Amazing places to meet a new client in Barcelona

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• Recommendations
  • 1. Soho House Barcelona
  • 2. The Wild Bunch Barcelona
  • 3. Les Tapes del Pinxo
  • 4. L’Actiu Restaurant
  • 5. JOK
  • 6. El Palace Hotel Barcelona
  • 7. OneCoWork
    • Catedral
    • Plaça de Catalunya
    • Portal de l’Àngel
  • 8. La Esquina
  • 9. Cafe Libro Born
  • 10. Alice Secret Garden
  • 11. Itnig Café (Syra Coffee)
  • 12. Nomad Coffee - Lab & Shop
  • 13. Camelia Art Café
  • 14. Satan’s Coffee Corner
  • 15. Apocapoc BCN
  • 16. Honest Greens
    • Diagonal
    • El Born
    • La Barceloneta
  • 17. Bar Central Raval
  • 18. La Plaça Gourmet Cafeteria
  • 19. NIMURA RAIMA Rooftop
  • 20. La Lluna
  • 21. Flax&Kale
  • 22. BENZiNA
  • 23. Vivant
  • 24. Laie Llibreria Café

Recommendations permalink

The location you choose will very much depend on where you plan to meet in Barcelona, but here are our top picks (in no particular order).

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1. Soho House Barcelona permalink

2. The Wild Bunch Barcelona permalink

3. Les Tapes del Pinxo permalink

4. L’Actiu Restaurant permalink

This restaurant is not one you’d naturally stumble upon unless you live or work in the area, but it doesn’t disappoint. Their lunch atmosphere is excellent and usually full of local workers having quick two-course meals before heading back to the office. To date, they still do a menu del día, so be sure to check it out any day of the week.

5. JOK permalink

JOK is a very high-class restaurant with a beautiful private terrace at the back. You have to make a reservation and it is open in the day and evening. If you’re trying to impress or want privacy, we highly recommend this place. Also, their cocktails are great, so it’s a nice spot for a date, too.

6. El Palace Hotel Barcelona permalink

7. OneCoWork permalink

OneCoWork has more than one location, all of which have modern office facilities, such as video conferencing, phone boots, sofas/hammocks and beautifully designed interior decor. You can book out a meeting room in advance, but be sure to contact them ahead of time to check availability.

Catedral permalink

Plaça de Catalunya permalink

Portal de l’Àngel permalink

8. La Esquina permalink

La Esquina offers a very relaxing and sophisticated atmosphere where you can enjoy a great coffee at a comfortable table. Given that it is so centrally located, you’d expect it to be very busy, but it is also next door to a Starbucks. If you’re looking for a space next to Plaza Cataluña, this could be a great choice.

9. Cafe Libro Born permalink

Cafe Libro in Born is a quaint little coffee shop tucked away off C/ de la Princesa offering a relaxing environment for a quiet chat and good coffee. It’s not huge, but if you’re in the area, it could be a nice spot for a short client meeting.

10. Alice Secret Garden permalink

Coming from the busy street of Pau Claris, you don’t expect a huge outdoor terrace garden area to be hidden away here. Alice Secret Garden is a great choice if you want to just impress someone over drinks/cocktails, but you can also use it for casual meetings, first dates, afterwork drinks –– you name it! No booking is required, which makes it handy if you’re just passing by.

11. Itnig Café (Syra Coffee) permalink

Itnig is a nice place and always quite lively yet still relaxing, fitting in well with the semi-laid-back vibe you find in Poblenou. Their coffee is awesome and you should also sample their fine array of cakes and pastries –– the coffee shop itself seems to be a front-end for the ever-popular Syra coffee chain. Lots of people hang out there using it as a makeshift co-working space.

Note: Avoid busy lunch times as there can be a queue.

12. Nomad Coffee - Lab & Shop permalink

Nomad Coffee has been around for a while and it couldn’t be in a nicer setting (Passatge Sert, in El Born). Being quality purveyors of coffee, you’ll be sure to get an exquisite cup of coffee and you won’t be left short trying their range of beans. As for meeting a client, it’s a little on the small side but is often quiet during the day.

