Llibreria i Joguineria Fabre
Rating
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
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