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    Hard Rock Cafe

    3.5 (165 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Music Venues
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Lanny H.

    Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona fits the mold as well as the other Hard Rock Cafes we have visited. The check in process seemed less attentive than it could have been. The staff seemed preoccupied with other things than addressing the guests. Although the restaurant was busy, they didn't have a wait or any lines to wait in. Our server came over a few minutes after being seated, long enough that we placed our entire order. We did have to request refills to our sodas. The server came in and out infrequently. She did warm up and became more friendly the longer we sat there. The food came out fairly quickly, in a very acceptable time frame. Everything had a nice presentation and good flavor. The restaurant is in a good part of town, which is full of tourists. Good music and decor throughout the restaurant.

    Aaron S.

    I last visited this Hard Rock Cafe location in 2017, and my experience wasn't good at all, fast forward to 2024, this location appears to be doing everything right and has become one of my favourite Hard Rock Cafes which I have visited across my travels. It's in a central location within the city, within Plaça de Catalunya, right by La Rambla. The Cafe is huge, with multiple levels of seating, meaning it should never be too difficult to get a table, even during peak times. I visited twice during my August 2024 trip to the city, and I only had to wait a couple of minutes for a table which I was more than happy with. One thing which impressed me is despite how busy the Cafe seems to get, they don't let standards slip. I had a good time, I enjoyed my food and I enjoyed my drinks and Agustin's Another thing which impressed me is despite how busy the Cafe was on both of my visits - I felt like I could have been the only customer in the restaurant through Agustin's fantastic and personalised service and the great standards of food, the restaurant also had such a good atmosphere throughout both levels. Agustin actually was my server on both my visits and he went above and beyond - we chatted about Julian Alvarez and he even remembered my order and gluten allergy on my second visit - Impressive stuff! I also liked how he explained the cross-contamination procedures so I felt safe eating here. I ordered the gluten-free Smashed Classic Burger on both of my visits, which is my go-to order at the Hard Rock, it was really good on both visits, the vegetables were fresh, the meat was juicy and the sauce and cheese were good, everything came together really well. I went for the Long Island Iced Tea cocktail on the first night, and the Southern Rock on the second, both with the collectable glass to take home, I really liked the Southern Rock in particular, the raspberry liqueur combined with the Jack Daniels and vodka was an unlikely delicious combination. I was only in Barcelona for a short time; this was the only place I visited more than once during my trip for food, as it's such a good and reliable option. It deserves a full five-stars.

    Maribel M.

    Drinks and conversation at this location was a great time to be had .... Thank you Mauro e Ismael best bartenders... great vibes looking forward to returning

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    Daryl J.

    First great location in the middle of the city center. 1. Great spot to introduce foreigner to American food or when you want a good bite and miss American food. I love visiting all of the Hard Rocks around the world. 2. This is a busy location and it's SMALL, try using the bar before waiting. Don't expect much memorabilia on the wall if you are a hardcore hard rock enthusiast. 3. Menu is pretty standard of Hard rock , my wife and I ate a plant based burger and salmon salad. Pretty good ! 4. Standard bar with beer and liquor 5. CS was very good and I would check out the gift shop,

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    Nola F.

    We had been walking all day and just wanted a drink to refresh. We sat at the bar and ordered some mixed drinks. I enjoyed my Screwdriver, a vodka and orange juice. I didn't get to communicate much with our bartender because of the language barrier but she was very nice and made sure we were okay often. As always I enjoyed looking at the memorabilia. This is a smaller Hard Rock Cafe so they have less overall. The bathrooms are downstairs and they are really immaculate and modern. Hard Rock Barcelona is right near Las Ramblas in a great place to stop and grab a bite or just a drink.

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    Vivian R.

    Beautiful outdoor seating in Hard Rock Cafe. My Hurricane drink was amazing. The Rum punch was just Ok! We shared two appetizers. Spinach & artichoke which could of been hotter & the sliders which less cooked. The atmosphere was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this place.

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    2 months ago

    Great food and great service! It was nice to have some American comfort food while here in Barcelona! Loved it!

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    Food was AWSOME!! Loved everything about this place will definitely come back again! I highly recommend it to everyone!

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    We were in Barcelona and wanted something American, food was okay. My biggest complaint is that the service is SUPER slow.

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    Great atmosphere. Pleasant staff. Food was good. Exotic drinks were great. Nice memorabilia.

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    Came for lunch and because it's centrally located near La Rambla it gets a lot of foot traffic.

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    Bernie's

    Bernie's

    4.0(45 reviews)
    0.8 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    Spain is a FOOD MECCA! However, this girl can't eat spanish tapas for a week straight. I needed to…read morespace out all my paellas and octopuses with some burgers and ramen in between - so hello Bernie's. Bernie's is one of the better options located near the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. But it really is only one of the better ones because a lot of other "American" establishments are bad. You really make due with what you have. Their milkshakes are good. Nice and creamy but not too heavy. I had the chocolate milkshake and was a fan. My GF had their strawberry cheesecake milkshake and it was good, but tasted more like just strawberry than strawberry cheesecake. T-bone steak tasted similar to a decent american diner and it hit the spot. Their ribs are absolutely horrible though. They were overcooked, dry, bland, and slathered in a bad BBQ sauce. Do come if you miss home, but don't come expecting an amazing meal.

