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# My Decade in Barcelona: The Mega-List of Tried and Tested Favourites
- URL: https://barna.news/my-decade-in-barcelona-the-mega-list-of-tried-and-tested-favourites/
- Published: 2026-02-13T20:19:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-10T09:30:09.000Z
- Description: After 10 years living in Barcelona, I’ve compiled the definitive list of where to eat, drink, and shop. Vetted by the local community.
- Author: Owen
- Tags: food-drink, Guides

After 10 years of calling Barcelona home, you stop being a tourist and start building a real map of the city’s heart. This isn’t a list from a weekend trip; this is a decade of trial, error, and discovery.

I’ve compiled my personal ‘Mega-List’ of recommendations across the city, covering everything from the best hidden bakeries to the rooftop terraces that actually have a view worth the climb. These are also the spots we frequently recommend and vet within the [Barcelona English Speakers community](https://barna.news/communities/).

### The Barcelona Mega-List

- **Asian Food:** [Personal Favourites](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YCXUADQmpNGnJXQ79?ref=barna.news)
- **Bakeries:** [The Best Dough in BCN](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cqMYY4o4KdaTPiao7?ref=barna.news)
- **Bars:** [Top Drinking Holes](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KQXjEfKmuvqh3tcq9?ref=barna.news)
- **Brunch Spots:** [Weekend Recovery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6gR5JMnvW815hmqa9?ref=barna.news)
- **Burgers:** [The Real Patties](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CCPGAePcTByfhnQRA?ref=barna.news)
- **Mexican:** [Authentic Tacos & More](https://maps.app.goo.gl/somsfvvBdc4huf4P7?ref=barna.news)
- **Pizza:** [Slices of Heaven](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xM8poXZ36o5Ere9fA?ref=barna.news)
- **Quick Eats:** [On the Go](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ZuhQ4A8mfARa2ZK6?ref=barna.news)
- **Roof Terraces:** [Views and Sips](https://maps.app.goo.gl/QpmTXYJvcmZFbuU27?ref=barna.news)
- **Spanish Food:** [The Real Deal](https://maps.app.goo.gl/21mT4XYFjprfK6Fr6?ref=barna.news)
- **Sweet Treats:** [Sugar Rush](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFgfAmJEv6fU7Xy26?ref=barna.news)
- **Vegetarian:** [Green Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/paAFZKrnw59cMNJu7?ref=barna.news)
- **Vintage Shops:** [The Best Finds](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mAjq2FCFWHXvjob29?ref=barna.news)

So there you have it, it’s ever being added to as I see or hear about good spots. Apologies if some have closed, I remove them when I see them. Thanks for reading, come and join us at [Barcelona English Speakers](https://barna.news/communities/) if you have any questions or tell me that the list has some things missing.

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