garum 2.0 | Azahar Tapas

Updated September 2015

With a name like Garum 2.1 Bistronomic Tapas Bar it’s a wonder I went in at all. Actually, I had walked in on a couple of occasions during previous visits to Córdoba but didn’t feel inclined to stay. Something about, well, the name. And the outside walls festooned with posters of their “prize winning” tapas. But it kept being recommended to me so I finally decided to give it a go. And I’m happy I did.

Despite its über-hip name the bar is quite traditional on the inside, with dark wooden furniture and slate floors. Not so traditional is the expanse of original Roman wall on one side of the room – quite a cool feature. There is also an upstairs dining area (which I forgot to pop up and see – oops).

The menu offers both tapas and raciones, with the tapas at rather high “bistronomic” prices. Not sure how the larger plates compare in terms of value for money, but the tapas we tried were good quality with some nice innovative touches. I especially liked the TNT potatoes, which lived up to their name. Good service and some very interesting wines on offer. And be sure to try the oxtail churro with chocolate sauce. Really.