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We hope to draw an useful map soon. Meantime if you look for a proper map of Barcelona, the best one is at the municipal web site: http://www.bcn.es/guia/welcomea.htm Cafes in Barcelona
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Margarita Blue, C. Josep Anselm Clave Bar Bodega Carlos, Carrer Verdaguer I Callis 4 Mariatchi, C/Codols 14 Restaurants in BarcelonaWe go eat out and we recommend here only the good restautants. Here you will not find any really bad reviews, it is not good to spit the guts because of one bad experience. If your favorite place is not listed here, we most likely haven't been eating there yet. Mastroque Bidasoa Boga These two restaurant was recommended to me when I was buying destilled water in a nearby pharmacy (for my aquarium as ordered by Arnau). The guy in the pharmacy pointed out two great restaurants down Avinyo, one of which was Safra 18 and Boga, he said excellent menu for 8-9 euros. It was maybe my mistake I left the venture going hungry to Safra 18 for the dinner. Safra 18 Events and cultural agendaThere is a weekly agenda of cool and also undergroud events at here (download as .pdf file) : Gay BarcelonaBarcelona has come to be one of the cities of Europe with a relatively high population of homosexual habitants and visitors. There are many bars and clubs for people who are looking for either mixed clientele, only men or only women. In Spain these places are called ”bares de ambiente” and are found in the area called ”Gayeixample” where you also can find gay accommodation. When you travel to Barcelona and want to take in on a gay friendly hotel, apartment or loft, this zone is the place to be. However, in this area of Barcelona everyone even if not he or she is not gay is welcome as long as you are there to have a good time! Gay and Lesbian Bars:Ambar. Casanova, 71. Perfect place to go if you like to play pool or just hang out in a sofa or by the bar. There are many pool tables and during the week it is actually free to play in the evening as long as you pay at least one drink. Mixed clientele, free entrance. Sweet. Casanova, 75. Very nice and fresh bar with a non-smoking policy. The design is modern with a feeling of fashion and style, and the people are around the age of 30. Mixed clientele, free entrance. Zeltas. Casanova, 75. A bar mainly for men, even if women are more than welcome to enjoy the good music and nice atmosphere of this bar. Since it is a popular place, make sure to be there early if you prefer not being around too much people. Mainly for men, free entrance. Crazy’s. Consell de Cent, 245. A fabulous little bar with so called ”música pachanguera” which stands for pop that makes you dance even if your feet hurt. A very good place to start the evening, also because they normally have an offer for 2x1 drinks until 00.30. Mixed clientele, free entrance. Sal i Pebre. Diputaciò 214. A quite small bar with the offer to have two drinks paying just for one. The music is Latin pop and makes you feel in a good mood before you go on to a dance club. Be careful with your belongings and feel free to use the wardrobe at the DJ´s booth. Mixed clientele, free entrance. Dietrich. Consell de Cent, 255 A very popular bar mainly for men. Don’t miss the show with always something new and impressive forms of improving art and amusement. On Saturdays you normally have to pay entrance fee. Mainly men. www.dietrichcafe.com Clubs:Here we dance with whoever wheneverArena. There are three main clubs called Arena in Barcelona. Nice mixed atmosphere with both gay and straight people. ”Sala Classic” (Diputació, 233) is very popular and quite full if you go there after 02.00. You probably want to go the Classic if you want to be around people around 30 years old. The one called ”Sala Dandy/VIP” (Gran Vía, 593) is the biggest one and has two dance floors with pop and Latin music. The ”Sala Madre” (Balmes, 32) is probably the least crowded of the three, and the people that go here tend to be younger than in the other Arena’s. It also has a dark room for those who look for intimacy. Madre opens also Sunday early evening around 20.00. Entrance: 6€ Friday and 12€ Saturday. (Allows you a drink and entrance to all the three Arena’s). www.arenadisco.com Here we mainly dance with WomenAire. C/ Valencia. This is one of the relatively few clubs for only women in Barcelona. This a quite big and open space with a DJ playing cheerful pop music and you can see improvised shows and performances with and by girls. You instantly feel welcome in aire, nobody