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Tips for going out
Spaniards love good food and drink and Tarragona is no different. Here are some tips to taste good wine, drink coffee, grab a terrace, eat & end the evening with live music.
Wine tasting
Enjoy the taste of a good glass of wine from the region as an aperitif. Of course the Priorat is a nice choice (see also our Blog over de Priorat) but also try a Montsant DO, Tarragona DO or a fresh cava from the region.
Korxo
Locally popular Korxo wine and tapas bar from the old town. Cozy tables and umbrellas along the street. Good wine list with Catalan DO favourites. Tasty tapas such as with hummus, burrata salad, baked camembert and Iberian ham.
Address: Carrer de Santa Anna, 6, Tarragona
Address: Carrer de Santa Anna, 6, Tarragona
El Tamboret
Hidden along a narrow street near the PlaƧa del Forum, this delightful wine bar serves a well curated selection of wines from all over Catalonia. Try a delicious Artigas from the Priorat country or a bubble of cava stars like Miquel Pons. Selections change regularly and the friendly French owner is happy to guide you to something special. Cheese and charcuterie dishes are a nice addition to the wines.
Address: Carrer de Santa Anna 10, Tarragona
Address: Carrer de Santa Anna 10, Tarragona
Espa VI
ESPA VI is a wine bar/restaurant located on one of the nicest squares in Tarragona. You can enjoy local wines and tasty tapas. lots of seafood.
Recommended! Friendly staff, happy to tell you about their wines.
Address: Plaza del Forum, Tarragona
Recommended! Friendly staff, happy to tell you about their wines.
Address: Plaza del Forum, Tarragona
El Ceibo Bar
Lovely terrace on the main square in Tarragona, Placa de le Font. Although therefore in the tourist epicenter, you can still have a drink and snack here very affordable. In addition to wines, they also have beers, Vermut, Aperol, etc.
Address: Placa de la Font, 8, Tarragona
Address: Placa de la Font, 8, Tarragona
Enjoying outside
There is nothing better than enjoying a drink, tapa or whole meal on a nice terrace. Here are tips for sitting outside in the old town, the harbor or in the garden of the restaurant itself.
Quattros
Lively and busy terrace and a cheerful indoor dining room. In the heart of the Plaza de la Font, next to the town hall. Quattros serves the most delicious tapas, pinchos and montaditos, or extensive dishes.
A nice meeting place in the city.
Address: Placa de la Font, 2, Tarragona
A nice meeting place in the city.
Address: Placa de la Font, 2, Tarragona
Les Granotes
Magnificent view of the sea and the Roman amphitheatre, where culture and gastronomy come together. Ideal for enjoying a drink or snack by moonlight. They have various cocktails, tapas to share, and their specialty: burgers baked in their Josper grill oven.
Via William J. Bryant, 2, Tarragona
Via William J. Bryant, 2, Tarragona
Mas Rosello
This restaurant is near Forti de Sant Jordi. Good Mediterranean meals with fine wine. We also had an excellent CalƧotada there. You can eat inside the restaurant, the large conservatory or outside in the garden.
Address: Passeig Maritim Rafael Casanova, 23, Tarragona
Address: Passeig Maritim Rafael Casanova, 23, Tarragona
MesĆ³n del Mar
MesĆ³n del Mar is located in the marina of Tarragona and has a large heated terrace overlooking the sea where you can taste authentic Mediterranean fish dishes, as well as a large choice of tapas.
Address: Port Esportiu 4/5, Tarragona
Address: Port Esportiu 4/5, Tarragona
El PĆ²sit del Serrallo
The best fish dishes in Tarragona are made here. Located on the embankment of the Pescadors, in the historic fishing quarter of the city.
It is located in the old PĆ²sit building, one of the historic buildings in the city harbour. This is a family business from 1973 and has typical products and dishes from the area, such as a zarzuela or arroz caldoso.
The terrace is located directly on the promenade of the pier.
Address: Moll de Pescadors, 25, Tarragona
It is located in the old PĆ²sit building, one of the historic buildings in the city harbour. This is a family business from 1973 and has typical products and dishes from the area, such as a zarzuela or arroz caldoso.
The terrace is located directly on the promenade of the pier.
Address: Moll de Pescadors, 25, Tarragona
Barhaus
Located in the historic center of Tarragona, Restaurant Barhaus is located in the Collegi d'Arquitectes de Tarragona building, the work of the architect Rafael Moneo. The interior is inspired by the Bauhaus movement.
The restaurant has a beautiful terrace on two levels and also a private dining room where a stone wall from the Roman forum from the 1st century BC. stands. The cuisine is Mediterranean with seasonal products.
Address: C. de Sant LlorenƧ, 22, 43003 Tarragona
The restaurant has a beautiful terrace on two levels and also a private dining room where a stone wall from the Roman forum from the 1st century BC. stands. The cuisine is Mediterranean with seasonal products.
