Spend your summer in Barcelona this year and enjoy some of the best food and drink in one of the most exciting culinary destinations in the world, while basking under the warm Mediterranean sun. Stay at The Barcelona EDITION and explore its enviable locale in El Born, the city’s creative hub in the centre of the famed Ciutat Vella district. Translated as ‘Old City’, the hotel is situated in the most historic district of the city, positively vibrating with life, style and energy. Nestled between the cerulean waters of the Mediterranean Sea and l’Eixample neighborhood – Barcelona’s renowned boutique shopping epicentre - the location is considered the beating heart of the city. The hotel is adjacent to the iconic Santa Caterina Market and within fifteen minutes of the beach and the great Barcelona Cruise Port, the hotel is set within walking distance of the city’s most beloved landmarks including the Picasso Museum, Antoni Gaudí’s Palau Güell, and the famed Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar.
This summer, The Barcelona EDITION has launched its new seasonal menus for guests and locals alike to enjoy. Its signature restaurant Veraz introduces a new terrace for alfresco dining together with a new locally inspired market menu. Heading up the property’s popular signature restaurants and bars, Veraz and The Roof, Executive Chef Pedro Tassarolo has used his wealth of experience, having trained at Mugaritz in the Basque Country and world-renowned El Bulli, Chef Pedro Tassarolo brings a unique style of dining to the city inspired by the local culture.
At Veraz, guests can enjoy dishes with the freshest, market seasonal ingredients from the neighboring Santa Caterina Market. Dinner and all-day menu highlights include Folgueroles bread with roseta tomato and olive oil, Fried anchovies with fresh lemon or Organic beef skirt steak from Girona with crispy potatoes and padron peppers. For dessert, hero dishes include Veraz rice pudding with cinnamon biscuit praliné, citrus gel and preserved lemon, Peach pie with almond frangipane, fresh peach and vanilla ice cream or a classic Cheesecake with seasonal fruit. New to the drinks menu at Veraz is an expertly curated selection of vermouth and sherry wines, including red and white vermouths from the Tarragona region, palo cortado, manzanilla or fino. The terrace at Veraz, located at the front of the hotel, offers guests an alfresco dining experience. Looking out over the Santa Caterina Market, it is the perfect spot for long sunshine-filled lunches, and late dinners or drinks with family and friends.
In the evenings, guests and locals alike can enjoy candlelit dinners with live music every Friday and Saturday night with jazz, funk and acoustic covers. For breakfast choose from classics such as avocado toast, shakshuka and vegan coconut chia pudding. Guests can also choose from the bottomless cava weekend brunch menu, priced at 35 euros per person and including two dishes of your choice, specialty coffee, and free-flowing cava and mimosas. A lively way to start your day in Barcelona!
On the 10th floor you’ll find The Roof, this must-visit destination and intimate oasis in the heart of Barcelona offers an incomparable panoramic view of the city, with elegant indoor and outdoor seating and a small outdoor pool, whilst serving light dishes designed to be enjoyed with friends and family. Its menu focuses on the flavours of Asia, inspired by Chef Pedro Tassarolo own personal experiences around the world, with small plates such as Korean style fried chicken, Vegetarian donburi, Thai salad or Scallops and prawn ssam. The bar is a unique piece of travertine marble where the best bartenders in Barcelona offer a fresh and innovative seasonal menu consisting of cocktails and various healthy options such as natural juices, smoothies, kombuchas and mocktails. Cocktail highlights include the Clara de Yuzu which includes yuzu sake, beer & lemon sherbet, Thai Sunset which includes Montsant red wine, yuzu, hibiscus, lemon and soda as well as refreshing mocktails such as Butterfly Effect which contains pineapple, grapefruit, lemon, jasmine cordial & ginger ale.
Settled in between the public areas on the first floor and The Roof this hotel has 100 rooms and suites, each with their own faultless city views over Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Santa Caterina Market and the district of El Born. Guests can also choose from a selection of guest rooms and suites with Interconnecting rooms perfect for families or friend groups. There are two stunning penthouses that set the standard for luxury in Barcelona, each a home-from-home concept with their own private terraces equipped with laid-back lounge areas and dining furniture for private al fresco meals and relaxation under the Catalan sun.
The Barcelona EDITION also offers a selection of packages perfect for the spring and summer months. Choose from Spring Escape, where guests can stay in a signature room or suite with views overlooking the city’s Old Town. The package includes airport transfers to and from the hotel, a bottle of Champagne on arrival, breakfast, tickets to Fundació Joan Miró, a must see museum showcasing the art of Joan Miró, and other 20th and 21st century artists. In addition, guests can delight in a delicious Asian-inspired street food lunch at The Roof with mesmerising views over the El Born neighbourhood. The EDITION Weekender package includes a sweet delicacy by The Barcelona EDITION’s Pastry Chef perfectly paired with a bottle of Champagne on arrival, alongside a specially curated playlist by Radio Primavera Sound. In addition, enjoy drinks at speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar Punch Room with a pre-dinner punch bowl for two followed by a flavourful dinner at market cuisine restaurant Veraz with a live music performance. Guests can start the next day the right way with an à-la-carte breakfast or a recovery brunch with free flow cava and mimosas at Veraz.
For further details on packages, please see the website: www.editionhotels.com/barcelona/special-offers
