No matter the time of day when Bar de Pla is open, it's busy. Old-school tapas bar but modernised by its organic wines and funky dishes. With a menu ranging from squid-ink croquettes, oxtail brioche, to cauliflower tempura, chances are you'll want to order the lot. 

The best gelato in Barcelona? It has to be up there. La Campana is the spot for sweet tooth fanatics, their Polvorones are an absolute must. 

Tantarantana is a cosy spot for tapas and when in Barcelona it seems only apparent that this be on the cards! With traditional beams,a tiled floor, and a candle-lit glow, Tantarantana strikes towards the traditional. Though when the plates of croqueta, camembert frito and calamares come rolling out, you realise that this spot is anything but ordinary. 

While the rooms are minimalist, sleek, and meet the mark, the real magic of Grand Hotel Central lives upstairs. Tucked away on the top floor is a handpicked antique, wood library curated by the hotel owner – step inside and you’re in a whole other world. But the real showstopper? The rooftop. In a city full of rooftop bars, this one stands out: pool and sunbeds on one level, a sleek lounge and bar just above. Come for a sunset dip and stay for an early dinner of tapas and wine.