A long marble bar with waiters in crisp jackets working a buzzy, slightly theatrical service of impeccable seafood and market produce. Great for couples and friends who want lively-but-refined; less ideal for a quiet or budget meal.
Bar Cañete is a classic tapas bar at Carrer de la Unió 17 in El Raval, near the Liceu, with a marble bar facing the kitchen and a more formal dining room. · barcanete.com
It has been listed by The World's 50 Best in the casual-dining category and requires booking days ahead. · driftwoodjournals.com