Ginette, an essential in El Born
El Born It is one of the most beloved and lively neighborhoods in Barcelona, especially for its taste of the past and its perfect location, near the beach and the Gothic quarter.
In recent years, this area has become a hive of bars and restaurants, capable of satisfying everyone's needs.
We have set out to wander around in search of the best places and we have gathered seven that you should know, yes or yes. Can you come with us?
The paradise of cocktails is in El Born
GINETTE _(Carrer Rec Comtal, 12) _
Ginette is among our favorites. This restaurant opened its doors in 2017 and has already become an unmissable place in the neighborhood.
Here you come to enjoy the best of French, Catalan or Spanish gastronomy, in an intimate and chic space.
The dishes on the menu are designed to share and this makes it an ideal place for a dinner with your partner or with a group of friends.
They say that in Ginette they prepare one of the best chocolate mousse in Barcelona, so you can not stop trying it. Better yet, if you accompany it with one of its delicious classic and signature cocktails, a perfect complement.
you will repeat for sure
QUILL BAR _(Carrer Rec Comtal, 2) _
Lovers of the south can't miss going through Quillo, where you will feel as if you were in a venue in Seville, with a live rumba or flamenco show included, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Dinners are so much fun it is not uncommon for a diner to go out dancing between the tables before finishing the dessert.
In the Quillo they presume that their local open 365 days a year, with an uninterrupted kitchen from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
His menu is the most varied: shrimp omelette, croquettes, cheeses, sausages and many other tapas of all life.
LOLEA HOUSE _(Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, 49) _
Casa Lolea is a typical tavern decorated with a very original and modern touch, especially for their polka dot print designs.
They are everywhere (on service aprons, bottles, or even napkins) giving you a very cheerful and fun touch.
This is a perfect place to eat montaditos and tapas, always accompanied by their famous sangria.
As they say, a meal without dessert is like a suit without a tie, so we will also find several sweet options on the menu, such as el Mel y matò with candied and red berries, French toast with cinnamon ice cream and delicious homemade cakes.
KAFKA COFFEE _(Carrer de la Fusina, 7) _
The Café Kafka is located very close to the popular Mercado del Born and one of its many singularities is that the products on the menu are fresh and selected daily with local suppliers, quite a luxury in a city like Barcelona.
In your letter we will find practically everything: Iberian ham croquettes, avocado hummus, oysters and seafood.
This winter they have opted for the French cuisine, adding to the menu gratin onion soup, mussels a la Rochelle, or the more traditional dishes, such as oxtail or lamb shank.
Café Kafka, another of the corners of El Born that you cannot miss
THE DESIGN _(Carrer Antic de Sant Joan, 3) _
It's never too late to meet a wine sanctuary like this one, where the bottles are everywhere and are part of the decoration.
Even its name, El Diset (which comes from 17 degrees), refers to the temperature at which they say a drink should be served of this precious drink.
This place is not only ideal for a drink, but also for dinner. The card has hot and cold toasties and some classics that are to lick your fingers, like crispy camembert, beef carpaccio, cheeses and sausages.
THE PARADISE _(Carrer de Rere Palau, 4) _
What is most striking about El Paradiso is probably the decoration that makes this place a cozy cocktail bar (because of its dim lights) and avant-garde (because of its furniture).
The access to the premises is discreet, since it is accessed through a small door, giving it a certain secret air.
In the letter we will find many signature cocktails: fresh, fruity, sweet, creamy and virgin.
One of the best known is the 'Mediterranean treasure' that is prepared with vodka, sherry, elderberry liqueur and agave syrup. Its presentation is very peculiar, because it is served in a sea shell encased in a pirate chest.
STREETLIGHT _(Carrer del Rec, 67) _
If you are looking for a bar to have an aperitif, your place is Farola, where the specialty is the cocktails, but we will also find in the letter many other options of snacks, hot focaccias and dishes to share, such as carpaccio, cheeses and cold cuts.
The place has a pleasant terrace and is decorated in the most elegant way, with lots of pictures and big clocks that convey a certain vintage feeling.
From Sunday to Thursday, you can enjoy a live Jazz Concert, from 8:00 p.m.