Barcelona,
handled.

Tell us what you need. We will take care of the rest.The table after a delayed flight. The hotel that fits your style. The bar that naturally follows dinner. Barcelona arranged through people who already know the city.

FC
Franco Cascarano
Currently taking new requests
How it works
Local knowledge
Trusted collaborators
Last-minute help
Discreet service
Reply within 2 hours
What we arrange for you

The right place for the moment.

Not a directory of categories. Real situations handled with local judgement: the dinner that needs to be perfect, the night out with clients you need to impress, the hotel that gives you more than a room.

Dining · Nightlife · Hotels · Transport · Local Experiences

You send your preferences. We make it work.

Dining & Tables
The table after a delayed flight. The birthday dinner that will impress your wife. The restaurant with the best mix of service, quality and atmosphere.
Restaurants Brunch Private dining Events
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Nightlife
The bar that naturally follows dinner. The room with the right crowd. The late plan that still feels safe, sophisticated and easy.
Clubs Cocktail bars Rooftops Table requests
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Local Experiences
The places you never knew existed, where locals actually go. Rooms with character, real Barcelona energy and the kind of feeling you do not find in a generic guide.
Local knowledge Places with character
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Hotels & Stays
The hotel with real charm. The right neighbourhood. The stay that supports the whole plan instead of becoming another decision to compare.
Boutique hotels Residences
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Private Transport
The airport arrival, the dinner transfer, the late return. Movement planned around the evening so no one is left searching at the wrong moment.
Airport transfers Private drivers In-city
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Corporate & Groups
The team arriving from another city. The client dinner that needs to feel easy. The group plan with one accountable person keeping everything together.
Team offsites Client dinners Executive travel
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Recently handled

Proof in the details.

Anonymous examples of the kind of Barcelona coordination Velares handles quietly: the venue, the timing, the movement between places and the small decisions that make the plan work.

Airport arrival · late dinner

A delayed flight. A better evening than expected.

A couple landed hours later than planned and lost their dinner reservation. We arranged a driver from the airport and found a beautiful venue where they could enjoy dinner, cocktails and the rest of the evening without moving elsewhere.

Why Velares: after already losing time to the flight delay, the night needed to feel easy, not scattered across the city.

Barceloneta · birthday weekend

A celebration that flowed from start to finish.

For a group of sixteen, we arranged a lively tapas dinner, a VIP table at one of Barcelona's newest clubs, and a private transfer between venues.

Why Velares: the only thing the group had to do was enjoy the night together.

Digital nomad · work and life

A place to stay, work and connect.

A digital nomad wanted more than a hotel. We found a place close to coworking spaces and entrepreneurial communities, making it easy to work, meet like-minded people and feel part of the city from day one.

Why Velares: the stay needed to support both the workday and the life around it.

How we work

Personal by design.

A clear process, personally handled from your first message to the final confirmation.

01
Tell us what you need
Share your plans, preferences, timing and budget.
02
We do the research
We speak directly with venues, review the options and recommend what fits best.
03
You enjoy the experience
We secure the reservations, coordinate the details and keep you informed along the way.
2 hr
Response time
Languages
100%
Refund if we can't deliver
Why Velares

Popular is not always right.

You can contact a restaurant, hotel or bar directly. Use Velares when you want judgement before the request.

We consider the occasion, the group, the timing, the neighbourhood and what happens before and after. Then we contact the right place and coordinate the moving parts through one person.

A famous table can still be wrong. A beautiful hotel can still miss the feeling you wanted. A late-night room can be full and still not be your crowd.

The value is not only the reservation. It is knowing the plan has been thought through before you arrive.

From the Journal

Read before you choose.

The Journal explains how we think: when to book, what to prioritise and why one option may fit better than the obvious one.

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Velares thinking

Why We Started Velares in Barcelona

Why more options do not always create better evenings, and why local judgement matters.

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Dining

Best Restaurants in Barcelona: Reservation Guide

A practical way to think about difficult tables, timing, backup plans and occasion fit.

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Nightlife

Barcelona Nightlife Guide

How to connect dinner, cocktails and late-night plans without treating the city like a checklist.

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Our network

Places and collaborators worth knowing.

