Must-see nightlife in Andalucía

  • El Pimpi Bar, traditional bar in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

    Bodegas El Pimpi

    Málaga

    This rambling bar is an institution. The interior encompasses a warren of rooms, and there's a courtyard and open terrace overlooking the Teatro Romano…

  • La Tetería

    Málaga

    There are numerous teterías in Málaga, but only one La Tetería. While it's less Moorish than some of its more atmospheric brethren, it still sells a wide…

  • Siopa

    Estepona

    Stamp-sized Irish-run bar-cafe on a pedestrian street near the historic centre specialising in bottled craft beers. You'll see no clichéd Gaelic-pub…

  • Entre Vinos

    Ronda

    Frequented mainly by locals, this stylish small wine bar with exposed brick and wood panelling is a great place to taste local Ronda wines, accompanied by…

  • Café Teatro Central

    Andalucía

    The most original and consistent nightspot in the province, with fascinatingly eclectic decor and determined support for live music, the Central fills up…

  • Boomerang

    Costa del Sol

    It's always a party at this super-friendly bar with a devoted international and gay following up in Torremolinos' Pueblo Blanco neighbourhood. Great mixed…

  • El Último Mono Juice & Coffee

    Málaga

    If you want your coffee dispatched quickly in a takeaway cup and don’t really care for Starbucks, head to the 'Last Monkey’, a super-friendly small cafe…

  • La Madriguera Craft Beer

    Málaga

    The ‘Rabbit Hole’, as its name translates, keeps the punters happy with daily listings of a dozen ever-changing craft beers and an equal number of more…

  • Café Andino

    Fuengirola

    This cosy little cafe roasts its own beans, serves strong, aromatic coffee and does a sideline in homemade cakes. It’s right next to the bus station…

  • Tumbao

    Tarifa

    The ultimate Tarifa-cool beach hang-out, Tumbao serves up cocktails, tinto de verano, and loungey sunset beats on a grassy, beanbag-strewn patch…

  • El Jardín

    Málaga

    A slightly mildewed Viennese-style cafe next to palm-filled gardens behind the cathedral, El Jardín attracts young flamencologists and ancient malagueños,…

  • Tabanco Plateros

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Join the crowds spilling out from this lively despacho de vinos for a glass of fino, oloroso or amontillado alongside ingeniously simple tapas (€2 to €3)…

  • Tangana

    Tarifa

    This mellow beach bar is set around a boho-chic boutique and two chill-out lounges, 11km northwest of Tarifa. Turquoise-washed bench-style tables set a…

  • La Colonial

    Cádiz

    This chic cocktail bar sits at the northern edge of old Cádiz, dressed in neon lighting, and with sea-view tables around a gurgling, palm-fringed fountain…

  • Al Sur de Granada

    Granada

    Shelves laden with fragrant olive oils, coffee from roaster La Finca, organic produce and other Andalucian goodies tempt you through the door. Al Sur…

  • Jaima Meccarola

    Los Caños de Meca

    This massive, super-popular multipurpose venue is set into the cliffs above Caños' main beach. You can dig into grilled fish in the alfresco beer bar or…

  • Antigua Casa de Guardia

    Málaga

    This atmospheric tavern dates to 1840 and is the oldest bar in Málaga. The peeling custard-coloured paintwork and black-and-white photographs of local boy…

  • Bodega Guzmán

    Córdoba

    This atmospheric, somewhat cavern-like Judería drinking spot, frequented by both locals and tourists, is bedecked with bullfighting memorabilia and…

  • La Chumbera

    Almería

    Straddling one of Almería's liveliest street corners, La Chumbera makes an atmospheric break any time of day. The bold yellow interior, with cactus-themed…

  • Tabanco Las Banderillas

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Decked with bullfighting memorabilia, this yellow-walled tabanco is forever popular for its wonderfully simple, meat-heavy tapas, from chacinas (cold cuts…

  • Los Patios de Beatas

    Málaga

    Two 18th-century mansions have metamorphosed into this sumptuous space where you can sample fine wines from a selection reputed to be the most extensive…

  • Cafe Goyesca

    Costa del Sol

    Finding a piece of old Torremolinos is like looking for a needle in a haystack, but don’t pass up a trip to the Goyesca, a traditional Spanish cafe half…

  • La Bodega de Úbeda

    Andalucía

    Among the many bars and restaurants lining Úbeda's main pedestrian street, La Bodega stands out for its distinctive cellar, whose low-lit vaulted stone…

  • Museo del Vino

    Costa del Sol

    Located on the prettiest street in the village, this is more a wine bar than a museum, though it does have some literature and photographs relating to…

  • Casa de Vinos La Brujidera

    Granada

    A cosy wood-panelled bar with hams in the window and an astonishing collection of wines (per glass €3 to €4) from all over Spain – everything from organic…

  • Vita Vinum

    Andalucía

    Paces from the tourist office and the Gruta de las Maravillas, this recently minted gastrobar with sidewalk seating is a great place to kick back with a…

  • La Casa Invisible

    Málaga

    Hidden away in the back alleys of Málaga's old town, this patio bar has a young, left-field feel, with plenty of Frank Zappa hairstyles and Che Guevara…

  • Abaco Té

    Granada

    Hidden up in the Albayzín, outrageously popular Abaco puts an arty contemporary spin on the traditional tetería (no hookahs). Choose from an encyclopaedic…

  • Tetería El Bañuelo

    Granada

    Just off Carrera del Darro, this minimalist tetería is loved by both granadinos and visitors for its tucked-away, vine-shaded roof terrace looking out on…

  • Pogs

    Fuengirola

    This spirited Irish pub is one of the town's most popular places for live music and has a reputable line-up of local musicians, who play everything from…

  • El Barón

    Córdoba

    Set on a traffic-free, orange tree–shaded plaza in the old city, the outside tables at this unassuming local bar are a lovely place for quiet nocturnal…

  • Waikiki

    Tarifa

    Live music, DJ sets and sunny cocktails keep things busy at boho-cool beachfront lounge spot Waikiki, on the west side of the old town. Mojitos, daiquiris…

  • La Finca

    Granada

    Bringing third-wave, Granada-roasted coffee to the city with astounding success, this small rustic-chic cafe sources its fair-trade speciality beans…

  • Colón

    Fuengirola

    This is one of a clutch of similar traditional, slightly showy Spanish bars with sprawling terraces behind the main post office. The wines are good, and…

  • Candela

    Granada

    Murals by local street artist El Niño de las Pinturas adorn the walls and shutters at this lively, well-established neighbourhood bar in the lower Realejo…

  • Cafe con Libros

    Málaga

    One in a line of bars and cafes embellishing Picasso’s home square, this one is probably the most bohemian and Picasso-esque. Piled with books, mismatched…

  • Bar Hotel Catedral

    Almería

    Almería's cathedral provides the atmospheric backdrop to leisurely drinks at the slick in-house bar of the Hotel Catedral. Sit out on the plaza or head…

  • El Bar de Eric

    Granada

    Strewn with old posters and framed photos of musical heroes, from Debbie Harry to Jim Morrison, this laid-back bar is the creation of Spanish drummer Eric…

  • Tabanco El Guitarrón de San Pedro

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Revitalised by sherry-loving owners (who offer pairings and tastings), El Guitarrón hosts regular flamenco dancing (Thursday) and singing (Friday and…

  • Taberna La Tana

    Granada

    With bottles stacked to the rafters, hanging strings of garlic and a small wood-and-brick interior, friendly La Tana is one of Granada's greatest wine…

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