Taberna La Tana

Taberna La Tana is a tiny wine taberna on Placeta del Agua in the Realejo, the old Jewish quarter of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. The placeta is a quiet corner away from the main tourist streets, and the taberna is regarded as one of the better places in the city to drink Spanish wine by the glass alongside simple, well-sourced food. The cuisine is Spanish tapas, cheese and cured meats. The morcilla served on bread with pine nuts is the dish most often singled out, while boquerones en vinagre (marinated anchovies), salmorejo and a cheese board round out the short menu. The wine programme is the real focus: the specialty is a rotating selection of Spanish wines by the glass, so a visit is as much about trying regional bottles as about eating. Prices are moderate, typically €12 to €20 per person, which covers a few glasses and several plates. The room is very small and the atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, with the crowd a mix of residents of the Realejo and visitors who have sought it out. There is no dress code and the noise level stays moderate until the room fills. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 24:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 24:00, though hours should be confirmed locally. Reservations are not normally taken and the practice is walk-in, but because the room is so small it tends to be full by about 21:00, so arriving at opening for dinner is the most reliable approach. The location on Placeta del Agua is within walking distance of Campo del Príncipe and the lower Albaicín, making it a convenient stop in the evening. A neighbouring taberna, Taberna Malvasía, is around the corner, and the two are often combined in one evening in the Realejo.