Even hustling and bustling Barrio Gotico has its occasional idyll periods. One such place to enjoy your downtime is at this Australian owned café, situated a stone’s throw from Plaza Catalunya.

Grab a table by the terrace under the grand stone arches of Placa Vicenc Martorell, which also boasts some lush greenery and a play area for kids. The evenings are fairly busy, with a mixed crowd of locals and tourists enjoying the tapas and bocadillos. A reasonable meal here is possible for less than 10 Euros. Word from the Aussies has it that their carrot cake steals the show, the recipe an old family heirloom for which Barcelona is now grateful. The same can be said for this charming little café.