Hmmm ... well, you could head to the ultra conservative old style Agut for traditional Catalan, but for more life, atmosphere and a better time overall (not to mention slightly more easy on the pockets) get yourself down to El Xampanyet. |
El Xampanyet
Carrer Montcada, 22
Tel: 93-319 70 03
Open:Mon - Sat midday - 4pm and 7pm - 11.30pm; Sun midday - 3.30pm
Price guide: €€
Lovely old-style tapas and cava bar on the same street as the Picasso Museum.
Be warned - its good, so its popular! If you go any time after about 8.30pm at night, it will be standing room only - if you want a table you will have to hover and perch your glass of house cava on the bar or a nearby shelf until one comes free or the friendly owner is able to bag one for you. Or you could choose to just eat standing up, as many locals seem to.
If you can get to eat here, the tapas really is good stuff - not the cheapest in the centre, but the most authentic we have come across. |
