Saying goodbye to 2023 can be quite an adventure in the city where one resides, when the hotel offerings entice with New Year's Eves straight out of a movie. We have gathered a dozen of the best dinners that night will be served in Barcelona, in what will be table feasts, followed by toasts and music, and with unforgettable gastronomic proposals. Hotels also offer the package with accommodation included – with rooms at special prices for their diners – to start January 1st as well as 2023 ended.
The Catalan capital has become a key New Year's Eve destination, when thousands of visitors from all over the world arrive, and hotels boast cosmopolitanism by merging their guests with the growing share of Barcelonians who choose a dream night for the last day of the year. The atmosphere is guaranteed, with parties and live music or DJ in most establishments, only for their diners. And it should be noted that all of them also have special New Year's Day lunch menus the next day.
For the big night, in addition to selecting 10 luxury hotels ideal for enjoying as a couple, with friends or family – with all the details of their gala menus – we also point out another handful of establishments that stand out for making each New Year's Eve unique.
Classic Super Luxury at Hotel El Palace Barcelona
The Hotel El Palace Barcelonait is the local benchmark for traditional luxury New Year's Eves, due to its classicism and atmosphereelegant for those who want unforgettable and classy experiences. Any of thethree optionsthat this centenary GL-category establishment encompasses is tempting.At the top of the hotel, its coveted rooftop, with the city of Barcelona at its feet and the sky as a photo backdrop, the Rooftop will offer the most exclusive evening. The menu will include as starters Brioche with butter and caviar; 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham, crystal bread, tomato; Crispy oxtail stewed in red wine; Delta oyster, tamari and lime; Suckling pig with spiced juice and herbs; Homemade red shrimp croquette; Scallop and passion fruit ceviche. Followed by, Foie cremat, pistachio sponge cake, dried apricots and spring onion; Lobster suquet with cod tripe, cabbage and rocket textures; Roasted monkfish with clam cream and squid from the pot; and Grilled Galician beef sirloin with creamy potato and black truffle. For a sweet finish, Cocoa biscuit, 80% chocolate mousse and vanilla cream; Petits fours, coffees, lucky grapes and party favors, along with a select wine and champagne cellar, for 625 euros.
A second proposal will take place in its mythical Salón Gran Vía on the ground floor. It will include: Cheese bonbon, tomato and basil; Toast with homemade marinated salmon, wasabi mayonnaise, nori seaweed; 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham and crystal bread, tomato; Braised cheek, soft cabbage cream and truffle sauce; Cuttlefish tartare, citrus hollandaise and seaweed bread; Homemade red shrimp croquette. Followed by, Txangurro cannelloni, leek and coconut cream; Mature beef sirloin with its spiced jus, millefeuille and fresh herbs. For dessert, Cocoa biscuit, 80% chocolate mousse and vanilla cream; Petits fours, coffees, grapes and party favors, with cellar included, for 395 euros.
The party with live music and DJ at the Bluesman Cocktail Bar is only 100 euros with open bar for those who have dined at the previous two. Another option is offered by the Amar restaurant, by chef Rafa Zafra, for 380 euros, combining the appetizer experience at the bar and the main part of the dinner at the table, to which must be added the wine package of 120 or 175 euros per person.
Ring in the New Year at Tibidabo, at Gran Hotel La Florida
Without leaving Barcelona, but with the feeling of a romantic getaway or urban disconnection, the Gran Hotel La Florida signs a luxury New Year's Eve in its privileged enclave of Tibidabo and withsplendid viewsof the metropolis. The perfect evening can be concluded by staying at the hotel and watching the sunrise on the first day of 2024.For now, its restaurant will offer a festive menu consisting of these starters: Amélie Oyster with Bloody Mary gel; Balfego Tuna with wasabi pearls; French winter truffle Macaron; and Salmon Blini with sour cream and caviar. Main courses include: Red prawn carpaccio, Japanese mayo, mango and edamame; Amberjack with lime sauce, codium and herb powder; Girona sirloin with Périgueux sauce and boletus. The pre-dessert will be Pineapple tartare with apple and cucumber, while the sweet moment will arrive with Milk chocolate velvet, toffee and hazelnuts. With drinks, wine cellar, coffee and lucky grapes, plus party and two hours of open bar for 250 euros.
