Bar Poë

Bar Poë is a tapas bar at Calle Verónica de la Magdalena, 40, in Granada's student quarter, Andalusia, Spain. It stands out in a city where free tapas are the norm because its free dishes are inventive and change nightly, drawing on Brazilian and Portuguese influences rather than the standard Andalusian repertoire. The result is a bar that regulars treat as a destination for the food as much as for the drinks. The cuisine is creative tapas. Dishes that have been associated with the bar include a Brazilian black-bean and pork stew, Portuguese-style salt cod and spicy chicken liver with coriander, although the free plate that comes with each drink varies from night to night and depends on the kitchen. Because the selection rotates, repeat visits tend to bring different dishes. The atmosphere reflects the neighbourhood: casual, youthful and busy, with music, a mixed crowd of students and locals, and no dress code. Noise levels rise through the evening, and the bar stays open late. Drinks are the usual Granada bar line-up of draught beer, wine and spirits, and each drink brings a free tapa, so ordering several different drinks is the best way to try more of the kitchen's output. Reservations are not taken. The bar operates on a walk-in basis, and arriving by about 21:00 helps secure space before the late crowd. Typical spending is about €10–€20 (roughly $11.50–$23) per person, which is slightly above a traditional counter bar because of the more elaborate dishes. Opening hours are generally Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday from 20:00 to 02:00 and Friday and Saturday from 20:00 to 03:00, with the bar closed on Monday; visitors should confirm locally. It is a useful choice for travellers who want a break from fried fish and ham, and a good fit for a late dinner that continues into the evening.