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Barcelona after hours.

Late group dinners from Catalan fine dining to paella by the beach, activities across the old city and the waterfront, and big match nights at the Camp Nou.

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Type
Group
Client dinner€€€€

Via Veneto

Sarrià-Sant Gervasi

Classic Michelin-starred fine dining with seven private rooms. The formal client dinner.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Seven private rooms for 2 to 100
Cost
€120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Dinner service runs 8 to 11 PM, Tuesday to Saturday.
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Client dinner€€€€

ABaC

Sarrià

Three-Michelin-star Catalan tasting menus with a private salon. For the dinner that closes the deal.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Groups of 14 to 54 across several spaces
Cost
€120+ per person (est.)
Tip
The Petit Salon seats up to 20 for a private dinner.
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Group dinner€€€

Can Travi Nou

Horta-Guinardó

Traditional Catalan food in a restored country house with many private rooms.

Team dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Private rooms for 12 to 160; garden for 400
Cost
€70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
About 20 minutes by metro from the centre, or take a taxi.
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Group dinner€€€

Bar Cañete

Carrer de la Unió, El Raval, by the Liceu

Lively Andalusian-Catalan tavern built around a long bar and top market produce. Good for sharing plates with a small group.

Team dinnerSharing plates
Fits
Long bar plus dining spaces reached through the kitchen. Ask the restaurant about seating a group.
Cost
€70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Book through the website's CoverManager page. Closed Sundays.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 3, 2026
Group dinner€€

Casa Rafols

Ronda de Sant Pere, Dreta de l'Eixample, near Arc de Triomf

Catalan sharing plates in a 1911 hardware store, with a group menu and five event spaces over three floors.

Team dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Club 61 seats 75 (145 standing), Trafalgar 60 (75), Ronda Sant Pere 50 (70), El Speakeasy 35 (70), Mr. Rafols' office 20 (30). Up to 300 across the building.
Cost
€40–70 per person (est.)
Tip
Ask for the set group menu to keep it simple.
Group dinner€€

El Nou Ramonet

Barceloneta

Seafood paella in big pans for sharing, a short walk from the beach.

Team dinnerCasual
Fits
Private rooms for 14 to 100; group menus from 8
Cost
€40–70 per person (est.)
Tip
Order paella for the table.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 22, 2026
Working lunch€€€

Nuclo

Av. Joan Carles I, inside Fira Gran Via (South Entrance) · about 4 min walk from Fira Gran Via

The Fira's own sit-down restaurant, with seasonal local produce and table service. The calmest proper lunch on site.

DaytimeEasy walkPrivate room
Fits
Restaurant up to 150 seated; private dining area up to 26; private room up to 90 seated; terrace up to 60
Cost
About €35 per person
Walk
About 4 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch only, Monday to Thursday, with weekend days tied to the show calendar. Book early, as tables go fast during big shows.
Working lunch€€

Spiral

Plaça d'Europa, L'Hospitalet (Hotel Santos Porta Fira) · about 3 min walk from Fira Gran Via

Creative Mediterranean cooking in the hotel's red tower facing the Fira. A quiet room with an executive set lunch.

DaytimeEasy walkRelaxed
Fits
Hotel restaurant; capacity not published
Cost
€40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 3 min from the convention centre
Tip
Reserve ahead with the hotel. During MWC, short-notice tables are unlikely.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 4, 2026
Working lunch€€€

Palmer

Plaça d'Europa, L'Hospitalet (14th floor, Renaissance Barcelona Fira) · about 8 min walk from Fira Gran Via

Spanish and Mediterranean cooking among vertical gardens on the hotel's 14th floor. Rice dishes, grills and a good wine list.

DaytimeEasy walkViews
Fits
Hotel restaurant; capacity not published. Macarfi lists it as good for groups
Cost
About €30 per person
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book online or by phone; reservations are strongly advised during big shows.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 4, 2026
Client dinner€€€€

Cinc Sentits

Entença 60, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

Two Michelin stars for Jordi Artal's modern Catalan cooking built on small producers. The private rooms get a custom tasting menu with paired wines.

Client dinnerPrivate roomTasting
Fits
Private and semi-private dining for 10 to 40 across several rooms; chef's table for 2 to 9
Cost
€120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Private events can be booked up to six months ahead, Monday to Saturday. You set a budget of 299 to 499 euros per person and the restaurant sends a custom tasting menu with wine pairing.
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Client dinner€€€€

Lasarte

C/ Mallorca 259, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

Three Michelin stars inside the Monument Hotel, with Martín Berasategui's cooking led by Paolo Casagrande. Il Milione, the former chef's table, can be booked as a private room.

Client dinnerPrivate roomTastingBucket list
Fits
Il Milione private experience for 2 to 8 (whole space reserved); shared table up to 6; semi-private room off the main dining room
Cost
€120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Open Wednesday to Saturday only. Il Milione dinner seats at 7:45 or 8 PM and runs about three hours.
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ActivityQuote on request

Port Olímpic Regatta

Port Olímpic marina

Challenge regatta out of Port Olímpic. Two crews race sailboats with licensed captains, then finish with an awards ceremony.

