Bar Raval

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Standing in Bar Raval's magnificent, undulating mahogany interior, inspired by the works of Antoni Gaudí, feels like being surrounded by a set of petrified waves – it's otherworldly. The Basque-inspired pinxtos menu is the perfect complement to the surroundings: small sharing plates (squid in ink, smoked lamb belly, foie gras) go well with the list of layered cocktails and fine wines.

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