If you are planning a trip to Barcelona, this article can be helpful! Find out where to stop for a great coffee in a unique cultural environment.
If you closely follow our blog, you might already know a few historical cafés in some of the most iconic Italian and European cities. We are now taking you to another amazing European capital: Barcelona.
Are you ready? It will be a really amazing Cafés tour!
Where to enjoy a good coffee while visiting Barcelona
The Bar Marsella
If you found yourself in the Raval area, look for Bar Marsella on the main street. This place was established in 1820 and, thanks to accurate renovation operations, you can today still enjoy the same décor and furniture of that time.
An aroma of ancient wood permeates the place, bringing you back in time. But you might expect this in an historic Café, don’t you think? You’ll really feel in the 19th century when you look around you and notice ancient furniture, mirrors, decors and the high-ceiling architecture.
Many big names used to come to Bar Marsella on a regaulr basis. Among them: Gaudí, Picasso, Mirò, Hemingway and Dalí. But customers from the artistic milieu is not a thing of the past at Bar Marsela. Even today, many artists still hang around here.
The Casa Almirall
If you are still hanging around in the Raval area, don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit another landmark of the city: the Casa Almirall. This place stands on the corner of Carrer de Ferlandina and Carrer de Joaquin Costa since 1860.
This bar is considered the oldest modernist bar in Barcelona, and even if it underwent a few renovations, there is still a lot of the original deco and architecture in it. Once inside you’ll be amazed by its characteristic wooden walls and counter, as well as many other decoration pieces.
You’ll enjoy a very private and cozy environment, so if you are traveling with your loved one, this is the perfect place to be. Once here. enjoy absinthe and vermouth: the place’s specialties since forever.
Before your coffee, if you are hungry, you can also order some very good traditional food!
The London Bar
You can find the London Bar on the Rambla street, since 1910.
Just like the Bar Marsella, the London Bar had eminent customers such as Picasso, Hemingway and Dalí. Today artists from any kind of craft come here to enjoy a little break and a coffee. This place always offers live music with performers delighting their guests from a stage behind the bar.
The original furniture will take you back to older times, especially thanks to the big mirror at the counter.
The London Bar is a café but it is also considered a pub, where you can order very good food.
Now, this is not about a Cafè, but an unmissable experience when in Barcelona: churros! Order this traditional treat with your coffee, you won’t regret it. Enjoy Barcelona and stay tuned for other historic cafés tours around Europe!
