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    El Xampanyet

    4.6 (366 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars, Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    El Xampanyet - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B
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    El Xampanyet - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B
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    El Xampanyet - This place gets packed quickly. We came around 12:30 and ate standing up in the bar. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B
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    El Xampanyet - Razor clams! Never tasted anything like this, soooo good! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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    Kelleigh M.

    Get here early and expect to wait in line. They do close for their "siesta" for a few hours but we were lucky enough to get there 10 min prior and he set us up in the alley at a standup table. Perfect enough to enjoy a glass of homemade cava.

    Shannon Z.

    Recommend coming here if your visiting Barcelona! It's one of the most popular tapas restauraunts. We waited in line at 11:45AM for 12PM lunch opening on Tuesday as we heard that the lunch wait is much shorter than dinner wait. There was already a small line but we were able to be seated at opening. It's quite small inside with some tables but if you don't get a table you can eat while standing at the bar. We also saw two tables outside as well. I highly recommend the squid and codfish omelette those were my absolute favorite dishes and deserve a 5 star!!! Also ordered the anchovies as they looked popular however they were a bit too salty and fishy for me. Dishes come out fat and service is good!

    Jane M.

    My favourite tapas place in all of Barcelona. We stopped by on a weekday and still had a good 30 mins wait. Trust me its worth it. We immediately ordered their tapas, house cava and vermut. We tried their razor clams, Catalan style pasta, perol sausage, iberian pork with grilled peppers and their chocolate truffles with olive oil. Yes we ordered a lot and every dish was beautifully made, bursting with freshness and unbeatable decadent flavors. This is a must visit tapas place during any trip to Spain. Service was quick and the place is buzzing with folks. All in all we had an awesome time here and highly recommend this spot.

    Such great food. Tortilla in the fore and the pork with peppers in the back.
    Kyle S.

    Everything at El Xampanyet was phenomenal! Food was delicious; fresh, full of flavor, and came out quickly. Of particular note was the black and white beans and the pork with peppers. So good! Service was helpful, fun, and multilingual. Menus were also available in multiple languages. This is a touristy area, but the restaurant had a very homey feeling. The space is very tight and the bathroom is basically a refrigerator box with a toilet. If you're claustrophobic, this may not be the place for you. But if you love amazing food and a fun atmosphere, you'll love it!

    Razor clams   Delicious!
    Dalena D.

    If you wait in line 15 mins before it opens, you'll get seated right away! Closed on Saturday Evening - Monday! Must try: Pork and Peppers Calamari Razor Clams Good but nothing extraordinary Anchovies

    Shawn T.

    My first tapas bar stop on this trip to Barcelona. It was cold outside and there was a line but we waited. It's small but packed with locals and tourists. Fresh fish, to die for shrimp, olives, etc. Everything was excellent and came out quick. We ordered many dishes twice.

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    Raed U.

    Ok I've tried all the tapas places I Barcelona and this by far the best with a long shot. Service is amazing, everyone is super friendly and take their time to explain and help you out. We were standing by the bar and still had one of the greatest culinary experience of my life. All the plates we took were perfection, the atmosphere inside is outstanding and the whole vibe is such electrified. You will wait in line outside so be prepared for that but it's definitely worth the wait. I love the host lady by the way, such a character.

    Calamars amb Sanfaina
    Vincent M.

    There's typically always a line for this place - and there's a reason why. I waited solo for about 5-10 mins on a weekday afternoon. The spot I was eat at required standing which I didn't mind. The space is cozy and tight, it doesn't bother me. The tapas that I got were considered the two most popular - the Calamari and the Iberico Pork. Both were amazing in their own ways, flavors were rich. Paired really nice to their refreshing house wine. ‍ Service was really good - no complaints - food came out fast.

    Jake I.

    Great service great beers. They offered us little topless even at the end they were all right. They denied us at first but good thing our friend Alex was in here. They let us in came in and got a beer very drunk. Only reason doesn't get five stars is because you know it's not a place to get a five star rating but the vibes for a late night we're very good sweetheart workers great place seems very clean cool people decent food good beer.

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    Rand E.

    This place is worth the hype. Came 5minutes before opening to stand in line and made it inside for a table! The food and atmosphere were welcoming and friendly. Every tapa was delicious! And the house white wine/sparkling was delicious, perfect with the tapas. You can order half portions so can try more items that way. What a marvelous meal!

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    Adrienne F.

    One of the best places you will ever eat in Barcelona. Small little Spanish tapas and beer place. Come ready to queue. We were placed at the standing bar - plenty of locals and tourists mixed in the place. The food is nothing but perfecto. We had the octopus, botifarra (recommended by the local next to us at the bar) which was like a fall apart in your mouth sausage & creamy mash, razor clams (must!) and olive oil tomato bread. The way they use salt, pepper and olive oil in most of their dishes makes every bit flavourful. Once you are in you don't need to wait long too. So good with vermouth to wash it all down. Hands down the best food we had in the city on our trip.

    Robert W.

    This place gets rave reviews and now I understand why. If you get there after opening, be prepared to wait. But don't worry, the line moves fairly quickly and of you are a small group and don't mind standing, you can snag a spot pretty quickly. I only waited 10-15 min. Staff were friendly and helpful and ambience was cool and lively. So many delicious options. I opted for the octopus spiced with paprika over mashed potato and cabbage, chick peas and pork jowl, and the razor clams. Everything was delicious! Definitely check it out for some delicious tapas in a fun and lively setting.

    A few of our dinner choices
    Rosanne R.

    The wait is worth it! Delicious simple food with big flavor. We loved everything we had and ordered it twice. They were sold out of a few things but no problem, we ordered some dishes we wouldn't normally order and so glad we did. We loved the fun vibe - like eating at a friends house. Don't expect a long sit down with 5 star service. It's fast and loud and easy! Loved it all. Order a bottle of cava and chillax.

    Truffles with salt and olive oil

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    FUCKIN AMAZING all that food, a couple rounds of beer and some house cava and our bill came up to about 80 euros.

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