Alfonso García, born on the 14th March 1958 in Barcelona to a hardworking family, completed his studies at Las Escuelas Francesas de Barcelona as well as at two private academies in the Eixample district. He began his hotel career in 1974 in the very same place where he used to play as a child and which would later become his permanent place of work: The new Renaissance Barcelona Hotel. Alfonso is a proud member of the Clefs dOr and is now the Lead Navigator of the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel.
Alfonso's Picks
Betlem
Conscious Cuisine
From menu to cuisine to service to wine list, every aspect of Betlem has been custom designed to invigorate a century-old dining space.
Carrer Girona, 70
Barcelona 08009
Spain
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Tapac24
The Burger, Redefined
Foodies come here for the amazing McFoie “burger,” though nearly everything at this tapas bar is outstanding.
Carrer de la Diputació, 269
Barcelona 08007
Spain
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41°
World’S Best Chef
People once waited years to eat at Ferran Adria’s El Bulli. His new tapas and cocktail bar has much the same menu, sans the wait.
Avinguda Parallel 164
Barcelona
Spain
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Carpe Diem Lounge Club
Beachfront Rendezvous
Seize the night with a heady concoction of creative cocktails, global flavors, beautiful ocean views and a Middle-Eastern-inspired ambiance.
Passeig Marítim 32
Barcelona 08003
Spain
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Hyde Club
Night Life
Drink and dance the night away to eclectic house beats in a luxurious ambiance with an uncanny reminiscence of a Manhattan lounge.
Pasaje Domingo 3
Barcelona 08008
Spain
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Les Gens que J'aime
Barcelona Boho
Les Gens Que J'Aime has seen Barcelona bohemians come and go through their eclectic interior for over sixty years.
València, 286
Barcelona 08007
Spain
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The Perfumery
Original Essences
Brace your senses for a whimsical journey with an infectious selection of fragrances at The Perfumery in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.
Carrer de Sant Sever 1
Barcelona 08002
Spain
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La Manual Alpargatera
Iconic Shoe Shop
Tourists queue up for an espadrille from the irresistible collection of trendy versions of the Catalan staple and summer wardrobe must-have.
Carrer d'Avinyó 7
Barcelona 08002
Spain
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Torrons Vicens
Centuries Old Perfection
Confectionary creations have been Torrons Vicens' specialty since 1775, with the candy recipes virtually unchanged for centuries.
Carrer Consell de Cent, 308
Barcelona
Spain
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Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
GaudÍ, Not Gaudy
One of Gaudí’s most famous works is impossible to miss. The exterior walls of this World Heritage Site appear like curtains in the wind.
Carrer Provença 261-265
Barcelona 08008
Spain
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Plaça del Sol
Secret Square
Grab a drink and unwind in the company of locals at Plaça del Sol, a local destination and one of Barcelona's best kept secret squares.
Plaça del Sol
Barcelona 08012
Spain
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Parc de la Ciutadella
Gorgeous Greenery
A gorgeous park from the 19th Century, within its limits visitors will find the zoo, a lake, an elaborate fountain and even a waterfall!
Passeig de Picasso 1
Barcelona 08005
Spain
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