By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
The NBA and the Spanish Restoration Group “AN” announced the opening of the first NBA Café in Europe in the emblematic street La Rambla in Barcelona in autumn of 2016.
NBA Café Barcelona, the first space of this kind in Europe, will offer authentic dining and entertainment, while capturing the energy and feeling of the NBA in a local modern experience. Managed and operated by “AN Grup”, one of the largest restaurant brands in Spain, with more than 28 restaurants serving over five million customers a year, the NBA Café Barcelona will be designed by renowned interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán whose work includes more than 230 hotels, restaurants, and shops worldwide.
“The NBA has a long relationship with fans in the city of Barcelona,” said Jesus Bueno, vice president of business and basketball operations for the NBA EMEA. “NBA Café Barcelona will be a unique fully immersive for fans of all ages and an exceptional way to bring the NBA to our fans.”
“NBA Café Barcelona is an exciting challenge for AN Grup. We look forward to working with the NBA. It’s a must for everything related to the NBA, offering sports, dining, entertainment and outstanding experiences to the fans.” said Artemi Nolla Furriol, President and Founder of AN Grup.
Located at an over 1,200 square meters area, NBA Café Barcelona will present images, memorable moments and merchandise, all accompanied by an exciting menu offering American dishes. The Café will also feature multimedia screens and fans will have the chance to meet NBA stars, including past and present players, mascots and dance teams during the season.