13. Camelia Art Café permalink

If you find yourself up near Sagrada Familia, this one might be for you. The coffee is consistently excellent and the cakes are also exquisite –– not to mention the fairytale interior decor. It’s not the biggest space in the world, but it’s a hidden gem for those who don’t know it yet. Recommended for casual client coffees and the like.

14. Satan’s Coffee Corner permalink

Most need GPS to find this place, but if you make it to the front door, you’re on to a winner! It’s only a small coffee shop, but they go all-out when brewing you a decent coffee and you’ll be happy you paid them a visit. It would be a great option for a casual client chat, provided you find a space to sit!

15. Apocapoc BCN permalink

Also in Poblenou, Apocapoc offers a coffee shop and co-working space. It’s usually fairly busy but if you time your visit right, you should get a table.

16. Honest Greens permalink

Honest Greens have multiple locations in Barcelona and both mentioned below don’t disappoint. Be mindful to time your visit, as it’s usually heaving at brunch and lunch peak times. However, they have a dedicated coffee service point so you can fast-track the queues if you’re not eating. For a casual client chat over coffee, these can certainly be great options. Also, in the summer towards the late afternoon, it’s nice to visit the new Barceloneta location, which has a terrace right next to the beach.

Diagonal permalink

El Born permalink

La Barceloneta permalink

17. Bar Central Raval permalink

The name doesn’t really do this place justice, as once you get there, you’ll be impressed to see such an elegant coffee shop on an otherwise busy street in the heart of El Raval. The entrance these days is through the bookshop to the right and they also have a rear patio terrace, which many people don’t realise. Their coffee and cakes are excellent and you’ll find yourself going back.

18. La Plaça Gourmet Cafeteria permalink

Most people know this place as “the cafe on the top floor of El Corte Inglés”, which boasts great views over Plaça de Catalunya. The cafe is huge, so you won’t have difficulty finding a table. It’s not the most formal place for a client meeting but couldn’t get any more central, so if you want a casual chat over coffee, it does the job!

19. NIMURA RAIMA Rooftop permalink

Raima is actually an art supply store, so you wouldn’t think to go there for a drink - but if you trek to the top floor, you’ll find a neat little terrace where you can enjoy a quiet coffee or beer in style. Considering it’s also very centrally located, it’s ideal for a casual coffee with a client or a visiting friend.

20. La Lluna permalink

La Lluna is a gem in the Gothic neighbourhood. If you’re after elegant local Catalan cuisine done right, then this is for you. Their menú del día is still available (as it has been for years), and while the prices are above average, it’s worth the extra few euros to dine in such elegance. It’s only open during the day, so we highly recommend it for client lunches. Just be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

21. Flax&Kale permalink

Be sure to check out their other restaurant in El Born, but this one on C/dels Tallers has a nice rooftop terrace that’s perfect for healthy drinks, brunch, coffee and more. You may need to book ahead if you want a specific table, but you can also just walk in. The proximity to Plaça Universitat makes it an ideal choice if you’ve just flown in and you’re not sure where to go!

22. BENZiNA permalink

Tucked away just off one of Sant Antoni’s trendiest streets, you’ll find these two huge restaurants/bars. Both are ideal for enjoying a fancy client lunch/dinner or a casual drink. Terrace space is also available, but it can get rather busy towards the evening, especially in the summer.

23. Vivant permalink

Vivant is a studio with a restaurant on the side in the heart of Eixample. It’s a stylish place, so if you’re out to impress, you could get extra credit for picking out this one.

24. Laie Llibreria Café permalink

Hidden upstairs in Laie Llibreria bookshop, you will find a nice little coffee shop with seating and table service. It offers good respite from the busy Eixample neighbourhood and the atmosphere inside is chilled. Also, it has Wi-Fi, so you’ll see people using it as a coworking space, too.

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That’s it for now! We know that there are a thousand more places to go, so we will probably follow this up with a second post.