Barcelona is a dazzling city which is constantly in motion, working hard and playing hard in this city is effortless. When the time comes to organise corporate group activities you are spoilt for choice. Based in the heart of this sultry city, we have years of experience behind us delivering memorable experiences for thousands of groups each year.   So, if you’re in charge of booking the best corporate event out there, look no further as we have got you covered! Whether you and your colleagues are seeking an action packed day of adventure and an unforgettable experience or simply looking to take your team dynamics to the next level. We have something for everyone, from the competitive to ...

Here at Travel Bar, we have the experience to know the best pubs and bars in Barcelona. If you’re looking for a bar in Barcelona, check out our list below for the very best!   1. Travel Bar Duh, of course the first one would be us. What were you thinking? With pub quizzes, a variety of drink selections, tours, and English-speaking staff, Travel Bar is the place to go for a drink! Check out our website here. 2. Paddy Flaherty’s Irish Pub As far as pubs go, this one is alright by us. In the heart of the gothic quarter, this pub features fine pub fare and an Irish feel. Find Paddy Flaherty’s website here. 3. Shenanigans Irish Pub ...

Stag parties go one of two ways. They can end with a wonderful time had by all, or in…..humiliation. And let’s face it, the wild antics of a good hen or stag must be quite a sight for locals–even leading to a photography series commemorating wild stag and hen dos in Blackpool. To get you in the mood, we decided to put together a list of some of the wild stag parties of the 21st century! Operation Haggis Our first stag victim, Ollie McAninch, was so injured by his stag party that he contracted shingles, a disease common to war veterans after extreme trauma. Mr McAninch’s friends (including his bride-to-be) kidnapped him and after keeping him in a moving car, ...

Are you (or are you hoping to be) a stylish groom (or professional) in Barcelona? We’re here to help! Below you’ll find our list of the best stylists, “groom”ers, and fashion helpers. Check out our list of top stylists for men! Diva Borelli For weddings and grooms, we have to start our list with Diva. We love her work, (in fact, we’ve already featured her in another blog post here). She specializes in “groom”ing and styling for events and photoshoots. We’re just hoping she can make us look like this guy: For Diva Borelli’s website, click here. Anthony Llobet Need that sexy haircut for your night out? For an incredible haircut, Anthony Llobet’s English Hair Salon says, “Don’t let your ...

Here at Travel Bar, our city boasts upwards of 2,000 years of history. So what would the premier hen and stag company want to do? Look at the history of the stag party, of course! Stags in…..Sparta? Can you believe that the first recorded stag do was held in Sparta? It was in the fifth century BC. Friends toasted their comrade at a great dinner held on the eve of his departure to marital bliss. In fact, they kind of treated it like…going off to war. Development of the Stag The international history of the word itself has its own charm. The word “stag party” came to refer to a party of young men. In America, it’s referred to as ...

Stags ask us all the time: What are the best stag party activities? We’re experts in the Barcelona stag party. In our Stag Activities Series, we’re compiling lists of different types of stag activities for your stag weekend. Enjoy! The Socialite This guy is friends with everyone. His schmooze and booze days are legendary. So what should you put in his stag weekend? Gin Tasting This stag party definitely needs a classy gin tasting. Our one-of-a-kind tour takes you to a private bar where you learn about gin while drinking a fine selection! If this piques your interest, go ahead and check out the gin tasting here. VIP Club Tables Why not let us get you a spot in the VIP ...

Stags ask us all the time: What are the best stag party activities? We’re experts in the Barcelona stag party. In our Stag Activities Series, we’re compiling lists of different types of stag activities for your stag weekend. Enjoy! The Adrenaline Junkie You know him, the guy with a parachute-sized twinkle in his eye. He just got back from running across Australia carrying skis, a kayak, and his dog, stopping only to wrestle alligators and battle kangaroos. . The Rock fears him, Chuck Norris respects him, and now he’s getting married. What activities should you have in his stag party? Spain Games You’ll want to start with humor and adventure. Unique to our company in Barcelona, this two-hour excursion is the hottest new activity Europe-wide. ...

