The waiting time is over, ladies and gentlemen. In Barcelona we are still recovering from the hangover of Primavera Sound, but the festivals do not give up: Sónar 2022 It will be held this weekend and promises to give a lot (but a lot) of war.
With a billboard that boasts names like The Chemical Brothers, C. Tangana (which, let’s remember, canceled its Show at Primavera Sound) and Nathy Peluso, Barcelona is preparing to welcome thousands of hungry festival-goers (and not only for music).
Barcelona has a wide gastronomic offer and among all the options, we are left with five restaurants that promise not to disappoint. In addition, we add the options that will be available within the festival.
Tips practices to keep in mind
In the Sónar conditions they specify that we can not enter with food or drink, so it is important to have the points where you replenish energy recorded. Keep in mind our list of essentials to survive a festival, it never hurts to review it.
Likewise, once you enter the venue you will not be able to re-enter, we recommend that you eat well before starting the party, either near your accommodation or home, or in the vicinity of the Sónar area, depending on your preferences. Finally, remember that within the festival you pay with the bracelet cashlessnot with cash or card.
Where to eat outside of Sónar 2022
Can Recasens, to try the best with a Catalan flavor
If you have the hotel in the Poblenou area and you feel like a good bread with tomato accompanied by first-class sausages and a scandalous wine, the Celler de Can Recasens will be your favorite place. Note: you should book if you want to avoid surprises, both on the terrace and inside.
Where? Rambla del Poblenou, 102.
Denassus, the coolest tapas in Poblesec
Poblesec is one of the fashionable neighborhoods and (almost) every restaurant is worth a visit, but Denassus, “The temple of wine and casual tapas” (as they define themselves), has this midpoint between traditional and modern that will draw us a smile at the moment.
Where? Blai Street, 53.
La Cova Fumada, the bombshell of Barceloneta
If you’ve ever been to Barcelona in your life and haven’t tried the bombs at La Cova Fumada, your visit has been in vain (sorry to be so honest, but it’s a reality). Calm down if you don’t know what it is, in Directo al Paladar they explain to us what a typical Catalan bomb consists of.
This place will not be the most chic of the city, but it offers a brutal menu of classics at a more than affordable price. He is a legend in the city.
Where? Baluard Street, 56.
Can Pizza, the most cool place in Sagrada Familia
Entering the Can Pizza restaurant located just behind the Sagrada Familia is like traveling to New York’s Soho or London’s Shoreditch neighborhood. With an industrial aesthetic and a lot of color, the decoration is outstanding, as is its pizza menu.. The ‘Jerry Tomato’ received the award for “The best pizza in Spain 2021” in free style, as we read in Directo al Paladar, it must be for a reason.
Where? Passage of Simó, 21.
L’Hortet, a vegetarian who falls in love in the heart of the Raval
If you are a vegetarian or simply fancy light food, you can go to l’Hortet, in the Raval neighbourhood. Without many pretensions, it is a restaurant with a family soul with a not very extensive menu, but it is successful. Perhaps you have passed countless times in front of it if you live in Barcelona and you have never paid much attention to it, if you do, we believe that you will not regret it.
Where to eat inside Sónar 2022
Sonar by Day
On the festival website we find a section dedicated to the gastronomic offer. In the SonarVIP by Red Bull area of Sónar by Day there will be three newly created Barcelona restaurants (La Balabusta, Prodigi and Palo Verde). On the other hand, in the SonarVillage by Estrella Damm area we will discover these proposals:
- Masala Curry Bar: among the best curries in Barcelona
- La Porchetta: authentic Italian porchetta sandwiches
- filleting: organic meats and food
- Chucky Hot Dog: gourmet hot dogs
- The Rolling: sliced pizza
- Hanna Food: food and healthy food
- Tamae Bar: Asian cuisine by Albert Raurich
- Mary a Crepe: artisan crepes and cookies
- Agave Heart: nachos and burritos from Mexico
- the octopus: the kitchen of the sea
- Pink Albatross: creamy, plant-based and vegan ice creams
- Alpro: good coffee for the planet
Sonar by Night
As in the day, the gastronomic options at night also depend on the ticket you have. Those who have a VIP Season Ticket, VIP Ticket or Accreditation will enjoy the SonarVIP Club by Red Bull of La Pulponeta dishes, unique sandwiches, Una Pizza Foodtruck, Italian pizza made in a wood-fired oven, and Cal Pastor, signature tacos.
Close to the SonarCar stage, the offer is extended (for all types of access) with the following alternatives:
- Fish & Chip Shop: the fish & chips of Barcelona
- Pizza Nomads: ecological pizza to the cut
- The modern: artisan crepes
- Laufer: artisan and authentic hamburgers
- Yon Wang Xef: yakisobas and gyozas
- the brunette: hamburgers with meats from the Pyrenees
- Green Heart – Mother Wok: Asian curries and rice dishes
- Indicakes: hot dogs and bratwurst
- Heura: the successors of the meatCover photo
Cover photo | @canpizzaoficial