Welcome to the Poblenou district, the creative heart of Barcelona.
This often underrated area is packed with excellent restaurants and bars.
If you want to party or spend some quiet time during your visit, I recommend you drop by this neighborhood.
Let's take a closer look!
Barcelona Poblenou district: article summary
What can you find in Barcelona's Poblenou district?
Poblenou was the center of Barcelona's industrial revolution, and the best way to get to know it is to start at the foot of the district: Ciutadella Parkwhere the Carrer de Pujades tourist thoroughfare is transformed into a densely populated industrial zone.
In the surrounding eight blocks, you'll see virtually no sign of the textile and transport companies built in the "Manchester of Catalonia" in the XXᵉ century. Instead, you'll encounter digital marketing agencies, spectacular coworking spaces, innovative specialty cafés and art galleries, all housed in huge industrial buildings.
You soon reach the heart of the residential district of Poblenou, a village in itself.
What to do in Poblenou
If the weather's fine, head for the beach. As well as soaking up the sun, you can join La Base Náutica: the town's water sports school. Get moving with a paddle and you'll never go back to Pilates.
Taking the time to relax
Enjoy beers and healthy food at Vai Moana, a beach bar with a Polynesian flair. The atmosphere is calm and you can take refuge here on rainy days.
You can also visit the Disseny Hub, a "coolture" hub combining the city's Design Museum, the FAD design center and a magnificent specialized library. It's the perfect place to learn and develop your knowledge.
Barcelona's Poblenou district: get off the beaten track
Pay a visit to La Escocesa, a creative factory, half-squat and half-urban art space, that will leave you completely speechless. If you like street art, you can also visit see my article on the subject.
Ready to party? Visit us at Razzmatazzone of Barcelona's best clubs, where you'll find five concert and club areas under one roof, each with a different musical theme. Dancing the night away!
Where to eat in Poblenou
Perhaps Las Ramblas del Poblenou is more touristy than other areas, but it's certainly not just a place for tourists. This is where you'll find Els Tres Porquets, an excellent Catalan restaurant serving fine local cuisine.
Another classic is Els Pescadors: a place that has evolved in 40 years from a bar lined with slot machines to a an excellent seafood restaurant.
If you're on a tighter budget, I recommend Cal Cuc. You'll find Southeast Asian dishes. In fact, you can try some of the best ramen in town.
If you want to tapasIf you're in the mood for a good meal, head to El Menjador in the small Sala Beckett theater. You'll find classic Catalan small plates and one of the region's most traditional daily menus.
Have a drink in Poblenou
Poblenou is the place to drink delicious craft beer. The staff at La Cervecita Nuestra de Cada Día are true scientists who create the best drink for you. Tell them what you like, and they'll serve you the best beer of your life.
If grapes are more your thing, Més de Vi is a coquettish wine bar whose slate offers selected varieties by the glass, accompanied by signature tapas. It's an excellent choice for an evening snack or even a delicious light dinner.
How to get to Poblenou
Getting there couldn't be easier. Step off the metro L4 (yellow line) to Poblenou stop if you want to start exploring the residential area, or to the Bogatell stop to get started in the industrial zone. You can get to either station in just fifteen minutes from the city center.
Barcelona's Poblenou district is a wonderful place to visit. Lost between modernity and the industrial age, you can't help but appreciate the calm of its streets!
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