El Xampanyet

If you haven't sampled the delights of Cava, Catalonia's own take on France's Champagne, then here's your chance. El Xampanyet is considered by many to be the best Xampanyeria (Champagne bar) in the city and the Barcelonese pack this place out on the weekends before hitting the clubs. The colourful ceramic tiles are very much in keeping with Barcelona's Modernisme movement, whilst the house Cava, served in litre bottles is a bubbly well worth imbibing. The unfussy tapas is surprisingly delicious and - importantly - keeps you from keeling over. All-in-all a winner. Find it by the Picasso Museum.

"Next to the Picasso museum. The bar was full of people reading travel guides and it sure shows on the prices. They donīt have prices posted anywhere and a waiter will recommend you to order a mixed tapas. Youīll get a small plate of cheese, some sausage, a few pieces of bread and tey will charge more than 20 euros for it. You can get so much more at any of the places nearby. Itīs a total rip-off, avoid at all cost. "

Michael
United States
Nov.16.2009
Overall rating 1/5