Based in one of Barcelona’s most delightful hotels, this
splendid bar & restaurant serves artful Mediterranean cuisine and cocktails
with a masterly touch in a sophisticated, colonial-inspired setting.
Batuar’s ambiance is one of timeless elegance, mixing Catalan
charm and artistry with the exclusive feel of a gentleman’s club. Its name,
however, is a nod to the building’s former life as the headquarters of the
Cotton Textile Foundation, referring to the machine responsible for pressing
cotton to eliminate impurities.
Split over several rooms, the restaurant’s light-filled
interior showcases rich, dark woods, sumptuous antiques, and backlit fabrics
enclosed in whimsical glass bookcases.
The decor bears the signature of extraordinary Spanish
designer Lazaro Rosa-Violán, who reimagines the space in a bold and
contemporary signature style, while also highlighting the neoclassical
architectural features of the 19th century Catalan building.
Ornate floor tiles and chocolate-toned wood panels create an
inspired backdrop for the elegantly carved furniture and stunning tableware
scattered liberally throughout. Although richly decorated, the venue feels
luminous, fresh, and contemporary, thanks to its sky-high ceilings and
wrap-around glass walls overlooking the lush, enticing terrace outside.
Staying true to the restaurant’s discreet colonial theme,
the foliage-lined patio is decorated with a mix of wicker and distressed wood
furnishings, providing a chic respite from the vibrant, colorful streets of
Barcelona.
Batuar Bar & Restaurant is part of Cotton House, an
uber-stylish hotel set in a typical octagonal building in the grid-like
district of Eixample, on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. The menu focuses on a
contemporary Mediterranean fare, featuring state-of-the-art tapas, decadent
desserts, as well as award-winning cocktails, world-class Spanish wines, and an
outstanding selection of rums.
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