City Guide

Explore Like A Local

A few tips from our in-the-know locals: What to see, do,
and taste to get a true sense of the Barcelona experience.

October, november and december
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Almanac goes Art
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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 08007 Barcelona Spain

New concept at our Rooftop!
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619 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 08007 Barcelona Spain

ASSUMPTA BOU
Shops

3 Carrer de Montjuïc del Bisbe 08002 Barcelona Spain

Vasquiat
Shops

243 Carrer de Provença 08008 Barcelona Spain

Moco Museum Barcelona
Museums and Galleries

25 Carrer de Montcada 08003 Barcelona Spain

Dos Pebrots
Restaurants

19 Carrer del Doctor Dou 08001 Barcelona Spain

Azimuth Rooftop Bar
Bars

621 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 08007 Barcelona Spain

Museu Picasso
Museums and Galleries

15-23 Carrer Montcada 08003 Barcelona Spain

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
Museums and Galleries

Parc de Montjuïc 08038 Barcelona Spain

Fundació Joan Miró
Museums and Galleries

s/n Parc de Montjuïc 08038 Barcelona Spain

BANKSY: The Art of Protest
Museums and Galleries

38 Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, 08018 Barcelona Spain

Museum of Perfume
Museums and Galleries

39 Passeig de Gràcia 08007 Barcelona Spain

Café Cosmo
Cafés

3 Carrer d'Enric Granados 08007 Barcelona Spain

La Fuga
Cafés

350 Carrer del Consell de Cent 08009 Barcelona Spain

La Tartareria
Restaurants

26 Carrer de Muntaner 08011 Barcelona Spain

Anormal Food
Restaurants

117 Rambla del Poblenou 08018 Barcelona Spain

DUX GINS & COCKTAILS
Bars

13 Carrer dels Vigatans 08003 Barcelona Spain

BABULA BAR 1937
Bars

139 Carrer de Pau Claris 08009 Barcelona Spain

FUSTA'M
Shops

62 Carrer de Joaquín Costa 08001 Barcelona Spain

MASSCOB
Shops

268 Carrer de Provença 08008 Barcelona Spain

PARQUE LABERINTO DE HORTA
Outdoors

1 Passeig dels Castanyers 08035 Barcelona Spain

MOSSÈN COSTA LLOBERA GARDEN
Outdoors

38 Carretera de Miramar 08038 Barcelona Spain

MONTJUÏC CASTLE
Outdoors

66 Carretera de Montjuïc 08038 Barcelona Spain

IGUAPOP SHOP
Shops

15 Carrer del Comerç 08003 Barcelona Spain

CUBIÑÁ (CASA THOMAS)
Shops

291 Carrer de Mallorca 08037 Barcelona Spain

THE HARDWARE SOCIÉTÉ BARCELONA
Cafés

193 Carrer de València 08011 Barcelona Spain

Almanac Barcelona

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 619-621. 08007 Barcelona

Restaurants

Restaurants

From their background in El Bulli and Dos Palillos this new innovative concept was created, born from the desire to create something simple, mediterranean and uncomplicated. 

Interior of Dos Pebrots Barcelona near Almanac Barcelona
Restaurants

Snug, industrial-chic restaurant focusing on creative seafood, meat tartares & other raw dishes. 

Interior of La Tartareria near Almanac Barcelona
Restaurants

Traditional Latin American comfort food served in a laid-back, fun and colorful restaurant.

Large neon signboard of Anormal food near Almanac Barcelona

Cafés

Cafés

Coffee shop and contemporary art space, hosting concerts, cultural courses, pop-up shops and events. 

 

Interior of Café Cosmo near Almanac Barcelona
Cafés

Hip cycling-themed eatery cooking Italian classics with sustainable ingredients in an open kitchen. The perfect place for the cyclist of the city. 

Interior of Caffe Eroica near Almanac Barcelona
Cafés

The Hardware Société, a cafe born in the laneways of Melbourne with a mission to redefine what breakfast and brunch can be. After Melbourne and Paris, Barcelona is the new destination to expand their vision of fun and tasty food.

The added bonus: they make their own chai latte and the decor is fun and girly.

Variety of dishes served in Hardware Société Barcelona near Almanac Barcelona

Bars

Bars

Great food and super friendly staff. Have a drink while enjoying the view of Barcelona skyline.

We do not accept bookings.

A person holding a cocktail in 	Azimuth Rooftop Bar near Almanac Barcelona
Bars

Hip craft cocktail bar renowned for varoius styles of gin & tonic, plus live bands on weekends. 

Interior of Dux Gins & Cocktails near Almanac Barcelona
Bars

The Babula Bar 1937, Russian-inspired restaurant as its "brother" Sasha Bar 1968, is located in the Eixample, and offers a range of signature cocktails in a beautiful environment decorated industrially.

Well-prepared Tacos served in Babular Bar 1937 near Almanac Barcelona

Museums and Galleries

Museums and Galleries

Independent museum with a wide range of inspiring modern, contemporary, and street art, where we exhibit Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Icy & Sot, JR, KAWS, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Yayoi Kusama, THE KID, Andy Warhol, Studio Irma, and so many more!

