towards the seaside end of Avenida Paral.lel, Culture keeps the bass-seekers of Barcelon...
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Museu Marítim Cafe
Quiet seas
Dating back the 14th century, this medieval royal shipyard building is worth a visit even if nautical adventures aren't on top ...
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Devil's Kitchen
German grilled fare
Despite its devilish moniker, this unpretentious little locale in deep Raval boasts a menu that is more grillsome than gruesome...
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Au Port de la Lune
El bistro francés
Located adjacent 'Mercat de la Boqueria,' this minuscule French bistro defies its humble, sparse glassfront, combining flavorfu...
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Rambla del Raval
Clash of cultures
The promenade that comprises la Rambla del Raval (located right in the center of el Raval) with constructed in the '90s after t...
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Plaça de la Universitat
Hangin' outdoors
As one of the biggest squares in Barcelona, Plaça de la Universitat straddles the divide between some of the city's main street...
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Boulevard Culture Club
Rumble in la Rambla
Opened in 2009, Boulevard is an upgraded version of the former Fellini club. New interiors and—most importantly—a n...
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En Ville
Cuisine française
This delightful bistro run by a French/Norwegian couple is located just a stone's throw from the MACBA. En Ville's interior ...
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Hotel 1898
Independent luxury
While luxury may come at a price, the type of luxury offered by Hotel 1898 is worth splurging on. Like being in the heart of th...
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Bar Lobo/El Japonés
Trendy, tasty fun
Its prime location near La Rambla combined with market-fresh produce and friendly service make Bar Lobo/El Japonés an excellent...
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Lipstick Rock Club
Pucker up
Lipstick Rock Club—formerly known as Salsitas—is a new addition to the Barcelona rock scene. In an effort to create...
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Wilde Vintage Sunglasses
Vintage shades
Wilde's Venezuelan owner Cao Azuaje collected glasses for almost 14 years before he opened his tiny shop in the Raval. He se...
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El Jardí
A hidden gem
This charming café, with its terrace in the courtyard of the Biblioteca de Catalunya, is a surprisingly quiet spot in middle of...
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Plaça dels Angels
Concrete playground
Epicenter of this so-called civilized society and Skateboarding mecca of the world, the plaza is surrounded by historical build...
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Madame Jasmine
These bocadillos...
This Ramblas del Raval favourite lingers largely unnoticed between the scores of local kebab shops. Madame Jasmine is bizarre b...
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Miscelänea
United we appreciate
Seldom before did la Guardia street have an excuse to attract such a flock of bold, stylish and inked up folk; until Miscelänea...
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Void
Indie flicks for those who know
Opened in 1999 by Colombian cinephile Vicky Ramirez, this cinema club situated just off Plaça dels Angels offers one of the mos...
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Chandal
Sweet little things
Situated on the sweet side of Valldonzella in an area buzzing with student life lies the most recent addition to the commercial...
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Ravalo
Italian corner in Raval
Stroll or roll down Raval's Joaquim Costa and, close to the end of the street and to the right, you'll stumble upon Emili Vendr...
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Betty Ford
First lady of cocktails
Widow of the American president and founder of the renowned treatment center for substance abuse, Betty Ford provided a beacon ...
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Abba Rambla
Raval sanctuary
In contrast to the ancient walkways of El Raval, in which it is situated, Abba Rambla has a simple, tidy, modern appearance. Th...
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Trust Nobody
... but your sneakers dealer
Run by a young and dedicated team of skate and street wear enthusiasts, Trust Nobody offers a fine selection of limited edition...
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Barcelona Reykjavík
Give us this day our daily bread
Stone-ground flour, purified water, unrefined Atlantic sea salt and years-old sourdough starters are just some of the organic i...
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La Pelu
Modern hair styling
This rustic-chic salon provides as clean, classy and tranquil an environment as one could wish for while being pampered with a ...
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Anima
A recipe for enjoyment
Revel in the marriage of great prices and quality cooking in the heart of Raval's trendiest area. Top-market ingredients are...
