Bar Canela is a restaurant in Santander Centro, Santander. Rated 4.3 stars from 654 Google reviews. Known for bartending craft and service warmth and attentiveness. Best for evening drinks with friends and cocktails and beer. Price range: €1-10.
Rankings updated May 2026
Bar Canela
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Quick Verdict
A reliably convivial neighbourhood bar in Santander's centre, where bartending skill and genuine hospitality matter more than flash.
You want a proper Spanish bar with good cocktails, reliable service, and the kind of animated energy that comes from genuine hospitality.
About Bar Canela
Bar Canela sits in the heart of Santander's centro, a classic establishment where locals and visitors converge for beer, cocktails, and the kind of animated atmosphere that defines a proper Spanish bar. The bar's strength lies in its bartending craft: cocktails are made with visible care and speed, the Guinness pours are notably good value at €5, and the service staff consistently earn praise for attentiveness and warmth. The venue thrives on convivial energy—good music, a central location overlooking the plaza, and a team that remembers faces. Tapas arrive with drinks, prices stay accessible (€1–10), and the bar operates with an unusually generous schedule. It's the kind of place where a spilled wine glass becomes an opportunity for the staff to turn a moment into a story, and where a bartender named Rubén can become the highlight of a visitor's entire trip to Cantabria.
What Stands Out
Bartending craft
Multiple reviews praise cocktails made with care and speed; the margarita is specifically highlighted as 'not to be missed', and Guinness pours are noted as good value at €5.
Service warmth and attentiveness
Staff consistently earn praise for being 'estupendo', 'amable', and memorable—one bartender (Rubén) is credited as a highlight of visitors' entire stays in Cantabria.
Central location and atmosphere
Described as 'en pleno centro de Santander' with 'buen ambiente', 'buena música', and a view of the plaza; regulars return specifically for the convivial energy and people-watching.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bar Canela
Animated and convivial—good music, central plaza views, and the kind of bustling energy that comes from a mix of locals and visitors. It's a place where the bartending staff remember faces and create a genuine sense of welcome.
Yes. The bar operates in the €1–10 range, and Guinness at €5 is noted as good value. Tapas arrive with drinks, making it accessible for an evening out.
Absolutely. It's designed for groups and friends—the atmosphere is social, the staff are attentive to larger parties, and the central location makes it easy to meet and move on to dinner.
The cocktails are made with visible care—the margarita is specifically recommended. Guinness is a reliable choice, and tapas arrive with your drink. The bar also stocks Argentine fernet, a notable detail for those seeking it.
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