Hola Barcelona! I’m back in one of my favourite cities in Europe — This is my fourth visit, and this time I stayed for about 10 days. So, with a lot more knowledge, I’ve put together this updated and comprehensive guide to the things to do, where to stay and dine. Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, here’s how to experience the best of Barcelona’s vibrant vegan scene.
Introduction
Barcelona, one of the greatest cities in history, is Spain’s second-largest city after Madrid. It’s also the capital of Catalonia, the autonomous territory in northeastern Spain, and a thriving cultural powerhouse. Barcelona blends medieval history, modernist masterpieces, and Mediterranean energy like nowhere else.
Whether you’re strolling through the Gothic Quarter with a vegan croissant in hand or sipping sangria after a plant-based tapas crawl, Barcelona is a dream destination for vegan travelers. In this guide, discover the best vegan food spots, eco-conscious accommodations, and must-see sights that make Barcelona not just vegan-friendly – but vegan-inspiring!
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Practical Info
Currency: Euro (€)
Languages: Catalan and Spanish — both are official, and businesses may use either. As a tourist, this can be a little confusing, so I recommend learning basic phrases in both. That said, Barcelona is very international, and most places will happily serve you in English as well.
Best Time to Visit: off-summer season (October to April) is ideal — it’s less crowded, and you’ll avoid the peak of overtourism (a growing issue the city is actively addressing). Just note that winter can be chilly, with March being surprisingly rainy and windy this year. April and May, offer near-perfect weather.
Barcelona is very safe, having travelled here several times as a solo female traveller, I can say that. It definitely felt safer than in Rome or Lisbon.
Getting Around Barcelona
It’s incredibly easy to get around central Barcelona on foot, or a city bike! Board a bus, or metro if needed – the public transport system (TMB) is convenient and extensive. Purchase the Hola BCN! Travel Card if you plan to use public transport frequently.
I walked pretty much everywhere while staying in Eixample. I used Bus 24 to get to Parc Guell from Placa de Catalunya. Tickets can be bought on board buses with a credit card. Keep some cash in case the card reader doesn’t work (happened to me, I only had a 50 EUR note, so got a free ride). Single-ride tickets cost 2.65 EUR.
The A1 Aerobus runs between the airport and city centre (7.25 EUR), worth it. I wanted to get to the city fast, after a 4-hour flight that felt like 10 hours. The airport metro L9 also leads you to the city centre (5.50 EUR). Taxis can be expensive: Cabify, Bolt and Uber operate in Barcelona.
Where to Stay in Barcelona
Previously, I’ve stayed only a day or two in Barcelona, between travelling to the Canary Islands or the French Pyrenees. Now, I researched where to stay over 10 days — convenient, peaceful, safe and sophisticated places. I also went for a beachside location for part of the trip.
my places of stay in Gavà and Eixample.
I found no fully vegan hotels within the city, unfortunately. The hotels I’ve stayed at did not have a vegan breakfast as such – I chose to head out for breakfast or brunch anyway, as there are so many vegan-friendly spots around town!
Central Barcelona
After thorough research, I arrived at the decision that Eixample is the best choice. I love the organised blocks and grids of buildings and streets, which is a characteristic of the area! Some of Gaudi’s important designs are present in the area. Naturally, it’s an expensive area for accomodation, but worth it, even for a few days.
My top picks for hotels in Eixample (ratings on Booking.com):
Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel and Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa* (9.2) are upscale eco-conscious modern hotels in a great location, with a rooftop pool. Organic vegan Spa on site! Room rates from 250 EUR.
Hotel Omnium* (9.2) – modern functional hotel with minimalist, boutique style rooms in a quiet corner of Eixample. With sleek interiors, soundproof rooms, and helpful staff, it’s a calm apart-hotel retreat.
Hotel Well and Come* (9.0) -A chic, unpretentious hotel with great amenities and a prime location off Passeig de Sant Joan, balances comfort with affordability.