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Rita Rouge
Exotic lounging and eating
Rita Rouge's spacious dining interior is complemented by an upstairs room and an outdoors area to accommodate a romantic dinner...
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Silenus
Ancient pleasures
Silenus, in Greek mythology, was a notorious drunk given to gloom-ridden prophesying. Despite his less-than-sunny disposition, ...
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Bismillah Kebabish
Holy home of the kebab
Kebabs are practically sanctified in Barcelona. They are the savior of the masses caught between bar and home, at ungodly hours...
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Casa Camper
Following family footsteps
Camper offers more than just comfortable shoes. The company's hotel, Casa Camper, is steps away from the La Boqueria market in ...
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La Ruta Natural
Natural electronics
Given its anarchistic appearance, one might be reluctant to simply stumble into this record shop; but those who know of the gem...
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Muy Buenas
Nice one...
Muy Buenas is an authentic Raval bar, run by well-spirited Cuban staff serving South American and Arabic nibbles and superb dri...
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Mendizabal
Quality fast food
If you're walking down Las Ramblas, make a right on Calle Hospital and be sure to check out Bar Mendizabal—serving up sna...
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Holala! Plaza
Vintage future
Located in the heart of el Raval just behind the MACBA, Holala! Plaza offers a wealth of vintage clothing, furniture and bric-a...
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Granja de Gavá
Café catalá
This former lechería (milk shop) is somewhat renowned for being the birthplace of Terenci Moix. A Catalan writer, Moix obstinat...
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Imprevist
Expect the unexpected
The Imprevist (meaning ‘The Unexpected’) is a restaurant/gallery hybrid that terms itself “a space dedicated to the discovery o...
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Herbolari Llansa
100 years of herbal support
Nursing a gnarly hangover after a long night out? Time to shed stress with a relaxing bath? Searching for natural revitalizatio...
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La Italiana
Italian take-away
Ask any Italian about the food back home, and the response will typically be lengthy and passionate. Description will not only ...
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Hed
Quality cuts
True style is not about half measures, a maxim most defiantly exacted by this trendy little hairdresser's in downtown Raval. Th...
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Marmalade
Consummate spread
Marmalade spent 50 years as a furniture store, and the passion for design has certainly not dimmed. The interior is striking, w...
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Bar Masia
Authentic Barca bar
This traditional Catalan bar is situated only a short walk away from MACBA—a dominant symbol of Barcelona's modernityR...
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Kasparo
Under the arches
Even hustling and bustling Barrio Gotico has its occasional idyll periods. One such place to enjoy your downtime is at this Aus...
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Ryad Raval
Exotic flavors and fringe
Open for lunch and dinner, and certainly a good evening installment, this Raval favorite offers a fine bargain for entertaining...
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Wah Wah
Supersonic sound sensations
This record shop first opened in 1992, during what were harder times for the vinyl collector. To improve the condition, Wah Wah...
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Organic
Veggie free-for-all
This restaurant has a warm glow and communal atmosphere that sets it apart from other vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona, whic...
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Can Ricart
On the health kick
Raval is not typically the place one might go to keep fit, as it offers myriad enticements to achieve the opposite effect. Can ...
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Almirall
Low-lit bonhomie
Almirall is a cozy idyll in the heart of Raval. A warming atmosphere is conjured by the soft lamplight aglow from bulbs hanging...
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La Confitería
Pleasurable confection
A former sweetshop, La Confiteria has retained much of the original shop's décor and ephemera, and with it a certain innocence....
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Discos Impacto
Immediate impact
Discos Impacto looks just like a record store should. It's fantastically cluttered, with vinyl and CD covers peeping out from e...
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Pla dels Angels
Poetry in commotion
The space in front of MACBA is one of Barcelona's most lively locales, abuzz with a constant humming of young people in convers...
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Fidel
Viva la gastronomía!
The layout of Fidel is typical of Catalan cafés, with its tiny entrance and long, narrow bar, replete with glass-encased tapas ...
