Bar La Riviera
A lively medieval-style tapas bar in Granada, famous for its affordable drinks paired with a choice of generous free tapas.
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Bar La Riviera
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A lively medieval-style tapas bar in Granada, famous for its affordable drinks paired with a choice of generous free tapas.
"Enjoy massive, choice-based free tapas with every drink at incredible prices!"
Arrive Early
Secure a seat by arriving early, especially during peak times, to avoid long queues.
Choose Your Tapas
Unlike many places, you can select your free tapas from their menu with each drink.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Tapas Bar
Price
$
Address
C. Cetti Meriem, 7, Centro, 18010 Granada, Spain
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Generous Free Tapas with Drinks
Affordable drinks come with substantial, choice-based tapas, offering incredible value.
Authentic Medieval Ambiance
Experience a unique, rustic, old-world charm with medieval decor that sets a lively mood.
Hearty & Tasty Tapas Selections
Choose from a variety of delicious tapas like grilled pork kebab and deep-fried dogfish.
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Arrive Early
Secure a seat by arriving early, especially during peak times, to avoid long queues.
Choose Your Tapas
Unlike many places, you can select your free tapas from their menu with each drink.
Try Local Recommendations
Ask staff for local beer recommendations to perfectly pair with your tapas selections.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid long lines, consider visiting during non-busy hours.
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Arrive Early
Secure a seat by arriving early, especially during peak times, to avoid long queues.
Choose Your Tapas
Unlike many places, you can select your free tapas from their menu with each drink.
Try Local Recommendations
Ask staff for local beer recommendations to perfectly pair with your tapas selections.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid long lines, consider visiting during non-busy hours.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Bar La Riviera is praised for its incredible value, with affordable drinks that come with generous, choice-based tapas. The rustic, lively atmosphere and friendly service contribute to a great dining experience. However, some visitors note that while the food is good, the service can sometimes feel purely functional rather than warm, and vegetarian/vegan options may be limited.
"Your typical tapas place with good food and reasonable prices. They have a pretty good selection of dishes. My six-year-old loved the chicken. It was breaded and very tasty. We enjoyed the garlic shrimp. It was very busy when we went but they sat us quickly. The service was good and the waiter was quick."
Catarina Portillo
"Went looking for a tapas place that gave it free to you with a drink order and had veggie options, this places was recommended! We were able to find a high top table close pretty quick even though it was packed. The server came to us immediately, got the drinks super quick and we were able to pick our free tapas (since I am veggie) In total we have 4 drinks and 4 tapas for a total of 11.50€ - would definitely go back again, not five stars because there were not too many vegan options. Great price, good service and choose your tapas! *left around 8pm and there was a queue forming outside!"
Court
"Looked like this place was very popular, waited a bit in line to get seated. The service was great, fast and friendly. We enjoyed Chorizo sandwich (that wasn't too spicy) that came with fries and a Serrano ham omlette with pork kebab, salad and dogfish. Great price for those portions. Would come back again."
Ilze Danovska
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main draw is that each drink purchased comes with a free tapa of your choice from a selection on their menu, offering great value.
Yes, unlike many other tapas bars, Bar La Riviera allows you to choose your free tapas from their menu with every drink order.
It's very popular and can get crowded. Arriving early or visiting during off-peak hours is recommended to secure a seat and avoid long queues.
The bar has a rustic, old-world charm with medieval decor, creating a lively and unique dining experience.
While there are some options, the variety of vegetarian and especially vegan choices may be limited for some diners.
Popular choices include the meat stew, grilled pork kebab, Serrano ham omelette, and deep-fry marinated dogfish.
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The tapas at Bar La Riviera are more like large plates of food. Plus since they’re coming free with your drink for only 2 Euros, this is easily one of the best places to eat in Granada!
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I say this as the weekend my best friend visited me in Granada we were so hungover we spent about 4 hours here drinking Tinto de Verano and eating the free chicken burgers.
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Big tapas, fast service, and a location close to the hostel. You can choose your tapas from the list provided. Why not start your tapas tour in here?
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