Here are our recommended Almunecar tapas bars (and general bars) which we have split into two sections. The first section refers to ones located in Taramay and Velilla. The 2nd section recommends a few bars around the town centre. No doubt you’ll discover your own favourites too.
Bars in Taramay and Velilla
El Kiosko de Santi
This little kiosk bar can be found behind the Bahia Tropical Hotel. It is run by Santi and his family and although no English is spoken the menu is in English so you’ll manage. Great spot for a selection of tapas or for the daily menu or just to sit at the bar with the locals enjoying an ice cold beer.
Parque Pozuelo
Pozuelo Park with its lush vegetation is located just next to the Bahia Tropical Hotel behind Pozuelo beach. In the middle of this park is a little kiosk bar which serves a nice selection of tapas as well as usually giving you a good free tapa with each drink you order.
Alhamar
Paseo Velilla, 47
Walking along the seafront towards town and you’ll soon see Bar/Restaurante Alhamar set back on your right. This is very much a place frequented by locals where you can sit at their outside terrace with a cold drink and choose from a good selection of popular Spanish tapas as well as main meals.
Tapas Bars in or Near the Town Centre
El Meson
Plaza Constitución
In the corner of the town’s main square next to the town hall building this traditional bar is a great spot for tapas. Inside you can watch the fabulous grilled meat kebabs being prepared on the open wood fire. There’s a nice terrace in the square in case it’s too hot inside.
Bodega Francisco
Calle Real 15
Walking through the tiny streets of the old town towards the town hall square you’ll stumble on this typical old cellar type bar. Behind the bar are wooden sherry barrels and the walls are covered with bullfight posters and work by local artists. An atmospheric locale with a fair selection of tapas on the menu and a good spot to sample some local wines.
Lute et Jesus
Bar Avenida (Lute y Jesús)
Avenida de Europa
Lute y Jesus is about two thirds of the way up the Avenida de Europa from the sea and this bar is busy from morning to late at night. The service is good and the food excellent. The menu del dia is not available all day and most of the tables are given over to meals in the evening. Through the day the tapas are excellent and the fried fish is recommended but you may have to wait for a table as this is a very popular place.
Mesón Mari y Miguel
Avenida de Andalucia, 18
Tel: 958 883940
Very popular tapas bar/restaurant in the town centre which mainly attracts locals who know about Miguel’s legendary grilled meats cooked on a wood fire barbecue.
Plaza Kelibia at Weekends
A general area in the old town which is fairly good for tapas is Plaza Kelibia which is surrounded by bars with open air terraces. A popular bar snack in these parts is known as a ‘Rosca’. This is a circular piece of bread which is cut in half then filled with a selection of your choice such as cheese, ham and tomato and is then toasted. Smaller roscas often come free with drinks in the Kelibia bars.
Many Thanks for your recommendations , I have enjoyed many places during a two month stay in Almunecar , well you do if you eat out every day .
I must say I did find meson Mari y Miguel poor on a lunch time , cheap quality and minimum value. El Faro I found unwelcoming and quiet , Carling I understand was good though. Simon was the Barman on duty .
I have eaten at the 3 lute & Jesus and they have all been consistently good with staff wanting to provide hospitality .
Cafe bar Ayer I believe has closed.
Don olivio was the worst experience all round during my 50 restaurant visits in the area,
Bodega Francisco is superb but does depend on who is in charge .
Bodega Francisco ll was good but my partner had food poisoning for several days 6-8 hours afterwards. May have been there but not sure. I did notice on trip advisor that others had commented on this afterwards.
Antonios restaurante Andalusi I have found to be very good and consistent with the same and other menus .
El Meson we have returned to several times and have enjoyed.
La China , if I stayed here longer and ate regularly there I would be considerably heavier than I am .
Salobreena I found disappointing for food .
La Bodeguita for fried fish of all types atmosphere and service I enjoyed thoroughly .
So a thank you again for your advice , I’m here for a couple more weeks and would welcome some personal recommendations that will give a lasting memory to return here again next year.