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Plaça de George Orwell

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Square named after novelist with cafés, bars, a circular kids' play area & surrealist sculpture. People often mention square, Barcelona, bars, nice, plaza, Orwell, Nice, drink, great, George,


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Carrer de n'Arai, 9999, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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+34 933 68 97 00

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4.20 (2.6K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Kurt G. 4 years ago on Google
    Pleasant quiet atmosphere. George Orwell needs remembering so have a cup of coffee, read his book "1984" and support free speech. Dumb speech ranks higher than blocked speech.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francisco A. 5 years ago on Google
    Five stars just because it exists. Orwellian politics much? Unfortunately is under repairs at my visit, fortunately is under repairs. Is great to see the paintings on the walls, does it has always said the same sentences?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Montserrat H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) George Orwell Square was created in the 1990s to decongest spaces that had been highly controversial and contentious. But, it continued to be so and earned the name of the Tripi Square. It is named after the journalist and writer author of Homage to Catalonia. A reproduction of Monument, a surrealist work by Leandre Cristòfol, was built in the center. It seems to stage the relationship between woman and sex, because it depicts a breast flying over a woman’s body. (Original) La plaça de George Orwell es va crear cap a la dècada dels 90 per descongestionar uns espais que havien estat molt polèmics i conflictius. Però, va continuar sent-ho i es va guanyar el nom de la plaça del Tripi. Porta el nom del periodista i escriptor autor d'Homenatge a Catalunya. Al centre s'hi va construir una reproducció de Monument, una obra surrealista de Leandre Cristòfol. Sembla ser que escenifica la relació entre la dona i el sexe, perquè representa un pit volant sobre el cos d'una dona.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Edu G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The tripi ... Result of ancient demolition ... A space presided over by a monument designed by Leandre Cristòfol (Original) El tripi... Resultat d uns antics enderroc... Un espai presidit per un monument pensat per Leandre Cristòfol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve L. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice plaza with a few food and drink options and a playground. Named after English author George Orwell who has connections with Barcelona during his time serving in the Spanish Civil War (I recommend reading Homage to Catalunya). There's a sculpture in the plaza that looks vaguely like an eye... I wonder if this is a tribute to Orwell's 1984... There's no plaque unfortunately so if anyone knows please share!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isaias P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Central square in the Gothic quarter, one of the most beautiful in the city. Good starting point to visit this neighborhood where you will discover beautiful corners every time you go for a walk. (Original) Céntrica plaza en el barrio gótico, uno de los más bonitos de la ciudad. Buen punto de partida para recorrer este barrio en el que descubrirás rincones preciosos cada vez que vuelvas a pasearlo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gavin G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bars and restaurants Great for breakfast, a lot of choices

  • 4/5 The Rolistes P. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice and quiet corner of Barcelona. Playground area could be a bit cleaner and feature some greenery but still great to have a spot like this to let our baby play.

  • 5/5 adriadri A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice square with lots of table outside from different bars.

  • 5/5 Łukasz K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place.

  • 5/5 Renato R. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool spot for drinking and meeting with friends

  • 5/5 Frederick G. 4 years ago on Google
    Early morning coffee and croaissant. Everything else was closed. Very peaceful.

  • 5/5 Marcin K. 5 years ago on Google
    A lot people around. You can used play ground up there. Best for small children's

  • 5/5 Boris B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small but very colorful square in the heart of the city in Larry Gothic. Wonderful cafes for every taste and animation in the form of street musicians are included. The square is notorious for the former gathering point of all the city’s marginals, although now it’s a very developed and friendly place (Original) Небольшая но очень калоритная площадь в самом сердце города в Ларри Готико. Замечательные кафешки на любой вкус и анимация в виде уличных музыкантов прилагаются. Площадь имеет плохую славу бывшей точки сбора всех маргиналов города, хоть и сейчас очень развитое и дружелюбное место

  • 5/5 Ramon S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great memories (Original) Records genials

  • 4/5 Bruno S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place in a typical Barcelona area away from tourists. (Original) Sympathique place dans un quartier typique de Barcelone loin des touristes.

  • 4/5 Martin A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place, a very attractive neighborhood to get lost in its streets and be surprised at every step !!!! It is very close to everything in Barcelona !!!! (Original) Excelente lugar, un barrio muy atractivo para perderse en sus callesitas y sorprenderse a cada paso!!!! Esta muy cerca de todo en Barcelona!!!!

  • 2/5 christian B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Like all old cities (Original) Comme toute les vieilles villes

  • 5/5 Mia Alarcon N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I think the place is very nice (Original) Me parece muy lindo el lugar

  • 5/5 Alice M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My favorite place in Barcelona ?? (Original) Mi plaza favorita EN Barcelona ??

