CAMBIO DE TERCIO Under the excellent hospitality and guidance of Abel Lusa, Cambio de Tercio has been a long-standing favourite in South Kensington. It has become a leading representative of Iberian cuisine in London. Most fans of Hispanic culture consider it one of the best in the city. On this occasion, we will begin with a glass of amontillado sherry. Followed by pan cristal y cinco jotas de jamón ibérico de bellota 100% (Jabugo). 5 Jotas hand-carved, 36 months old, acorn-

LA CEPA DE CÁDIZ This great local bar offers beer, wine, and Manzanilla, along with chicharrones, cheeses, products from Sierra de Cádiz, cold cuts from Extremadura, and a wide variety of tinned preserves. It is a place with a lot of charm, a little piece of Cádiz in Málaga for gaditanos. We settled in and had, Anchoa y leche condensada (tinned anchovy and condensed milk) is a simple yet exquisite tapa. It features a single high-quality, salt-cured anchovy fillet from Cantabr

COMIDAS BAR SAN JUAN UPDATE AUGUST 2026 – Comidas Bar San Juan remains closed. Despite suggestions that the premises might eventually reopen under new ownership, we can find no confirmation of a new owner or reopening date. The Marí family shut Bar San Juan down in December 2024, ending a business that had operated since 1874. In February 2025, Carlos Marí stated that the family had decided it was time to cease operations, and the report clearly mentioned it would not reopen

RESTAURANTE ES CUCÓ This restaurant is located on the outskirts of Cala de Bou, moving inland. It is an excellent place to stop for a drink or some reasonably priced food. It is famous for its pollo al ast (traditional rotisserie style, split-roast chicken) with black pepper sauce. Served with chips and salad. We started with a warm goat’s cheese salad. It is a great, cheap meal. The chicken costs €11.50 without sauce and €14 with sauce. In addition to the chicken, you will

CASA LABRA History is said to have been made at this bar on May 2, 1879, with the formation of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Party). When you walk in, it feels as though you’ve stepped back to 1879, as not much seems to have changed since then! Current prices (2026) Cod croqueta: €1.70 each Tuna pickled banderilla: €2.25 Tortilla: €6.90 Tajadas de bacalao: €2.30 It is a fantastic traditional bar. It is famous for its croquetas de bacalao. Some of the best in Madrid. The tajadas

This was our second visit to Uvedoble Taberna in Málaga City, conveniently located near the Roman Theatre and below the Alcazaba in Málaga’s historic centre, inviting exploration and a sense of place. Despite its characterless, tourist-café look, this restaurant and bar serves interesting tapas, including several typical Málaga dishes, adding an authentic local touch. The interior is minimalist with a lively bar area. On our first visit, we had eaten elsewhere before coming h

We visited the Bar Rioja in the Regent’s Quarter in King’s Cross, London. It is part of the Camino group, which has a significant presence in this area. This bar is dedicated to some of our favourite Spanish wines from the Rioja region of northern Spain. La Rioja, Spain’s largest and most popular wine region, was the first to become internationally famous. It is also one of the 17 provinces of Spain, and the smallest. . It lies in the country’s north, approximately 120km from

AIRE GASTROBAR Michelin Guide A return to Aire Gastrobar. This longstanding favourite in Málaga City is ideally located in the heart of town, just a short walk from the Bullring (Plaza de Toros). After settling in, we began with Jamón ibérico de castaña-bellota from the Genal Valley in Ronda (this luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth Iberian ham comes from pigs fed on chestnuts and acorns). Croquetas de gambas al pil-pil con emulsión de sus cabezas (prawn croquettes in pil-pil sau

X ETAPAS - TAPAS GAMBERRAS Our friend, Siddu Amin, recently returned to Mallorca, and we had lunch at X Etapas, a charming, well-managed family-run restaurant located away from the tourist crowds. This hidden gem retains an authentic local atmosphere, making it friendly and welcoming. The restaurant has a small but efficient team, with Carmen expertly serving the delicious tapas and managing the entire establishment on her own. The menu features a creative twist on traditiona

LA RIOJA - LOGROÑO PINCHO BAR CRAWL On our recent trip to La Rioja, we decided to take a pinchos bar crawl down the famous Calle Laurel in Logroño. These were our favourite bars and bites on this hectic but pleasant November evening. BAR CID Travesía de Laurel, 1, 26001 Logroño, La Rioja It's truly a hole in the wall and easy to overlook. Traditional Bar Cid features vines and grapes hanging from the wooden beam ceiling above the same pair of men who frequent the bar every ni