Barcelona,
handled.

Tell us what you need. We will take care of the rest.The table after a delayed flight. The hotel that feels right for you. The bar that naturally follows dinner. The driver waiting when you leave. The stylist, gift or special request you don't want to spend hours searching for.

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 handle

The right fit for the moment.

You don't need to search through hundreds of options. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you find the right one, whether it's dinner tonight, somewhere to stay for a month, a driver for the weekend, a personal stylist or something harder to find.

Dining & nights out · Hotels & Stays · Transport · Local Experiences · Style & Sourcing · Celebrations

Something else? Just ask.

Dining & Nights Out
Restaurants, bars, nightlife, beach clubs, VIP table requests and group dining. The table after a delayed flight. The restaurant that works for the occasion. The bar that naturally follows dinner. The right place for the kind of night you want.
DiningNightlife
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Hotels & Stays
Hotels, serviced apartments, temporary residences, extended stays, villas and places for longer stays. We help you find the right neighbourhood and the right place for how you want to live, work or spend your time in Barcelona.
HotelsResidences
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Transport
Airport transfers, chauffeurs, private drivers, group transport, yacht requests and helicopter requests where available. Transport that fits around your plans, from the airport to the end of the night.
DriversTransfers
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Local Experiences
Private guides, sports, wellness, cultural experiences, private chefs and local activities. We recommend places and people because they match what you're looking for, not simply because they appear everywhere online.
Local ExperiencesWellness
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Style & Sourcing
Personal shopping, image consulting, personal styling, gifts and help finding hard-to-find items. From fashion, watches and handbags to jewellery and special requests, we connect you with trusted specialists and businesses.
StyleSourcing
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Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, group weekends, private dinners and special occasions. We can connect the different parts of the celebration and give you one person handling everything from start to finish.
GroupsOccasions
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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 the delay, the evening needed to feel easy in one place.

Barceloneta · birthday weekend

A celebration 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

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

You can book directly. Velares is for when you want someone who understands the brief, finds the right option and keeps the details moving.

We look at the occasion, timing, neighbourhood, people involved and what comes next. Then we contact the right places and coordinate the plan with you.

Because famous is not always right. Beautiful is not always practical. And the best choice is the one that works for your night, stay or request.

We start with what you need, then find the right people and places.

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.

Visit the Journal →
Velares thinking

Why We Started Velares in Barcelona

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

Read the story →
Dining

Best Restaurants in Barcelona: Reservation Guide

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

Read the guide →
Nightlife

Barcelona Nightlife Guide

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

Read the note →
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.

We take the time to understand every collaborator before recommending them: the experience, the atmosphere, the people behind it and the type of guest it suits best.

If what you want sits outside our network, we still find the right place, contact them directly and handle it for you. We help guests experience Barcelona properly, while helping the right collaborators meet guests who genuinely fit what they offer.

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

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

No membership. No long-term commitment. From one simple request to something that needs more research and coordination, we will always confirm the service fee before we start.

The Single
€50
one clear request
For one straightforward request, handled from idea to confirmation.
✓Restaurant table or cocktail bar
✓Night out or club table request
✓Hotel recommendation, driver or local experience
✓We reply within 2 hours
✓Fee refunded if we cannot assist
Best value
The Weekend
€120
3 connected requests · valid 30 days
For three requests that work together, or one small plan.
✓Dinner + club table + transport
✓Restaurant + cocktail bar + driver
✓Hotel + dinner + local experience
✓One point of contact for the whole plan
✓Your preferences remembered next time
Tailored Requests
Custom
quoted before we begin
For requests that need more research, sourcing or coordination.
✓Birthday weekends and group planning
✓Temporary residences, villas and extended stays
✓Personal styling and personal shopping
✓Gifts, special sourcing and hard-to-find items
✓Other requests that do not fit neatly into a category

No membership  ·  No hidden fees  ·  Service fee confirmed before we start

What your concierge fee covers

More than making a reservation.

We understand what you are looking for, find the right people and places, contact them directly and coordinate the details. Simple requests stay simple. If something needs more research, sourcing or planning, we will agree on the scope and fee with you before we begin.

✓Recommendations based on what you actually need
✓Straightforward requests handled from idea to confirmation
✓One point of contact across dining, nightlife, stays, transport, experiences, style and more
✓New options when plans change unexpectedly
✓Introductions to trusted specialists when you need something outside the usual
✓Support in English, German, Italian and Spanish
For businesses

Looking after clients
coming to Barcelona?

Velares can become your local point of contact in Barcelona. We support your clients with dining, nightlife, stays, transport, local experiences, personal styling, sourcing and special requests, while you remain the relationship they already know and trust.

For financial institutions, membership and loyalty programs, boutique hotels without an in-house concierge, travel professionals and businesses that want to offer their clients personal support in 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 we have completed the agreed work or a reservation is confirmed, the concierge fee is non-refundable. Provider charges and cancellation fees follow the provider's own terms.
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. Requests received outside these hours are answered when we reopen.

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 so we can begin the research and coordination. We understand the request, contact the relevant people and arrange the agreed details. If we cannot assist with your request, the concierge fee is refunded.

What's your refund policy?

If Velares cannot assist with your request, the concierge fee is returned. Once we have completed the agreed work or a reservation is confirmed, the service fee is non-refundable. Provider charges and cancellation fees follow the provider's own terms.

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 provide recommendations and coordination: we communicate your request, arrange agreed details and pass on confirmed information. Each venue or provider remains responsible for its availability, prices, service, safety, entry decisions, cancellation rules and guest experience. You remain responsible for your party, arrival, conduct, belongings and payments due to providers. To the extent permitted by law, Velares is not responsible for provider actions, lost or damaged belongings, injury, delay, cancellation or provider charges.

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.

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Made Easier

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Velares® Barcelona
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 & Nights Out
Hotels & Stays
Transport
Local Experiences
Style & Sourcing
Celebrations
Something Else
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 clear request. 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

For businesses
Explore B2B with Velares.
Local Barcelona support for your clients, members or guests. Personal, practical and handled by someone in the city.
01 What kind of business are you? *
01
Bank / Financial Institution
Offer clients local Barcelona support when they visit
02
Travel Professional
Local support and coordination for clients in Barcelona
03
Hotel / Hospitality
Offer guests a trusted local contact when your team needs support
04
Corporate
Support international clients, guests or teams visiting Barcelona
05
Events & Brand
Local coordination for groups, venues and special requests
✦
Members Club / Lifestyle
Local Barcelona support for members visiting the city
02 Your details
03 What do your clients need? *
Dining & Nights Out
Special Requests
Hotels & Stays
Transport
Local Experiences
Style & Sourcing
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 Higher volume. We can discuss a clear setup
50+ / monthly retainer Regular partner use. Let's discuss a simple model
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 personal 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
If Velares cannot assist with your request, the service fee is refunded. Once we have completed the agreed work or a reservation is confirmed, the service fee is non-refundable. If you cancel a confirmed reservation, the provider's cancellation policy applies and any provider charges remain your responsibility. Velares is not responsible for provider cancellation fees or refunds.
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. Responsibility & Liability
Velares provides recommendations and coordination. We do not operate, own, control or insure any venue, transport provider, seller or other third party. Each provider remains responsible for availability, pricing, service, safety, entry decisions, cancellations and its own terms. Clients remain responsible for their party, arrival, conduct, belongings, documents and payments due to providers. To the extent permitted by law, Velares is not liable for third-party actions or omissions, changes, delays, refusals of entry, cancellations, injury, loss, damage or charges. Any liability of Velares is limited to the service fee paid for the relevant request.
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.