OutdoorsCompetitive
Fits
Two boats for about 20 to 24; larger groups get extra boats on request
Tip
Weather-dependent, so ask for a backup date. The operator invoices companies with VAT itemised.
Activity€€€

Vesping Vespa Tour

Citywide

Guided Vespa tour around the city with staff handling the planning end to end.

Bucket listOutdoors
Fits
Tailor-made tours, up to five Vespas per guide
Cost
€60–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Riders need a driving licence valid in Spain and motorcycle experience.
Activity€€€

Poble Espanyol and Flamenco Dinner

Montjuïc

Explore the open-air architecture village, then dinner and a flamenco show at Tablao de Carmen inside it.

EveningDinner included
Fits
Group menus from 10; the show room holds up to 220
Cost
€60–120 per person (est.)
Tip
A full evening in one booking.
Client dinner€€€

Windsor

C/ Còrsega 286, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

Michelin-listed contemporary Catalan cooking in a classic Eixample dining room with a terrace. Several private salons, from a table for 8 to rooms for 140.

Client dinnerPrivate roomBig groups
Fits
Table 40 seats 8; Balmes 12; Rambla 22; Còrsega 38; Rosselló 62; Terrace 78; Rosselló and Terrace together 140
Cost
€70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Set group menus with wine run from €65 to €135 a head, VAT included, on the restaurant's group menu PDF.
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Client dinner€€€

Botafumeiro

C/ Gran de Gràcia 81, Gràcia · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

Barcelona's classic Galician seafood house since 1975, with shellfish flown in from Galicia. Private rooms each have their own service.

Client dinnerPrivate roomBig groups
Fits
Private rooms for 10 and 12, two for 30 and 36, and larger rooms up to 50 that can be combined
Cost
€70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
The kitchen runs all day, noon to 1 AM, so a late client dinner is easy. Book rooms by phone or through the website.
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Breakfast meeting

Blanc at Mandarin Oriental

Passeig de Gràcia 38-40, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

The Mandarin Oriental's all-day restaurant under a glass atrium. A calm, polished room for a breakfast meeting on Passeig de Gràcia.

Breakfast meetingDaytimeRelaxed
Fits
Regular tables for small meetings; capacity not published
Opens
7:00 AM
Tip
Open daily from 7 AM. Book a table through the hotel's site or by email.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 26, 2026
Drinks

Dry Martini

C/ Aribau 162-166, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

Classic cocktail bar open since 1978, with leather banquettes, wood and brass, and a famous martini. A grown-up room for a drink after dinner.

EveningDrinksBucket list
Fits
Bar counter and banquettes; best for small groups
Tip
Open from 1 PM on weekdays and late every night. The hidden Speakeasy restaurant sits behind the bar if you want to eat first.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 1, 2026
Drinks

Banker's Bar

Mandarin Oriental, Passeig de Gràcia 38-40, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

Sleek hotel bar in a former bank, with a ceiling of old safe-deposit boxes and creative cocktails. Polished and easy to bill.

EveningDrinksRelaxed
Fits
Indoor and outdoor seating; capacity not published
Tip
Open from 6:30 PM to midnight, per the hotel. Difford's lists it as walk-in.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 26, 2026
Drinks

El Bar del Majestic

Hotel Majestic, Passeig de Gràcia 68-70, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

Grand hotel lounge with live piano on several evenings, classic and modern cocktails and a wide wine and champagne list. Suits quiet conversation.

EveningDrinksQuiet
Fits
Hotel lounge; capacity not published
Tip
Open daily until 1 AM (midnight in August). The pianist plays several nights a week; the hotel doesn't say which.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 26, 2026
Activity

Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site Group Visit

Sant Pau, Eixample

Guided 75-minute group visit to Domènech i Montaner's Modernista hospital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with pavilions set in gardens.

DaytimeWalkingUnique
Fits
Up to 30 people per group, led by an approved guide
Tip
Book by email. The group page lists a €400 general rate (€250 reduced) but doesn't say if that is per group, so confirm when booking. Open daily from 9:30 AM.
Activity€€

Sagrada Família Guided Group Tour

Sagrada Família, Eixample

Official guided tour of Gaudí's basilica for a group of colleagues, in one of seven languages.

Bucket listDaytime
Fits
10 to 30 people per group; about 50 minutes with an official guide
Cost
About €30 per person
Tip
Book at least 15 days ahead by email and pay in full 15 days before the visit. The general rate is €30 a person.
Breakfast meeting

El Jardín at El Palace

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

El Palace's breakfast room, a calm indoor garden full of plants. A buffet with hot dishes cooked to order, and room to talk.

Breakfast meetingDaytimeQuiet
Fits
Regular tables for small meetings; capacity not published
Opens
7:00 AM
Tip
Open daily from 7 AM, and you don't need to be a hotel guest. Book a table by phone with the hotel.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 1, 2026
Breakfast meeting€€€

Batuar at Cotton House

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 670, Eixample · metro or taxi from Fira Gran Via

The Cotton House hotel's restaurant, a cosy room with a leafy courtyard terrace. Breakfast mixes a buffet with dishes cooked to order.

