David's Guide to Barcelona
TO FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK...
Terranova
Comte Borrell, 99 08015 Barcelona
“A bookstore designed over a shoe store in the Sant Antoni neighborhood with the best selection of books in the city.”
Opening Hours:
Tues – Sun: 11am-2pm/5-8pm
Sunday: 11am-2pm
FOR A QUICK BITE...
Bar Bocata
Travessera de Gràcia, 86, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona
“A tiny, no-nonsense sandwich bar where everything tastes better than it should. I like it because it’s unpretentious, fast and full of locals. Food is always generous, and there’s a certain joy in eating something perfect while standing at the counter.”
Opening Hours:
Monday 8:30am-5pm, Tue – Sat 8:30am-5pm/6pm-12:30am
FOR ESCAPING URBAN CHAOS...
Il Giardinetto
Carrer de la Granada del Penedès, 28, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona
“A bar that feels like stepping into a tiny night-time forest in the middle of the city. You enter from a narrow street and suddenly find yourself surrounded by trees, soft lights, and a calm atmosphere. There’s something theatrical about it, but also the intimacy of a hidden refuge.”
Opening Hours:
Mon-Wed: 1:30pm-4pm/8pm-12am
Thu-Fri: 1:30pm-4pm/8pm-2am
Sat: 8pm-2am
TO GET YOUR TAPAS FIX...
Bodega Quimet
Carrer de Vic, 23, Gràcia, 08006 Barcelona
“Tiny and packed, it’s all about simple things done really well. The vermouth flows easily and time just slows down for a moment.”
Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am-4pm, Tues – Fri: 10am-4pm/6-11pm, Saturday: 11am-4pm/6-11pm, Sunday: 11am-4pm
FOR THE BEST NIGHT OUT...
Futuroa
Sala Apolo, Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 113, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
“Futuroa at Sala Apolo is messy, loud, beautiful, and completely free. I love it because it’s not about polished drag perfection—it’s about energy, creativity, and people showing up exactly as they are (or as someone completely new). One minute you’re watching a surreal, poetic performance and the next you’re dancing with strangers in sequins.”