Hotel Eixample* (8.2) – budget family-run hotel, they have basic double and single rooms, starting from 75 EUR per night. The single room is the bare minimum, but you get privacy and a great location.
Casa Bonay* (9.0) – design-forward hip boutique hotel housed in a restored neoclassical building. It has a cool rooftop, co-working spaces, sustainability..
Gràcia neighbourhood is a more residential area, beyond Eixample, and ideal for longer stay, but not as close to the central sights. Same goes for Sants – you may find more affordable accommodation but would need buses or metro to get around. The Gothic Quarter and El Born are historic centres, with narrow cobblestone streets, boutiques and café culture, but I don’t suggest this area for stay as it may feel noisy or unsafe at night.
Barceloneta / Poblenou
Barceloneta city beach.
For a few days, I tried the hostel life at Sea Hostel Barcelona – perfect location, no doubt, right in front of Barceloneta beach. For this location and budget, it was great! (see the review I left on Booking.com below). El Poblenou further down is also great for being by the city beach.
–> Book Sea Hostel Barceloneta*
Other suggestions:
OneFam Ramblas* – a social type hostel, great for solo travellers or backpackers, located near the port, and walking distance to the Gothic Quarter.
Hotel SB Glow* – contemporary hotel with a rooftop pool, wellness area, and fitness center. Close to vegan-friendly areas like Poblenou, good metro links.
Eco Boutique Hostal Grau* – lovely eco-conscious rooms and apartments in a central location. They also have a rooftop bar. Check website for offers.
Camping 3 Estrellas* – a camping village right next to Gavà beach and near BCN airport. I’ve stayed here on 2 occasions and recommend for a beach stay!
You have to pay a tourist tax up to a few euros per person per night when staying in Barcelona. AirBnb and short-term rentals are restricted in Barcelona – the city has plans to ban it to address the housing crisis and overtourism. You can find bed & breakfasts or hotels outside town, it saves you some $ on city tourist taxes.
While Barcelona will continue to be a prime tourist destination, we can be better tourists and not a burden on local life. My tips – support local businesses (most vegan restaurants are small local business!), travel off-peak season if possible (I always do and found the city very welcoming), respect local laws and culture, skip AirBnbs.
Things to do in Barcelona
Sagrada Família
I’m going to mention the top thing to do here real quick – visit the most famous but unfinished church in Europe. I have still not visited inside the church! But there’s always a next time in Barcelona and maybe it’s more complete a few years later 🙂
Info on tickets and tours. Barcelona is packed with UNESCO World Heritage sites, mainly the works of Antoni Gaudí:
Park Güell
Designed by Gaudí under the commission of his friend, the industrialist Eusebi Güell – this park perched on a hillside overlooking Barcelona, feels quirky and grand at the same time. It’s filled with winding pathways, whimsical mosaics, and panoramic views of the city. Although the original project was abandoned in 1914 and considered a failure, Park Güell is now celebrated as one of Gaudí’s greatest works.
I went on a 1:30 hour guided tour booked via GetYourGuide* and it was great. We could spend the rest of the time wandering around the park, although the weather was rough that day. It was also quite crowded for the beginning of March!
Casa Batlló, Casa Milà are the most famous of Gaudi’s buildings in Barcelona. Casa Vincens (the first house of Gaudi) is a unique Gaudi building, showcasing neoclassical and Moorish elements. You can visit them with an entry fee or guided tours.
La Pedrera Night Experience
This is something I found out from other travel bloggers, and thought it was pretty cool. An audio-visual show with multiple projections on the rooftop structures and an immersive soundtrack, which is part of the guided tour at Casa Milà. You get to explore the building, the attic museum, and the apartment where Milà familly lived. Then, enjoy the rooftop show!
The evening ends with a glass of cava downstairs. They don’t give it to you in the beginning probably because you need to have your wits about in the terrace.. I noticed the walls were pretty low and dangerous.