The most chic night at The One Barcelona
Without moving from the most central neighborhoods of the city, the hotel The One Barcelona it is another of the most outstanding options in the city. Doubly so, as it is a hotel of a few years, renovated, elegant and at the same time very warm, which has become a great discovery for many Barcelona residents addicted to its fantastic rooftop. But also its gastronomy is led by thechef Miguel Muñoz,which represents a more than safe bet. Its market cuisine and local produce, its sensitivity to traditional recipes adapted to its style, and the good service that characterizes them are elements to consider for a great night.In this case, the hotel on Provença street with Pau Claris has designed a magical night in its restaurant Somni. The feast will begin with Oyster in sour apple ceviche; Foie mi-cuit coca with fig and gold compote; Salad of tender shoots and smoked cod carpaccio; Sweet potato, truffled egg at 63º, curry bread and D.O. Vall d'Aran caviar; Half lobster flambéed with whisky and American sauce; Charcoal-roasted Wagyu sirloin with creamy Jerusalem artichoke and soufflé potato. For dessert, Citrus textures of yuzu, lemon and bergamot; Chocolate 2024 with chestnut and raspberry, and nougats and Christmas sweets. With wine selection and coffees, for 280 euros.
An unforgettable New Year's Eve at Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
The charismaticMandarin OrientalPaseo de Gràcia has stood out as one of the hotels ofBarcelona that most bet on a Christmas immersion down to the last detail. For the third year, they deploy theirChristmas Market, open not only to its guests but also to Barcelona residents who wish to attend with their family, by reservation, given the limited capacity. There they will find Christmas decorations, storytelling, a market, activities, and workshops.In this irresistible setting for Christmas fans, their New Year's Eve plan is twofold and high-flying. On one hand, the exclusive proposal of the Moments restaurant, led by Raül Balam and Carme Ruscalleda, and with two Michelin stars. They will serve Table Appetizers, Caviar Tartlet, Pularda Soup, Lobster Lasagna, Turbot, Duck à l'orange, Golden peach, Wine-poached Pear Torrija, Andoa creamy cake and the 12 lucky spices, Nougat cart, water, coffees, party favors, and champagne toast for 485 euros. If wine pairing and the 'after party' with open bar until 3:00 AM at Bankers Bank are added, it will be a total of 665 euros.
In the case of the Blanc restaurant, with Miguel García-Romeral and Marc de Martín as executive chef and executive sous chef, it offers Mediterranean-rooted cuisine but with the Asian influence championed by this hotel brand. The menu includes Oyster, ceviche, Crispy beef tartare with cecina, Artichoke heart with stracciatella and 00 anchovy, King crab with smoked crème fraiche and caviar, Lobster brioche, shiso and coral mayonnaise, Portobello and black truffle croquettes, Roasted sea bass with Beurre Blanc, pods and mussels, Wagyu rossini with Perigord sauce and Parmentier. Mandarin and cava, Montblanc, Petit fours, nougats, neulas and grapes, for 295 euros without drinks. Or for 415 euros with a pairing worthy of the feast.
At the foot of Montjuïc to welcome the year at InterContinental Barcelona
The hotel that has hit the mark among Barcelona residents due to the pull of its spectacular cocktail barGebre, as well as for its summer terrace173 Rooftopand for its Sunday brunch, it also aspires to be a meeting point for New Year's Eve, beyond tourism. It will have a double bet.At Arrel, its Mediterranean and less formal restaurant, that night they will treat diners with grouped proposals. 'From our garden to your table' will offer a Salad Bar; Tomato and burrata tartare; Heirloom beets, apple and Moët Chandon; Green salad, avocado cream, yuzu and sprouts; Green asparagus, cantaloupe and raspberries; and Txangurro salad.
'From the Boqueria market' they will dispatch Iberian ham, loin, sausage and local cured meats with bread with tomato; Local cheeses, jams and nuts; Mediterranean smoked meats with their usual accompaniments; Steak tartare with its toasts 00 anchovies with pepper and toasted bread. 'From the sea' they will have special Gillardeau oysters and garnishes Spider crabs; scampi and prawns. In their 'show cooking', Mushroom and truffle risotto creamed in a 20 kg Parmesan wheel; Monkfish and squid romescada; Traditionally roasted Quercus suckling pig; Wellington sirloin; Glazed veal shank, Robuchon puree and Ras al Hanout carrot; and Salt-baked coastal sea bass. As a finishing touch, Mini desserts and small follies, cakes, macarons and pastries, in addition to the special New Year's Eve dessert and fruit. With cellar included and access to the after-party it costs 225 euros.
