Ideas for a romantic first date in Barcelona

Maybe writing sonnets to your lover is old-fashioned, but poetry is undoubtedly still a symbol of love. If you’re an old-school romantic but would like to give your date a modern twist, we have the perfect plan for you.

The CCCB organizes Poetry Slams, poetry competitions where both the poem and the performance count. Several poets take the stage to recite their creations in a dynamic and performative way, making the show a full experience to enjoy as a couple. Plus, when it’s over, you’ll have plenty to talk about, so you’ll avoid awkward silences while you go for a drink in the Raval. The upcoming events are already posted.

Chocolate is closely linked to love, since they say we produce the same hormones when we eat it as when we’re in love. But, in case you were considering it, yes, giving a box of heart-shaped chocolates is really cheesy—don’t do it.

We suggest this alternative plan where you can take a guided chocolate tasting tour, learning about this product—from the nuances of each variety to the differences between their various origins. And of course, you’ll get to sample some of this aphrodisiac treat and have something to talk about afterward.

A date scores big points whenthere’s good music in the background—and even more so if it’s live. At The Jazz Room, the most intimate space at the Jamboree Jazz Club, jazz and soul tributes provide the perfect soundtrack for a first date. Amid classics by Frank Sinatra or Louis Armstrong —imagine “Fly Me to the Moon” playing as the first kiss approaches—the atmosphere invites you to relax, order a drink, and let the music do its thing.

A workshop is also always a good option, especially if you’re nervous about the first date, since it helps break the ice and, plus, you’ll have a good time.

The Moritz brewery in Sant Antoni offers a monthly workshop to learn about the beer-making process, from milling to fermentation, and a master brewer will help you brew your own Moritz.

Without a doubt, seeing Barcelona from aboveis one of the must-do activities. The city, which already shines on its own, takes on a special beauty when viewed from above. The Mirablau restaurant offers spectacular panoramic views of the city, as it’s located on the slopes of Tibidabo.
Its outdoor area is the best spot to have a few drinks once it’s dark and the city is lit up.

If you’re a hopeless romantic, there are few plans that will captivate you as much as this one. “Ballet of Lights” is a dance performance that will bring you and your date closer to the beauty of this classical art form in an intimate, dimly lit setting illuminated by the dancers’ costumes.

Graceful movements and pirouettes that will be taken to the next level thanks to the lights covering the traditional leotards and tutus, and the music from works about true love: Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.

Sunset is the hour of love; the sky turns an orange hue that intoxicates our senses and makes us want to take our time to enjoy the moment. And if you’re watching it from the sea, with a glass of cava while the sea breeze blows across your face, you’ll surely never want to return to the hustle and bustle of the city.

Surprise your date with a boat ride and enjoy the Barcelona skyline from the sea in a unique experience they’ll probably never forget.

This historic Barcelona restaurant opened its doors in 1897 on the ground floor of Casa Martí, a building by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, one of the most iconic architects of Catalan Modernism.

You can choose between a more casual get-together in their Gastrobar area , which is designed for having coffee and chatting, or if you’re more into long, leisurely meals after a traditional Catalan meal, you can opt to go to their restaurant. A perfect plan for discovering corners of the city that we surely overlook in our daily routine.

Not everything on a date has to be candles and intense gazes; it can also be tension, mystery, and debate. At The Jury Experience, you’ll step into the shoes of a juror and have to decide whether the defendant is innocent or guilty. You’ll hear testimonies, cross-examinations, and forensic evidence, and then deliberate together on the verdict. An original way to see if you share a sense of justice…or to discover that you don’t think alike, but still end up laughing together. These are the trials available.

The night sky allows us to reflect and realize just how small we are. When we share this experience with someone, for one reason or another, we feel closer to them, as it has an aura that makes the moment magical and special.

The Fabra Observatory offers guided tours of its facilities, which include stargazing through the telescope and a visit to its dome. When you’re done, you can share a glass of cava or juice to end the experience on a romantic note.

Flowers, chocolates, and a gourmet dinner. We haven’t exactly revealed the recipe for a perfect date, since this combo is well-known and firmly established in our collective imagination as a must-have for winning someone over.

That’s why, the closer an important date gets, the more we get fixated and obsessed with finding the nicest restaurants in Barcelona to surprise our date or family, whether we’re celebrating years together or trying to make a first date memorable.

Nowadays, many restaurants design a multisensory experience for diners; in addition to good food, you also get to enjoy a beautiful and cozy space. If you want to have a special dinner and take your date to a good (and beautiful) restaurant, here are the 21 most beautiful restaurants in Barcelona, where you can fall in love through your stomach and your eyes.

If what you’re looking for is intimacy and connection, few plans are as foolproof as Candlelight concerts. Imagine sitting next to your date while live music fills the room and thousands of candles transform the space into an intimate sanctuary where everything seems to stand still. The best part is that you can choose the soundtrack for your night: from timeless classics to tributes to today’s hits, all set against the backdrop of some of Barcelona’s most special locations .

The Pedralbes Monastery is one of those places in the city that reminds us that what is now Barcelona used to be small villages. It’s a complex of Gothic-style monuments at the foot of Collserola that makes for the perfect setting for a romantic stroll.

We’ll enjoy not only the tour of the monastery’s interior but also its surroundings, since if we enter from Avda. de Esplugues, we’ll walk down a street lined with low-rise houses, and then we’ll reach a square with benches and trees overlooking the mountains. Its charm is sure to captivate you.

The Improshow is another one of those activities that can help you break the ice, have a laugh, provide a great conversation starter afterward, and, in general, get a sense of your potential partner—to see if your tastes align or if you find the lines they suggested to kick off the show funny (or not).

You know what I mean. As they explain themselves , “at Impro Show, you’re the screenwriter and the star: through your lines and random suggestions, the improvisers create characters, stories, and settings that will take you out of your routine.” An hour of great entertainment that’ll get your date off to a smile—which is always appreciated.

If you’re sick of your first dates being, yet again, sitting somewhere halfway between their place and yours and having a beer, you can suggest a different kind of walk that takes you up Barcelona’s most iconic mountain. We’ve already told you before about the wonders hidden in Montjuïc, and the best part is that there’s always something new you didn’t know about.

If you want to make it a perfect day, pay for the cable car (which counts as a movie ticket), head up the hill and back down, taking your time, wandering through gardens, avenues, and castles, looking for a bench with a view where love can blossom.