Address: C. de Sant LlorenƧ, 22, 43003 Tarragona
Frida
Located next to the cathedral in the old town, Frida serves traditional Mexican food. Walk inside to the garden behind, a hidden treasure. At Frida they use a combination of Spanish and products imported from Mexico.
Address: Carrer de les Coques, 1, Tarragona
Address: Carrer de les Coques, 1, Tarragona
Lounging on H10 roof terrace
The hotel H10 has recently been renovated and has a magnificent roof terrace with bar-restaurant and swimming pool. And of course a fantastic view over the city, the cathedral and the sea. Lovely place to 'lounge'. The roof terrace is open to non-guests from approximately March to October.
Address: Rambla Vella, 2, Tarragona
Address: Rambla Vella, 2, Tarragona
La Sardineta
Delicious restaurant on the beach of Platja Llarga located on the upper terrace. Nice view over the sea. Mediterranean food with, as you will not be surprised, also many fish dishes. This is a great place to have lunch during a hike along the GR-92 coastal route.
Address: Carretera Playa Larga, 11, Tarragona
Address: Carretera Playa Larga, 11, Tarragona
Brisa
Mediterranean cuisine on the beach with a view of Tamarit Castle. Can be reached via the GR-92 walking route along the coast (about a 2-hour walk from our house along beautiful beaches and coastal rocks) or by car about 10 minutes outside the city of Tarragona. The location and view are more spectacular than the food.
Address: Playa Tamarit Crta N-340, Km. 1172, Tarragona
Address: Playa Tamarit Crta N-340, Km. 1172, Tarragona
Coffee with a merienda
The finest places in Tarragona for breakfast, a sandwich or a merienda (coffee or chocolate milk with something sweet).
Enrich
In May 1913, Francesc Enrich left his hometown of ArgenƧola to settle in Barcelona and learn the baker's trade. In 1921 he opened his own oven in the Sants district, where years later he would teach the trade to his son and later to his grandson, who continued the family business.
Enrich on the Rambla Nova radiates tranquility and tradition with its bright spaces. Lovely fresh bakery and excellent coffee.
Address: Rambla Nova, 96, 43001 Tarragona
Enrich on the Rambla Nova radiates tranquility and tradition with its bright spaces. Lovely fresh bakery and excellent coffee.
Address: Rambla Nova, 96, 43001 Tarragona
Fleca Pastisseria Chef Clive
Clive is a Brit who has traveled the world and ended up stranded here in Tarragona. That may not sound like authentic Tarragona, but make no mistake: this bakery and cafeteria is very popular with the locals.
Every day Clive bakes all kinds of bread (even twice a day), cookies and homemade cakes. Located near the amphitheatre, an ideal place for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Address: Via Augusta, 8, 43003 Tarragona
Every day Clive bakes all kinds of bread (even twice a day), cookies and homemade cakes. Located near the amphitheatre, an ideal place for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Address: Via Augusta, 8, 43003 Tarragona
Farinus
Pastry shop and cafeteria with a pleasant terrace. Chain with various branches in Tarragona, with delicious coffee and fine sandwiches.
Address: Carrer Joan Fuster, 7, and PlaƧa de Corsini, 2, Tarragona
Address: Carrer Joan Fuster, 7, and PlaƧa de Corsini, 2, Tarragona
Live music in the city
If there isn't already a fiesta in town (which doesn't happen often) you can go to the following locations for great live music.
Sala Zero
Sala Zero is located in the center of Tarragona and has regularly great 'tribute performances' with a lot of atmosphere. Medium-sized hall with a capacity of 400 people
Address: Carrer Sant MagĆ 12, Tarragona
Address: Carrer Sant MagĆ 12, Tarragona
Tarraco Arena Plaza
The old bullfighting arena in the middle of the city of Tarragona was converted in 2010 into a large stage for a wide variety of renowned artists. The roof of the hall consists of a large dome that can be opened. The hall has 9,500 seats.
Address: C. de Mallorca, Tarragona
Address: C. de Mallorca, Tarragona
Tarraco Arena
Also in the same converted bullfighting arena is a separate room with authentic flamenco. In the summer there are weekly flamenco shows. Also, the annual flamenco festival mainly takes place here.
Address: C. de Mallorca, Tarragona
Address: C. de Mallorca, Tarragona
Auditori Municipal del Camp de Mart
Located along the 2,000-year-old Roman wall of the city of Tarragona, the Teatre Auditori del Camp de Mart is an open-air stage with a capacity of more than 2,000 people. Nationally and internationally famous artists perform here, especially in summer.
Address: Av. Catalunya, s/n
Address: Av. Catalunya, s/n
Music cafe Stone
Very small-scale on the Plaza dels Sedassos in the old town. Very authentic. Not always clear or predictable when this music cafƩ is open, but that's rock n roll...
Address: PCa. dels Sedassos, 26, Tarragona
Address: PCa. dels Sedassos, 26, Tarragona
Mojo Club
Located on the harbor, Mojo Club is a live music venue with new and old bands. But always old school music.
Address: Puerto deportivo, Tarragona
Address: Puerto deportivo, Tarragona
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