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Resolis
Old school sophistication
The number of sophisticated bars and restaurants in Raval is quickly on a rise. If you are up for something in an authentic ...
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Smart and Clean
Modes of modernism
Smart and Clean specialize in 1960s and '70s British fashion. More specifically, the shop caters to those carrying on the mod s...
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DyD Lowrider
Nuthin' but a D thang
For those inclined to refrain from guns and pimping, lowrider bikes are surely the next-best hip-hop accoutrement. They do have...
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Bassol
La buena vista
So seeing might not be your strongest suit; but for a quality optician, look no further than Bassol, tucked away in Barcelona's...
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CD Drome
Don't touch that groove
Deceptively, given its name, CD Drome carries one of the better vinyl collections of electronic music in Barcelona, less for it...
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Jazz Si
Studious kicks
Jazz Si is run by the Contemporary Music School situated nearby, and as such has a scholarly take on the usual smoky Jazz bar. ...
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Le Swing
Heaven for vintage hunters
"Delicatdressen for guys and dolls" is the upfront motto for this vintage de luxe second-hand designer shop. Le Swing transp...
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Kentucky
Dingy thrills
If you intend to visit Kentucky, then be sure to be polite with the bouncer, who also happens to be the venue's owner. Give the...
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Discos Edisons
Can you dig it?
Discos Edisons is one for the crate-diggers, housing what is definitely one of the finest second-hand vinyl collections in the ...
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Sifó
Three in one
This Argentinian-owned and operated restaurant and bar owes its success to the excellent distribution of space as well as its m...
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Rosa Negra
Merry mariachi
This charming Mexican restaurant with its colorful kitschy decor, designed by Mexican artist Lorena Zertuche, is a favorite in ...
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FAD
The design authority
The Foment de les Arts Decoratives (FAD) is a private, independent, not-for-profit association made up of over 1,500 profession...
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Hotel Onix Liceo
Los modernistas
The Hotel Onix Liceo was completely renovated in 2007, and now this beautiful building dating back to the 14th century, is comp...
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Ca l'Isidre
Famed luxury
This family-owned Mediterranean restaurant offers an upmarket reworking of the regional cuisine. The owner, Mr Isidre Gironés, ...
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La Concha
Risqué merriment
Formerly a gay bar and now home to a mixed bohemian crowd, La Concha boasts a diverse and spirited character. Its name is a sly...
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La Boquería
Mercat Sant Josep
Market culture is alive and kicking within Barcelona's city limits, where some 40 neighborhood markets offer a wide variety of ...
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Ras
Books & beyond
Ras is located on a cherry-tree-lined street that bursts with vibrant city activity. Three blocks away from Las Ramblas and aro...
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Moog
Larger than life techno venue
Moog is probably Barcelona's finest techno club. Open every night of the week, it dedicatedly brings the beat, with consistentl...
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Mesón David
Plain and simple quality
The staff at Mesón David has a typically Spanish take on how run a restaurant. The service is friendly but brash, and one shoul...
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Ra
Sunny side up
An ivy clad, plant partitioned sunny outdoor terrace behind La Boqueria market is the welcoming note Ra offers its patronage. ...
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Romesco
Galician traditions
This Galician (Northern Spanish) restaurant on the corner of Sant Pau and Arc St. Agusti is often packed for two very simple re...
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Dostrece
Multi-faceted indulgence
No shortage of ambition or vision went into the concept for Dostrece. The combination of bar, restaurant and club is somehow co...
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Carmelitas
Food for the connaisseur
With a sublime location on the corner of C/ Dr.Dou and C/ Carmen, Carmelitas is more than just a restaurant, it serves as a cul...
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Zentraus
Dining and dancing
This renovated club space now houses a restaurant and bar, which either fuels the desire or offers an alternative to dancing th...
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Bagdad
Pornucopia
Bagdad with an 'h' has in recent years become a byword for invasive entry, and the same could certainly be said for this simila...
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MACBA
Contemporary muse
The Museu de Arte Contemporani de Barcelona holds the record for hosting provocative and vital exhibitions, coupled with an imp...