The city of Seville has a high gastronomic value and good proof of this is the large number of bars with history in the capital. In LOCK & enjoy! we have prepared a selection of the oldest bars in Seville.
We recommend you to organize a small route of tapas and beers in these bars to taste the Sevillian gastronomy. To do so, try one of our Lockers in Seville and move in freedom:
- C/ Zaragoza, 34 (Arenal).
- C/ Teniente Borges, 9 (Duque).
- C/ Águilas, 27 (Alfalfa).
- Pablo Iglesias, 7 (Santa Justa).
- 95 Feria St. (Alameda).
What are the oldest bars in Seville?
Before explaining in more detail the most traditional bars in the city, we recommend that you visit the Rinconcillo.
Las Escobas
La Antigua Taberna de Las Escobas dates back to 1386, being this type of establishment the oldest of all, even in Spain. The name of the tavern has its origin in that it sold wines and brooms that were manufactured by the esparto maker.
It is currently a restaurant specializing in Andalusian cuisine. It has also been awarded the Premio a La Tapa Creativa (Creative Tapa Award) and another one for Hospitality Merit. It has two air-conditioned dining rooms inside and an outdoor terrace next to the Cathedral of Seville.
There is evidence that the most illustrious personalities of the time used to meet here, since it was one of the few and the most famous. For this reason, Lope de Rueda, Dumas, Lord Byron, and even Cervantes himself probably sat here.
El Patio de San Eloy
This bar is an authentic place of worship for lovers of good southern cuisine. It opened its doors in 1972 and over the years has become a gastronomic legend in Seville.
Its success has led to numerous bars and restaurants with the same commercial name, however, at LOCK & enjoy! we recommend you to go to the historical one, the one located in San Eloy street, 9.
The most striking are the interiors of the bar, as they are an authentic expression of Andalusian architecture and design. We would like to point out that you can eat seated on steps similar to steps to enjoy a 100% Sevillian experience.
As for the menu, all their products are of the highest quality (sausages, gourmet montaditos, potato omelette, etc.). We recommend you to try the famous vegetable cake, since it is one of their most demanded products.
Casa Manolo
The Casa Manolo bar opened its doors in 1935, being now the third generation of restaurateurs in charge of this popular business in Seville. Over the years it has been renovated and now it even has a small guesthouse where you can stay.
It is an authentic Andalusian bar where you can taste a wide variety of tapas of the highest quality and intensity of flavor. We recommend the ensaladilla rusa, salmorejo and flamenquín.
It is located very close to the Parliament of Andalusia, in the heart of Seville.
We would like to point out that you also have the option of taking your food with you, since this service is available.
Bar Europa
The Europa Bar is also located in the heart of Seville and is more than 100 years old, since it opened its doors in 1922.
In 2007 it received the award for the best Iberian ham croquettes due to its homemade recipe, hence it has become a gastronomic reference, both for Sevillians and tourists. In 2004 it also received the Naranja de Bronce award for its exquisite dish prepared with orange.
The menu offered by this bar is a mix between traditional and modern. You have a wide variety to choose from such as, for example, the “ropa vieja”, rice with duck or anchovies. All their products are characterized by fresh and high quality ingredients.
The interior of the bar is characterized by its hydraulic pavement, a reference material in Andalusian architecture. It also has a small terrace so you can enjoy tapas with friends or family.
Vizcaino House
If you prefer a bar where you feel as if time has not passed, Casa Vizcaíno should be your choice. Besides, it is located on the same street as one of our Lockers in Sevilleon Feria Street.
Until the year 2020 they did not serve food, since the tradition of this bar was only to drink beer and lupins. It opened its doors in 1935 and still retains part of the design with its original woodwork, as well as some of the furniture.
The highlight of this bar is that the bill is kept at the bar with a chalk, as it was originally done. It is a perfect place to taste numerous tapas and other Andalusian dishes such as chacinas, chicharrones (pork rinds) or prawns.
Morales House
The origin dates back to 1850 and, therefore, is the essence of traditional Sevillian taverns. It is very close to the Cathedral of Seville, more specifically in the street García de Vinuesa, 11.
Inside, a series of large earthenware jars stand out as a typical element of Andalusian taverns. In them you can read very common names of Andalusian food and tapas such as, for example, cola de toro, scrambled eggs or tomato with fresh cheese.
The tapas are one of the most important attractions of this place, as they stand out for their size and flavor. We recommend the artichoke salad, the stews or the Iberian cheeks.
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