Tapas Bars - The Best Places and Areas for Tapas in Granada

In Granada, a beer or a wine is typically accompanied by a small plate of food, such as a small sandwich or appetizer. This tradition is known as "tapa", and it is usually offered complimentary by the establishment.


Going out for tapas in Granada typically involves moving from bar to bar, enjoying one or two drinks at each establishment while receiving a complimentary tapa with each drink.


There is no better way to discover the gastronomy of the region than by spending an evening trying different traditional dishes at various tapas bars.

Every tavern, inn, cellar or bar of Granada has something interesting to offer and a story to tell.

The Most Typical Tapas in Granada

Some of the most typical tapas in Granada include requeté (melva salad with red pepper), pipirrana (a salad of cucumber, tomato, peppers, and onion), remojón (cod, orange, and olives), stuffed salaílla (bread with olive oil and salt on top), and la bomba (a baked potato stuffed with spicy minced meat).

In some bars of Granada, you can select the tapa from the menu, while in others, they will bring you a tapa of their choosing.

The Best Tapas Bar Areas

Every bar in Granada has its own tasty specialty, whether it's omelettes, grilled meat, baked potatoes, pinchitos, or something else entirely.

Some of the best tapas areas include: Plaza de Toros, Elvíra and Navas streets, Albaicín, Carrera del Darro, Paseo de los Tristes, Realejo, Plaza Nueva, etc.

Here is our guide to the best tapas bars in Granada, grouped by area:

Tapas Bars in the Albaicín - The Best Places to Enjoy Delicious Andalusian Food

Here we'll guide you through some of the most iconic tapas bars and restaurants in the Albacin, one of the most emblematic neighborhoods of Granada.

The Plaza de San Miguel Bajo is one of the typical squares in the Albaicin, filled with many tapas bars where you can enjoy specialties such as fried fish, Alpujarreño loin, aubergines with honey, or 'patata a lo pobre' at Mesón El Yunque, Bar Ocaña or cafe bar Mirador de La Lona.

El Picoteo - Good Tapas and Great Atmosphere

El Picoteo is one of the standout tapas bars in the Albaicin, offering a great place to enjoy tapas and wine.

It has two locations in the Albaicín: el Picoteo (for tapas) and Casa Torcuato restaurant.

What makes Casa Torcuato special?

The restaurant offers great quality food, ranging from homemade traditional recipes to the most modern dishes.

They offer a good selection of delicious tapas and rations, including blood sausage with caramelized onions, croquettes, fried anchovies, and battered strips of eggplant.

Located on a quiet street with no traffic, it features a nice terrace, pleasant atmosphere, and good music.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Opening Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 12:30 to 16:00, Friday and Saturday from 20:00 to 23:30. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Contact Details: Address: El Picoteo Casa Torcuato, Calle Agua del Albayzín 20, 18010 Granada. Telephone: 958 292 380.

The Best Bars and Restaurants on Paseo de los Tristes and Carrera del Darro

On the picturesque banks of river Darro you will find several bars with terraces at the foot of the Alhambra.

The scenic beauty of the illuminated Nasrid monument and pleasant breeze from the river makes it a popular place during summer.

Unfortunately most of the bars and restaurants in this area are typical tourist traps.

You can have a beer on one of the terraces located on Paseo de los Tristes, right below the Alhambra and enjoy the views, but there are better places to eat in this area.

Here we have selected some of the tapas bars located near Paseo de los Tristes and Carrera del Darro which offer very good quality of food and service.

Bar La Hermosa on the Paseo de los Tristes

A unique place with a cozy atmosphere; a quiet spot with modern and inviting decoration.

It is located to the left of the restaurant Ruta del Azafran, marked by a small sign that is easy to pass by.

What makes Bar La Hermosa special?

While it does not offer views of the Alhambra, on the Paseo de los Tristes, it's the best option to try some craft beers and quality tapas.

It boasts a gorgeous funky decoration, and its food and beers are certainly different from the mainstream offerings. Here, you can discover tasty local beers, such as Sacromonte beer, brewed in Granada.

To accompany the beer, they offer homemade, quality tapas made with local products.

