If you plan to visit the Maritime Museum Garden you should visit the Cafe/bar in the garden of the museum and let the children run around and play. Here you will find snacks and beverages in this peaceful respite from the city traffic. The museum also have family activities, check website for more info.
This is probably Barcelona´s most famous restaurant. Literally meaning "Seven Doors" this popular eaterie has been in business since 1836 and third and fourth generations of loyal patrons still pack the place. You can expect delicious portions of traditional Catalan food. Reservations recommended.
The Forum Park is a big area in Diagonal Mar neighbourhood used for many different events and festivals. Here you will find a playground area with swings, slides as well as creative play for children.
The Parc Diagonal Mar has an interesting modernist architecture and divided into six main areas: the fountains, a “magic mountain” for children, a sports area, an amphitheater, a playground and a dog run.
The aquarium in Barcelona is very impressive with many of the tanks extend all the way to the floor, making it very stroller friendly. There's a great kids play area that's geared towards younger kids (1-4 year) next to the cafeteria. A perfect activity for bad weather days.
This huge mall is located where Diagonal avenue ends, close to the waterfront, is the newest and most modern commercial centre in Barcelona. Here you will find more than 250 stores, restaurants and cinemas. A special space is prepared with everything children need. A large complex with interactive games, mats and slide all in one place, on Floor 1 of Diagonal Mar Center. You can also rent a child’s stroller on the first floor, next to El Mar dels Nens (play area).
If you are out at the beach with the kids, this is a great place to stop for Paella. The food is great, there's a covered outdoor patio, and the service is quick. There are many restaurants nearby but this one is attended by locals. You will find child friendly dishes (besides paella) such as bread smeared with tomato, spanish tortilla, and croquettes. There's also an inespensive 3 course daily menu for lunch.
This café-restaurant is situated on the top of the Catalunya History Museum in the harborside building called Palau de Mar. Here you will find a daily lunchtime menu. Although you eat inside you can have a drink or coffee under the covered patio and then wander around the spacious roof terrace for fantastic views of the marina and city.
The Barceloneta and San Sebastia beaches combined are the longest and also the closest to the city centre. They are easily accessible by food, bus or metro. If sand castles are not enough, there is a playground with a climbing frame as well.
Al Passatore, is an italian restaurant for the entire family. The restaurant is very popular especially because of their large italian pizzas served very quickly at an excellent price. The out door terasse, the opening hours and the great pizzas make this place a good choice for dining out with the children.
