Ninot Market

The market was founded in 1893, originally called Mercat del Porvenir. Its current name comes from a nearby 19th-century tavern that displayed a ship figurehead at its entrance — "ninot" means puppet or figurehead in Catalan, and the original piece is now in the Maritime Museum of Barcelona. The building was redesigned in 1933 and underwent a major renovation between 2009 and 2015 by MAP Arquitectes, who preserved the original iron columns and glass roof while modernising the structure. The building is listed on the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.

You'll find the full range of daily fresh produce at Ninot: fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, fresh and cured meats, cheeses, bread, and prepared foods. The market has a food-court area with seating where several stalls double as small bars serving tapas and cooked plates at lunchtime. It's a solid spot to grab a meal alongside your shopping. All payment methods are accepted, including cash, cards, contactless, and mobile payments.

The market is at Carrer de Mallorca, 133 in L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. Take Metro Line 5 (blue) to Hospital Clínic station for a 3-minute walk. Bus lines 59, 63, and 109 also stop nearby. It's around a 15-minute walk from Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. See all municipal markets in Barcelona for other covered halls nearby.