{"id":8870,"date":"2017-07-04T12:29:52","date_gmt":"2017-07-04T10:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/?p=8870"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:22:48","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:22:48","slug":"the-sopa-boba-tapas-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/the-sopa-boba-tapas-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sopa Boba: original tapas in a quirky setting"},"content":{"rendered":"
Set in a long, narrow space, The Sopa Boba <\/em>is a bar and restaurant, opened in February 2015 near the very typical Musclería<\/a> and Horchatería Verdú<\/a>. We were among the first to visit, and, having been back several times since, we can confirm that the quality of the products on offer is as great as ever: fresh, original and well-presented.<\/p>\n \n“Sopa Boba” is, effectively, the Spanish equivalent of “soup kitchen” – a rather odd name for a restaurant!<\/p>\n Albert, the owner, has an explanation: the name is intended to reflect the varied mix of furniture and accessories used to decorate the venue, as numerous and varied as the ingredients found in soup kitchens of bygone days.<\/p>\n The inclusion of “The” in the name is intended to add a modern, international touch – and both the owner and the staff speak a whole range of foreign languages!\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The décor features a charming mix of wood, exposed brickwork, antique mirrors and recycled objects, all carefully assembled to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with a truly harmonious effect.<\/p>\n Lighting is provided by antique branch lamps in the bar area, but go further in, and things get even more original, with lamps created from vintage salad spinners, iron pots and glass jars – a fun and unusual touch!<\/p>\n In the toilets, a recycled door provides the frame for old photos of Barcelona. There’s also a vintage sink, and the walls are decked out with typical local tiles. The result is quirky, original and effective!<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The décor is important, yes, but obviously we’re really here for the food…<\/p>\n Once you’re comfortably seated, take time to peruse the selection of mouthwatering tapas and platillos on offer.<\/p>\n Among the Montaditos<\/strong> (bread with one or more toppings) on offer, we have a particular fondness for the smoked sardine and sun-dried tomato version, and for the mini-hamburger with partridge egg (it’s so cuuuuuute!)<\/p>\n Platillos<\/strong>-wise, there really is something for everyone.\n<\/p>\n \nFor desserts,<\/strong> we’re not in the best position to advise you because we always have the same thing! You’ll just have to try them yourselves…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whilst remaining faithful to our favourite, we do have a slight (ok, definite) tendency to want to taste whatever our friends are eating too. The mel i mató<\/em> (a honey crumble with fresh cream cheese mousse) is also extremely good, and is an excellent option for those who want to try something which is both local and original.<\/p>\n Hungry? Dig in!<\/p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Set in a long, narrow space, The Sopa Boba is a bar and restaurant, opened in February 2015 near the very typical Musclería and Horchatería Verdú. 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The Sopa Boba: a warm, friendly setting<\/h2>\n
The Sopa Boba: original tapas<\/h2>\n
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