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Llibreria i Joguineria Fabre

Rating

4.7(418)

Price

Free

Duration

20–40 minutes

Best Ages

0–10

About

Llibreria i Joguineria Fabre on Carrer d'Aribau in the Eixample is one of Barcelona's solid independent family shops combining a children's bookshop with a toy store. The dual format is practical and the quality in both departments reflects genuine curation rather than just stocking bestsellers.

For visiting families, the combination format is efficient — you can find a book for a quiet afternoon and a toy for active play in the same visit. The Aribau location puts you in the middle of the Eixample, easy to reach and surrounded by good food options.

The selection covers infants through roughly age 10, with wooden toys, games, picture books, and quality fiction across the age range. Staff are helpful with recommendations.

Paired well with a browse of the Eixample's other independent shops on and around Carrer d'Aribau, which has a pleasant residential atmosphere compared to the more commercial Passeig de Gràcia.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Nursing / Changing

false

Kid Meals

false

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings

Wait Times

None

Nearby Food

Carrer d'Aribau has several cafes and restaurants. The Eixample grid offers abundant dining options nearby.

Why Kids Love It

Llibreria i Joguineria Fabre is a combined bookshop and toy shop on Carrer d'Aribau — kids love that they can move from books to toys in the same space, and the curation in both departments is genuinely good. It's the kind of shop where parents want to buy everything and kids are happy to linger.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Carrer d'Aribau has a pleasant neighbourhood atmosphere — plan a slow walk along it
  • Staff recommendations are reliable — tell them ages and interests for good gift suggestions

What to Bring

  • Nothing special

Cost Info

Free Admission

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

EUR 15–60 depending on purchases (free to browse)

Tips to Save

  • The combined book-and-toy format means you can find gifts for multiple ages in one stop.
  • Ask about age-appropriate recommendations — staff know their stock well.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM

Contact

Carrer d'Aribau, 84, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona, Spain

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