Bar Ávila

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In the lower San Matias, in a little side street halfway between the Cathedral and the River Genil, Bar Ávila is one of those great little neighbourhood bars that always seems to be packed with locals enjoying a beer and “free” tapas. In fact, this is one of the few tapas bars I know of in Granada where you get to choose your complimentary snack.

There are a few tables in the back, but mostly it’s standing room only at the bar, and lots of folks coming and going. It’s nothing fancy, either in décor or cuisine, but the food is good, and good value too. If you’re looking for authentic (much abused and overused word), this is as authentic as it gets. Make that extra bit of effort to come here and make sure you try the house speciality, jamón roasted on a spit, that’s always on the go.