BARCELONA: RESTAURANTS AND MORE

When the sun goes down, Spain’s culinary culture comes alive; the Catalans like to enjoy their meals late into the night, to the surprise of many foreigners who are not accustomed to eating dinner as late as 11 p.m. or even midnight. A favorite way to usher in the evening hours is to visit a classic tapas bar or Cervecería El Vaso de Oro, where fresh, simple, and delicious nibbles can be had while sipping a cold cerveza. If after-dinner drinks are in order, be sure to visit Bar Gimlet for cocktails and jazz.