Congratulations! You’ve been asked to be the best man in his wedding! But what exactly does the best man do? Have no fear: below you will find our complete guide to best man duties and responsibilities. What Does the  Best Man Do? Every marriage (and every wedding) needs the support of friends and family to carry it off well. Thus, both the best man and the maid of honor carry many of the responsibilities of the wedding. Basically, the best man and the maid of honor help getting hitched go off without a hitch, if you know what I mean. Look below for our list of best man duties! Before the Wedding: Help the groom select the rings Coordinate the purchase ...

Attention Best Men! The wedding is almost here and you’re about to finally see your friend off to his new life. But wait! Your biggest performance has yet to come. If you’re starting to sweat the wedding toast, stop. Read below for our tips to make a great wedding toast. The Great Wedding Toast Traditionally, the best man gives a toast to the bride and groom during the wedding reception. The best toasts are three to four minutes long and incorporate humor and emotion. They give the wedding guests a sense of the greater story behind the romance they’re watching unfold and also include everyone in wishing the best for the bride and groom. As the best man, you’ve been ...

Congratulations! You’ve found the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with! Now it’s time to say those four little words: I must be crazy. Will you marry me? How you propose is important, so check out our blog post here for some proposal ideas. But what to say? Read on for Travel Bar’s guide to the perfect proposal speech! Before the Proposal Before we get started, a couple of key pieces of advice are important here: first, make sure you have the ring. Studies show overwhelmingly that women want you to have the ring when you propose. So make sure you’re ready! Secondly, double check your plan for the day. There’s nothing worse than having the ...

Proposal ideas unique to Barcelona. Barcelona is a romantic haven. Her narrow medieval streets and imaginative, monumental architecture make this city an incredible place to get married, to celebrate your last nights before your wedding, and to propose marriage. Here are some of our best proposal ideas for this beautifully unique city. The Top of Tibidabo The view from this mountain behind Barcelona is gorgeous. Your girl will never forget what it was like when you got down on one knee overlooking a Mediterranean metropolis to ask for her hand in marriage. Photo by Veronica Hansen Photography. For our blog post on wedding and engagement photographers, click here. Getting there For this proposal idea, start at the metro stop Plaza ...

You’ve found the girl, you’re in love, and now you want to ask her to marry you. No fear, here at Travel Bar we have prepared for you a list of romantic proposal ideas to help you get started! Romantic Proposal Ideas Take her on a boat cruise and while you’re out on the Mediterranean, hire the boat crew to sing her a song that will end with, “will you marry him?”. After they’re done, get down on one knee. Buy a cupcake from Barcelona Cakes and ask them to bake the ring inside. When she “finds” a ring in her cupcake, take a knee. Arrange with her family to surprise her with a picnic in Parc Guell. Once everyone ...

So here you are. You’ve been given the responsibility of planning an epic stag party. Can you handle the responsibility? Will you crack under the pressure? Will you forever be known as the guy who arranged the worst stag weekend in history?! You know the basics that’ll please the guys–sunshine, drinks and some insane clubs. But don’t forget, to make it truly special you guys will require some amazing stag party activities. We’re here to help. Travel Bar has our very own list of the best stag party activities. From classics like beer tasting and go karting, to unique Barcelona adventures such as a private castle poker night or the hilarious Spain Games, we are happy to plan your stag party ...

Barcelona wedding cakes in Mediterranean paradise. Since Barcelona is a hot spot for international weddings, this gorgeous Mediterranean city is ready to care for every detail of your special day. Thus, our blog at Travel Bar has information from photographers to venues to designers to now, wedding cakes! If you’re looking for a Barcelona wedding cake, look no further. We have Barcelona’s elegant and unique wedding cakes (and their designers) right here! From unique one-of-a-kind designs to elegant, classic cakes, here are four of the best wedding cake bakeries we’ve found in Barcelona. Cake Shop Ana Quevedo This cake shop, which advertises itself as “artisanal and creative” works with each client to make their Barcelona wedding cake unique. From elegant ...

Specialty and masterpiece wedding flowers for your Barcelona wedding. Your girlhood dream of that glowing walk down the aisle includes…a white dress…the man of your dreams…ah, and flowers! To help you get started, we here at Travel Bar have put together a list of our favorite providers of Barcelona wedding flowers! Check out our list below for the best floral creations in Barcelona. Franci’s Flowers Firstly, Francesca of Franci’s Flowers was originally trained as an architect, giving her an eye for shape and visual appeal. In fact, her company organizes flowers for weddings all around Barcelona. They also arrange flowers for weddings in Tuscany! Take a look at their designs below. Wedding Flowers: For the Franci’s Flowers website, click here. Judith ...

