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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...