Tickets for the night experience are 39 EUR. Price for a day visit is 29 EUR per adult: website
–> Book La Pedrera Night Experience via GetYourGuide*
The Gothic Quarter
This historic centre ‘Barri Gòtic’ is a lovely area to get lost in.. between medieval buildings, plazas and the narrow streets. Find interesting sights at every turn, and also Roman ruins – Did you know that Barcelona city was founded by the Romans?
Barcelona’s official urban foundation was Roman, and the city’s grid-like core and ancient ruins reflect its Roman roots. The Romans established the colony called Barcino around 15–10 BCE, under Emperor Augustus.
sights in this reel: Cathedral of Barcelona, Roman temple remains, Barcelona History Museum MUHBA, Plaça del Rei viewpoint, Ponte del Bisbe (Bishop’s Bridge)
Museums
Barcelona has its fair share of history, art and culture museums. There is free entry on the first Sunday of the month to many.. and I just so happened to be there on one!
The Temple of Augustus is a free site to visit. A small courtyard with the remains of the Roman pillars can be found hidden inside a medieval building in the Gothic Quarter, near the Barcelona Cathedral. MUHBA Museum of Barcelona History has underground Roman ruins. I checked out the remains of Barcino – ruined city walls, frescos and wine storage basin at Placa Riel!
Picasso Museum nearby, a must for art enthusiasts! For history, I suggest the Catalonia’s National Art Museum. Contemporary art and photography lovers, head to MOCO Museum.
–> What I also love about Barcelona are the old-fashioned cinemas, why not enjoy a movie night in one? See Renoir
Rooftops and Views
While Parc Guell gives you a panoramicview over the city and sea, Barcelona also has some great buildings with rooftops where you can enjoy 360-degree views. Head to the top of the dome shaped glass building (for an entry fee of 18€) Mirador Torre Glòries to enjoy city views from the 30th floor!
Skybar at 45 Times Barcelona Hotel in Eixample, is a central rooftop pool bar with a view over Plaza Catalunya. Pop in for a drink – reservations needed and they charge entry fee 15-20€.
Terrassa 360º at Barceló Raval Hotel is another rooftop spot. There are the more fancier (read: expensive) resto-bars, which are typically mentioned on Top 10 lists but I find the menus lacking vegan options, unfortunately.
Montjuïc
This iconic hill rising near the sea, is one of Barcelona’s most striking landmarks. Reach the top via the scenic Telefèric de Montjuïc cable car ~€17 roundtrip Hola Barcelona Ticket or hike uphill from Plaça Espanya. A funicular (included in metro ticket) goes to Parc de Montjuïc, then transfer to the cable car for the castle. At the summit, is the 17th-century Montjuïc Castle with views of the city and port.
—> further instructions on getting here at Barcelona-tickets.com
—> purchase a cable-car roundtrip ticket*
For a green escape, visit Jardí Botànic de Barcelona near the Olympic Stadium. It showcases Mediterranean flora from five global regions—Australia, California, Chile, South Africa, and the Mediterranean Basin—including a collection of cacti and succulents. Entry €5 (free on Sundays after 3 PM).
Day Trips from Barcelona: Easy Escapes Beyond the City
While Barcelona has more than enough to fill your itinerary, the surrounding region of Catalonia comes with charming towns, natural beauty, and cultural gems. Barcelona is situated by the sea, and not far from The Pyrenees: a ski trip or full-day hiking adventures is also within reach. With extra days, plan to board a train or rent a car and consider exploring:
- Montserrat: About an hour by train and cable car, Montserrat is a stunning mountain range with a historic monastery perched among dramatic rock formations. Enjoy panoramic views and spiritual reflection. You can also join a guided tour or rent a car and drive there.
- Sitges: 40 minutes by train from Barcelona, a laid-back seaside town known for seaview resorts and vibrant arts scene. It’s perfect for a beach day, coastal walks, soaking in the Mediterranean atmosphere.
- Girona: This medieval city with cobbled streets, riverfront houses, is within an hour by train. You can also cross the border to France to visit charming Perpignan; or head over to the hilly micronation of Andorra about 3 hours away (note: it is not part of the EU Schengen zone, there may be a passport check).