  • 3/5 Ivana A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty square (Original) Piazza carina

  • 5/5 Pierre M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do not get lost in this square (Original) No te pierdas en esta plaza

  • 5/5 Adolf P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely (Original) Muy bonita

  • 5/5 Maria Fernanda S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's okay (Original) Está bien

  • 3/5 Jaime C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to change a lot (Original) Tiene que cambiar mucho

  • 5/5 Helena P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Square with a lot of history for the Catalans. You must know her (Original) Plaça amb molta historia pels catalans. L'has de conèixer

  • 5/5 Quentin G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) pretty one (Original) Jolie

  • 3/5 Pere Joan S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice to stay for a while in the surrounding bars. (Original) Agradable per estar una estona als bars del voltant.

  • 3/5 Montserrat M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A square in the district of Gràcia, where you can sit for a coffee (Original) Un plaça dins del barri de Gràcia, on pots assentar-se a prendre un cafeto

  • 5/5 Sebastijan K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great little crowded market. (Original) Odličen mali trg brez gneče.

  • 5/5 Gema Sánchez N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal to sit on a terrace and watch people transfer while taking a vermouth. (Original) Ideal para sentarse en una terraza y ver pasar el trasiego de personas mientras tomas un vermut.

  • 5/5 Justin R. 4 years ago on Google
    Really bohemian but great bars and food

  • 2/5 Damiano B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to look at your back .... (Original) Hay que mirarse la espalda....

  • 5/5 Ghiyas H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Greaaaattttt (Original) Greaaaattttt

  • 1/5 Rodrigo L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nothing to see here.

  • 2/5 Manel B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unsafe site fights robbery and theft (Original) Sitio poco seguro peleas robos y hurtos

  • 3/5 Moisés M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nothing interesting to see in this square. Yes, there are several bars with a terrace to drink something. (Original) Nada interesante que ver en esta plaza. Si que hay varios bares con terraza como pa tomar algo.

  • 5/5 Andrea B. 3 years ago on Google
    Plaza George Orwell ore famous as Plaza Tripi. Ora called like that because it used to be a drug place in the 80's. Today is nice and the are many bars with a terrace. Attention to the close Carrer Escudellers still famous for pickpockets.

  • 5/5 Louis G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place full of terraces for canas in the sun

  • 5/5 Jan D M. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place in one of the Gotic hearts!!! Must be good as it is dedicated to one of the very best writer ever!!! You find it all here! Vegan/vegetarian restaurant @Vegetalia tattoos @Tripn'tattoo bikes @Greenbikes some Japanese snacks @Wasabi and of course the best ever gyros @Dionisos go eat and drink there!!! DONT BE FOOL AND WATCH YOUR PURSE!!!

  • 3/5 Octav S. 3 years ago on Google
    A small plaza with some shops and a sad little playground.

  • 5/5 Meredyth W. 5 years ago on Google
    Very central meeting place in the gothic quarter with lots of history

  • 5/5 regis p. 3 years ago on Google
    nice place when it s not full of tourists

  • 5/5 valerie g. 3 years ago on Google
    Love plaza trippyyyy

  • 3/5 Paul C. 4 years ago on Google
    To any fan of George Orwell who is visiting Barcelona a visit to a square named after him might seem appropriate. Of course Orwell wrote the book Homage to Catalonia based on his experience in the Spanish Civil War in the 1930's. However I'm not sure if he had any connection with this square.I may be wrong? It's good to remember Orwell and his connection with Catalonia and you can get a meal here if you do visit. However his stronger link is with the Hotel Continental in Ramblas

  • 5/5 Agustí Nacente i D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good example of the recovery in the city of a space that was previously much more degraded. Too bad it seems to be more due to the desire to take advantage of the circulation of tourism than a real citizen vocation (Original) Un bon exemple de recuperació a la ciutat d'un espai abans força més degradat. Llàstima que sembli ser més degut a la voluntat d'aprofitar la tirada del turisme que per vocació ciutadana real

  • 3/5 Dani T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Square in the center of the city, all made of cement, it doesn't give much play (Original) Plaza en el centro de la ciudad, toda de cemento, no da mucho juego

  • 3/5 Gandi G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Few people (Original) Poca gente

  • 5/5 Ocreferroart 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A mythical square in Barcelona. A long time ago when Barcelona was authentic and with a city personality. This square was a meeting place for musicians and many diverse and picturesque people. And there was a staircase where everyone sat and enjoyed the music. at the street. Today people also gather in their bars but I have a lot of control. And with the covid everything is very dead. (Original) Una plaça mitica de Barcelona.Fa temps enrera quant la Barcelona era autentica i amb personalitat de caracter de ciutat.Aquesta plaça era un lloc de trobada de musics I molta gent diversa I pintoresca .I havia una escalinata on tothom seia I Gaudio de la musica al carrer. Avui tambe es reuneix la gent als seus bars però I a molt de control.I amb el covid esta molt mort tot.

