01 Oct 10 Restaurants in Barcelona That Are Perfect for Closing the Deal

If you are currently living and working in Barcelona, it can be hard to find a great restaurant or bar to conduct your business meetings, because most of them are either too uncomfortable, too noisy, too smelly, too small or just too ugly.

We are sure that you have experienced some of these scenarios before; you place your laptop on the table and watch it fall off in slow motion because the table looks like it was built for Hobbits. You place your papers on the table and they get stained with coffee and, when you try to sign the contract on a table made of sharp hipster wood spikes, you receive splinters in your hands and the wood makes tiny holes in your documents.

How about the time when the coffee machine was so loud that you could not hear anything; or the time you saw your laptop dying slowly in front of your eyes because there are no outlets you can use? Perhaps the worst part is when you have to sign off from Wi-Fi because you have spent your 30 minutes, or when the person who is sitting at the table next to you is so close that you feel like they are in bed with you.

With all that said, we have gone through the city back and forth and decided to share a selection of the ten restaurants and bars for your business meetings, all of which are perfect for closing the deal. So, read on and find out where to head out next when you have to hold an important business meeting.

Jaime Beriestain

Carrer de Pau Claris, 167, 08037, +34 935 15 07 82

This restaurant/café is right next to the Jaime Beriestain concept shop, which has everything from furniture, magazines, books, small design objects, to nice perfumed things. The service and food are always great and they have some of the best cakes in town, especially the carrot cake; that one is a must. This place is very nicely decorated, it is very comfortable, and their booths are set up so that you can have conversations without anyone prying their ears.

Pepito

Passatge Domingo, 3, 08007, +34 932 50 67 25

This place is located in the small street behind Paseo de Gracia, an intimate restaurant, with warm decorations, and it presents a perfect place for lunch or dinner. You will be very satisfied with the service and their food, so make sure to give this place a chance.

Batuar – Cotton House

Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 670, 08010, +34 934 50 50 45

The Cotton House Hotel, after a long period of refurbishment, was opened in January 2015. The hotel is stunning by itself, because its whole interior has been designed by the well-known Lázaro Rosa-Violán. The design of the restaurant follows in that same fashion, with numerous private rooms, an ample bar area and a massive terrace which simply cannot be missed.

The quality-to-price ratio is pretty good, the service is amazing, and if you stick around after work, make sure to try some of their cocktails. This indeed is the perfect restaurant to close the deal.

Banker’s Bar

Passeig de Gràcia, 38, 08007, +34 931 51 87 82

This bar is located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and it is an ideal place for a private conversation or for a casual drink. It would be better to go to Bankers Bar during the day, especially if you want a private chat, because at evenings, both DJs and crowds overwhelm this place.

Zero KM

Calle Ribera 18, 08003, +34 932 69 31 00

This lounge bar is based on the Zero Kilometer philosophy, meaning that all of their products are sourced locally from within 100km of Barcelona. Their food is great and so are their prices, make sure to try their unique pizzas. The seats are very comfy, they have a cool and spacious design, so there will not be any bumping of elbows with people around you. At night, the music turns up and this place becomes a vibrant spot that serves some of the best cocktails in town.

Dos Torres

Via Augusta 300, 08017, +34 932 06 64 80

This place is located in a very elegant building near the tip of Via Augusta and Dos Torres is a great choice for a nice business lunch. There are many private rooms and an ample garden which makes it ideal for you to hold private meetings.

Botafumeiro

Carrer Gran de Gràcia, 81, 08012, +34 932 18 42 30

Located in the very heart of Gracia, Botafumeiro is one of the best seafood restaurants in Barcelona. It is not the most affordable place, but you will leave as a happy person and this is indeed a place where you can conduct a successful business meeting. You will see how the time will fly away very fast, so be careful not to turn that 2 hour meeting into a 5 hour one.

Boca Grande/Boca Chica

Passatge de la Concepció 12, 08008, +34 934 67 51 49

Whether you opt for eating downstairs in Boca Grande or refresh yourself in Boca Chica upstairs; either way, you will make the right choice.

One Ocean Club

Moll de la Barceloneta, 1, 08039, +34 934 84 23 15

This place is a recent addition to the Port Vell area and has a very unique setting and design. One Ocean Club can be considered to be an exclusive combination of both style and comfort. With the view on the port, an interior contemporary designed and a fantastic cuisine that is prepared by Executive Chef César Guillén, this indeed is a perfect spot to have a business lunch or have a dinner where you will enjoy the view with a drink in your hand.

Flax & Kale

Calle Tallers 74B, 08001, +34 933 17 56 64

This place is spread out over 800 square meters and it has a nice and very trendy concept. They also offer tasty vegetarian and vegan food that is combined and inspired by a stylish New Yorkish design and proper service. Smoothies, fresh juices and presses are definitely something you need to try. It is perhaps the most casual place on this list, but the crowd is good, and it will work out perfectly for a less formal meeting.

There you go; ten restaurants and bars that are perfect for closing the deal for your business in Barcelona. We recommend you to give them all a shot, because we are sure that each and every one of them will have that something that will make you come back.