The best terraces in Barcelona for enjoying the nice weather outdoors

A cornerstone of Barcelona’s alternative culture, the Antic Teatre also features a stunning courtyard with a spectacular terrace, which serves as the main source of funding for this social and cultural center. It’s a bar that serves as a meeting place for artists, residents, and other neighborhood groups.

A while back, we also learned that the Antic was resisting real estate speculation, and that City Hall had purchased it to turn it into a cultural facility, so we’ll have the Antic for a few more years. By the way, near this terrace in the Borne neighborhood are some of the city’s best restaurants, so there are few better ideas for enjoying your first vermouth of the day.

Considered one of the best Japanese restaurants in Barcelona, Ikibana’s originality goes beyond the Japanese-Brazilian fusion found on its menu.

Its delightfully decorated space consists of two levels and a garden, making it one of the city’s best restaurants with a terrace and one of the most charming.

Located right on the beach in Barceloneta, this mecca for surf lovers welcomes everyone—undoubtedly one of the best terraces in Barcelona. Its commitment to organic dishes and its selection of smoothies, slushies, and milkshakes make for a complete experience.

A terrace with all the charm of having a drink while looking out at the sea and enjoying Barcelona’s atmosphere and the sea breeze.

Poble Espanyol is a unique place, a remnant of the second World’s Fair built at a time when postcards were barely a thing, and the country’s wonders had to be experienced firsthand. Its papier-mâché charm holds a special magic, offering hidden corners and courtyards like Font de Prades, which, almost as an afterthought, boasts one of the city’s most beautiful terraces.

Catalan cuisine and even calçotadas to enjoy in the shelter of a restaurant that’s been there since 1969, with a terrace on a square that’s halfway between a medieval nook and a Castilian village, featuring uncommon Catalan dishes like the Empordà-style omelet or creamy rice with octopus.

Thanks to this restaurant in the Sant Gervasi neighborhood, Barcelona made it onto the podium of the 20 best terraces according to The Fork users. In fact, it has two outdoor spaces—one for winter and one for summer— both decorated in a Mediterranean style, making it one of the best restaurants with a terrace in the city.

The space as a whole has a unique history; it was awarded the FAD Architecture Prize in 1979, which gives it a special charm.

Both the atmosphere and the food at Velissima take you on a journey to the Amalfi Coast. This Italian restaurant, located in the Marina Vela marina, offers not only a spectacular menu but also a huge L-shaped terrace overlooking the harbor and filled with the scent of the sea.

Without a doubt, one of the best terraces in Barcelona for dining by the sea, swapping paella for a day, and indulging in the dolce far niente after your meal.

Another beachfront restaurant. On the boardwalk, where many of the city’s other great restaurants with terraces (and some of its best rice dishes) are concentrated, Can Fisher—the fisherman’s house—has also opened. This restaurant capitalizes on its spectacular view of Barcelona’s beach.

There are few better ways to spend a Sunday than sitting with a view of the sea at Nova Icària Beach, settling in on the terrace, and ordering one of the house paellas or one of the spectacular fish dishes cooked over a wood-fired grill.

If only there were more places like La Caseta in Barcelona. Tucked away in the farthest corner at the top of Montjuïc, as if hidden behind the castle, this restaurant with a terrace (or rather, this terrace with a restaurant) is the perfect spot for a break—a place right in the heart of the city, yet far removed from it all, where you can enjoy the combination that makes anyone happy: views, music, and good food.

The menu features a few select items done right—you don’t come here to be a foodie, but to celebrate life:calçots or grilled chicken (escalivada for vegetarians) and two appetizers to enjoy with your vermouth. Sometimes the shortest menu is the best.

A truly prime location, a garden-style setting, and a spectacular menu are the three key elements that make this restaurant’s terrace an oasis right in the heart of Barcelona. It’s one of the city’s most charming terraces , right on Diagonal, and you probably didn’t even know it.

Its Baroque decor is just the prelude to one of the most charming terraces you’ll find— an oasis in the Eixample district with a semicircular sofa that invites you to spend the afternoon there, hidden from the hustle and bustle of Diagonal Avenue with a nice drink in hand.

