There are days on the calendar that smell like history, like the street, like living culture. Days that transform the city and remind us of who we are. In Catalonia, one of those days is undoubtedly April 23rd, when we celebrate Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalonia. At Leña Barcelona, it’s a day where two universal gestures come together: giving a rose and giving a book.
At Leña Barcelona, this year we’re joining the celebration in a very special way. Because if there’s one thing that defines our restaurant, it’s our unique way of reinterpreting tradition—with soul, with fire, with elegance. This Sant Jordi, Leña’s fire will burn with letters, petals, and emotion.
A tradition that blooms every April
Sant Jordi is more than just a date. It’s a feeling you can breathe in every corner of Barcelona: streets filled with book stalls, balconies adorned with flags, lovers exchanging roses, readers searching for the perfect dedication. It’s a celebration that brings together the popular and the poetic, the urban and the intimate.
And as it could not be otherwise, at Leña Barcelona we want to be part of that magic. We want our guests to experience Sant Jordi not only in the streets but also at the table. That’s why, throughout April 23rd, we’ve prepared a special experience that pays tribute to the two great traditions of the day: the rose and the book.
Catalan literature for the soul
But Sant Jordi wouldn’t be complete without books. And this year, at Leña Barcelona, we wanted to pay tribute to Catalan literature in a very special way. Every guest who joins us on April 23rd will receive, as a gift, a book of poems by Catalan authors. A small gift with a big heart, carefully chosen so that every page sparks emotion.
Because we believe gastronomy is culture, too. That a dish can move you just like a verse. And that words, just like fire, can leave a mark.
A day to savour with all the senses
The Sant Jordi experience at Leña Barcelona is designed to be enjoyed with all five senses: the scent of our Tarda di Rose, the texture of paper in your hands, the smoky flavours from our grill, the warmth of the atmosphere, and the emotion of a city devoted to books and flowers.
Our regular menu will be available as always, with dishes that reinterpret tradition through the technique of fire. But on this day, everything will taste a little different—more festive, more literary. Because when the city celebrates, so do we.
Sant Jordi, the tradition that burns at Leña
The story of Sant Jordi is one of bravery, beauty, and culture. The knight, the princess, the dragon, and the rose have become symbols of a unique day that can only be experienced this way in Catalonia. And at Leña Barcelona, we want each of our guests to feel that tradition, that passion, and that pride for who we are.
So this April 23rd, come and experience Sant Jordi with us. Treat yourself to a special moment. Share a rose, sip a cocktail, take home a book. Let poetry not only be read—but felt, sipped, shared.
Leña Barcelona is burning with excitement to celebrate Book Day with you.
Because when tradition meets fire, something unforgettable is born.
