This beachside bar is ideal if you've got a long evening planned. Begin with Asian-influenced cuisine, and then move on to cocktails and dancing.
food and drink
The diverse neighbourhoods offer an array of local and international cuisine. In close proximity to Marina Port Vell, you encounter the Gothic Quarter, where medieval streets reveal traditional taverns and contemporary tapas bars infused with Catalan charm. A brief stroll in the opposite direction and you'll discover Barceloneta, lined with sandy beaches and seafront restaurants. Barcelona also has more than its fair share of Michelin awarded restaurants located throughout the city, many of which can be found a taxi ride away in the trendy neighbourhood of Eixample.
Bars close to Marina Port Vell
A funky, bijou cocktail bar with a breezy terrace overlooking the harbour, Zahara is chilled and relaxing, a sophisticated antidote to a hectic day shopping and sightseeing.
Ask about their travelling cocktail catering service, ideal for
Classy cocktails, sophisticated clientele, cosmopolitan charm. For something to drink, to eat, to remember. Close by in Barceloneta.
A great bar serving good Mexican food. Live theatre twice a week, cocktails to die for.
An Irish bar, popular with sports fans serving cold pints of Guinness and hearty breakfasts.
A sunny terrace overlooking the square, close to the harbour. Perfect for cold beer and tapas, coffee and conversation.
Bars worth travelling for
Designed by Isabel López Vilalta, Eclipse is glamorous, iconic and dramatic, with a view over the Mediterranean. Sushi, tempura and spring rolls compliment the sophisticated cocktail menu.
A drink with a point of view - the balcony overlooks Barcelona and the spectacular garden terrace can be hired for parties. The best views in Barcelona.
Housed in a 14th century palace in the Ribera district, Café Princesa is where gastronomy, fashion, art and culture converge.
Hardly changed since opening in 1933, this bar serves Spain's finest mojitos. George Orwell and Joan Miró once propped up the bar.
Here you'll find local music and dancing with a theatrical touch. Live performances every day.
Restaurants close to Marina Port Vell
Another local favourite, serving fresh seafood bought that morning from the fish market, just a few hundred metres away.
Situated in El Palau de Mar, El Merendero has fantastic views over Marina Port Vell from its sun and evening terraces. The decor is inviting, and a wide range of dishes and top quality seafood is served
Finding that trinity of sun, beach and a good paella can be deceptively hard in Barcelona, but that's just what's offered here. Plus a fabulous view of the entire city coastline.
An enticing selection of fresh market food. Make sure you try the homemade pastries.
Located in the oldest tavern in the port of Barcelona, this restaurant serves excellent tapas, rice, fish and seafood. Classic Barcelona cuisine.
Smallish seafood and rice restaurant for perfect paella, black rice, fideuá, bouillabaisse, and fresh fish. You can't do much better for value and quality in Barceloneta.
One of the Marinba's local restaurants, this is the place to go for a long, leisurely lunch at the edge of the sea. Not much to look at, but some of the best fish you'll find.
This traditional restaurant has been serving classic Mediterranean seafood dishes to hungry patrons since 1903.
Fish is on the menu at this fabulous seafood restaurant. With a view of the port and the scent of the sea, there is no finer place to enjoy the best of Barcelona.
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