In Barcelona’s Born neighborhood, on the street that shares its name, a former cereal bar has been transformed into an orange-fronted bar à vins, ultra-cozy inside, and unmistakably local in spirit. It’s a place designed for lingering. The wine list is long — mostly natural and the food menú is short: simple, but considered. This refreshing addition to such a touristy neighborhood still feels like a local bar, and we love it for that ease and the warm, inviting atmosphere its creators have pulled off: beyond the delicious food and drink, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay just a little longer. 

Canvis Nous is a project by Apartamento, Alfredo López (OWL) and Frank Boxer, the restaurateur behind Frank’s Café and othe venues. It started as a simple natural wine bar, but today it also features a carefully crafted food program led by chef Miguel Rojas, bringing flavors from inland Spain into an urban, contemporary setting. Alfredo oversees the cellar, now home to more than 200 references, and the selection is as curious as it is generous.

The interior mixes design pieces without making a show of it: BD Barcelona’s Cornisa shelves, lined with bottles; Jamaica aluminum stools; small marble tables; everyday wooden chairs; and a number of pieces designed and made by Alfredo himself, who is also a carpenter. On the walls, artworks by Mariscal, Andrea Smith, Pau López, Simón Sepúlveda and Kate Boxer. The atmosphere stays relaxed and tactile: wood, stone, paper and glass, all softened by an intentionally warm palette.