You’ve probably seen the Peix Daurat—the symbol of the Olympics—thousands of times while strolling along the beach, but you probably didn’t know there’s a restaurant where you can sit down to eat practically right on top of its fin.

Marina Bay draws on the Olympic spirit to create a rice restaurant with nonstop service in the heart of the Olympic Village and the port’s nightlife district. If that’s the kind of party you like (or if you’ve spent a day at the beach), this terrace is one of the best ways to cap off your day.

El Carmelo has long since ceased to be that forgotten neighborhood up in the hills and has become a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to experience a different side of Barcelona and enjoy beautiful views of the city.

That’s why it’s no secret that the tapas at Delicias live up to their name—a restaurant serving high-quality, market-fresh cuisine with a sunny terrace that will make you feel like a true Pijoaparte.

To get to Mirablau, you have to climb up Mount Tibidabo, but it’s worth it to have Barcelona at your feet. It’s one of the most classic spots for a first date in the city, because few things are more romantic than having a drink on a terrace with one of the best views of the city.

And right next to the Mirablau is the Merbeyé. If the Mirablau was once the domain of the wealthy, the Merbeyé was the domain of the bohemian crowd that once inhabited the city. It’s no coincidence that the bar is mentioned in the song “Cadillac Solitario” by Loquillo, a member of that ’80s bohemian scene (perhaps a bit outdated today).

But since we still love the views, the cocktails, and the bohemian vibe, we agree with the song:you have to go up to the Merbeyé terrace to have “your city at your feet.”

Tucked away in a hidden corner of the Gothic Quarter, this beautiful hotel charms with its speakeasy vibe and the fun, free-spirited atmosphere typical of the areas outside the city walls. The boutique hotel is arranged around a charming central courtyard that looks out onto the Barcelona skyline. There, a vertical garden forms a unique tapestry of greenery made up of more than 3,000 plants. It’s the perfect place to have dinner, but also to enjoy a good conversation in great company.

The restaurants in this chain of healthy and organic eater ies are among the healthiest in Barcelona. Although you can enjoy their food at up to three locations, there’s no better place to do so than at their “Terraza dels Tallers.”

Located in Pedralbes, the enviable size of this urban garden—part of the Dos Torres Group — makes it the perfect escape from Barcelona’s frenetic pace. Behind its success is also Carlos Cases, a chef specializing in market-fresh and Mediterranean cuisine.

At the Portal del Ángel, in the headquarters of the Reial Cercle Artístic—a beautiful Gothic building—you’ll find this landscaped terrace that rises above the hustle and bustle below. Like a magical tunnel, the passageway and the stairs leading to the tables on the Cercle’s terrace suddenly transport you away from the commotion

The name of the venue already hints at what you’ll find: an old pink tower that’s worth a visit in its own right. This cocktail bar with a shaded terrace is located in an old mansion where cocktails and light bites are now served. It also has a covered area for when the weather turns cooler.

Right on Passeig de Gràcia lies this hidden gem, part of the Hotel Alma Barcelona. As they describe it, just as their garden changes with the seasons, so does their restaurant, where seasonal cuisine takes center stage. The same goes for their cocktail menu, inspired by nature.

Located right in the heart of Gràcia, it looks like a fair-trade shop where you can buy adorable clothes and a chocolate spread that’s much more natural than the kind sold in supermarkets. At the back of the shop, there’s a hidden little terrace where you can enjoy organic drinks—it’s definitely worth a visit. It’s one of the best after-work terraces in Barcelona.

At Fragments, you can drown your sorrows in a vermouth, a beer, or a few copichuelas accompanied by one of its main attractions: tapas. Its patatas bravas are every bit as good as those at other renowned spots, as are its meat dishes. The indoor terrace is also incredible—it’s the perfect place to relax and read a good book.

Nestled within the Sentmenat Gardens, you’ll find this small terrace surrounded by nature. Bar Aulazero features simple, rustic décor and serves traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Its setting is unique and idyllic; the park surrounding it was once a stately home, so you’ll find not only a well-tended garden but also the statues and opulent details that once adorned it.