The great festival of electronics and innovation begins. From June 13 to 15, Barcelona is full of festival-goers who fill the city.
And during these days, congress attendees are also looking for the best restaurants in Barcelona near Sónar to eat something before, during or after the event, before, during or after the party.
That’s why we bring you some of the best restaurants and bars you can find near the Fira de Plaça Espanya and the Fira Gran Via, so you can follow the wine binge with a good gastronomic binge to round off the experience.
Koska, the best omelettes in Poble Sec
We have already told you about koska’s tortillas. An oasis in Blai street, where you can eat not only good quality Basque omelettes, not very curdled, but other spoon dishes and tapas, looking over your shoulder at the poor quality pinchos served in the rest of the street.
📍Carrer de Blai, 8
Celler de Cal Marino
Old-fashioned wine cellar, old-fashioned look, old-fashioned food. El Celler de Cal Marino is one of the great places in Poble Sec. Great because it is a large wine cellar with a person-sized chalkboard announcing the dishes of the day. And great because its preserves, pickles, homemade stews and house vermouth make anyone who dares to order them happy.
📍Carrer de Margarit, 54
Amposta Winery
Not everything in life is Poble Sec and it all depends on where we attack the mountain. That is why it is worth exploring other beautiful neighborhoods, such as Font d’en Farga, and find gems like the Bodega Amposta, a house where the wine cellar is elevated, the cuisine is simple but with high quality products and you do not know if you are in a winery or a restaurant. Watch out for the chickpeas with carabineros (and be careful, you will probably want to make a reservation beforehand).
📍Carrer d’Amposta, 1
La Porca
There’s nothing like a good burger to get your strength back before or after a concert. In La Porca they warn you from the name, and even their bravas have porchetta so that you do not miss anything in any dish. All of their tapas are good, but if you’re in the mood, their bacon cheeseburger has won some awards that you’ll understand when you try it.
📍C/ de Mata, 16
Changarrito
Fiesta and tacos are two words that were born to go together. El Changarrito is a great little Mexican joint tucked away on the border between the Fira and Plaça Espanya and its location, well-priced tacos, micheladas and hours (they close at 11:30pm) make it a perfect snack for Daytime Sonar festival-goers who know what’s coming their way.
📍Carrer de la França Xica, 52
Brera Gnocchi bar
Nothing like some gnocchi to comfort the body or prepare it for battle, and nothing to find them as Brera Restaurant Gnocchi Bar in Barcelona is a unique establishment dedicated exclusively to the art of gnocchi, a typical dish of Italian cuisine. Located in the Hostafrancs neighborhood, this restaurant has gained popularity for its specialized approach and homemade sauces.
📍C/ de l’Àliga, 25
Sónar by night (Fira Gran Via venue)
At night Sonar moves to the Fira Gran Via venue in L’Hospitalet, so we bring you the best places to grab a bite to eat before nightfall (or when the sun has already risen)
Kikiriki
This is undoubtedly the best transition bar. It is located right in front of the bus station that takes you from Sonar by day to Sonar by night and serves chicken a l’ast. So it is ideal for a hearty snack before going out to party and not miss any concert when you get to Hospitalet.
📍 Gran Vía de Les Corts Catalanes 335
Galician Grill
If you get the itch just arriving to Gran Via and you feel like something hearty in the Galician Grill you will find the best dishes of Galician food. They have everything from octopus to entrecote, empanadas and grilled quail.
📍 C/ de la Foneria, 7
Bodega Pasaje 1986
We continue with the wineries and continue to walk around Montjuic. Bodega 1986 is a true example of how to decentralize haute cuisine. Here, behind La Campana, two ex-Ticket chefs have taken the high-level cuisine out of the center to create a refined, traditional Catalan cuisine cellar where you can eat well and at a good price. A great option for a concert or for those who, god forbid, have to renew their membership card.
📍Galeries La Campana, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 162, Local 32 Interior
Perancho
The kind of bar you expect to find for breakfast when you leave Sonar in the Zone Franca. Homemade food, a splendid tortilla skewer, encyclopedia-sized sandwiches and a large room where you can watch life die, pass by or go on depending on how you come from the night. It opens at 7 a.m., so we encourage you to be the first to stand at the bar.
📍Carrer de Sovelles, 33