Cartoon character sculpture outside the Moco Museum Barcelona near Almanac Barcelona
Museums and Galleries

The Picasso museum Barcelona, hosted in five town houses and palaces from 13th-15th centuries, is a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Picasso

Art exhibition at Museu Picasso near Almanac Barcelona
Museums and Galleries

The National Art Museum of Catalonia is perfect to discover the best collection of Romanesque art in the world or get excited about modernism or to get to know the new contemporary art. Moreover, the MNAC is located in a unique building from 1926 with privilege views of the city. 

Museu Nacional D'art De Catalunya near Almanac Group
Museums and Galleries

Josep Lluís Sert designed one of the greatest museum buildings in the city. 

Interior of Fundación Joan Miró near Almanac Barcelona
Museums and Galleries

Disseny Hub Barcelona is proud to host BANKSY: The Art of Protest. A major international show featuring original artworks from private collections by the controversial British artist whose identity remains a mystery. 

Colorful Banksy art graffiti painting of a boy joyfully flying a kite near Almanac Barcelona
Museums and Galleries

The Museu del Perfum opened its doors in 1963 to showcase the historical evolution of perfume bottles and vessels around the world. 

Close-up of a variety of perfume bottles in Museo del Perfume near Almanac Barcelona

Shops

Shops

Customers who visit Assumpta Bou's atelier want authenticity in art and craftsmanship. A piece of jewelry that fulfills and identifies: a lifestyle that values the long-lasting and real.

Woman standing in front of Assumpta Bou near Almanac Barcelona
Shops

Vasquiat is the go-to fashion boutique in Barcelona and an entire ecosystem made up of the most talented designers in the world who complement one another in a completely unique space.

Two models posing for a photo in Vasquiat near Almanac Barcelona
Shops

Nostalgic, traditional and local items as well as unique objects found in markets from all over. 

Interior of Fustam Shop near Almanac Barcelona
Shops

Between simplicity and elegance. This women's clothing store stands out thanks to its exquisite attention to details and the softness of the items. 

Interior of Masscob Barcelona near Almanac Barcelona
Shops

Iguapop Shop is more than just a clothing shop, it is the iconic point of reference in the modern neighbourhood El Born and one of the first concept stores in the city of Barcelona.

Interior of Iguapop Shop near Almanac Barcelona
Shops

For nearly 100 years, this name has been connected to Barcelona and the interior design sector. We have continuously been evolving which has allowed us to develop new visions of every lifestyle in which quality, functionality and service have always been present.

Exterior view of Cubiña Casa Thomas near Almanac Barcelona

Outdoors

Outdoors

In the quiet and secluded neighbourhood of Horta, there is an architectural relic from the 18th century, the oldest preserved gardens in Barcelona. 

Exterior of Parque Laberinto De Horta near Almanac Barcelona
Outdoors

The gardens were created in the 70's and pay tribute to the Majorcan poet Miquel Costa i Llobera. In it, we find 800 species of cacti and other succulents.  

Landscape view of Jardines De Mossèn Cactus near Almanac Barcelona
Outdoors

Located at the top of the most charismatic mountain in Barcelona, Montjuïc Castle is a setting of countless crucial moments in the history of the city, some of them being quite obscure. Formerly it was the headquarters of the Military Museum, an institution that left in 2009, moving its collection to Figueres.

Exterior view of the Garden Castle near Almanac Barcelona

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Barcelona is a vibrant city during the whole year, but in the last few months it offers a special mix of culture, gastronomy, festivities and other activities. These months are perfect for enjoying art, food and the festive atmosphere without the summer heat. Here are some of the best plans to make the most of your visit in autumn and winter.

From October 18th to 20th, El Mercat de Mercats gathers the city's best producers and chefs for a unique culinary experience. The event takes place at Avinguda de la Catedral, where you can savour tapas, local dishes, and purchase fresh and gourmet products.

If you’re passionate about architecture, don’t miss the 48h Open House Barcelona 2024. On October 26th and 27th, iconic buildings around the city, some of which are normally closed to the public, will open their doors for free. It’s a chance to explore modernist palaces and hidden historical corners.

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In collaboration with the prestigious Matiz Gallery, we present an exclusive artwork collection that now enhances the elegance of our luxurious suites and our restaurant, offering guests a truly immersive artistic experience.

Each suite showcases a carefully curated collection of works by emerging local artists, which merges the sophistication of a 5-star hotel with the vibrancy and creativity of Barcelona's art scene. 

Our collection features works of different artists, such as Alberto Ruiz Villar, Catherine Parra, Alex Voinea and Jordi Artigas. Guests will have the unique opportunity to purchase these works, allowing them to take home a piece of their Almanac experience.

This rotating collection is refreshed every three months, ensuring that our spaces remain alive with new artistic expressions, offering guests a continuous sense of discovery during each visit.

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Our rooftop bar Azimuth reopens with a new and innovative concept!

Explore our two varieties of around the world street food, the classic side and the green side, each showcasing local ingredients, fresh flavours and the spirit of the respective culture. Enjoy our vegetarian line of international street food, including vegan options, where the green side takes center stage in the composition without taking away the true flavour of every dish. 

Discover the essence of each country in a snack. 

Table set with bowls of food & side dishes in Rooftop Restaurant at Almanac Barcelona