OVELLA NEGRA

My favorite bar in Barcelona is called Ovella Negra. There are apparently three locations, but I have only been to two. There is a smaller one off of La Rambla and a large one near the marina. The large Ovella Negra is my favorite because it is so different from anything that I have ever seen in the United States. It is a large beer hall that extends further than any bar I have ever seen. There are two bars where you can order cups, pints, pitchers, or towers of sangria or beer. The sangria is my favorite. It is sweet and tangy and has fresh oranges in it. Sometimes if you are lucky they also give you popcorn which is always a great added bonus.

Torre de Cervesa

However, my favorite thing about Ovella Negra is not the delicious drinks nor the massive venue. What I absolutely love about Ovella Negra is the mix between americans and locals at this establishment. On any given night you can be sitting at a table with your friends bordered against a group of locals just like you. It is a really great atmosphere. Whether I meet locals or simply feel comfortable and confident that they are there, depending on the night, it is definitely a tranquil environment. Part of coming abroad is being immersed in culture. It is very easy to go to a discoteca every night with all Americans and never take time to actually notice that you are in Barcelona and not just some beach town in America. I would never want to do that because I feel that coming abroad is important for the cultural experience. Because of this, I really like to go out in a place that reminds me where I am and where I came from. I think this bar does just that and that is why it is my absolute favorite.