7 Of The Best Hang-Outs For Creatives In Barcelona

The Catalan capital has a long history of attracting some of the most innovate artists and thinkers from Europe, from Pablo Picasso to Antoní Gaudí. Today the city continues to attract creatives from all disciplines, whether it’s for the many avant-garde museums and galleries or Barcelona’s buzzing atmosphere. Here are some of the best places to check out when you’re in search of inspiration in the city.

1. The Blueproject Café

Cafe, Vegan, Vegetarian, Healthy

Not only is the Blueproject Café one of the city’s first exclusively raw vegetarian eateries, it’s also run by the trendy contemporary art gallery which gives it its name: the Blueproject Foundation. The café is an expression of the galleries ethos in the world of gastronomy, promoting organic ingredients, locally sourced and cooked with love, in a laid-back atmosphere. Treat yourself to a coffee or something to snack on after you’ve perused the exhibition at the gallery.

2. Bar Marsella

Bar, Pub, Spanish

This is another legendary venue with a history of welcoming some of the city’s most famous artists, writers and other creative types. Known to many simply as ‘the absinthe bar’, the Bar Marsella is famous for serving the powerful anise-flavoured spirit (which earned the nickname ‘green fairy’ for its near magical effects on its drinker). Allegedly frequented by the likes of Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway, the bar appears to have remained unchanged since the last century.