One of the Barcelona’s most fascinating attributes is its nightlife, and outside the quiet standard restaurants and the upscale diners, bars and pubs are also extremely amazing places to experience some of Barcelona’s rich array of local side dishes. Even though you may not be able to experience the extremely diverse food options available in the regular restaurants, the bars and pubs also stand out in their delivery of side dishes that promise to mesmerize your palate.
Apart from the amazing food, you should also keep in mind that Barcelona’s bars offer amazing opportunities for visitors to experience amazing drinks like vermouth, beer and champagne, while interacting with amazing locals, dancing to lovely rhythmic music, and enjoying the generally pulsating atmosphere. In this article, however, we would be focusing on the amazing food options available in Barcelona’s bars as you embark on your memorable bar tours barcelona.
Tortilla Espanola
Popularly called Spanish omelet, this fabulously delicious dish is one of the best mouthwatering dishes you would ever experience, not only in a bar or pub, but in the whole of Spain. This delicately prepared food can be eaten at any time of the day, and it’s especially perfect for eating while relaxing in a bar with a friend or meeting new people. Tortillas are quite ubiquitous in Spain; you’ll find them virtually anywhere, so you don’t have to be worried about the scarcity of this delectable dish.
Tortilla is mainly prepared from onions, potatoes and olive oil. The onions and potatoes are heated in olive oil, egg is added to the mixture, and the result is the soft and fluffy Tortilla Espanola that Spain is renowned for. Tortillas are amazing and may be served with bread. If you are having a special evening with someone, Tortillas and wine can be a very great option to help you and your special one to create indelible memories of Barcelona’s unforgettable nightlife.
Gazpacho
This is simply incomparable tomato soup and it is one of Spain’s popularly food exports that is now served widely all over the world as a respected international cuisine option. Gazpacho is made from exceptional Spanish tomatoes that have a remarkably fresh flavor. Gazpacho is normally eaten before main meals, and this fabulous food is made by blending a wide range of specially selected ingredients ranging from green peppers, cucumbers, garlic, onions and vinegar to herbs and the special tomatoes. Gazpacho may be drunk directly from the glass or consumed with spoon. Some Spanish locals prefer consuming their Gazpacho with a few bread slices. Gazpacho is a famous food option that’s perfect for every season in Spain; it can be enjoyed hot and steamy on a cold winter morning, or just savored with delight on a beautiful summer night; it all depends on you.
Premium Iberian Ham
This is usually referred to as Jamón Ibérico de Bellota; and it is the definition of rare perfection in the world of Spanish cuisines. One of the most important factors that make Jamón Iberico a popular favorite is the fact that this remarkable Spanish delicacy is made of pure cured ham that contains only unsaturated fats. Saturated fats are bad for the body as they contain compounds that affect the heart as an individual grows old. Iberian ham however is safe to be enjoyed in enormous quantities. Apart from being healthy, premium Iberian ham is also extraordinarily delicious. Even in its raw form, when you hold the ham in your hands, the normal temperature of your hand is high enough to melt the delicate unsaturated fats. Now, imagine when this amazing ham has been specially prepared in virgin olive oil to give a delight that’s the hallmark of culinary excellence; you can’t imagine the amazing taste. It’s outstanding. As you slip each piece of ham in your mouth, you’ll be making exceptional culinary memories that you’ll treasure for years to come.
Pulpo A La Gallega
This amazing dish of boiled octopus flavored with paprika, rock salt and olive oil is a dish that you must try in a bar in Barcelona. The taste is exquisite, and this fabulous dish is quite significant in Spanish culture, so you’ll be doing things at once. You’ll be enjoying a delicious meal, and you’d also be experiencing first-hand, the wonders of the amazing Spanish life.
On your next bar tour Barcelona, be sure to try out one or more of these amazing dishes and experience the wonders of these mind-blowing Spanish culinary wonders.