Breakfast meetingDaytimeRelaxed
Fits
Regular tables for small meetings; capacity not published
Cost
€70–120 per person (est.)
Opens
7:00 AM
Tip
Breakfast starts at 7 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM at weekends. Book a table online. It is next door to El Palace.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 1, 2026

In town for a conference?

Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Football match day

4–12 people · €€€
  1. 3:15 PMHead out to RCDE Stadium in Cornellà-El Prat
  2. 4:15 PMEspanyol vs Deportivo, Sat Nov 7
  3. 8:30 PMBar Cañete · Sharing plates back in the city after the match

The client dinner

8–20 people · €€€€
  1. 9:00 PMVia Veneto · Dinner in a private room

Waterfront group day

10–30 people · €€€
  1. 3:00 PMPort Olímpic Regatta · Sailing regatta on shared boats
  2. 8:30 PMEl Nou Ramonet · Paella for the table in Barceloneta

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What's on during your trip

Enter your dates to see the games, conferences and holidays happening while you're in Barcelona. Schedules go as far ahead as teams and organizers have published them, and we add more daily.

  1. Sat Nov 74:15 PM
    GameEspanyol vs DeportivoLa Liga · RCDE Stadium
  2. Sun Nov 222:00 PM
    GameFC Barcelona vs VillarrealLa Liga · Spotify Camp Nou
  3. Tue Dec 8All day
    HolidayImmaculate ConceptionPublic holiday in Catalonia. Many shops close; book restaurants ahead.
  4. Thu Dec 24All day
    HolidayChristmas EveMany restaurants close early or serve set menus. Confirm hours before booking.
  5. Fri Dec 25All day
    HolidayChristmas DayMany restaurants are closed. Check before booking.
  6. Sat Dec 26All day
    HolidaySant EstevePublic holiday in Catalonia. Many restaurants close for the family meal; book ahead.
  7. Thu Dec 31All day
    HolidayNew Year's EveSet menus and higher minimums. Private rooms book out early.
  8. Fri Jan 1All day
    HolidayNew Year's DayMany restaurants are closed or open late.
  9. Wed Jan 6All day
    HolidayEpiphany (Reis)Public holiday in Catalonia, after the Three Kings parade on Jan 5. Many restaurants close.
  10. Tue Feb 2 – Fri Feb 5All week
    ConferenceISE 2027Conference · Fira Barcelona Gran Via (also Fira Montjuïc). Our advice: book private rooms by December 8, 2026.
  11. Sun Feb 14All day
    HolidayValentine's DayRestaurants book out and switch to set menus. Book group dinners early or pick another night.
  12. Mon Mar 1 – Thu Mar 4All week
    ConferenceMWC Barcelona 2027Conference · Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Our advice: book private rooms by December 21, 2026.
  13. Fri Mar 26All day
    HolidayGood FridayPublic holiday. Many businesses close; check restaurant hours.
  14. Mon Mar 29All day
    HolidayEaster MondayPublic holiday in Catalonia. Many businesses close.

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How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Planning a work trip to Barcelona: common questions

Which Barcelona restaurants have a private room for a client dinner?

Via Veneto (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi): Seven private rooms for 2 to 100. ABaC (Sarrià): Groups of 14 to 54 across several spaces. Can Travi Nou (Horta-Guinardó): Private rooms for 12 to 160; garden for 400. Casa Rafols (Ronda de Sant Pere, Dreta de l'Eixample, near Arc de Triomf): Club 61 seats 75 (145 standing), Trafalgar 60 (75), Ronda Sant Pere 50 (70), El Speakeasy 35 (70), Mr. Rafols' office 20 (30). Up to 300 across the building. Cinc Sentits (Entença 60, Eixample): Private and semi-private dining for 10 to 40 across several rooms; chef's table for 2 to 9.

What can a large work group do together in Barcelona?

Port Olímpic Regatta: Challenge regatta out of Port Olímpic. Two crews race sailboats with licensed captains, then finish with an awards ceremony. Poble Espanyol and Flamenco Dinner: Explore the open-air architecture village, then dinner and a flamenco show at Tablao de Carmen inside it.

Are there home games in Barcelona during my trip?

Upcoming home games: Espanyol vs Deportivo, Sat Nov 7 at 4:15 PM (RCDE Stadium); FC Barcelona vs Villarreal, Sun Nov 22 at 2:00 PM (Spotify Camp Nou). The Barcelona page lists every home game for the next six months.

Which big conferences are coming to Barcelona?

ISE 2027: Feb 2–5, 2027 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via (also Fira Montjuïc). Our advice is to book private rooms by December 8, 2026. MWC Barcelona 2027: Mar 1–4, 2027 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Our advice is to book private rooms by December 21, 2026.

How far ahead should we book a group dinner in Barcelona?

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

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