More exclusive, Quirat will celebrate this year having achieved its first Michelin star with the following menu. As an appetizer, Barnacle, razor clam, lemon and lactic tartlet, and Gillardeau oyster and apple 'mignonette'. These will be followed by Sea urchin royal, ceps and truffle. As a starter, National lobster, bisque and roasted chicken. For mains, National sea bream, Catalan-style spinach and pine nut cream and Hare à la royale, parmentier and melanosporum truffle. The dessert will be Pineapple, white chocolate and yuzu, to finish with grapes, cava, pecans and dates. With cellar, for 360 euros.
For guests of both, the hotel organizes in the Fallin9 Club, one floor below, an exclusive party with a DJ, creative cocktails and lots of fun in a long night of dancing, they promise.
Night of Michelin stars at Monument Hotel
The sophisticated hotel at the confluence of Mallorca street and Passeig de Gràcia has become a temple of Michelin stars, a place of pilgrimage for its guests and many Barcelonians. The design establishment, crowned by one of the city's most exclusive terraces, offers three gastronomic options for the last night of the year.They will be offered by Restaurante Lasarte, with three Michelin Stars, Restaurante Oria, with one, and Glasss, the space located on the top floor of the Monument Hotel. Under the direction of Martín Berasategui, the respective chefs Paolo Casagrande, Xabier Goikoetxea and Gabriele Milani will give their all with a repertoire that combines local produce, Basque essence, and the excellence that has put them on the international map of the best cuisine.
That night, Lasarte will offer the most sought-after menu in Barcelona. It will consist of Light spider crab consommé, cauliflower and caviar; Smoked sea bass, apple and forgotten tubers with a celery-root ice cream; and Truffled chard stalks and scallop slices with short seaweed and licorice broth.
Next, Cold hibiscus and purple shiso soup; Duo of scarlet prawn and its corals in a fennel and avocado velouté; Sea urchin curd and 'espardenyes'; Scampi and yogurt cappelletti with fine herbs, Iberian jowl and cured yolk; Grilled turbot, pickled lettuce hearts with hot citrus and saffron vinaigrette; Beef sirloin with mustard, root terrine, beetroot agliata and pink pepper. To finish, Orange and angostura Baba; Cocoa essence and Petit Fours. With its "wine harmony," water and coffee service, it will cost 780 euros per person.
Those who choose Oria will enjoy appetizers, Roasted foie gras, Natural oyster, Warm scampi with its tartar, Red mullet with green curry sauce, Grilled pigeon breast, Fluid chocolate cake with caramel ice cream, petit fours, nougats and grapes with a glass of champagne, for 495 euros. In the case of Glasss, a menu will be served for 130 euros, with drinks by the glass charged separately.
Claris Hotel & Spa GL: A welcome to 2024 with art
The GL Barcelona, located in the late 19th-century Vedruna Palace, is an institution in local hospitality because, beyond the design of its rooms and its unique structure, it houses a museum-lounge with more than 50 unpublished works from pre-Columbian civilizations and Mayan culture. But it has also made a name for itself among Barcelona residents thanks to its famous terrace, the creator of 'terraceo' in Barcelona hotels and with views of the Eixample. Christmas is lived intensely in the exclusive hotel, with a double New Year's Eve proposal.In its main restaurant they will serve: Translucent bread with anchovy butter; Shellfish in a fishing net: Oyster, clam, gooseneck barnacle and mussel; Sea urchin, coffee and caviar; Smoked tuna belly; 100% Duck: foie, yolk, ham and pork rind; Pigeon and eel dumpling; Lobster; Turbot rib; Wagyu sirloin; Gold Black Negroni; Dessert table. With cellar, for 375 euros, including the subsequent celebration and chocolate with churros to regain strength. And children's menu for 50 euros.
On the other hand, in the hotel's new restaurant, with an independent street entrance, in the sushi-bar with robata Os-kuro they will propose: Oysters with ponzu and Japanese dressing, Tuna collar gyoza, Sashimi moriawase, Nigiri moriawase, King crab and caviar chawamushi, New Year's Eve soba with Palamós red shrimp, Seasonal mushrooms with yolk and cured belly, Black cod with Maresme pea, Wagyu in two versions, robata and meloso. For a sweet finale, Akemashite Omedetou, a different dessert, with wine, sakes and champagne, for 198 euros.
Double feature at the restaurant and terrace of Kimpton Vividora Hotel
One of the luxury hotels with the most charisma and personality in the center of Barcelona has managed to stand out among its guests for some particularities, such as the offer of free bicycles to discover the city, or the wine social hourwhere you can connect with other guests and have a few drinks for free. But it has also opened up to Barcelona residents with cultural activities, its affordable and very rich lunch menus, and its charmingVivi's Terrace,with views of the Gòtic.For New Year's Eve, they want to put all their common spaces into play, so the evening will combine a welcome drink, dinner at Fauna, and chimes and fireworks on the terrace with a DJ session.