  • 5/5 Ruben M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very quiet place during the day, perfect for a drink in the sun. (Original) Un lugar muy tranquilo durante el día, perfecto para tomar algo al sol.

  • 3/5 Toni L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a place I didn't know but we had lunch there and I have to admit that we had a great time and the food was delicious. (Original) Es un lloc que no coneixia pero varem dinar alla i tinx que reconeixer que ens varem tipar i el menjar bonissim

  • 3/5 jos van l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good Baker on the corner 🙂 (Original) Goed Baker op de hoek 🙂

  • 1/5 Eric Serrano J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very unsafe square, especially at night. Not recommendable. (Original) Plaza muy insegura, sobretodo de noche. No recomendable.

  • 3/5 Coral Ayala D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mythical place, good beer / tapas bars. It has a children's area (Original) Sitio mítico, buenos bares de cañas/tapas. Tiene zona infantil

  • 5/5 korizonko núñez c. 3 years ago on Google
    Legends!!!

  • 5/5 Manuel H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's not the most beautiful of places, but there is a real Greek who makes wonderful pita etc ... Flavors of Greece guaranteed: Quick greek (Original) Ce n'est pas la plus belle des places, mais il y a un vrai grec qui fait de merveilleux pita etc... Saveurs de Grèce garanties: Quick greek

  • 5/5 Jaime Ferrández L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place for after going out to party, throw some cañardos like my forearm with colleagues or simply catch some privacy. People treat you well (Original) Buen sitio para después de Salir de fiesta echarte unos cañardos como mi antebrazo con los colegas o simplemente pillar algo de priva. La gente te trata bien

  • 3/5 jorge luis rojas s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Guiris and locals mingling in traditional bar terraces (Original) Guiris y locales mezclados en terrazas de bares de toda la vida

  • 3/5 Jpma L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place where you can eat or have a drink with friends. (Original) Sympathique place où l'on peut se restaurer ou bien boire un verre entre amis.

  • 5/5 Rosi Leal M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bars and restaurants with great menus and cocktails (Original) Bares y restaurantes con buenísimas cartas y cócteles

  • 5/5 Conchi Hernández G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Every place in this city has something, I love to see that there are always people on the street (Original) Cada sitio de esta ciudad tiene algo, me encanta ver que siempre hay gente en la calle

  • 5/5 Josep Maria A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) George Orwell Square is located in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. A magnificent enclave that exhibits a large surrealist sculpture by the Lleida artist Leandre Cristòfol (Original) La plaza George Orwell está situada en pleno barrio gótico de Barcelona. Un magnífico enclave que exhibe una gran escultura surrealista del artista de lleida Leandre Cristòfol

  • 5/5 Armand E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well, a square, it lacks a little lighting (Original) Pues una plaza, le falta un poco de iluminación

  • 5/5 Carlos Romero T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Special (Original) Especial

  • 5/5 Fer C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to have a drink on one of its terraces in an idyllic area of ​​Barcelona such as Escudille street. (Original) Estupenda plaza para tomar una copa en una de sus terrazas en zona idílica de Barcelona como es la calle Escudille.

  • 5/5 dora emely v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) By the way of sharing with friends (Original) Por la forma de compartir con amigos

  • 5/5 Marian Javier A. 3 years ago on Google
    Bar Lisa!!

  • 4/5 Núria G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The first square in Barcelona where, ironically, video surveillance cameras were installed. (Original) La primera plaça de Barcelona on, irònicament, es van instal·lar càmeres de videovigilància.

  • 5/5 Peter De B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice square with some cool cafes: Oviso, Bahia and for fans of Manu Chao and mestizo music certainly Bar Mariachi (in a side street). (Original) Leuk plein met enkele toffe cafés: Oviso, Bahia en voor fans van Manu Chao en mestizo muziek zeker ook Bar Mariachi (in een zijstraatje).

  • 4/5 Susana P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The square is currently very beautiful ... as there are not so many tourists, you can even find a place on the terraces. A pity that in the corner with Escudellers street (the one that goes to the Ramblas) it is always full of people not recommended. (Original) La plaza actualmente está muy bonita.. como no hay tantos turistas, hasta puedes encontrar sitio en las terrazas. Una pena que en la esquina con calle escudellers (la que va hacia las ramblas) siempre esté lleno de gente poco recomendable.

