Best spots in Eixample
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From the classic La Pedrera - Casa Milà and Passeig de Gràcia, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 113,342 reviews
Discover La Pedrera, Gaudí's wave-like stone apartment building in Barcelona. Wander the rooftop's twisting, helmet-shaped chimneys, explore a period-furnished apartment, and dive into an exhibition on Gaudí's design methods.
★ 4.7 · 3,757 reviews
Discover Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona's grandest boulevard. Stroll the wide, tree-lined pavements past Gaudí's Modernista facades and flagship boutiques from the world's biggest luxury brands.
★ 4.8 · 329,929 reviews
Step inside Gaudí's Sagrada Familia, a basilica still rising after more than a century of work. Wander beneath tree-like stone columns as stained glass washes the nave in shifting color, then compare the lush Nativity façade with the stark Passion façade.
Explore Eixample, Barcelona's 19th-century grid district built for light, air, and grand ambition. Walk Passeig de Gràcia to admire Gaudí's Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, then wander toward Sagrada Família at the district's edge.
★ 4.7 · 216,693 reviews
Step inside Gaudí's House of Bones, where an existing townhouse was reimagined into a dreamlike masterpiece. Follow the interactive multimedia tour through curving corridors, a light-filled stairwell, and dragon-scaled rooftop views free of straight lines.
★ 4.5 · 1,322 reviews
Sit down at Compartir Barcelona, where the chefs behind three-Michelin-starred Disfrutar bring their inventive cooking to a sharing-style menu. Order widely across the table and pass around creative small plates at a far more accessible price.
★ 4.2 · 4,687 reviews
Discover Alsur Café, a beloved breakfast spot tucked into Eixample's Carrer de Roger de Llúria. Enjoy artfully plated dishes and warm hosting at fair prices, with no reservation needed to fit it into your morning.
★ 4.5 · 817 reviews
Discover Enigma, Albert Adrià's one-Michelin-starred dining spectacle in Barcelona. Move through multiple themed rooms as inventive, boundary-pushing courses are staged like scenes in an interactive evening of entertainment.
★ 4.4 · 3,376 reviews
Discover Dry Martini, an Eixample institution on Carrer d'Aribau. Sink into a leather armchair and watch white-jacketed bartenders craft the house specialty with old-school precision, part of a legacy topping a million dry martinis.
★ 4.7 · 3,156 reviews
Discover Faire, a cozy Eixample favorite for brunch and drinks. Settle in for a warm, welcoming sit-down and try the protein- and creatine-enhanced drinks that set this design-conscious spot apart.
★ 4.0 · 2,412 reviews
Discover Gresca, a Michelin-starred kitchen in Eixample built around letting ingredients speak for themselves. Grab a counter seat facing the open kitchen and watch the team work through dishes like quail and beef brain over lunch or dinner.
★ 4.8 · 3,440 reviews
Discover Brunchit, one of Eixample's most loved brunch spots. Dig into signature dishes like the Eggcelent and the Magic beneath the dining room's namesake tree, surrounded by lively plant-filled decor and prompt, friendly service.
★ 4.5 · 24,750 reviews
Discover Cerveceria Catalana, a buzzing tapas counter on Carrer de Mallorca. Join the waitlist, then dig into quickly served tapas and paella amid the high-energy pace that's made this a Barcelona crawl essential.
★ 4.5 · 221,006 reviews
Step into Plaça de Catalunya, the buzzing crossroads where Barcelona's old city meets the Eixample. Watch the fountains and pigeons, get your bearings among grand facades, then head off down La Rambla or Passeig de Gràcia.
★ 4.7 · 1,444 reviews
Discover Lasarte, Martín Berasategui's three-Michelin-starred flagship in Barcelona. Savor a long, unhurried tasting menu of artfully plated Basque-inflected dishes, with a well-regarded vegetarian option for a truly special occasion.
★ 4.0 · 1,787 reviews
Discover Sips through a hidden beaded wall in Eixample, tucked away in a tiny, intimate room built for just a handful of guests. Settle in for a tasting-menu-style parade of inventive cocktails paired with theatrical visual flourishes.
★ 4.7 · 911 reviews
Discover Cinc Sentits, a Michelin-starred favorite near Plaça d'Espanya. Sit down for a tasting menu crafted as a narrative, course by course, in a polished dining room that reviewers call a trip highlight.