Velares combines trusted collaborators with selected Barcelona venues, chosen for atmosphere, people, timing and fit, not because they are famous or ranked.

If what you want sits outside our network, we still find the right place, contact them directly and handle it for you.

Punch Room at The Barcelona EDITION
Cocktails · El Born
Punch Room at The Barcelona EDITION
A warm, low-lit room for considered cocktails before or after dinner. The value is knowing when this room fits the night, and when another option would feel better.
Known personallyCocktailsLate night
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Slow Barcelona interior in Eixample
Cocktails · Eixample
Slow Barcelona
A cocktail bar and late-night address for evenings that should feel real, not generic. Drinks downstairs, music upstairs, and a room that works best when the night is planned with intention.
Known personallyCocktailsClub upstairs
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Cinc Sentits dining room in Barcelona
Fine dining · Eixample
Cinc Sentits
A small fine-dining room for guests who want the evening to feel considered, not improvised. Best for intimate dinners, chef's table requests and private-room moments planned with care.
Known personallyChef's tablePrivate room
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Alkimia dining room in Barcelona
Fine dining · Sant Antoni
Alkimia
A serious Barcelona dining address for guests who want the meal to carry the night. Useful for refined dinners, smaller tables and private-room requests when timing allows.
Known personallyFine diningPrivate room
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Bar Salvatge interior in Gracia
Local place · Gracia
Bar Salvatge
A red-lit room with real character for nights that should feel local, loose and a little off-radar. Better for guests who want atmosphere and personality over the obvious choice.
Known personallyLocal favouriteLate night
Get me in
The ROOF at The Barcelona EDITION overlooking Barcelona
Hotel · El Born
The Barcelona EDITION
A hotel relationship built through its team. We understand the rooms, restaurants and atmosphere, so the stay can be considered as a whole.
Known personallyHotelDining & rooftop
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Black Mercedes chauffeur car
Transport · Citywide
Private drivers
Airport arrivals, dinner transfers and late-night returns coordinated around the rest of the plan. The point is simple: less waiting, less explaining, more flow.
Trusted collaboratorsTransfersEvening plans
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Looking for something else? Tell us what you need, the mood and the budget. We will look for the right option, contact the place and handle it for you.

About Velares

Less time searching.
More time enjoying.

VELARES was created from a simple belief: the best experiences rarely come from endless searching.

Today, there are more reviews, rankings and booking platforms than ever before. Yet finding the right place for the right occasion often feels harder than it should.

After years in hospitality, private members' clubs and guest services, we saw the same thing again and again: people do not need more options. They need someone they trust to guide them toward the right one.

We take the time to understand what you are looking for, recommend places that genuinely fit your preferences, and coordinate the details before you arrive.

Inspired by the Spanish verb velar - to look after and care for - VELARES exists to help you spend less time planning and more time enjoying.

You do not need more options.
You need the right one.

Franco Cascarano
Founder, Velares
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Franco Cascarano, founder of Velares
Simple pricing

One request.
Personally handled from start to finish.

No membership and no long commitment. Choose one request or ask us to coordinate the wider stay.

The Single
€50
per request · any category
One request. Personally handled from start to finish.
✓Personal recommendation matched to your taste and occasion
✓Handled from idea to confirmation
✓Places contacted and details arranged for you
✓We reply within 2 hours
✓Full refund if we can't deliver
Best value
The Weekend
€120
3 requests · valid 30 days
Plan your entire trip in one conversation.
✓Everything in The Single, plus:
✓Mix 3 requests across any category
✓Priority coordination
✓One point of contact for the whole plan
✓Your preferences remembered next time
The Partnership
B2B
tailored to your volume and use case
For hotels, companies, membership programs, and private client teams.
✓Everything in The Weekend, plus:
✓Dedicated Velares contact
✓Volume pricing from 5+ requests/month
✓Monthly invoicing and reporting
✓White-label service under your brand

No commitment  ·  Stripe-secured  ·  No hidden fees

What your concierge fee covers

Tell us what you need. We will take care of the rest.

We find what fits, speak directly with trusted collaborators and coordinate the details, saving you hours of searching, chasing and second-guessing.