Every detail of your day–including Barcelona wedding hair and makeup artists. Teresa Snowball & Co. Over 20 years of experience in Barcelona wedding hair and makeup design make this artist a great pick. Furthermore, this artist is ready for everything from classy curls to delicate bobs as well as formal makeup. Take a look at her website! Past work: Laura Gisbert Laura prepares brides from all over the world for their special day. She also does hair and makeup for movies and fashion shows! This is a great option for your Barcelona wedding hair and makeup. Find her website here. Past work: Michael Mawson One of the greatest priorities for this wedding team (yes, you get a team) is making sure your ...

Unique Spanish and Catalan designers of the wedding gown of your dreams. Looking for your dress in Barcelona? You’re in luck, because Barcelona is one of the best locations in Europe for wedding dresses and haute couture. Thus, we at Travel Bar did some research and found our favorite designers and stores in the city to help you get inspired. AIRE Barcelona For classic wedding dresses, look no further than AIRE Barcelona. The massive wedding dress provider has everything from classic wedding dress styles to a line of beach wedding dresses just for the Barcelona bride. Our pick: The Benil, by Aire Barcelona Locations: Three stores in Barcelona center For Aire Barcelona’s website, click here. Pronovias Pronovias (pro-brides, in Spanish) Fashion ...

The international wedding destination of your dreams. Are you imagining (or even planning) your wedding in Barcelona? Here at Travel Bar, we specialize in hen and stag weekend packages and activities for brides-to-be and their wedding parties. Nevertheless, we understand that planning a wedding goes far beyond an amazing hen do or stag party. Thus, we’ve put together a list of some of the most spectacular wedding venues in Barcelona for you to enjoy! Tibidabo The peak of this beautiful mountain is at the top (get it?) of our list of amazing places to get married. With a romantic church and a spectacular view overlooking the entire city of Barcelona, this place has a lot to offer…and did we mention ...

Finding destination wedding photographers in Barcelona Spain. Here at Travel Bar, we want your Barcelona wedding to be spectacular. We specialize in hen and stag weekend packages and activities, but we know there’s more to planning a wedding than it seems, even after the most amazing hen do. That’s why we’ve put together a especially relevant list of our top five wedding photographers in Barcelona. All the professionals on our list speak English (and some speak other languages!), therefore, they come with our highest recommendation for your wedding or pre wedding photographers. Enjoy! Cesc Giralt This photographer specializes in destination weddings in Girona and Barcelona. He is the best at working with couples so that their unique chemistry comes out ...

Send your hen off in style with an international party! The hen party is a magical tradition… It’s a last chance to have a great time before she gets to marry the man of her dreams, a last big hoorah, a great big…..well, you get the point. Here at Travel Bar, we’ve picked out nine of the best activities you can have in your hen do! 1. Have a private wine tasting Especially in a city like Spain, known for its wines and tapas, a relaxing afternoon tasting wines and cheeses with the girls is a great way to, well, get things warmed up, don’t you think? For our favorite wine tasting and fine cheese experience, click here. 2. Go ...

  SANGRIA Tools required: A jug / pitcher. A wooden spatchulla. Thirst. Ingredients: Fruit, washed and chopped (orange, lemon, apple, strawberries, lime, kiwi, peach…). Remember: the previous night you can make ice cubes with them) Brown sugar (1tblsp) Brandy (or Cointreau or Triple Sec) and Rhum (1,2,3,4,5,6,6,6 secs 😉 Red wine (1/3 lt.) Orange juice (1/3 lt.) Lemon soda, or juice (a dash) Ice. Procedure: Place the ice cubs in the jug. Add the red wine and remember the luxury of Spain when using a decent 2euros red wine!). Add the orange (or pineapple) juice. Generously add Brandy & Rhum (count until 6ish!) Top up with a dash of Lemon Fanta or ½ natural lemon juice. Mix with the spatchulla. ...