La Champagneria
La Champagneria is one of the most authentic Spanish bars in Barcelona. As a first timer you might think you had walked into a barn; meat hanging from the ceiling, rubbish on the floor and no chairs, but you could not be more wrong.
As you might guess by the name, this bar serves only one drink…cava. However it has a huge range thereof, and you can buy it in any quantity, from una copa (a small glass) for only 90 cence to a bottle of varying prices.
The bar is packed every night which is probably why they don’t have chairs, to maximise capacity, but it is not only the cava which draws in the locals.
La Champagneria is renowned for its tapas. It does not, however, serve the conventional tapas that is rife throughout Spain. Their tapas is for men: bacon cheese burgers, chicken breast sandwiches and apparently the best croquettes in Barcelona.
This bar is the cheapest, most lively and most diverse place to drink and eat in Barcelona. Situated in Ciutat Vella only 5 minutes from the Barceloneta metro, it prepares you perfectly for a wander up through Barrio Gótico on your way home.
Carrer de la Reina Christina 7 Ciutat Vella Barcelona, 08020
Monday-Saturday 09.00-22.00
