Born is one of those areas of town that have undergone major transformations in recent years. You know the type of place, every city’s got ’em – hookers and drug dealers moved along, in favour of chic spots for hipsters. But this is Barcelona – gentrification may have washed on by, but that doesn’t mean shiny chain bars with soulless interiors. Barcelona is a city rich in character; and it’s that character that Karel Schröder’s new bohemian-styled Café Kafka has in abundance.

There’s still a quirky, eclectic vibe to many of the bars in Barcelona’s very own Shoreditch, and Schröder’s chic little spot carries that theme onwards with gusto and panache – the design duo of Yolanda Vilalta and Helena Jaumá upcycling scores of mid-century flavoured delights. And, being located right next to the city’s iconic Mercat del Born – there’s a decidedly exquisite array of mouthwatering morsels to dive into too… think cured Iberian ham, and fish and shellfish chosen daily (razor clams, Galician oysters, lobster and more).

Vintage in looks, and vintage in atmosphere, Kafka has that classic touch of European splendour that is truly infectious…