will judge you for the way you look or dress. Just have fun ! www.arenadisco.com : D-mer Plató, 15: This is a very popular lesbian club located slightly uptown Barcelona. Take the commuter train to the stop Muntaner and walk uphill for 5 minutes until you reach the street Platò. Keep in mind that the trains stop running around 23.30. D-mer is open until 04.00 so in order to get home you will probably have to take a taxi. Even if this club is not exactly centric, it is a nice change if you have had a slight overdose of the bars and clubs in Eixample. Nextownladys. Manuel Azaña s/n. This is another alternative for only women and is also located a little bit outside the city center. A part from the circle formed dance floor where you can dance to house music, there is a chill out area, and also a terrace outdoors. Take metro green line to Zona Universitaria and then walk to the near by located club called Liquid. It is open from 00.00 to 06.00. The last metro goes at around 02.00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Make sure to look on their web site when the party is organized. www.nextownladys.com Here we mainly dance with MenSalvation. Ronda de Sant Pere 19-21. Almost exclusively for men. It is a quite stylish place with two dance floors and a DJ playing modern house music. The mayority of the guests are around 20- 35 years old. This place also has a dark room. Price, around 14€. www.matineegroup.com Metro. Sepulveda, 185. Almost exclusively for men. The clientele is in all ages and the music is selected in order for a variety of people to like it and dance the night away. For you that want to be away from the rest of all the people can also visit the dark room here. www.metrodiscobcn.com Gay section by: Petra Shopping in BarcelonaFor many of you, Barcelona is a shopping paradise. We go thru the street, to explore cool and cheap places where to buy quality fashion, delicious foods and beer. Cloths and fashionAmateur
Getting a bike in BarcelonaShopping for a bike in Barcelona may become a night mare, especially when you arrive from Amsterdam and you don't like to buy one just robbed from your neigbour. In Barcelona, mountain bikes are particularly popular in the market, but heavy and unconvenient for urban use. One of the options is to log in to Loquo.com and click the section Bikes for sale. Holland bikes are in demand, so be ready to pay double that much than in Amsterdam for a second-hand (but not stolen!) bike. Serious craps easily come to 150 Euro, so here are some options to get yet a new bike for the same price. I decided to explore the bike shops.
Bike rental shops Food shopsSupermarkets in BarcelonaIf you prefer to cook yourself, may happen you seek for something special apart from the choice in of the local supermarket. Asian food shops in BarcelonaThere are few shops where you can buy a variety of exotic foods. Compared to many international harbour cities, shopping for a common asian product in Barcelona seems to be more complicated. Supermarket Extremo Oriente
Labuguen-Hidalgo Super Store Asia Food Barcelona beer guideSome basic points: there are many kind of beers and what we focus here most of the light beers that you can get in local bars, but also those special you can get in the local shops. Let's start with the most common beer to be served in Barcelona, Estrella, that means a star.
Favorite brands that you can find in the local supermarkets:
Barcelona romanticFor girls, getting romantic is just as important as getting a beer for Ondrej. Here are some good tips where to take your girlfriend. Please don't blame if you still won't get lucky. Boating in Ciutadella park La boqueríaMira cuántos colores. Me siento como un niño pequeño o como cualquier extranjero. Mira todo lo que puedes comer. Eres lo que comes. Mira cuántas cosas puedes ser. Cuantas formas, cuantos colores, por no hablar de los olores que te asaltan. Todo te tienta, te devora, igual que harías tú con todo lo que estás mirando.
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Letitia, C/Codols
While extremely romantic for a singly guy to watch the couples, I was leaving hungry after having a soup, a piece of chefs specialty called "bull tail" with Moritz beer totals 26 euros. So far was too romantic, and my choice was not worth. For the lunch menu, you can get a similar food for 8-9 euros. This restaurant is certainly a good spot for girl-friends who appreciate its quiet and romantic atmosphere. A standard male companion would leave this restaurant very hungry.
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