Fish and Chip Shop in Barcelona

The city had almost everything except a Fish and chip shop in Barcelona. Well just a couple of months ago in June that all changed and now there is officially a Fish and chip shop in Barcelona. The aptly titled "Fish and Chip Shop" opened June and is located in Ramblas de Raval amongst the many kebab shops in the area. The city has been crying out for a Fish and Chip shop in Barcelona due to the many ex pats who live there. So far the shop has received positive reviews and offers everything you would expect from a local chippy. From Fish and Chips to Sausage suppers and it even has the traditional scottish drink "Irn Bru" for those north of the border.
Apart from being a favourite with those living in the city. the Fish and Chip Shop in Barcelona is popular with those tourists renting Barcelona accommodation who happen to come across the shop.

Getting There
The best way to get to the Fish and chip shop in Barcelona from Las Ramblas is to go to the bottom at Drassanes and take Calle Sant Pau. Or you can take the same street from the other side at Avenida Parallel. If you are further away from the centre then take the green line metro to either Drassanes or Parallel.

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Original English Screening Films

Although Barcelona is in Spain, there is still a large population of English speaking people who want to see original English screening films. Whether they may be from the UK, the US, Canada, Australia etc..there are literally thousands of Barcelona citizens who would prefer to a see a film in their own language in original English screening films. In addition to those people, you have many other people from all across Europe who speak fluent English and would quite happily watch original screening films here in Barcelona. However, Spain is notorious for badly dubbing English speaking films and it always sound like the same guy for every actor and same woman for every actress. The Simpsons is a classic example of how the Spanish have butchered the voice of an institutional character of this modern generation; the most famous man in the world, Homer Simpson.
In any case, there are a few cinemas which show original English screening films. These include the very small Cine Verdi located on Calle Verdi in the middle of Gracia. Here you can see some original English screening films, however the cinema is very small and has limited screenings.
The Renoir cinema chain has cinemas in Les Corts and Floridablanca, which are slightly bigger cinemas.
Finally the best cinema by far, for multiple screenings, selection of films and size, is the Yelmo Icaria cineplex, located along Calle Icaria near metro stop Vila Olimpica, which is dedicated original English screening films.
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Ex Pat's Guide To Finding Curry Sauce in Barcelona

We know that people from the UK love there food from home, just like anyone from there respective home countries, however the age old saying goes, "The Brits don't have their own great food"
People can say what they want, but if the people from the UK are happy with it, then why should the foreigners care?
Anyway, as most people may know, Brits LOVE curry! It's not our dish originally, but due to the Commonwealth's influence on India and Pakistan and the great influx of Asian people during the 50s and 60s, on many many streets across the UK you are certain to find at least one curry house. Also in UK supermarkets, you can find shelves full of different brands, jars, packets, types, of curry sauce which are very popular with shoppers.

However even with the huge amount of Ex Pats living and working in Barcelona, it is still almost impossible to find the much sought after jars of curry sauce. Ask any ex pat and they will tell you, one of the foods they miss is curry sauce and poppadoms. I know i do! There are some curry houses here but everyone says it's not the same as home.

Where to Find Them?
Never fear, as after months of searching, i have found certain hot spots where you can find the "Spicy Grail".
One shop in Raval, aptly named "Curry Alimentacion" is located along Calle l'Hospital with Ramblas de Raval, where inside you can find different Pataks curry pastes and powders if you feel brave enough to make your own creation, along with packets of Poppadoms. They jars are not too expensive and plenty available.
On Calle Verdi in Gracia there is a British Supermarket, however it is very small and only has one type of curry powder and one jar of Chicken Tonight sauce which anyone knows isn't the best.
Finally the best and probably most expensive place is the Delishop on Calle Mallorca with Ramblas Catalunya. In there you can find Powders, Poppadoms, Pastes and actual prepared sauces if your a bit lazy.
So if your having withdrawal symptoms from curry then get a map of Barcelona and get looking!

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