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El Palace Barcelona reimagines the splendour and grandeur of its Great Hall with new activities and immersive offerings, including evocative art exhibitions, gastronomic experiences, and live music. The new programme is designed to restore the Great Hall as the soul of the hotel by creating an elegant and dynamic atmosphere.
Born the former Ritz of Barcelona, El Palace Barcelona continues to embrace its rich heritage, blending timeless glamour with contemporary experiences and impeccable service, creating a truly elegant and memorable stay in one of the world’s most historic hotels.
Since its opening in 1919, El Palace Barcelona has been the place be for gala parties, fashion shows, live music, afternoon tea, and creative visual arts. Today, the hotel is proud to continue this tradition with a new series of modern activities and experiences in its Great Hall as one of Barcelona leading entertainment and dining destinations.
In the 1940s, the Gaudi Hall, with its grand and opulent setting, hosted numerous fashion shows by designers from Pertegaz and Bastida to modern designers. The great Josephine Baker could be found performing at the Parrilla Hall, while Freddy Mercury and Montserrat Caballé sang together for the first time at the piano of the Cugat Hall.
El Palace Barcelona’s walls have been silent witnesses to the life and work of numerous artists, from Ella Fitzgerald and Pablo Picasso to Josephine Baker and Salvador Dali, who all stayed in residence at El Palace Barcelona during their prestigious careers, and now have their eponymous Art Suites in the hotel. With fond creative memories of the past, the hotel now looks to the future as a modern patron of the visual and performing arts and create new experiences for its present and future guests.
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Live the Christmas spirit of the towns of northern Europe without leaving Barcelona.
The Palace Barcelona lets itself be carried away by the magic of Christmas and dresses in the majesty that characterizes these dates.
Discover all the Christmas activities
The majestic Hall of the hotel will exhibit pieces by the Catalan artist Pau Escat, which can be visited from November 17 to January 30, 2024.
The collection, created specifically to be exhibited at El Palace Barcelona under the name “Inside a landscape” , has as its starting point the dialogue between light and darkness. The works work on the dark atmosphere, in gray and black waters that collide with the intense and metallic light of gold, Escat's hallmark technique. The play of light and the contrast of the paintings results in an elegant work, at the same time simple, sober, but intense, and where the quality of the chosen fabrics intensifies the enveloping impression on the viewer.
Part of the profits from the sale of the works will go to Bahadur Social Project, an NGO that promotes sustainable development through education, with which the artist has a personal connection.
Access to the exhibition is free of charge, without the need to stay at the hotel or consume, making it a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of one of the oldest hotels in the city and enjoy its beauty in tune with the beauty of the works.
Guests can enjoy the new afternoon tea menu surrounded by the elegant and majestic atmosphere of the Great Hall.
The traditional British afternoon menu includes a selection of sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats prepared by the hotel’s prestigious pastry chef, Miguel Costa, expertly paired with a selection of teas and optional splurge of Champagne or Eco Cava.
During Afternoon Tea on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Fabrizio Paparello will perform a piano repertoire, including film soundtracks from the recent decades.
New to the Great Hall is the new Cakes & Bubbles trolley, offering the perfect afternoon treat for those with a sweet tooth. The Cakes & Bubbles trolley will serve a delicious selection of cakes by Miguel Costa, combined with a selection of indulgent bubble
Rather classic in style, but always committed to the most sweet flavors, Miguel Costa has known how few others have developed a career in the world of restaurant dessert, claiming the good French pastry of a lifetime.
With the best cakes of Barcelona, you will deserve few bubbles to maximize the experience. You will be able to choose between a large variety of Cava, Spanish sparkling wine, or the more glamourous Champagne
The new all-day dining will offer guests a selection of traditional tapas and seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are perfect to share as a snack or combined to make a heartier meal for a casual lunch or dinner.
Lighter dishes include squid croquettes with black squid ink, El Palace Patatas Bravas, 100% Iberian ham, coca bread with tomatoes, and an assortment of local artisan cheeses. Signature main dishes include roasted pumpkin soup with marinated tofu, sautéed seasonal mushrooms, and black garlic, Sirloin beef carpaccio served with a vitello tonnato sauce, Paccheri pasta stuffed with lobster and served with a creamy seafood sauce, burrata served with a Sicilian vinaigrette, as well as slow-cooked lamb tagine with smoked aubergine, kalamata olives, and confit lemon.
A selection of sandwiches will also be available, including the El Palace lobster roll and aged beef burger served on a brioche bun with French fries, and the El Palace Classic Chicken Club Sandwich.
We are also very happy to inform you that we have a Vegan Menu available.
Located in the heart of the hotel, the bar of the Great Hall is offering plenty of innovation when it comes to creating delicious concoctions with both Mediterranean and exotic flavours.
Our bartender will propose a vast and tasty array of concoctions to excite the most discerning of palates.
There are many types of pairings, but none like Art & Drinks, the sensory union of illustration and cocktails in one of the most emblematic locations in Barcelona, the Great Hall of the Hotel El Palace Barcelona.
During the activity, which will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, the illustrator Joel Miñana will teach the participants valuable techniques to obtain colorful drawings faithful to his style, while the attendees will learn to prepare two cocktails that they will be able to taste while enjoy a unique environment.
The cocktails will be prepared from different drinks from the wide range of Bacardi Spain.
The class includes the workshop, two cocktails and drawing materials from Tombow Spain and Raima.
Pianist, singer and showman who continues the tradition of piano entertainment, where music, words and humor come together in a brilliant show, the result of experience in hundreds of nights on stages around the world, from South America to China, from the beaches of the Mediterranean towards the mountains of Canada.
In "One Man Show" format or accompanied by some of the best musicians in Barcelona, F.P. unapologetically takes and reinvents Renato Carosone as well as Ray Charles, Elton John and Paolo Conte, Los Panchos and The Beatles, even the most recent artists.
Candlelight concert is a breathtaking experience and is now attracting unprecedented attention all over the world. Why? Easy! People love candle and music in a beautiful setting.
Calm your mind and experience live music in a new light with these sensational concerts in our emblematic Ballroom Gran Via. This concert series known simply as “Candlelight” invites everyone to relive the greatest works of musician playing from Nina Simone to Frank Sinatra, Ed Sheeran or Micheal Jackson.
What better way is there to show your appreciation for someone than an El Palace Barcelona gift voucher? Give them an experience they will never forget.
An indoor garden, where breakfast is served daily, has a touch of Paris to it with its black and white colour scheme and wrought iron touches. Our waiting staff would love to serve you a healthy and delicious breakfast, with international and local specialities.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city to have a relaxing traditional afternoon tea. We offer savoury and sweet bites alongside a wide selection of teas or coffee, chamgane or cava, in the splendid historic main hall with live piano music.
With live jazz, blues, soul, and more, you are going to want to ensure you have a spot. Check our upcoming concert and be sure not to miss it!
An indoor garden, where breakfast is served daily, has a touch of Paris to it with its black and white colour scheme and wrought iron touches. Our waiting staff would love to serve you a healthy and delicious breakfast, with international and local specialities.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city to have a relaxing traditional afternoon tea. We offer savoury and sweet bites alongside a wide selection of teas or coffee, chamgane or cava, in the splendid historic main hall with live piano music.
With live jazz, blues, soul, and more, you are going to want to ensure you have a spot. Check our upcoming concert and be sure not to miss it!