✓Recommendations matched to your taste and occasion
✓Reservations handled directly
✓One contact for dining, nightlife, stays, transport and groups
✓New options found when plans change
✓New requests welcome, even outside our network
✓Support in English, German, Italian and Spanish

Save time. Arrive expected. Enjoy Barcelona.

Any
questions?
The short answers are here. For the long ones, just email us directly.
Franco@velares.com hello@velares.com B2B@velares.com
Working Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed 09:00 to 18:00
Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00 to 20:00
Sunday Closed
We reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Barcelona time (CET). Messages outside hours are picked up next morning.
Once your reservation is confirmed, the concierge fee is final. Changes to a confirmed booking require a new request.
How fast will I hear back?

Within 2 hours during working hours. Mon to Wed 9:00 to 18:00, Thu to Sat 12:00 to 20:00 Barcelona time. Message us at 3am on a Sunday? We'll pick it up Monday morning and you'll have an answer before lunch.

How far in advance should I reach out?

24 hours is ideal. But we take on same-day and last-minute requests regularly. Sometimes the best nights are the unplanned ones. Don't even know where you want to go? Just tell us the occasion and the group size. We'll research and recommend the right spot. The earlier you message, the better the table.

Do I pay before or after confirmation?

You pay upfront. That is how we start working immediately. We learn your preferences, research the best options, and send you a curated selection. You choose, we make the booking. If we cannot secure your spot, your payment is returned in full.

What's your refund policy?

If we cannot secure what you asked for, we suggest an alternative that is just as good. If nothing works, your payment is returned in full. Once a reservation is confirmed, the fee is non-refundable, as the work has been completed and your spot is held.

Can I change my reservation after it's confirmed?

Time changes? Usually yes, if the venue has the slot. Switching to a different venue entirely is a new request.

What is Velares responsible for?

We help you choose the right place, make the reservation request, coordinate the details and make sure the venue knows to expect you. The venue is responsible for its own service, safety, entry decisions, cancellation rules and guest experience. If something is lost, damaged, refused, delayed or charged by the venue, that responsibility stays with the venue and the guest, not Velares.

Is my payment information safe?

Completely. Everything goes through Stripe. The same payment infrastructure behind Amazon and Google. Your card details never touch our servers. Not even we can see them.

Your hospitality experts

Exactly where you
want to be.

We take care of every detail, from the first recommendation to the final confirmation. Tell us what you have in mind and we will take it from there.

One email a month

Barcelona,
Behind the Scenes

DJ spotlights. Special parties. New openings. Cocktail recipes. Dress codes. Door etiquette. The places everyone will talk about next month.

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Start your request
We get to work as soon as you pay. 2-hour response.
1
Request
2
Your details
3
Review & send
1What do you need?
What should we handle? *
Dining & Tables
Nightlife
Local Experiences
Hotels & Stays
Private Transport
Corporate & Groups
Anything else we should know? (optional)
2Your details
Full name *
Email *
Phone (WhatsApp preferred)
What happens next: You pay upfront, we get to work immediately. You'll hear back within 2 hours during working hours: Mon to Wed 9:00 to 18:00, Thu to Sat 12:00 to 20:00 CET.
3Choose your plan
€50 · Single request
One reservation. We get to work immediately.
Best value
€120 · The Weekend (3 requests)
3 requests across any category, valid 30 days. Save €30.
You pay, we start immediately. One price covers everything.

Stripe-secured checkout · No hidden fees

Corporate & Partnerships
Partner with Velares.
Give your clients Barcelona access through a team that actually knows the city. Not a call centre.
01 What kind of partner are you? *
01
Bank / Financial Institution
Offer Velares as a premium member perk or card benefit
02
Travel Agency / DMC
Book for your clients, earn commission, white-label support
03
Hotel / Hospitality
Support your concierge desk with trusted Barcelona recommendations
04
Corporate
Team offsites, client entertainment & reliable local coordination
05
Events & Brand
Venue hire, group bookings and brand activations arranged with care
✦
Members Club / Lifestyle
Premium lifestyle service for your club's Barcelona moments
02 Your details
03 What do your clients need? *
Michelin & Fine Dining
Nightlife & Clubs
Cocktail Bars
Private Venues & Events
Local Experiences
Full Trip Support
04 Expected monthly volume *
1-5 per month Occasional use or pilot
6-20 per month Regular. Small team or active clients
21-50 per month High volume. Dedicated account needed
50+ / monthly retainer Enterprise. Flat fee, priority access
Not sure yet. Let's explore
05 Tell us about the opportunity *
24h
What happens after you submit
Franco reviews every B2B enquiry personally. Allow 24 to 48 hours. You'll receive a real response built around your use case, not a template.
Enquiry received.

