Eat and drink
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Terrace culture
In any Barcelona street you will find a terrace where you can eat outdoors. Enjoy it!
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The vermouth tradition
Find the bars and bodegas where you can have a vermouth (a midday aperitif) and share a chat and tapas.
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Catalan cuisine
Discover the Barcelona restaurants where you can sample traditional Catalan recipes.
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Historic bars and restaurants
Barcelona preserves old restaurants and bars that tell part of the city’s story. Enjoy them!
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Signature cuisine
Enjoy the signature cuisine that has placed Barcelona at the gastronomic forefront.
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A Barcelona of cakes and pastries
The city’s hundred-year-old patisseries delight our pallets. What’s more, many feature a space where you can try unique recipes for sweets, cakes and handmade pastries. Discover them and sweeten your day with their tempting delicacies.
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Chocolate Barcelona
Visit the city’s xocolateries and granjas, and treat yourself to the best hot chocolate.