  • 5/5 galo n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Handsome to walk (Original) Guapísimo para pasear

  • 5/5 Manuel Perez S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unbeatable (Original) Inmejorable

  • 4/5 Delia M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has a lot of green, children's games. (Original) Tiene mucho verde, juegos de niños.

  • 4/5 Micaela B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice to go to a bar at night, super spacious (Original) Bonita para ir a un bar por la noche, súper amplia

  • 5/5 ingrid u. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Muy agradable

  • 4/5 german m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food as well as attention !!! (Original) La comida excelente al igual que la atención !!!

  • 4/5 josè ricardo rebolledo i. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magic place. (Original) Lugar mágico.

  • 4/5 Red 1 year ago on Google
    Georg Orwell, the writer, is great! It's awesome that he got a placa dedicated to him. Homage to Cataluña is a good read, give it a try ;) The placa is more like a hub and a cross point. Lots of tourists, lots of lil shops and food corners that can be great or very terrible 😂

  • 5/5 Omar H. 1 year ago on Google
    There are a couple of nice places to eat or drink something.Lots of space to meet friends or family plenty of Sun .

  • 4/5 Catherine A. 1 year ago on Google
    Good service. Great people watching. Bit of a wind tunnel so take a coat or wear long pants

  • 3/5 Tork M. 4 years ago on Google
    A small plaza in the gothic quarter surrounded by bars , restaraunts and cafes , quite nondescript really . we had passed through it without realising what it was but i walked back to take a shot of the structure in the pic

  • 5/5 Chris N. 2 years ago on Google
    Palosanto is a very chill tapas place in this square. Great sun in the afternoon. Great BCN vibe.

  • 5/5 Jussi 2 years ago on Google
    Small piazza with lots of nice cafes and bars. You can sit outside or inside. Price level cheep (1.5-2.5eur beer, 3-3.5e sangria)

  • 5/5 Jurgen D. 2 years ago on Google
    We were lucky enough to stable on this little square while there were really good buskers playing. Sat at one of the three (or four?) Cafés and had a drink. Serene.

  • 5/5 alp p. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place in Gothic. There's a Vegan patisserie called Santa Vegana right there. I enjoyed that place a lot. :)

  • 4/5 scribble m. 1 year ago on Google
    Small square off Las Rambla. Had a vegan chocolate croisant and a coffee at the vegan cafe. Very nice.

  • 3/5 ben r. 1 year ago on Google
    A little underwhelming but good to recognise old Georgie! A little playpark for young kids if you want to stop for a copa

  • 5/5 susanne Hjarsbæk C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fits all types. Nice waiters at the bar/cafe Ouiso

  • 5/5 Ryan T. 1 year ago on Google
    Central meeting spot in the Gothic Quarters. It's cleaned up over the years and is a nice spot for sun and space

  • 4/5 Kelly M. 1 year ago on Google
    Quiet little square with a few nice restaurants. But if you don’t make it by, don’t worry.

  • 5/5 Yvonne U. 1 year ago on Google
    Barcelona is such a beautiful place. Lots to see and do. Wonderful cafes and restaurants. I love the place. Will definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Roody H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good spot to stop and grab a drink. Play area for kids. Relaxed vibe.

  • 4/5 Bee B. 1 year ago on Google
    Greek food, bike hire and a children's playground in a sunny square.

  • 4/5 Philip N. 1 year ago on Google
    Quiet spot, plenty of reasonable bars and cafes.

  • 5/5 Jermaine N. 6 months ago on Google
    Really nice area with lots to see. There's a playground for children, places to eat and drink for adults and talented buskers on display. The square also has an interesting history which is worth you looking into.

  • 4/5 Elle B. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice square with a few bars which also serve food. I always go to the Greek restaurant here called Dionisos and there is a great Italian sandwich shop called “oi ma”. It’s quite a cheap square, not as nice as the other squares for example Placa Reial but still nice for some casual food/drinks

  • 5/5 Silver W. 7 months ago on Google
    This is one of my favourite squares in Barcelona. Probably because there is my favourite bakery "Santa Vegana" there. It's not usually full of tourists, which is appreciable.

  • 5/5 Baruch F. 10 months ago on Google
    Cool square hidden behind the main square if Jaume 1, great variety of food, safe play area for kids. Impressive sculpture.

  • 5/5 Johnny Stensgaard R. 6 months ago on Google
    Didn't do much, just sat on a bench relaxing after a walk around town!

  • 4/5 Gordon M. 6 months ago on Google
    Small square with bars and restaurants nice friendly atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Denis 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely Oviso bar, friendly staff, good beer, nice foid


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  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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