If you’ve seen black vans cruising the city yes, that means Mobile World Congress is here. The great congress of mobile telephony and technology has arrived in the city and the Fira becomes a hive of men in suits looking to work their tails off chasing the latest technology breakthroughs.
Maybe you work in the area, sporadically at Mobile or you’re a conference attendee. Whatever it is at some point you will have, so here’s this list to help you find great places to eat near the Fira.
Koska, the best tortillas in Poble Sec.
We’ve already told you about Koska’s tortillas. An oasis in Blai street, where to eat not only good quality Basque omelettes, not very curdled, but other spoon dishes and tapas of category looking over his shoulder the poor quality skewers 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. Celler de Cal Marino is one of the great places in Poble Sec. Great because it is a large cellar with a person-sized blackboard 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 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 cellar or in a restaurant. Watch out for the chickpeas with carabineros (and watch out, you’ll probably want to book in advance).
📍Carrer d’Amposta, 1
La Porca
There’s nothing like a good burger to get your strength back before a concert or to recover it afterwards. In La Porca they warn you from the name, and even their bravas have porchetta so you don’t miss anything in any dish. All their tapas are good, but if you are in the mood, their bacon cheeseburger has won some awards that you will understand when you try it.
📍C/ de Mata, 16
Changarrito
Fiesta and tacos are two words that were born to go together. 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 Sónar de Día 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
At night Sónar moves to the Fira Gran Vía 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’s ideal for a hearty snack before going out and not missing any concerts 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 from octopus to entrecote, empanadas and grilled quail.
📍 C/ de la Foneria, 7
Bodega Pasaje 1986
We continue with the wineries and continue our tour of 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 cellar of traditional and refined Catalan cuisine 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 Zona 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 am, so we encourage you to be the first to stand at the bar.
📍Carrer de Sovelles, 33