You may have to struggle a little to get a table in this tapas bar, located in Barcelona’s El Born district. But if you like an authentic atmosphere, it will be worth the effort: El Xampanyet is crowded, colorful and popular... and its popularity is well-deserved. Tourists and locals mingle here in a colorful Catalan bar atmosphere, decorated with bottles and pictures, the place is small and noisy, a real mess! But before all, the tapas are fresh and excellent!

We’ll leave you no choice, you’ll have to try everything! From the simple tapas classic Pa amb tomàquet (bread with tomato and olive oil), to mussels, serrano ham, fresh olives, papas bravas, omelettes and cod fish, marinated in olive oil with tapenade and sun dried tomatoes (our favourite!). Just try them all , even if you do not understand everything on the menue, because every bite is worth it. Do not forget to enjoy this delicious moment with few glasses of cool sparkling Cava. You will leave the El Xampanyet with the a feeling of having tasted “real” Barcelona, and you will also have improved your skills in Catalan language. At least for a few hours…

Fins aviat!