Find a suitable tour via GetYourGuide*
Vegan in Barcelona – Restaurant Guide
Barcelona is a vegan-friendly city, no doubt. There are hundreds of vegan businesses in town, and I picked a vegan restaurant to dine in, as far as possible (honestly, it was easy, as there were several options to choose from within walking distance). I did find many vegan-friendly cafés as well.
Restaurants are open year-round, on most days of the week, and late in the night. Several spots that show up on Maps, HappyCow and some blogs are closed now e.g. a Veggie Butcher shop, Vegan Junk Food Bar 🙁 and Amare 69 Barceloneta. I hope to provide an updated list here but always check the business pages for opening times.
Local cuisine and vegan-friendly options
Some vegan tapas are olives, pan con tomate, patats bravas (fried potato wedges, may come with mayo), Padron peppers. Find vegan Spanish Empanadas, Gazpacho, and Churros (mostly vegan) on menus! Seasonal and Grilled veggies like giant spring onions, Calçots are a local favourite.
Spanish plant-based protein company Heura produces a versatile mock-chicken that is used in many vegan dishes here!
The Catalan cuisine is meat and seafood heavy, influenced by Spanish, French and Mediterranean cuisine. They do love their ‘jamón’ here like an addiction. Rows of supermarket shelves are filled with pig flesh in all forms. Restaurants display animal legs, butcher shops display hanging carcasses (something not really seen in Finland, and I’m happy about that). In these terms, it’s not very vegan or animal-friendly.
Spain has the highest meat consumption per capita in Europe. Pork is prominent due to products like Iberian ham and chorizo, and Spain is the largest producer – with a different breed of Iberian pigs. Over 55 million pigs are slaughtered annually.
And Catalonia has faced severe drought in recent years! Agriculture accounts for a significant portion of water usage in the region, and animal farming exacerbates the problem due to being water-intensive.
Animal rights still have a long way to go in Spain. Catalonia voted to ban bullfighting over a decade ago (the Spanish court overturned it, bull-dodging remains legal, but the last bullfight was held at La Monumental Barcelona in 2011), so that’s a start! Veganism is becoming popular too, esp. in Barcelona.
In my previous day guide to Barcelona, I cover basics, sightseeing and food spots such as Veggie Garden. Here’s my addition to complete this Barcelona vegan guide – including 25+ recommendations on where to find vegan breakfast/brunch, dinner or tapas in Barcelona!
Breakfast / Brunch / Bakeries
📍 Asante Cafe [Carrer d’Elkano, 63, bajos, Distrito de Sants-Montjuïc]
A bright, friendly cafe off the main tourist centre. I hopped on a bus to get here to try their famous vegan Eggs Benedict – it’s worth the hype! I knew it is a plant-based cafe, but actually had to ask what it’s made of! Lots of kala namak for sure.. how they get that texture is a mystery. The food menu is limited but they offer *new* Maghrebi Vegan Egg, plus cheese toasties, and cakes with fresh coffee or tea. 5/5
📍 Honest Greens [Barceloneta, Placa Catlunya and more]
Honest Greens is a health food restaurant chain in Spain, preparing in-house meals without additives and with sustainably sourced ingredients. Their motto seems to be EAT REAL, RESPECT YOUR HABITAT. While they have many plant-based choices, it’s sadly not a vegan restaurant and charge extra cents on alt. milk.
On a daily walk to grab a bite when I stayed near the beach, I tried the delicious chia overnight oats bowls and vegan desserts. Great spaces and good service. 4/5 (for not being 100% vegan).
📍 Hanai Vegana [Carrer dels Carders 28, Ciutat Vella]
A neat little corner bakery in El Born that offers vegan gluten-free treats. A range of pastries, puff pastries, croissants plus beverages. I had a pistachio cream croissant with coffee. Great for take-aways, as the seating is limited. 5/5
They recently opened a branch in Gràcia, at Puigmarti 6.
