When you are looking for a terrace in Barcelona with direct sea views, Xiringuito Escribà on Bogatell beach has very little to envy. A laid-back atmosphere, the Mediterranean just a few metres away, and a gastronomic offering focused on rice dishes that speaks for itself. Completely different from Barceloneta or the city centre, here in Poblenou it is the neighborhood that sets the pace: calmer, more authentic, and with that summer breeze that is simply priceless.
When the heat builds up, just being close to the coast isn’t enough. The true Mediterranean experience is something else entirely. It is about feeling the breeze, seeing the horizon without any obstacles, and enjoying your meal without rushing. Here, we explain exactly how we do it.
Dining by the sea sounds lovely. However, not all terraces offer the same experience. At Xiringuito Escribà, our terrace design isn’t about aesthetics. It is a practical and sensory choice that we witness every single day when we see people sit down, slow down, and make themselves at home.
Many seaside terraces in Barcelona operate with fixed glass structures, screens or large windows. In the winter, they protect you from the wind. In the summer, they trap the heat and block the breeze. The result is an experience that should taste of the sea but ends up feeling like an enclosed space. Xiringuito Escribà is different because the sea breeze flows through the space constantly, lowering the thermal sensation naturally, and keeping the air completely fresh. Because enjoying a great summer meal starts with feeling comfortable.
Our location is no accident. Barcelona’s coastline has many different faces, but Bogatell possesses a unique personality that sets it apart from the hustle and bustle of Barceloneta or the Port Olímpic. It is the meeting point where neighborhood residents, sea lovers, and those looking to eat well without sacrificing peace and quiet all come together.
One of the biggest issues with city centre terraces is actually getting to them. Crowds, congestion, and that feeling that the journey has already worn you out before you even sit down. The promenade at Bogatell beach is entirely different: wide, contemporary, and easy. You can get here by strolling, cycling, or using public transport from Poblenou without any stress. Arriving at the Xiringuito is already part of the experience. And a very good part at that.
Built level with the promenade, Xiringuito Escribà offers a clean transition between your table and the horizon. Fine sand, Mediterranean blue, and nothing in between to interrupt it. No cars, no visual barriers, no distractions.
And when those July sunsets arrive and the light paints everything in shades of deep red, the terrace becomes something much more than a restaurant. It becomes a privileged vantage point to watch the day say goodbye.
The terrace at Xiringuito Escribà, right on Bogatell beach, is the option locals choose when they want to dine well without giving up their peace and quiet. An open atmosphere, far from the most crowded areas of the city centre, with a culinary focus on rice dishes that keep people coming back time and again.
Yes. The terrace at Xiringuito Escribà offers panoramic and direct views of the sand and the sea at Bogatell beach. No fixed glass, no visual barriers. The sea is exactly what you see when you take your seat. It is as simple as that.
Relaxed and completely unpretentious. At the Xiri, there is no need to dress up in anything specific. The atmosphere belongs to a place where the focus is entirely on the product, the company, and the moment. It is just as comfortable for family lunches and gatherings with friends as it is for that long business lunch where you just needed a change of scenery.
At a time when everything seems designed for an Instagram photo and pre-packaged experiences, Xiringuito Escribà continues to do exactly what we have done since 1992: opening our doors, lighting the stoves, and putting the product right at the centre of everything.
We don’t change every season to chase passing trends. We don’t install glass screens just to look more modern. We have a terrace open to the Mediterranean, a kitchen that respects the ingredient, and a team that understands that the ritual of a long, relaxed conversation after a meal (sobremesa) should never be rushed.
This summer of 2026, come and rediscover what it truly means to sit right in front of the sea. Let the Bogatell breeze accompany your rice dish and experience the difference of a place that hasn’t changed simply because it never needed to.
The table is ready. The sea is too. We look forward to welcoming you to Escribà.
