The reason why it's such a great place to meet people is because of the size. Most of the bars in the old town are small and narrow, but - depsite the appearance from the door outside (you almost have to stoop to get in) - The Black Sheep is big. The website calls it a Tavern, and I suppose you could say that's right, with the old stone walls and huge trestle tables and benches. The waiters will only serve you at a table (or a barrel) and serve big jugs of beer or Sangria. You can also get spirits at other drinks at the bar but mostly the big jugs go down well. It's inevitable that you sit down next to a group of people, or newcomers will ask if they can squeeze on your table, so exchanging stories and meeting both locals and international travellers is really easy! There's a table football area towards the front and a pool table in front of the bar, too. Many of my best nights out when I first arrived here started at the Black Sheep. Check it out.
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It's true! La Oveja Negra is a great bar, and they serve some of the better sangria I have had. (A local friend of mine introduced it as her favorite place to get sangria.) It has a nice atmosphere.
Thanks for the comment, Rachel and glad you agree! We always used to go to the bar next door for nuts and Sangria first and sit upstairs. Can't for the life of me remember what it's called...
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