📍 The Vegan Corner [Carrer d’Ataülf 5, Ciutat Vella]
Another small café bar in the historic centre that has all the baked goodies and brunch such as quiche, Spanish ‘omelette’. I stopped by for a quick bite and ordered coffee with a pistachio croissant again. It wasn’t so fresh in my opinion, maybe because I was there in the evening.. Otherwise an affordable no-frills spot 3.5/5
📍 Bohl [Carrer de Trafalgar, 47, L’Eixample]
A trendy modern café in Eixample with many plant-based options. They have fresh smoothie and porridge bohls (7,50€), toast and vegan burger, plus plant-based desserts. Loved the Apple Pie oats! Note that pollen (collected using honeybees) is one of the toppings they added.. you’d need to specify if you want to leave it off. Even though the bohl is labelled vegan, they added it to mine. 4.5/5
📍 Vera Cafe [Carrer d’En Mònec, 6, Ciutat Vella]
Vera is a sophisticated corner cafe in Born district, with an emphasis of enjoying a coffee moment, without Wi-Fi or digital distractions. I came here with a book and enjoyed a cappuccino and their avocado toast with wholemeal bread. There was also vegan cakes and banana bread on offer! 4.5/5
📍 Billy Brunch [Carrer de Jaume Giralt 53 + branches]
A local brunch institution. While not a vegan café, they offer hefty vegan oat pancakes with fruit. Portions are large, service is fast, and the atmosphere is happening. Sweeet oatmeal pancakes and lovely oat latte art! 4/5
–> Lilo Brunch and EatMyTrip are also popular brunch restaurants in Barcelona, and they have a few vegan options such as pancakes/waffles and avocado toast!
📍 Faire Brunch [Carrer de Girona, 81, L’Eixample]
Faire offers speciality coffee and vegetarian food using sustainably sourced ingredients. The menu is a QR code on a casette placed on the table (took me a while to figure that out..). Vegan options include granola bowl, beyond burger, tofu scramble avocado toast.
The toast was about 15€, I wasn’t a big fan of the gluten free bread and the tofu scramble was overpowered with turmeric, although everything was very healthy. The matcha latte was served in a huge cup, sadly lukewarm. So my experience was 3.5/5
Siroko Cafe a few steps ahead of Faire has vegan cinnamon rolls and good coffee too, highly recommend! After this, why not walk to Backstory English bookshop with a great collection of books and space to sit and read downstairs.
More vegan breakfasts in Barcelona..
Equilibrium Cafe has been reviewed plenty – I heard they used to be vegan but are now vegetarian, so decided to give it a skip. They do a full vegan English Breakfast, if you feel like it. The cafe is now found along with Petit Princep restaurant in Eixample.
Gràcia neighbourhood has several vegan restaurants. La Beseneta and La Conciente are vegan bakeries in Barcelona with gluten-free choice – I’d had my fair share of baked goodies on this trip and these were out of the way for me! Right near these is botànic restaurant that does great vegan brunch!
–> FitBar, Oakberry and Nudes in Gothic Quarter are health food kiosks, where you can find something fresh to take-away. Plenty of acai spots and non-vegan cafes offer avocado toast and vegan smoothie bowls, and many cafes have oat or soymilk but with surcharge 25-50 cents.
Lunch / Dinner
📍 Flax & Kale Passage [Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, 31, 33]
The evening I arrived in Barcelona, I had a short walk from my hotel through the ‘Passage’ to this large restaurant. It’s fancier than I imagined, but with a chill atmosphere. F&K is a health food, gluten-free restaurant with “flexitarian” food (whatever that means). The menu is mainly vegetarian, but has fish dishes.
They have another restaurant at Carrer dels Tallers.
Vegan options marked PB with an interesting choice of dishes – I was torn between a healthy ‘Ancient Grains Falafel’ and the new Shawarma pizza. Went for the refreshingly tasty, cold plate of falafels. Most dishes, including the Neapolitan style pizzas can be made vegan. See the menu here.
Great space, good service. 4.5/5 (not being fully vegan)
SIGNATURE SPA in Yurrban Hotel Passage is the first vegan and organic spa in Spain, and offers wellbeing spa packages which can also include food from F&K.