Franco will review your enquiry personally and get back to you within 24 to 48 hours with a real proposal. Not a template, a conversation built around your needs.

B2B-XXXXXX

Questions in the meantime? B2B@velares.com

Franco reviews every B2B enquiry personally. Allow 24 to 48 hours for a tailored response

Terms & Conditions
Velares®, Last updated: May 2026
1. What Velares Does
Velares is a Barcelona hospitality contact. We research suitable options, communicate with relevant venues and collaborators, and coordinate reservation and experience requests on behalf of our clients. All requests remain subject to availability, confirmation and the individual provider's terms.
2. Booking & Confirmation
A reservation is considered confirmed once Velares notifies you via email or WhatsApp. Confirmation is subject to venue availability. We aim to respond within 2 hours of receiving your request. All confirmed reservations are subject to the individual terms and conditions of each venue.
3. Payment
The applicable service fee and payment method are shown before you submit your request. Payments made online are processed securely through Stripe; invoice payment may be offered where available. Velares charges a service fee of €50 per request or €120 for a 3-request bundle. Prices are inclusive of VAT where applicable.
4. Cancellations & Refunds
Once a reservation has been confirmed by Velares, the service fee is non-refundable. Velares invests significant time and personal relationships to secure your booking. If you wish to cancel your reservation, you must do so directly with the venue according to their cancellation policy. Velares is not responsible for any cancellation fees charged by the venue. If Velares is unable to fulfil your request, a full refund will be issued immediately.
5. Changes to Reservations
Changing your reservation to a different venue constitutes a new request and requires an additional service fee. Time changes to existing reservations are possible only subject to venue availability. Velares will make every effort to accommodate time change requests but cannot guarantee them.
6. Venue Terms & Conduct
All clients must comply with the individual terms and conditions of each venue. Venues reserve the right to refuse entry at their discretion, including but not limited to: guests who are visibly intoxicated, guests who do not meet dress code requirements, and guests who arrive after the venue's maximum waiting time (typically 15 minutes). Velares strongly recommends arriving on time and presenting yourself appropriately. The final decision on entry and seating always rests with the venue.
7. Liability
Velares acts as an intermediary service only. We are not responsible for the quality, safety or conduct of any venue, nor for any injury, loss, or damage occurring at a venue. Velares is not responsible for personal belongings left at any venue. Our liability is limited to the service fee paid.
8. Contact
For all enquiries: hello@velares.com, WhatsApp: +41 78 449 5777, B2B enquiries: B2B@velares.com
Privacy Policy
Velares®, Last updated: May 2026, Compliant with GDPR (EU) 2016/679
1. Data Controller
The data controller for your personal data is Velares, operated by Franco, based in Barcelona, Spain. Contact: hello@velares.com
2. Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to handle your request: full name, email address, phone number (optional), and details such as date, preferences, party size, budget and any information you choose to share. For B2B clients, we also collect company name, job title and business needs.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively to: (a) process and fulfil your reservation request; (b) communicate with you via email or WhatsApp; (c) send payment links via Stripe; (d) maintain a record of your booking history for service continuity. We do not use your data for marketing without your explicit consent.
4. Data Sharing
We share only the minimum information necessary with the venues or collaborators involved in your request, typically your name, party size and relevant preferences. We never sell your data. Payment data is processed directly by Stripe and is never stored on our servers.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the service and comply with legal obligations, typically 3 years for accounting records. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting hello@velares.com.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data; rectify inaccurate data; request erasure ("right to be forgotten"); object to processing; request data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact hello@velares.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD).
7. Cookies
This website does not use tracking cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking tools. The only external services used are Google Fonts (font loading), Formspree (form submission), and Stripe (payment processing), each with their own privacy policies.
8. Security
All data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe's PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure.