Some of my favourite hours in Barcelona are between work and dinner.

It's the time of day when the streets fill up, people gather outside for a vermouth and everything seems to slow down.

Most evenings start at La Vermu. It's only a short walk from our office and has become one of those places I always return to. One drink often turns into two, conversations run longer than expected, and before you know it the afternoon has become evening.

From there it's usually a walk through Gràcia. I love this neighbourhood because it still feels local. You begin to recognise familiar faces, favourite cafés and the small rituals that make a place feel like home.

If there's time, I'll stop at Bar Roure for another drink or finish with a gelato from either Parallelo or Anita. Both have become part of my Barcelona routine.
These aren't necessarily the places you'll find in a guidebook. They're simply the places I keep coming back to.

Katie's After-Hours in Gràcia

• La Vermu
• Bar Roure
• Fugaz for dinner 
• Parallelo Gelato
• Anita Gelato
• Brunaqui Caffè Cucina
• A walk through Gracia
• Vermouth with friends