Cecconi's Barcelona

"Although Cecconi's is technically a Soho House property, you don’t need to be a member to drink or dine here—which is great news if you're looking for a place to post up for a few hours and answer emails with a cocktail in hand; sip a Negroni or a Fennel Martini while you settle in. The menu features some excellent aperitivi, including a great Sbagliato and delightful riffs on the Americano and the spritz. There's also an intriguing Bloody Mary available during weekend brunch, and a full menu available at the bar; the Italian food here is some of the best you’ll find in Barcelona." - Isabelle Kliger, Naren Young

"First impression? Cecconi's is a stunning restaurant with tons of natural light and a gorgeous bar flanked by ridiculously oversized bar stools. Although this is a Soho House property, you don’t need to be a member to dine here. Cool. So who’s there? There's a mixed bag—you'll definitely hear all manner of accents peppering the room. There are locals, international Barcelona residents, tourists, the occasional celebrity. Some are having a leisurely lunch, others are taking meetings. If you’ve been to any Soho House, anywhere in the world, however, you know this is the norm. How are the drinks? The small cocktail menu offers some excellent aperitivi, including a great Sbagliato and delightful riffs on the Americano and the spritz. There's also an intriguing Bloody Mary available during weekend brunch. Worth ordering something to eat, too? Cecconi's full menu available at the bar, and the Italian food here is some of the best you’ll find in Barcelona. Get the fried olives with a Negroni while you settle in and review the restaurant's vast offerings. The Sunday “Feast” brunch buffet is a decadent spread of Italian delicacies from fresh oysters to lasagne, cheese and cold cuts, freshly cooked meat and fish dishes and enough dessert options to make your head spin. Did the staff do you right? Dressed in classic Italian bartender jackets, the staff is attentive, friendly, and well-informed. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for? This is a wonderful place to post up for a few hours, get some work done, have a nice cocktail, and keep to yourself—a rarity in Barcelona bar culture." - Naren Young