Not your ordinary pantry: Hotel Arts Barcelona’s new gourmet deli is more than meets the eye

Home to two Michelin-starred restaurant Enoteca Paco Pérez, Hotel Arts Barcelona makes it easier for travellers to bring a slice of Mediterranean lifestyle home with the launch of The Pantry, a new gourmet boutique stocked with more than 80 wine labels sourced from all over the fertile region, a handpicked selection of deli products, including olive oil caviar, organic jams, canned fish, cheese, and other delicacies.

Conceived as a gastronomic and social experience for holidaymakers with a taste for the mysterious, The Pantry is twinned with another gourmet concept, The Secret Pantry. Hiding in plain sight behind the heaving shelves of The Pantry, the buzzy speakeasy with its soft lighting and mellow music comes alive after dark when locals and visitors come together to mix and socialise over a compact menu that spotlights the flavours of the region through sharing-style dishes and regional wines.

Guests can start with locally farmed tomatoes with fresh Mató cheese from Catalonia, Cantabrian anchovies and basil-infused oil, then segue to the Mediterranean sea bass and tiger prawns with char-grilled endives and Valencian orange-scented beurre blanc, before ending the night with poached Lleida pear with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. For the full Pantry experience, they can also sample any of the fine products from the deli section, including regional wines from The Pantry’s collection available by the bottle alongside The Secret Pantry’s wine by the glass selection.

“With The Pantry, our aim was to showcase the essence of local gastronomy and celebrate the hard work of local farmers, fishermen and other trusted partners of Hotel Arts Barcelona,” said Andreas Oberoi, the General Manager at Hotel Arts Barcelona. “A labour of love, this is more than a restaurant. By focusing on real, straightforward food without any gimmicks and by making The Pantry a social concept where dishes are meant to be shared, we wanted to create an opportunity for Barcelona’s culture to shine undiluted.”

For a special price of 350€ ++ per night based on double occupancy, guests can book the new “Stay & Dine” package at Hotel Arts Barcelona which includes luxury accommodation, breakfast for two people, and a tasting set menu at The Secret Pantry. The Pantry is open Monday and Tuesday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. The Secret Pantry is open Wednesday through Sunday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

For additional information about Hotel Arts Barcelona or to make a reservation, please visit www.hotelartsbarcelona.com/en/.

About Hotel Arts Barcelona:

Hotel Arts Barcelona boasts stunning panoramic views from its unique location on the waterfront, in the heart of the city’s Port Olímpic neighbourhood. Designed by renowned architect Bruce Graham, Hotel Arts features 44 floors of exposed glass and steel, making it a prominent feature of Barcelona’s skyline. The waterfront hotel’s 455 rooms and 28 exclusive The Penthouses feature sleek, modern design complemented by an impressive 20th century collection of works by contemporary Catalan and Spanish artists. Hotel Arts is one of the premier culinary destinations in Barcelona with 2 Michelin-starred Enoteca helmed by the illustrious, 5 Michelin-starred chef Paco Perez. Guests seeking a serene escape may enjoy signature treatments by renowned Spanish skin-care brand Natura Bisse overlooking the Mediterranean Sea at 43 The Spa. Recognized as one of the top business hotels in Spain, Hotel Arts provides over 3,000 square-feet of function space overlooking the Mediterranean in Arts 41, for board meetings and conferences as well as social events, weddings and celebrations. The hotel offers an additional 24,000 square-feet of function space, with the main meeting space located on the lower ground and second floors. For more information, please visit  http://www.hotelartsbarcelona.com/en