La Botillería

La Botillería is a tapas bar at Calle Varela, 10, in the Realejo district of Granada, Andalusia, Spain, a neighbourhood on the slopes below the Alhambra that has become one of the city's liveliest areas for eating and drinking. The bar follows the Granada custom of serving a free tapa with each drink, but it is known for unusually substantial portions: the mini hamburger with caramelised onion that arrives with a drink is often cited as the signature, and many diners find that two or three rounds amount to a full dinner. Beyond the free tapas, the menu offers raciones and plates of Andalusian cooking, including rabo de toro (braised oxtail), a classic regional dish. The cuisine sits within the traditional Andalusian tapas repertoire, with a few modern touches that distinguish it from the older bodegas nearby. The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable. The room fills with a mix of locals, students and visitors, noise levels rise in the evening, and the dress code is casual. Drinks centre on draught beer, local and Spanish wines by the glass, and vermouth; each round brings a different free tapa, so ordering varied drinks is a way to sample more of the kitchen. Reservations are not taken. The bar runs on a walk-in basis, and the busiest periods are late evening and weekends, when arriving early helps secure a table. Typical spending is about €8–€18 (roughly $9.20–$20.70) per person, depending on whether extra raciones such as oxtail are ordered. Opening hours are generally daily from 12:30 to 01:00, though visitors should confirm locally. The phone number is +34 958 22 49 28. Realejo is a short walk from the cathedral and Plaza Nueva, and its quieter streets make the bar a good stop for travellers wanting to eat away from the busiest tourist lanes while remaining close to the main sights.