    I ordered a Classic burger (cooked medium), fries, patatas bravas, a banana milkshake, a vanilla…read moremilkshake, and a banana split ice cream. All take out. - The burger was raw. We couldn't eat it. - The fries were as bland as fries can be. No seasoning, and like rubber. - The patatas bravas were literally just plain steak fries. Also no seasoning but most importantly no bravas sauce or aioli. - The banana milkshake was mostly milk. Vanilla wasn't bad. - Banana split was pretty good, but it's hard to mess up scoops of ice cream and toppings. The woman who took my order wasn't rude by any means, but she was cold and almost seemed bothered to be dealing with an American even though I spoke mostly in Spanish. If you're really desperate for American food in Barcelona, I guess you can find worse, but if you have time, I'd go elsewhere. For what it's worth, the atmosphere was cool. Good music and aesthetic. Place was clean.

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    Milk Bar & Bistro - Turkish eggs!!!

    Milk Bar & Bistro

    4.5(505 reviews)
    0.9 kmBarri Gòtic
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    The Mississippi pancakes were generous in portion but a little lacking in sweetness for my…read moredaughter's taste. They could benefit from a bit more banana or fresh fruit to balance out the stack, especially given the size of the dish. The English breakfast was excellent, well-cooked and satisfying, and the side of chorizo stood out as particularly flavorful. Coffee was genuinely perfect, easily one of the highlights of the meal. The overall vibe is a classic European café style, relaxed and comfortable, good for a casual sit-down breakfast or brunch. One important note: this is not a place for traditional Spanish food. If you are looking for local Catalan or Spanish breakfast or tapas, this will feel more international than authentic. Overall, strong for coffee and comfort food, but not aligned with a traditional Barcelona culinary experience.good service and free WiFi

    We came from brunch and it was nice to find a place open in the morning and serving a fuller…read morebreakfast. The seating space was small and there was one staff behind the bar and the other staff serving all the tables so service took a bit but our server was helpful and as attentive as possible considering he was covering the entire restaurant. I got the English breakfast and enjoyed the sausage, bacon, and potatoes alot. My friend got the Dutch stack pancakes and said they were a tasty and savory breakfast. We both got brunch cocktails and caffeine and really enjoyed our leisurely Barcelona Brunch. I'd definitely come back and try something else.

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    Lovely setting near the Gothic Quarter

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    CocoVail Beer Hall Barcelona

    CocoVail Beer Hall Barcelona

    4.4(100 reviews)
    0.8 kmL'Eixample
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    Super fun beer hall in Barcelona with lots of American/California Coast themed decor (I even found…read moremy hometown zip code 85750 in the bathroom)! This is definitely a great spot for anyone into American beer hall vibes while in Barcelona - plenty of seating and TV's throughout to watch games or other things. You order up at the counter, and we just got a pitcher of beer when we went later at night, as the food service had ended. I do kind of wish we could've had the chance to still get some food, as other tables that had some from earlier looked really tasty. Nevertheless, the vibes were great and the beers hit the spot here. What more can I say?! It was bright, airy, and comfortable inside - perfect for hanging out! I think this is a great option - especially for American tourists, but also for just anyone that wants to have a spot that's chill and fun to hang out at. I definitely recommend!

    Fun little American beer bar style place in Barcelona…read more I've been here twice, and enjoyed both times! The beer selection is vast and great, I've enjoyed their wheat beer, as well as lagers. The wings are good too, my favs were garlic Parmesan, buffalo & buffalo mild. I love that they offer free water lol This is a great place for groups of about 4-8 anything more and you may not be able to fit on the same table. It's a fun pregame place, and I recommend it.

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    El Xampanyet

    El Xampanyet

    4.6(367 reviews)
    0.9 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    Fantastic experience as a solo diner, couldn't recommend enough!…read more There was a very scary looking line when I arrived that looked like it would take hours, but if you are alone and willing to stand at the bar, you can definitely get seated within 30mins as it moves fairly quickly (though I'm unsure about larger parties). The vibe inside is incredible, and there is so much to take in. The servers are all very friendly and chatty, and if you're solo dining like I was, you definitely will not be bored! For the food, I just asked my server what he recommended and kept getting dishes until I was full. The food was super flavorful, fresh, and delicious without being too heavy or oily. The calamari is a must and my favorite dish, but you really can't go wrong!

    We were visiting Barcelona and were recommended to eat here for tapas. We were warned that we'd…read morewait in line and we did- around an hour. Once inside, we were seated at a very small table (the entire restaurant is very small) and greeted by our waiter with a big personality. I would say if you are a bigger person you'd find the seating uncomfortable. We had the pork ribs, sausage, pasta, and calamari. All very good. Not sure I'd come back with the wait but I did enjoy the food. They gave us some Spanish dessert which was delicious.

