La Linterna Ciega is a brewpub in Alameda, Seville. Rated 4.6 stars from 1392 Google reviews. Known for pulled pork that's genuinely worth the trip and beer selection where you can taste before ordering. Best for solo dining and group dinner. Ranked #8 of 15 in Alameda. Features a undefined terrace, dog-friendly.
Rankings updated April 2026
La Linterna Ciega
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Quick Verdict
Locals come back repeatedly because the owner runs it like he owns it, the pulled pork is genuinely excellent, and the beer selection is thoughtful without being pretentious. You'll recognise the difference between this and the tourist tapas restaurants two streets back.
Go if you want serious craft beer paired with food that's actually good — pulled pork, Korean bravas, fresh-made patatas — in a space small enough that the staff remember your name on your second visit.
Skip if you want high-volume standing-room tapas or a quick bite; this is a sit-down spot where you'll spend time.
About La Linterna Ciega
La Linterna Ciega is a craft brewpub in Seville's Casco Antiguo, 10 minutes from the Setas. It's small, cosy, and run by an owner who clearly cares — reviewers mention noticing that care in every detail. The kitchen does proper work: pulled pork that ranks among the best people have eaten, Korean bravas made fresh (not frozen), focaccia sandwiches, and rotating tapas. The beer list is serious — you can taste before you order, which matters. The crowd's mixed: locals, tourists, regulars, all sitting comfortably together. Service is the thing reviewers keep mentioning. Staff speak English, they remember you on your second visit, and they guide you through the beer selection without talking down to you. Dogs are welcome on the terrace in spring and autumn. It's not a standing-room pintxos bar and it's not fine dining. It's a proper neighbourhood spot that happens to have excellent beer and food.
What Stands Out
Pulled pork that's genuinely worth the trip
Multiple reviewers singled out the pulled pork as exceptional — one Italian reviewer called it 'uno dei migliori che abbia mangiato' (one of the best I've eaten), and a French family with 3 children specifically praised it as 'bien juteux et bien épicé' (juicy and well-spiced). The kitchen makes their own patatas bravas and Korean bravas from scratch; reviewers noted they're not frozen.
Beer selection where you can taste before ordering
Reviewers consistently praised the 'great beer selection' and 'varied beers.' One Italian reviewer highlighted the ability to taste before ordering as noteworthy ('da notare, è non è una cosa scontata, la possibilità di assaggiare le birre prima di ordinarle'), calling out a 'NEIPA spettacolare.' Staff are described as 'knowledgeable' and offering 'engaging commentary and recommendations.'
Owner-run warmth that carries through to every visit
Reviewers used language like 'se nota il cariño che profesa il dueño' (you notice the care the owner has for the place), 'titolare gentilissima e disponibilissima' (owner incredibly kind and helpful), and one reviewer noted being 'herkent en weer welkom geheten' (recognised and welcomed again) on a second visit. Multiple reviews mention feeling 'at home' and 'welcomed.'
What Customers Say
Delicious food, great service, and a good variety of beers.
Le patate sono assolutamente da provare in quanto sono fatte da loro e non surgelate.
Buen trato, buena cerveza, un sitio con esencia propia.
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☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about La Linterna Ciega
Yes, the venue accepts reservations, but there's no online booking system. Call ahead or walk in before 12:30 on weekends if you want to avoid a wait (the space is small and fills quickly).
€10–20 per person. Reviewers consistently noted that the quality justifies the cost — one Spanish reviewer said 'Cada euro de cada tapa lo vale' (every euro of every tapa is worth it).
The pulled pork is the standout — reviewers called it among the best they've eaten. The patatas bravas (including Korean-style) are made fresh in-house, not frozen. Pair it with a beer from the rotating draft list; staff will guide you and let you taste before ordering.
No. It's a seated brewpub with table service. The space is small and cosy, not high-volume. Expect to sit and spend time, not grab and go.
Yes, dogs are allowed on the outdoor terrace during spring and autumn. The venue is also wheelchair accessible with accessible restrooms and seating.
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