I was lucky enough that the hostel I was staying at was situated in one of the buildings around this square. It is filled with cafes and restaurants, and is a great place to grab a meal and relax.
Or an alternative is to just buy a drink, sit against the fountain or on one of the seats around the square and just people watch. It really is like a picture from a postcard :).
Placa Reial is found about a third of the way up Las Ramblas on the right (if coming from the harbour).