★ 4.4 · 23,268 reviews
Grab a spot at Ciutat Comtal, one of Eixample's busiest tapas bars on Rambla de Catalunya. Order the honey cod and grilled squid, then finish with churros while the room stays packed around you.
★ 4.5 · 694 reviews
Discover Alkimia, Chef Jordi Vilà's one-Michelin-starred restaurant near Ronda de Sant Antoni. Savor a seasonal tasting menu that reworks Catalan staples like escudella with modern technique, served in a sleek, contemporary dining room.
★ 4.4 · 2,197 reviews
Settle into La Esquina, a laid-back corner favorite in Eixample. Drop in without a reservation for a late-morning bite or lunch, sip sangria, and enjoy the attentive service reviewers keep raving about.
★ 4.5 · 5,417 reviews
Discover Brunch & Cake, one of Eixample's most talked-about brunch spots on Carrer del Rosselló. Share a generously topped, visually tempting spread with friends, expect a wait, and settle in for a leisurely group meal.
★ 4.2 · 55,709 reviews
Discover El Corte Inglés on Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona's flagship department store. Browse multiple floors of fashion, electronics, and homeware, then finish at the top-floor gourmet supermarket and food hall.
★ 4.7 · 10,503 reviews
Start your day at EatMyTrip, Eixample's buzzing brunch and bakery favorite. Dig into the popular Ottoman brunch platter or salmon bowl, with both sweet and savoury dishes served fresh and beautifully presented.
★ 4.6 · 4,453 reviews
Discover Bobby's Free, a speakeasy hidden behind a working barbershop in Eixample. Walk through the shop, slip through the hidden door, and settle into a stylish, dimly lit bar for confident cocktails and a curated soundtrack.
★ 4.6 · 455 reviews
Discover Moments, the two-Michelin-starred jewel of the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona. Savor Raül Balam's refined tasting menus of reworked Catalan classics, from a rich mayo cheesecake opener to polished service on Passeig de Gràcia.
★ 4.5 · 13,844 reviews
Discover Teatre Tívoli, one of Barcelona's grand old Eixample stages. Settle into this large historic venue for a Spanish-language run of a major touring musical like The Phantom of the Opera, faded surroundings and all.
★ 4.2 · 1,824 reviews
Discover Pastisseria Takashi Ochiai, where Japanese and French pastry traditions meet in Eixample. Serve yourself matcha melon pan and delicate cakes at your own pace in the cozy little sitting area.
★ 4.6 · 8,627 reviews
Head to Montserrat's jagged peaks on a half-day trip by historic cog-wheel train. Ride up through the rock formations to the monastery, touch the Black Madonna, catch the boys' choir at midday, and walk a ridge trail for views over Catalonia.
★ 4.2 · 3,803 reviews
Discover the Museu Egipci de Barcelona, a compact treasure tucked into an Eixample townhouse. Explore a thoughtfully curated collection of pharaonic artifacts at an easy pace, with an hour enough to see it all properly.
★ 4.4 · 10,875 reviews
Discover Teatre Coliseum on Barcelona's Gran Via, a dependable big-theatre stage for touring productions. Settle into a clean, comfortable auditorium and let an emotionally charged tango or dance spectacle take center stage.
Barcelona · 🏛️ Landmark
La Pedrera - Casa Milà
1h15
Barcelona · 🛍️ Shopping
Passeig de Gràcia
1h
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
1h30
Barcelona · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Eixample
Casa Batlló
Barcelona · 🍽️ Food
Compartir Barcelona
Barcelona · 🥐 Breakfast
Alsur Café | Llúria
45 min
Enigma
2h45
Barcelona · 🍸 Drinks
Dry Martini Barcelona
Faire. Brunch & Drinks
Gresca
2h
Brunchit Barcelona Eixample
Cerveceria Catalana
Plaça de Catalunya
25 min
Lasarte
Sips
Cinc Sentits
Ciutat Comtal
Alkimia
La Esquina
Brunch & Cake
El Corte Inglés Plaça de Catalunya
EatMyTrip - Brunch & Bakery
Bobby's Free
Moments
Barcelona · 🎭 Entertainment
Teatre Tívoli
2h30
Barcelona · ☕ Coffeebreak
Pastisseria Takashi Ochiai
20 min
Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel & Black Madonna
5h
Barcelona · 🎨 Museum
Museu Egipci de Barcelona
Teatre Coliseum