Blu Bar Barcelona

Chilled café to peoplewatch

Carlos from Barcelona

""Blu Bar" in Barcelona is close enough to Rambla Poblenou that it's not far away from the buzz, but I love that it's a spot I can read the newspaper..."

I love the Rambla Poblenou with its lively cafes and restaurants, but when I want to sit outdoors and enjoy the street atmosphere but with a touch more quiet, then I grab a seat at Blu Bar.

What I like about this place is the large outside space; it’s set back from the Rambla and affords enough peace to read a newspaper or have a quiet drink while keeping the great buzz of this area close by.

When I have been for a walk at the nearby Bogatell beach, it’s also a great place to stop and rehydrate. The first time I came here was on a winter day when the weather was not so great, I stepped inside to shelter from the elements and got comfortable at one of the tables by the window. The charming staff proved very chatty and before I knew it lunchtime was upon me and I was ordering one of their fine pizzas.

I come back often, usually for a slow aperitif before Sunday lunch. The selection of bottled beers is good and if you mean business then try one of the cocktails, they stay open until late, so you can get comfy and watch the world go by. Some friends of mine stopped here once for a quick beer and ended up staying for five hours. Who could blame them?

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Barcelona Spotter Carlos

About me I was born in Caracas, lived most of my life in London, also spent some time in Buenos Aires and Leeds, and finally moved to Barcelona in 2011. My passions are good food, reading, films and filmmaking, family and family history, and Barcelona. Why Barcelona? What I love about Barcelona is that I find new things in it to be amazed by all the time. It's a city that is constantly renewing itself but still manages to retain its sense of tradition, music festivals that bring the world together into one spot, to people in my neighborhood who take the time to greet y...

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Nov 3, 2025

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