La Barra belongs to the ever-growing Gorki chain of restaurants and is their “market kitchen” bar. It’s in a great location in central Málaga and has a nice terrace on pedestrianised calle Bolsa, as well as seating inside at the bar. There are also a couple of tables at the back which is apparently a dining area. I found this out on my third visit after sitting at a bar table near the front door and almost getting knocked out by a constantly spritzing “air freshener” (not noticable in the area directly in front of the bar). I was moved to a table at the back of the room – really right next to the bar tables – and was charged 1.80€ “table service” for the privilege. So basically, don’t sit there.
If you stop in for a quick tapita at the bar you can enjoy a nice assortment of tasty tapas, prettily presented. Service is professional and efficient, wines are good.
Bolsa 8
Tel 952 22 39 54
€ € € €
Food 6 | Wine 7 | Service 6 | Ambiance 5
octopus, olive and hot pepper gilda
butter fish with pickled seaweed
grilled presa Ibérica with grainy mustard sauce
octopus mayo salad
grilled pork with potatoes and padrón potatoes
