Can Paixano – La Xampanyeria ist eine Empfehlung im kuratierten Guide des Almanac Barcelona.
Can Paixano, von den Barcelonins schlicht „La Xampanyeria“ genannt, ist eine unverstellt katalanische Institution in der Barceloneta: eine Fischer-Taverne, in der seit 1969 das hausgeprägte Cava mit Bocadillos und Tapas in lebhafter, eng getakteter Nähe serviert wird. Zwischen Stehtischen, azulejo-Patina und unveränderter Routine entfaltet sich ein Stück Alltagskultur der Stadt – am schönsten, wenn man früh kommt und dem abendlichen Andrang gelassen begegnet.
Someone recommended this place to us and we absolutely loved it. As soon as you walk in, someone at the door tells you where to stand inside, it’s busy and a bit chaotic, but that’s part of the charm. The staff are not overly friendly or trying to please tourists, which actually makes it feel more authentic. At one point they forgot to bring one of the items we ordered, but it also wasn’t on the bill, so no harm…
Very nice cava bar for their house-made cava — crisp, perfectly balanced, and dangerously easy to drink (I still dream about it!). We tried the croquettes and a sandwich, both delicious. Service is very fast, the place is full of locals, and you eat standing up like a true local. What a hidden gem! Highly recommended!
Very authentic tapas & cava bar, standing room only. Was buzzing on a Friday afternoon but managed to find a space. Would definitely recommend and come back - €11 for a bottle of cava, can’t go wrong, loved it