El Xampanyet

Why I like it

You basically have to go here if you're in Barcelona. El Xampanyet has been on Carrer de Montcada since 1929. The bar does not look like it has changed much. Tiled walls, a long zinc counter, bottles stacked behind, pintxos under glass. It is loud in the way that a bar is loud when everyone in it is having a good time. You will need to push in a little to get served.

Stand at the bar. Order the house cava. You're in Barcelona now.

Tipped by Dave · July 1, 2026