📍 Mad Mad Vegan [Carrer d’Aribau, 65, L’Eixample]
MMV was on the top of my list and I went here instead of VJFB (Vegan Junk Food Bar, a previous favourite closed down). It’s is a lively bar on a Friday night. Perfect weekend night out food menu, with a selection of American style burgers. I had the Rock n’ Chickn + Cajun fries (12.65 EUR). No complaints. 5/5
📍 El Vato Loco [Carrer d’en Tantarantana 20]
One of the best pizzas on earth was found at this pizza takeaway spot in El Born, with a few seats inside the dimly lit interior. All vegan, but not mentioned – red pizzas and non-red pizza on menu. I settled for the popular ’Cheeseburger’ with cheese made in-house. Sadly *closed down* a month later (owner says it was physically and mentally too demanding to run). Hope they reopen someday with more support!
🍕 Other spots –> MUNDO Vegan and Pizza Natura in Eixample, Can Pizza in Universitat, has vegan pizzas on menu.
📍 Roots & Rolls [Carrer del Consell de Cent, 401, L’Eixample]
This Asian fusion vegan restaurant is a large space with art displays and modern Nordic interior. It was one of my finer experiences, I even enjoyed a glass (or two) of natural red wine. On menu is a selection of light snacks, gyozas, spring rolls and variety of colorful sushi. A tasting menu is available for 59 EUR per person.
They are known for the sushi rolls, so I suggest trying it! I felt like having the *new on menu* Yellow Curry, which was marked spicy, as I was craving something spicy (the food in Spain is surprisingly non-spicy). Service is prompt. Making reservations for the weekend is a good idea. 5/5
📍 Vegan Mount [Carrer de València, 506, L’Eixample]
If you’re looking for a lunch combo meal after visiting La Sagrada Familia, find this Indian-Spanish eatery within walking distance! Varied menu – I settled for the royal thali. Good presentation but too salty dishes, non-spicy, a tofu curry, blackeye bean dal. I remember having a better thali at Veggie Garden on a previous trip. 3.5/5
–> Green and Burger is another option near Sagrada Familia – it’s a vegetarian spot but has salad bowls and vegan burgers such as the Original Heura, seitan and quinoa-beet to pick from.
–> Veg World India in Gràcia is a veggie restaurant, if you’re looking for some good Indian food in Barcelona – they have north and south Indian dishes, plenty vegan!
📍 Santa Vegana [Carrer de n’Arai, 1, Ciutat Vella]
This is one of those vegan restaurants that’s top rated on HappyCow, but I was disappointed. While the location and space is great, the food at the time was not fresh – I had the Spanish ‘omelette’ and focaccia, both lacked freshness and taste. 3/5 Maybe you will have better luck!
📍 Vegan Tulsi Restaurant [Carrer del Consell de Cent, 279, L’Eixample]
An Indian cuisine restaurant with some Spanish dishes on menu. The paella I ordered tasted readymade with sweet and sour sauce. The biryani I took away was not bad though, so I suggest sticking to Indian dishes here. A bit dimly lit interior, good service and large portions.. over-hyped 5 star reviews on HappyCow, but I give 3/5
–> also find restaurant Pötsöt nearby for a special dining experince, offering gluten-free Spanish cuisine where everything happens to be vegan.
📍 Teresa Carles [Carrer de Jovellanos, 2, Ciutat Vella]
Right on the outskirts of the historic centre of Barcelona, near La Rambla, is this cosy vegetarian restaurant. I went for the assorted tacos as I wanted to try different flavours. It was good but not mindblowing, a bit like the tacos I make at home! I so wanted to also try the ‘filet mignon’ and their paella. There’s several vegan desserts on menu such as chocolate cake and the Crema Catalana. 4/5
—> more suggestions for vegan dining in Barcelona 🧡
- Rasoterra in the Barri Gòtic, craft dishes seasonal organic produce
- Falafel Vegano – kiosk in Boqueria Market selling vegan gluten free wraps, pita.
