For those fortunate enough to be making the pilgrimage to sunny Barcelona to watch all of the America’s Cup action unfold in real time, we’ve rounded up where to stay, shop, eat, drink and (hopefully) celebrate our many victories.
Bar Canete
Touted as one of the best spots in the city for tapas, getting a table at Bar Canete is no easy feat, but the juice is worth the squeeze.
The Whittmore Hotel
The Contraban restaurant within The Whittmore is one of the city’s best-kept secrets, enveloping diners in a warm, intimate space that’s great for a romantic rendezvous.
Rabbit’s Bar
This vibrant hotspot offers an elevated, inventive twist on classic tapas, heroing fresh, local ingredients — served in a laid-back venue in the most central of locations.
Mont Bar
A Michellan starred eatery with a gastro-bar ambience, Mont Bar is a must-visit when in Barcelona. The wine list is exquisite, and the fare is contemporary and casual.
Sato I Tanaka
An intimate Japanese eatery with some of the best sushi in town, this is the perfect place to deviate from tapas for the evening.
Botafumeiro
Operating for over 30 years and purported to serve some 300 diners at a single sitting, this celebrity hotspot is as traditional as it comes, promising an always lively ambience.
Grand Hotel Central
Sunset drinks at the Grand Hotel Central will see revelers not only sipping some of the city’s best cocktails, but afforded one of the best views in town.
Paradiso
Entered through an unassuming fridge door at the back of a pastrami shop, this clandestine spot is one of the world’s best bars, with an elevated edit of inventive drinks sure to satisfy.
Bluesman Cocktail Bar
Those looking to keep things low-key will find sanctuary at this celebrity haunt — a back-in-time cocktail and jazz bar hidden beneath the infamous El Palace Barcelona hotel.
Cecconi’s
Soho House Barcelona’s Cecconis is the perfect place in which to enjoy a convivial beverage or two, with the beloved Italian eatery offering one of the most lively vibes in the city.
Marlowe
Operating since 1979, and still one of the city’s best bars, Marlowe offers a personalised service with cocktails based on your mood — which will hopefully be elation post-race.
Two Schmucks
Touted as the ultimate ‘five-star dive bar’, this characterful spot promises a vibrant atmosphere in one of the city’s up-and-coming cultural hubs.
Passeig de Gràcia
Home to a vast array of opulent shopping destinations, here you’ll find a number of dedicated boutiques — from Rolex to Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, and Loewe, set amongst striking Gaudi architecture including the modernist Casa Batlló.
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Santa Eulalia
Also located on Passeig de Gràcia, the chic, Catalonian Santa Eulalia is a historic, family-run department store dating back to 1843. Stocking Victoria Beckham, Bottega Veneta, Celine, and more, Santa Eulalia is a bastion of luxury in the heart of Barcelona.
Eliurpi
For those looking for a chic sunshade, artist-run Eliurpi stocks impeccable, bespoke hats that are a must for discerning Cup-goers, as well as sculptural wares and a concise edit of luxurious woven bags. Only available to shop by appointment, Eliurpi is a must-visit.
La Comercial
For a one-stop-shop, with clothing, accessories, beauty, and homewares under one roof, La Comercial offers an extensive edit of covetable brands in a sprawling (and well air conditioned) space.
Los Feliz
Vintage lovers will find their fix at Los Feliz, an eclectic boutique in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter which holds an incredible array of unique, one-off vintage designer pieces from the likes of Moschino and Loewe.
