Plaça d’Espanya is one of the most popular neighborhoods in which to stay for people visiting Barcelona for business purposes; such as meetings, congresses or conferences. The proximity of the Plaza to several transportation services, including the Sants train station, the airport shuttle bus, the metro, the tram and several local buses, makes it one of the busiest places in Barcelona and also one of the most easily accessible.
Listed on our site are several fantastic Apartments Plaça d’Espanya, perfect for those seeking to be close to the Fira de Barcelona exhibition center, the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc and the Catalan National History Museum. One of our most frequent questions from guests staying in these apartments or in accommodations in Poble Sec is “Where to Eat near Plaça d’Espanya?“
Here’s the answer to that question with some of our personal favorites places to eat near Plaça d’Espanya:
# 1 Malamén-Bendita Bodega
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At first sight, this bodega looks quite like a bar; but once inside you will stay for the sophisticated and modern cuisine. Some of their signatures include gourmet versions of basic Catalan classics; such as a dill seasoned ensaladilla rusa (Russian salad), house-made croquettes and huevos estrellados (fried eggs with sausage and ham). To pair with these dishes, you will also find a carefully curated list of good wines that will bring joy even to wine amateurs. All of this in a cozy and modern atmosphere with a high quality service, while remaining authentic!
Address: Carrer de Blai, 53, Poble Sec, 08004 Barcelona
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 19:30 to 24:00
# 2 Espai Kru
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For the true foodies out there, we highly recommend Espai Kru. The restaurant bases its menu on the concept of food history before and after the invention of fire. Signature dishes include fish and seafood all raw, wagyu beef carpaccio and Galician beef tartar from the raw menu and Iberian rib with oyster sauce from the hot list. The fine cuisine and spectacular service come with a price tag, but we recommend that you treat yourself special and try this place out anyway.
Address: Carrer Lleida, 7, 08004 Barcelona
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 13:30 to 16:00 & 20:00 to 23:00; and the Sundays from 13:30 to 16:00
# 3 Wine tapas Arribes del Duero
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This restaurant with its unique decor boasts a very friendly and convivial atmosphere, a great place to grab a bite to eat with colleagues for lunch or after work! Upon entering you will be seated around a cask with stools, typical of the tapas bar in Spain. We recommend a glass of wine from the Priorat region and some Manchego cheese with Iberian ham to match.
Address: Avenida Francesc Ferrer i Guardia, 13, Poble Espanyol, 08038 Barcelona
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 19:00; and Friday to Saturday from 12:00 to 20:00
# 4 LaLola
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Lalola is a fantastic restaurant with a chic industrial interior and spectacular views of Plaça d’Espanya nearby. That’s because it’s located on the rooftop of the “Las Arenas” shopping center right above the famous square. From Monday to Friday the kitchen offers a 14€ daily menu with six appetizers, five main dishes and three desserts to choose from. Some of their most popular dishes include their duck tataki, vegetable and mushroom wok and fried eggplants with honey. LaLola offers the perfect break after a busy day or morning!
Address: Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 373 (Plaça d’Espanya, s/n) 08015 Barcelona – “Las Arenas” Mall
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 & 18:30 to 22:30
# 5 La Botiga
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Also located on the rooftop of the Las Arenas shopping center is La Botiga, with its retro interior design and fantastic view of Montjuïc. It’s a great place to enjoy a nice glass of wine during your lunch break, accompanied by traditional tapas from Spain. They have a lunch special available on weekdays, where new dishes will cost you only €4 and €6. They also have a nice variety of group menus, one of which features a homemade mountain beef burger with tangy goat cheese.
Address: Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 373 (Plaça d’Espanya, s/n) 08015 Barcelona – “Las Arenas” Mall
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday from 19:30 to 24:00. Friday to Saturday from 19:30 to 01:00. Saturday to Sunday from 13:00 to 16:30
# 6 Quimet & Quimet
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You can’t get more authentic than this matchbox-sized tapas bar in the heart of the Poble Sec neighborhood, near Plaça d’Espanya. The restaurant consists of two tables and a bar surrounded with shelves stacked densely with cans, jars and bottles. We recommend arriving on time (the place gets busy around 1pm), standing at the bar and ordering whatever looks good. Just be sure to not take too long, you will not win the favor of the busy barman that way. Our favorite dishes include the mojama (dry-cured tuna with almonds), the cod liver on crunchy bread with caviar and the creamy and pungent Torta del Casar with glazed chestnuts for dessert.
Address: Poeta Cabanyes 25, 08004 Barcelona
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 16:00; Saturday from 19:30 to 12:00
# 7 The Clock Terrace
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Enjoy your lunch or dinner while admiring the view of all of Barcelona from this splendid terrace, located on the 8th floor of the Barcelona Plaza on the Plaza de España. Its name refers to the clock symbol which presides over the façade of the hotel. This magnificent terrace offers a choice of gourmet food and a wide selection of drinks and cocktails to enjoy at your leisure. The clock terrace adds a touch of originality by offering Japanese tapas. Moreover, it is not only a high end restaurant but also a place that you can privatize for private events.
Address: Plaça d’Espanya 6 (planta 8º del Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza), 08014 Barcelona
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 13:00 to 23:00