Oum Kalsum

Oum Kalsum is a Moroccan-inflected restaurant and tapas bar at Calle Jardines 17 in central Granada, Andalusia, Spain, near Bar Poë. Granada has a long Moorish heritage and a large Moroccan-influenced food scene, and Oum Kalsum fits that tradition by combining Moroccan dishes with the city's free-tapa custom. The cuisine is described as Moroccan-Andalusian. The tajine de kefta (meatball tajine) and spinach with olives are the dishes most associated with the house, and the spinach is often served as a free tapa with drinks. The menu has good vegetarian options, which makes the bar useful for groups with mixed dietary needs. Prices are low to moderate, typically €10 to €20 per person, depending on whether the visit is limited to drinks with free tapas or extends to a full tajine. The room is informal, with a casual, cosy feel, and a mixed crowd of locals, students and visitors, no dress code, and noise levels that rise on weekend evenings. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:30 and 20:00 to 01:00, Monday from 20:00 to 01:00, and the bar is closed on Sunday, though hours should be confirmed locally. Reservations are not normally taken, and the practice is walk-in, but the advice is to arrive early at weekends when tables are in demand. The late closing time makes it suited to a late dinner or an after-dinner drink. Its position on Calle Jardines places it in the lively area near Bar Poë, so it is easy to combine with other bars in a short walk, and visitors seeking a change from Andalusian ham and fried fish often choose it for the Moroccan flavours. Mint tea and Moroccan-style drinks may also be available, but the menu should be confirmed locally.