Taberna Malvasía

Taberna Malvasía is a traditional taberna at Calle Virgen del Rosario 10 in the Realejo district of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It sits a minute from Taberna La Tana and shares the quieter, more residential character of the Realejo, the former Jewish quarter on the slope below the Alhambra. The cuisine is classic Andalusian tapas served in the Granada manner, with a free tapa accompanying every drink and no reservations. The dishes most often cited are the morcilla served in a roll, a local blood sausage that is a regional staple, and a selection of local cheeses. The drinks list follows the usual taberna pattern of beer, house and regional wines, and soft drinks, with the free tapas changing as rounds are ordered. Prices are low, typically €8 to €16 per person, so a few drinks and the accompanying tapas can make an inexpensive light meal. The dining room is a traditional neighbourhood bar: informal, unpretentious, with a counter and a few tables, a mixed crowd of residents and visitors, no dress code and a noise level that rises as the evening progresses. Opening is until about 24:00 daily, though hours should be confirmed locally, and because the format is walk-in with no reservations, the way to secure a place is to arrive early or accept standing at the counter. The Realejo location makes it a natural stop for visitors walking between Campo del Príncipe, the Placeta del Agua and the lower slopes of the Alhambra hill, and many combine it with Taberna La Tana in one evening, using one for wine and the other for the free tapas. It suits visitors who want a local rather than tourist-oriented tapas stop and who are comfortable with simple food at honest prices.