La Champañería
One of my most favorite spots of all in Barcelona is the little hole- in- the- wall restaurant and hang out, Champañería. It is the kind of place you either have to know about ahead of time or be lucky enough to stumble upon it wandering through the little streets of Barceloneta. It is in a bit of an unusual location, but that does not put any damper on the atmosphere or charm. Upon arriving, you have to be lucky enough that there is even room to squeeze in. This little place is bustling with people; locals, tourists, the people working there who are constantly busy cooking, taking orders, or of course filling the champagne. One unique aspect about this place is the fact that there is no seating and everyone must stand and mingle. I think that this is one huge reason for its popularity and success, as it forces people to meet one another and hopefully strike up some good conversation. The food is delicious and cheap, along with the champagne. They serve anything from tapas of queso or chorizo, to cheeseburgers and wonderful chicken sandwiches. Everyone is always in good spirits, even amidst the cramming and being pressed up against one other, it is all in good manner. I have already been there multiple times and always take my friends who visit and my family as well. They loved it so much we went back two nights in a row! People recommended it to me before I even got to Europe and I will definitely do the same for anyone coming over here.
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