Tapas Bars
For a more substantial snack, you can't beat Barcelona's tapas bars. Tapas are small portions, three or four chunks of fish, meat or vegetables, or a dollop of salad, which traditionally used to be served up free with a drink. These days they'll set you back ?1-3, with raciones (bigger plates of the same, served with bread) costing around ?3-5, and can be enough in themselves for a light meal (make it clear when ordering whether you want a racion or just a tapa). Most tapas bars have their own specialities (including Basque tapas or pintxos which tend to be more elaborate), so look at what the locals are eating before diving in. Jumping from bar to bar, with a bite to eat in each, is as good a way as any to fill up on some of the best food that the city has to offer. Done this way, your evening needn't cost more than a meal in a medium-priced restaurant - say ?12-15 a head for enormous amounts of food and drink. Remember, though, that sitting at a table rather than standing at the bar to eat can make things more expensive. Most of the places we've listed are open at lunchtime and in the evening. As with restaurants, some are closed on Sundays, on public holidays and throughout August
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