Granada's most famous fish bar — ordering a beer or glass of wine gets you outstanding fried fish tapas including boquerones and calamares. A Granada institution.
Bar Los Diamantes is one of Granada's most celebrated tapas institutions, situated at Calle Navas, 26, in the heart of the city's busiest evening tapas corridor in Andalusia. The bar has built a city-wide reputation on the quality of its fried fish tapas — boquerones (anchovies), calamares (squid), and gambas (prawns) — which are served as complimentary tapas with every drink ordered, following Granada's established free-tapa tradition. The offering is focused and consistent: the kitchen operates essentially as a frying station, turning out fresh batches of battered and fried fish throughout service that arrive alongside each drink at the bar counter. The interior is functional rather than decorative — tiled walls, bright lighting, and a busy counter-service atmosphere where the focus is entirely on the food and drink rather than on design. Counter service is the standard format; customers approach the bar, order their drink, and receive their tapa promptly. Seating is limited to bar stools and most customers stand, particularly during peak hours. Pricing is accessible in the Granada tradition: draught beer and wine by the glass start at around €2–€3. The crowd is local-dominant in the early-to-mid evening, with a mixture of visitors joining from around 8 PM onward. No dress code is enforced and no reservations are taken. The bar operates daily from 1 PM to approximately 1 AM. Calle Navas is a natural tapas-crawl street running through the city's prime evening socialising zone, and Bar Los Diamantes is consistently cited as the most worthwhile fish-tapa stop on the row. A second location at Calle Navas, 28, provides useful overflow capacity on busy Friday and Saturday nights.
Location
Calle Navas, 26, Granada
Highlights
- Granada's best-known free fried fish tapas — boquerones, calamares, and gambas with every drink
- Counter-service format with accessible pricing: draught beer and wine from €2–€3
- Prime location on Calle Navas at the centre of Granada's evening tapas corridor
- High-volume local atmosphere driven by consistent kitchen output and regular Granada clientele
- Second location at Calle Navas, 28 handles overflow demand on busy weekend nights
Tips for visiting
- Visit between 7 PM and 9 PM for the freshest fried fish output from the kitchen
- Order a cold caña (small draught beer) — the classic pairing for fried fish tapas in Granada
- The bar fills fast on Friday and Saturday from 8 PM; arriving early avoids standing-room-only conditions
- Calle Navas supports a natural three- or four-bar crawl; plan additional stops along the street for variety
- Diners with fish or shellfish allergies should ask staff directly about alternative tapa options on the day
Frequently asked questions
What tapas does Bar Los Diamantes serve with drinks?
The bar specialises in fried fish tapas — boquerones, calamares, and gambas are the core offerings. These are provided free with every drink ordered, following Granada's established bar tradition.
How much do drinks cost at Bar Los Diamantes?
Draught beer and wine by the glass typically start at €2–€3, making Bar Los Diamantes an affordable stop within the Granada tapas circuit.
Is there a sit-down seating area?
Seating is limited to bar stools at the counter. The venue is designed primarily for standing service, especially during peak hours when the bar is at full capacity.
Why does Bar Los Diamantes have a second location on Calle Navas?
The original bar at number 26 expanded to an adjacent second location at number 28 to manage overflow demand. Both locations serve the same menu and operate under the same name.
When is the bar most busy?
Friday and Saturday evenings from 8 PM to midnight are the peak periods. Weekday early evenings from 7 PM to 9 PM attract a primarily local crowd in a slightly calmer setting.