Poble Sec Nieghborhood Guide

The bohemian neighborhood of Poble Sec is famous for its theatres, nightlife and fabulous restaurants. It is also rich in history with important landmarks such as Refugi 307.

El Molino

This post may contain affiliate links. El Molino (the mill) is a theatre and concert hall on Parallel Avenue in Poble Sec, a neighborhood historically known for the performing arts. It opened in 1898 under the name of Aviary Catalana. In 1910 the name to changed to Petit Moulin Rouge, but with the arrival of

Teatre Grec

Teatre Grec is a theatre made in the style of ancient Greece and set on Montjuïc, surrounded by parks and gardens. It was built out of a disused quarry for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition by the Catalan architect Ramon Reventós i Ferrerons.

Xemei

Xemei is located in a charming area of Poble Sec, at the foot of Montjuïc near the Teatre Grec. The restaurant was started by two Venetian twins, Stefano and Max Colombo after discovering the lack of good Italian restaurants in Barcelona.

Hotel Brummell

Hotel Brummell in Poble Sec is a boutique retreat with 20 designer rooms, two spacious apartments, and a penthouse with sweeping city views. Blending a historic 1870 façade with tropical modernist interiors, the hotel offers wellness activities, a plunge pool, and easy access to Montjuïc.