Bar La Hermosa does not have a kitchen, so they serve cold tapas like sausages, cheeses, toasts, patés, etc.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 20:00 to 00:00, Tuesday from 20:00 to 00:00, Monday: closed.

Contact Details: Bar La Hermosa, Carrera del Darro 51 Local, 18010 Granada. Telephone: 958 049 114.

The Best Places Near Plaza Nueva that Serve the Most Delicious Tapas

Plaza Nueva and its adjacent streets are a lively area with many tapas bars, making it a perfect place to stop for a beer.

Plaza Nueva is a very nice square in the shadow of the Alhambra, however, it has many average, tourist-trap places with few quality tapas bars to choose from.

Here, we have selected some of the most emblematic places to go for tapas in this area, offering the best of traditional Andalusian food.

Bar La Trastienda - Best Iberian Sausages

A very original place, totally different from other bars in Granada. Upon entering there is a small shop where they sell a variety of products such as ham, sausages and cheeses.

If you don't know, you might think it's a shop, but behind the counter, there is a small dining room with stools and tables where you can have a glass of wine or beer.

What makes La Trastienda special?

With an extensive menu, apart from delicious tapas, there is a fantastic selection of platters including meats, cheeses, pates, and various sausages.

La Trastienda doesn't have a kitchen, so it mainly serves cold tapas. Additionally, it boasts a collection of exquisite vermouth.

The price is somewhat higher than at other bars in this area.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 19:30 to 01:00, Saturday from 12:30 to 16:30 and from 19:30 to 01:00. Sunday closed.

Contact Details: Address: Bar La Trastienda, Plaza de Cuchilleros, 11, 18009 Granada. Telephone: 958 226 965.

Tapas Bars by the Plaza de Toros Famous for their Quality and Creativity

One of the most interesting tapas areas in Granada is located beneath the stalls of the Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring).

Although it is not a typical area for tapas, and there are not as many emblematic bars as in other neighborhoods of Granada, there are some very interesting places here.

Among all of them, we have selected the most welcoming bars with distinctive decoration and atmosphere where you can stop to have a snack.

La Maestranza Tapas Bar

A good place for tapas in the bullring area. The place is spacious inside, although the terrace is small.

What makes La Maestranza special?

The interior decoration mixes bullfighting and football theme. Ideal for football lovers, it has a TV to enjoy a football game with friends.

You can choose your own tapa from more than twenty varieties.

The sizes of the tapas are very large, similar to half portions. With two or three rounds, you'll be satisfied.

Their specialty is roasted ham. We also recommend trying their hamburger, shrimp omelette, chicken skewers, and tasty beef meatballs.

Friendly and fast staff create a good atmosphere.

Contact Details

Contact Details: Address: La Maestranza Tapas Bar, 18012, Calle Dr. Víctor Escribano, 2, 18012 Granada. Telephone: 958 097 711.

Where to Enjoy the Best Tapas Near Puerta Real and Navas Street

Near Puerta Real , you will find many emblematic bars of the city, most with a terrace, where you can try typical cuisine from Granada and enjoy a cold beer.

The Navas street is a pedestrian area whith many traditional bars. It has long been the favorite place of Granadans for tapas.

These are the most popular bars among locals and in our opinion the best option for tapas near Puerta Real and Calle Navas.

Fogón de Galicia - Exquisite Galician Octopus

Located at the beginning of the famous picturesque Calle Navas, it's a lively, informal place full of locals.

What makes Fogón de Galicia special?

A cozy place with a great selection of tapas, typical from the region of Galicia. The portions are abundant and of great quality, with a good quality/price ratio.

Both meat and fish are excellent, the specialty is grilled galician-style octopus and the iberian pork neck.

The waiters are very warm and friendly, yet at the same time professional.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Opening Hours: open every day from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 20:00 to 00:00.

Contact Details: Fogón de Galicia, Calle Navas, 4, 18009 Granada. Telephone: 958 992 483.

The Best Tapas Bars in Campo del Príncipe and Realejo

The Realejo is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Granada located between the Alhambra and Plaza Nueva.

The Campo del Principe is the main square in the Realejo, a great place to have a drink on one of its many terraces.

There are plenty of original quality places in Realejo to choose from which offer delicious unique tapas:

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