Bar Brutal/Can Cisa

Bar Brutal specialists in natural wines from Spain and around the globe. The food's pretty good too

Not a destination for masochists, necessarily. Some smartly prepared dishes with fresh produce, but the schtick here is the massive list of brutal (or natural) wines from across the globe.

Unless you’re an anorak you’re probably not going to recognise any labels here – and you’ll be challenged by them too. A lack of sulphites means no next-morning headaches, but it may be a headache to find the right one for you.

We went by the glass and tried a few – a safe choice, to be sure. If you’re a fan of natural wines, you may feel you’ve reached Nirvana, if not, you may wonder what the fuss is all about.

C/Barra de Ferro, 1 – enter through Can Cisa C/Princesa, 14

Tel: 932 954 797 

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Bambarol Bar Restaurant

Bambarol specilaises in good Catalan food, well executed

We’re not supposed to tell you about Bambarol – sworn to secrecy and all that. (Though it is all over the usual tourist websites). Expect very well executed seasonal Catalan specialties, along with some other Mediterranean fare. It’s a slightly off-the-beaten-track spot, over Diagonal, anyway, but not too far. Just don’t tell everyone, okay?

C/ Santaló, 21

Tel: 932 507 074

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