Ca L’Estevet

This old school Catalan classic in the Raval has been here since the nineteenth century.

Food & DrinkRosie MeachinMay 27, 2025

Small Plates

Is small plate fine dining just posh tapas?

For a while the line between higher-end tapas and small plates fine dining has blurred. What is the difference?

Food & DrinkRosie MeachinJanuary 31, 2025Berbena, Gresca, Eating

The Thing about Gaudí

Physics and faith before fashion.

Things to Do, ArchitectureRosie MeachinJanuary 31, 2025

Take the train: London to Barcelona

Glamorous adventure or expensive schlep?

Things to DoRosie MeachinMarch 4, 2021Travel, Sustainable Travel, Train

A Manifesto, Kind of

Manifestos are embarrassing to the English: too heart-on-the sleeve, but I’ve read so much Spanish and Catalan material I’ve (almost) forgotten that.

SocietyRosie MeachinSeptember 30, 2020

Fairbnb Coop

An ethical alternative to Airbnb is in the pipeline across Europe

Society, Where To StayRosie MeachinAugust 28, 2020Fairbnb, Social Enterprise, Airbnb

Ada Colau, Mayor of Barcelona

A quick introduction to the woman bringing hope and new ideas to the City.

SocietyRosie MeachinJuly 7, 2020Icons

Tactical Urbanism

Will the pandemic change the cityscape and street?

SocietyRosie MeachinApril 28, 2020Street Life

What to Take Home

Grab yourself a Catalan icon.

Things to DoRosie MeachinFebruary 9, 2020Shopping, Local Produce

Social Enterprise Cafes

In central but off-beat locations some quirky collectives are giving back to the community.

Food & Drink, SocietyRosie MeachinFebruary 7, 2020Social Enterprise, Local Produce, Restaurants, Bars, Cafes

Boutique Accommodation overview

Beautifully designed hotels and apartments in top locations that link visitors to local culture.

Where To StayRosie MeachinJanuary 30, 2020Boutique, Hotels

Spotlight on Casa Bonay

Glamorous uptown hotel with a cool cocktail bar that draws in the neighbours.

Where To StayRosie MeachinJanuary 29, 2020Boutique, Hotels

Eating & Drinking in Poble Sec

The barrio is host to a rich variety of options, from traditional neighbourhood joints to experimental destination restaurants.

Food & DrinkRosie MeachinJanuary 15, 2020Bars, Cafes, Local Produce, Restaurants, Poble Sec

A Weekend in Barcelona

A quick itinerary with great food, seedy bars and a touch of architecture to make sure you don’t feel like you’re on the tourist treadmill.

Things to Do, ArchitectureRosie MeachinJanuary 12, 2020Shopping

Barcelona Reading List

Get a sense of the place by reading more than a guide book before you go... here are some of the best.

SocietyRosie MeachinDecember 29, 2019Reference, Books, Shopping

Retreat from the Ramblas

You’re on the Ramblas and in need of refreshment, don’t panic and waste time in the bars on the main drag. Unmissable places are just a skip away.

Food & DrinkRosie MeachinDecember 12, 2019Local Produce, Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Las Ramblas, Central

Spotlight on Hotel Brummell

A unique independent hotel in Poble Sec that combines classy design and personal hospitality with a connection to the community.

Where To StayRosie MeachinNovember 12, 2019Boutique, Hotels

Manteros

Curious about the African street vendors? They’re known as Manteros and some of them are involved in interesting social enterprises.

SocietyRosie MeachinNovember 12, 2019Street Life