The gala menu costs 220 euros and consists of several appetizers (Tomato cannelloni, mató cheese and cecina; Foie mi-cuit and cardamom powder Filipino; Tuna in cold Chardonnay escabeche and sea urchin; Cod pil pil, roasted garlic and crispy ink; Galician razor clam with beurre blanc and caviar; Crispy acorn duck nigiri with pears). For main courses, Blue lobster, savory apple tatin, Frise endive and smoked coral butter; Poularde ravioli with poultry consommé and candied pine nuts; Girona beef Wellington sirloin with meat jus and winter truffle. For dessert, White chocolate lemon curd, meringue and lime ice cream; Hazelnut gianduja, chocolate ganache, cocoa crumbs and raspberry. And after-dinner with turrones and neulas. With cellar included.
They stand out for also offering an entirely vegetarian menu at the same price, as well as a children's menu for 55 euros.
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona: Christmas glamour and high-end cuisine
One of Barcelona's most iconic hotels, whose facade invites you to immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere that floods the entire Paseo de Gràcia, it once again becomes a benchmark for those who appreciate all the classicism of the arrangements and ornaments of this era. Over the years, it has become a must-visit for many Barcelona residents who love tradition, mixing with stylish travelers.The cuisine of Michelin-starred Nandu Jubany is a guarantee of a happy feast, as is the talent of executive chef David Romero. This year they unleash their magic in two proposals.
In the Solc restaurant, they will serve as appetizers Red shrimp and caviar tartare; Fine clam with celery and apple granita; Parmesan whey with pumpkin gnocchi and black truffle; Essence of Galician necora with king crab and Oscietra caviar. Next, Maresme pea shoots with acorn-fed ham, pullet egg and Vic black truffle; Mediterranean lobster baked in charcoal oven with champagne beurre blanc and its roe; Royal sea bream with sea cucumbers and snow pea pod cream, perona bean and ham; Wagyu rib loin with bordelaise ceps, béarnaise sauce and soufflé potatoes; Carob mole with black sesame praline and hazelnut ice cream. With party favors and a select wine cellar, plus a party until 3:00 AM, for 585 euros.
In its main hall there will also be a New Year's Eve proposal, starting with Carrasco acorn-fed ham, El Capricho beef steak tartare brioche with black truffle, Crispy toast of marinated white shrimp, curry gel, lime and sprouts, and Rossini ceps with truffle and foie gras. To continue with Oscietra caviar with national lobster, Delta prawn and XL Galician cockles with codium seaweed and vodka tomato water geleé; Grilled sole fillet with rock mussel beurre blanc with saffron; Beef Wellington sirloin with black truffle sauce. And finish with Crunchy and creamy Caraïbe chocolate with mango, passion fruit and exotic sorbet, as well as Chocolate tree with San Silvestre petit fours. With party favors, wine cellar and the same party, for 385 euros.
There is one more proposal, on its panoramic terrace, of a bottle of champagne with oysters and/or caviar from 120 euros.
Sofitel Barcelona Skipper joins the best galas
The arrival ofSofitel in Barcelona, on the seafront, has been one of the great hotel successes of recent years, after a spectacular renovation. It is not just another hotel, but rather it exudes style and a French touch that makes it different.For New Year's Eve, they will take advantage of one of their most stellar spaces, the glass-enclosed Atrium with a ten-meter high ceiling to serve a gala menu that will include as table appetizers: Delta Oyster with Nacarii caviar and codium seaweed; Caramelized micuit foie, green apple and duck confit; Homemade lobster croquette. To move on to Costa Brava Scampi Bellevue style; Roasted wild beach sea bass with smoked octopus, orange, Ebro Delta razor clams and clam sauce; and Organic beef tenderloin with confit potato mille-feuille, Iberian bacon and cep and foie gras jam, topped with sweet New Year's Moon. With cellar, lucky grapes and party until 1:00 am, for 315 euros.
In their Tendiez restaurant, they opt for a slightly less formal version for 185 euros, based on a similar appetizer plus seafood salpicon, wild beach sea bass and Catalan coquelet stuffed with micuit foie and mushrooms. Plus dessert, cellar and party favors.
Among the many New Year's Eve offers in the city, we also highlight those of Gran Hotel Havana, Negresco Princess, Eurostars Grand Marina GL, Serras Barcelona, Le Méridien Barcelona, various H10 hotels in the city, Hilton Diagonal Mar and Renaissance Barcelona Hotel.