Explore the traditional tapas bars of Triana, Sevilla, from Bar Salomón’s famous pinchitos and Casa Ruperto’s fried quail to Las Golondrinas, Puratasca and other local favourites. Discover authentic Andalusian food, historic bars and hidden gems in one of Sevilla’s most characterful neighbourhoods.

BARRA BAJA RESTAURANTE Barra Baja Sevilla opened in October 2019 on Calle Javier Lasso de la Vega, in the city’s historic centre, just a short walk from Plaza del Duque. The restaurant was created by chefs Rafael Liñán, originally from Sevilla, and Patricia Moliner, from Badalona, near Barcelona. The couple met while working at Dani García’s two-Michelin-starred Calima restaurant in Marbella and subsequently gained experience in several prestigious kitchens, including Zaranda

ROSARIO VARELA Rosario Varela Granada is a relatively recent addition to the city’s lively tapas scene, located on Calle Varela in the historic Realejo neighbourhood. The company behind the restaurant was established in January 2016, and Rosario Varela soon developed a reputation for its contemporary approach to tapas, combining traditional Andalusian ingredients with more adventurous, internationally inspired dishes. Its varied menu, interesting wine selection, excellent ver

TABERNA LA TANA Taberna La Tana is a family-run Granada institution that first opened its doors on 3 March 1993, when Ana Martín Cáceres and her sister María Ángeles took over a tiny 28-square-metre taberna in the historic San Matías neighbourhood. The business quickly established a reputation for its excellent wines, traditional tapas and friendly atmosphere. In 1998, the family expanded into the adjoining premises, which had previously housed a woodturner’s workshop. Ana’s

MARABUNDA FOOD Marabunda Food Sevilla opened in July 2022 in Calle Jesús del Gran Poder, in the city’s historic San Lorenzo neighbourhood. It was founded by chef Francis Balongo and his friend and business partner, Pablo Gabella. The premises have an interesting gastronomic history, having previously housed the original La Azotea, which opened around 2009 and became one of the pioneers of Sevilla’s modern tapas scene. Francis Balongo is an experienced Sevillian chef who spent

VAMOR’ A VER Vamor’a Ver is a relatively new tapas bar in Alicante, opened by Sheila, originally from Cuba, and her Spanish partner, Dany. After many years as a waitress in Spain, Sheila fulfilled her ambition to open her own establishment with Dany, who brought 14 years of hospitality experience. We recently visited Vamor’a Ver (which roughly translates as “Let’s see”), located just a couple of blocks from the Explanada in Alicante city. We stopped by to sample a few tapas.

BODEGAS REAL TESORO Y VALDESPINO The parent company, Bodegas José Estévez S.A., traces its origins back to 1809, when José Leña Rendón established a business in Jerez de la Frontera dedicated to ageing sherry and brandies. The Estévez family took full control of the company in 1974 and renamed it José Estévez S.A. in 1984. True to its family traditions, the company has continued to place great importance on carefully ageing its wines and maintaining their quality. In

TABERNA LA SORPRESA On a short trip to Cádiz, we stopped at Taberna La Sorpresa for a few tapas and glasses of local sherry. It is an underrated hidden gem, especially when you have had enough fried fish and want fresh, carefully sourced seafood in a genuinely traditional setting. Founded in 1956 as a traditional wine shop, Taberna La Sorpresa is one of Cádiz’s surviving old-style tabernas. Pepe Terrero ran it from 1959 until his retirement in 2012, preserving its high bar, w

BODEGAS FUNDADOR (FORMERLY PEDRO DOMECQ) Founded in 1730 by the Irish merchant Patrick Murphy, this is one of Jerez’s oldest working bodegas. It later became closely associated with the Domecq family, especially Pedro Domecq Loustau, who created Fundador in 1874 — regarded as Spain’s first brandy. Formerly known as Bodegas Pedro Domecq, it is now Bodegas Fundador, part of the Emperador Group. Its historic complex includes the old Puerta de Rota cellars, gardens, the Riquelme

ASADOR ETXEBARRI — THE WORLD’S BEST RESTAURANT 2026 One Michelin Star In the tiny Basque hamlet of Axpe, beneath the mountains of Atxondo, Asador Etxebarri began life as a long-closed local bar. Bittor Arginzoniz bought the building in 1989 and opened the restaurant in 1990, teaching himself to cook and gradually developing his extraordinary command of wood-fired cooking. He designed much of the equipment himself, allowing him to cook everything from seafood and vegetables