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    City Bar & Restaurant - The City Bar

    City Bar & Restaurant

    4.9(14 reviews)
    0.6 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

    This restaurant is adjoined to the Grand Central Hotel. I always think hotel restaurants won't…read moretaste good but I was pleasantly mistaken. We arrived for our reservation at 8 pm. Note, if you make reservations via the fork you can get 20% off the a la carte menu. Eva was our server and she was wonderful. She checked on us frequently to see if we needed anything and would refill our water. Shestarted us off with a drink called chica mirada which my friend said tasted like potpourri but in a good way because it was flavorful. Then we were brought out bread with oil and this unique salt that made the bread pop. I ordered the duck meatball with pears and hazelnut praline for my entree. I think there was five per order. It was not very filling but very tasty and moist. The pear and praline added a touch of sweetness. For dessert, my friend and I split the Chocolate and Caramel Puffs. It was delectable. The puffs were warm and soft and the chocolate just melted right into my mouth. The service and food was great. Highly recommend.

    It is our first night in Barcelona and picked a place near the hotel…read more We were very fortunate. Every dish was spectacular. Chicken croquets, Beef tortellini, foie gras, steak tartare, and the fillet were all superb. The foie gras was my favorite. Well executed. I am often disappointed when I order it Our server, Romaysa, was extremely helpful, friendly and attentive. She gave us several tourist tips too. Desserts did not disappoint. We had the Mousse de creme catalone and the carob and almond coulant. Both were very good. The coulant was worth the wait. It takes 15 minutes to prepare-worth it!

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    City Bar & Restaurant - The City Bar

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    Surf House Barcelona - Crispy Chicken Fingers

    Surf House Barcelona

    4.1(93 reviews)
    1.9 kmBarceloneta
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    Stopped in for a coffee. The Surf House is literally planted on the beach like, yeah, I live here…read morenow. Coffee with a view and a side of should I take up surfing? Cool crowd, chill energy, and sand basically in your shoe by default.

    "Surf's up, dude!" I don't know how to say that in Catalan, but that would likely be the…read moreappropriate greeting, especially when the long-haired gregarious owner's name is Tarzan. Seriously. A London-based friend recommended this beachy La Barceloneta spot to Jamie W. and me. It's just off the promenade next to the beach. The menu consisted of familiar T.G.I.Friday's-style eats. The eats seemed like the ideal match for the umbrella-covered outdoor cafe. We must've been in a poultry mood because we shared two chicken items. First up was the satisfying 13€ 'Chickens' Sandwich, where in a rustic Catalan bread roll, they stuffed chicken breast marinated in herbes de Provence, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped egg, and arugula (photo: https://yelp.to/XQyWywmMXD). We followed up the sandwich with the 9€ Crispy Chicken Fingers made with panko, corn flakes, and various spices. They came with a couple of dipping sauces, honey mustard and chili aioli (photo: https://yelp.to/DF4_8fIZMT). We didn't think we'd have McNuggets on our vacation, but they were good probably because they had that extra crunch from the Kellogg's cereal. Hey, it wasn't culinary art, but it worked. FOOD - 4 stars...fun poultry food that was actually tasty AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...right for the beach though tables are crowded together SERVICE - 4 stars...Tarzan and the server were attentive...her name wasn't Jane TOTAL - 4 stars...Cowabunga, Senor! RELATED - Exploring Barcelona? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/4dTEx5T

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    Llamber - Patitas

    Llamber

    4.3(149 reviews)
    1.0 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    While passing through Barcelona on our way to the south of Spain, we decided to stay for a night…read moreand have ourselves a memorable dinner. We decided to visit Llamber a tapas restaurant on the outskirt of Park de la Ciutadella. The restaurant has a light and airy ambiance, the tables are decently spaced for a more private conversation. We then started with a bottle of Spanish Rosé together with some tapas to share. We had the patitas, black pearl oyster served with rock salt and mignonette and the chef's take on a Spanish bao bun. We found the pork belly flavorful and crispy and blended well with the bun, in hindsight we should have ordered one for each. For our main entree, I ordered paella with seared tuna while my partner chose Entrocôte served with shishito peppers and fries. We found all the dishes simply epicurean and the waiters took time to describe everything on the menu. It was well plated and the dishes came in a timely fashion and everything went well with the wine choice. We felt that we were looked after throughout the stages of the dinner. With great customer service and quality of food, this place is recommended whenever you are visiting the beautiful city of Barcelona.

    Amazing experience here! Went here as part of a Food and Wine Tour in Barcelona. The staff was very…read morefriendly and attentive. The restaurant itself was clean and decorated tastefully. The papas brava were so good. My favorite was a light pastry they had, it was similar to a merengue on almost a cracker cookie. Overall you should absolutely make this a part of your trip if you are in the area.

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