Bar La Riviera is a tapas bar in Granada Centro, Granada. Rated 4.5 stars from 12925 Google reviews. Known for free tapas with every drink and generous portions & authentic recipes. Best for quick tapas crawl and budget-conscious groups. Price range: €1-10.
Rankings updated May 2026
Bar La Riviera
Quick Verdict
A no-frills medieval tapas bar where the free-tapa-per-drink model and generous portions make it one of Granada's best value propositions.
You want authentic Granada tapas culture at prices that feel almost impossible—and don't mind a queue.
About Bar La Riviera
Bar La Riviera sits in the medieval heart of Granada Centro, just steps from Plaza Nueva, where the tapas-and-drink formula has become a local institution. Every beverage order unlocks a complimentary tapa from a rotating selection—croquetas, octopus, meat stews, and spinach-fried aubergine among them—with the option to add more at €2 each. The portions are generous; regulars report leaving fully sated after two or three drinks for under €15. Service moves with practiced speed despite consistent queues, with staff noted for attentiveness to detail and genuine warmth. The medieval tavern atmosphere, authentic and unpretentious, draws both tourists and granadinos who value the unbeatable price-to-quality ratio and the democratic simplicity of the model: order a drink, choose your tapa, repeat if hungry. Most tapas are described as genuinely delicious—particularly the octopus and croquetas—and the wine selection earns specific praise.
What Stands Out
Free tapas with every drink
Every beverage order includes a complimentary tapa from the menu; extras available at €2 each, allowing diners to build a full meal for €10–15 for two people.
Generous portions & authentic recipes
Reviewers consistently praise large tapas portions (croquetas, octopus, meat stews, spinach-fried aubergine) and note leaving 'comidos' (fully sated) after a few drinks.
Fast, attentive service in a lively setting
Staff described as 'rápidos,' 'atentos,' and 'súper estupendos'; medieval tavern atmosphere in the centre near Plaza Nueva creates an authentic, energetic vibe despite queues.
Practical Information
Contact
C. Cetti Meriem, 7, Centro, 18010 Granada, España
Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about Bar La Riviera
A complimentary tapa from the menu. You choose from options like croquetas, octopus, meat stews, and spinach-fried aubergine. Additional tapas cost €2 each.
Two people can eat and drink for €11–15 depending on drink choices and extra tapas. A single drink with tapa runs €2–5.
Expect a wait, especially evenings and weekends, but service moves quickly once seated. Arriving early (before 8pm) improves chances of a shorter queue.
Yes—the tapas-per-drink model works well for groups of any size. Shared ordering and generous portions make it ideal for casual group dining.
Octopus, croquetas, and meat stew are frequently praised. Spinach-fried aubergine and croquetas de espinacas also feature in recommendations.
Authentic medieval tavern setting in the centre near Plaza Nueva. Lively, unpretentious, and energetic—popular with both tourists and locals.
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