The Bottom Line
Pros
- Free tapas!
- Excellent selection of local wines and vermouth
- Good service despite the large numbers of people
Cons
- VERY busy - you'd be lucky to find a seat at ANY time of day (but you're free to stand)
- Easily confused with Antigua Bodega Castañeda, just round the corner - they DON'T do free tapas!
Description
- Almireceros, 1 - 18010 Granada, tel: (+34)95 822 32 22
- Open daily 11:30am to 1am.
- Closed for siesta from 4pm to 7pm
- Free tapas, as well as a full menu
- Excellent cheese and cold meats boards
- Typical Spanish deco - cured ham hanging over the bar, barrels of wine & old b&w photos of Granada
Guide Review - Authentic Spanish restaurant in the heart of Granada
Locally produced jamón ibérico (Spanish ham), queso manchego (goats cheese), chorizo (spicy sausage) - the menu here reads like a glossary of Spanish food!
But the real appeal of Bodegas Castañeda is the abundant supply of free tapas. That's right, for under 2€ you can get a small beer or glass of wine with a free serving of paella, fried fish, vegetable stew or whatever else happens to be cooking in the kitchen at that time.
It's unbelievable how most tourists pass by Bodegas Castañeda without popping in. It is about as central as can be in Granada, yet still it seems that only Spanish people eat and drink there. Maybe people get intimidated by the hustle and bustle inside - it does get incredibly busy.
So take a deep breath, fight your way to the bar (it's easier to get served there) and enjoy Spanish food exactly as it was intended!
