This is a great bar in Barcelona. The clientelle is a mixture of Brits and Catalans enjoying an exotic Guinness and a natter on the terrace or in the wood panelled rooms. It’s a 15 minute walk from the Ramblas so it avoids the stag and hen party trawl that has infested a lot of other English bars in the city and, as it’s a haven for expats, it’s also a great venue to get tips on other places to go.
The staff are really helpful and friendly and add to the mixture of families and friends that hang out there.
When I lived in Barcelona I spent far too long here and made friends for life so I may be biased but if you say I sent you they’ll treat you kindly. No, really.
Avda Allada-Vermell, 16; tel: 932 683 338; nearest metro: Jaume;
www.pubblackhorse.com
Whether you should go here or not depends on why you're in Barcelona. I go because it's a slice of English life in the heart of Barcelona. Yes, the locals are Brits and Catalans, but the Brits are Brits that live here who don't want to spend their time in some crap theme pub full of stag-weekenders: you still can't quite beat the atmosphere of an English pub for watching some 6 Nations for example. The Catalans are often those that have spent time in the UK and enjoy the atmosphere too. So, if you're living in Barcelona you won't find a better 'pub'. But if you're here on holiday why the hell would you want a slice off the same bloody thing that you have just tried to get away from? Try something Spanish/Catalan.
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