- Veganashi – if you’re craving sushi.
- Gallo Santo – Taco bar in Gracia, for Mexican vegan food.
Want to learn how to cook great paella when in Barcelona? Then how about take a class at IN BLOOM vegan cooking school?
Tapas / Bars
Plan a bar-hop when in Barcelona city, especially the Gothic Quarter or El Poblenou, for these districts have not one, but several vegan bars. Here’s 5+ that offer 100% plant-based tapas:
📍 Bubita [Carrer dels Flassaders, 15, Ciutat Vella]
A vibrant restaurant and vegan Sangria bar with a tropical touch, perfect for pre-dinner drinks or casual evening out. They also do brunches. I happened to pass by before noon one day and just ordered a coffee and shrimp cocktail 😂 I was meaning to go back to try their vegan seafood Paella! 4.5/5
📍 VELADA [Carrer de Ferran, 25, Ciutat Vella]
I mentioned Velada on my Barcelona day itinerary and said I would go here next time, but missed it again! There’s only so many bars I can go to in a week hehe.. It’s continues to be on my list! Chic and cozy with dim lighting and refined service—a more upscale, intimate tapas experience.
📍 Vegan CatBar [Carrer de la Mercè, 29, Ciutat Vella]
A quirky little bar near the port area in Barcelona, that serves local cuisine. I went for the exotic ‘Cactus’ & Bravas. They also have craft beers but I remember having a glass of wine. Note: It’s not a ‘cat’ bar. The name stands for ’Catalonia’. But they do have a cat theme going on.. customers leave cat drawings or letters, which are put up on a wall. Go here for pub atmosphere and comfort tapas! 3.5/5
📍 La PerraVerde [Carrer del Torrent de l’Olla, 12, Gràcia]
Fully vegan restaurant, that comes highly recommened by locals. It is located in Gràcia, not far from la Sagrada Familia. They serve up great tapas – try their cheese platter and vegan meatballs!
📍 Blu Bar [Rambla del Poblenou, 11, Sant Martí]
A top-rated restaurant right on the Poblenou beachfront. Their plant-based menu offers Mediterranean tapas, hearty burgers and wood-fired pizzas along with summery cocktails. And did I mention.. Tiramisu! With its beachy vibe and outdoor seating, it’s perfect for a relaxed lunch after the beach or sunset drinks.
–> Vrutal [Rambla del Poblenou, 16, Bajos 4, Sant Martí, 08005], right opposite Blu Bar, is a vegan burger and cocktail spot open daily 1pm-midnight. Desoriente [Carrer de Ramon Turró, 209, Sant Martí] is an Asian vegan restaurant also nearby, serving up a variety of sushi and Thai dishes in a vibrant restaurant space.
Barcelona Vegan Travel guide – summary
These are plenty of vegan food spots, enough food to get around for a weeks stay in Barcelona and more.. It’s a foodie haven, especially for those seeking baked treats, brunch and gluten-free choices!
As for grocery shopping, I only hopped into some minimarkets (many sell overpriced items to tourists – avoid any that don’t mention prices). I once searched several shops to find vegan yoghurt, but it was so hard to find! Plant based milks are available in Carrefour, for example. There’s a little vegan shop VTrust (temporarily closed) in Poblenou, if you need superfoods or snack supplies.
Bacrelona has a few community market halls, and tourists often visit these to try local products. I don’t go to these unless I need something specific.. the Santa Caterina market had such a terrible smell of seafood, I could not stay in for a minute.. The TimeOut market (more like food court) was a disappointment with vegan options as well, but a nice space to grab a drink and foccacia with harbour views.
If you have tried any of the restaurants, let me know in the comments – how was your experience?
FYI: all honest reviews here, I did not get any free stays or meals at any of these places (although it would be nice, and my reviews would remain honest).. I prefer going ‘undercover’ as a regular guest and not mention that I’m a blogger ; )
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Last updated on September 21st, 2025
