Since 1959 · Calle Pan · Plaza Nueva
Bar León
In Granada you eat at the bar. The tapa comes with the drink — you don't order it separately. Bar León is not a conventional restaurant: it's a neighbourhood bar with its own kitchen. The menu exists, but the daily set lunch and the tapa of the moment drive the service. Market produce, daily rotation, no cocktail list. If you're after tablecloths and a long wine list, this isn't the place.
Today at León
Daily menu
Monday to Friday, 13:00–16:00
Bread · Dessert
Reviews
4.3 out of 5
1894 reviews
Historic specialities
A bar in Granada
Bar León opened in 1959 on Calle Pan, next to Plaza Nueva. Three generations have kept the bar and dining room running. The kitchen works with seasonal produce and local suppliers. The menu changes based on availability. The daily set menu is served Monday to Friday at lunchtime. There is no cocktail list or background music. Service is direct, at the bar and table.
Russian salad
House mayo, tuna and potato
Since 1959
Ham croquettes
Original house recipe
Since 1965
Anchovies in vinegar
Olive oil and parsley
Since 1959
Iberian pork cheeks
Red wine sauce, slow-cooked
Since 1998
Fried aubergine
With cane syrup
Since 1982
House flan
Liquid caramel, family recipe
Since 1959
Hoy en la cocina
Daily menu
12,50 €
Context
Monday to Friday, 13:00–16:00
Bread · Dessert
Starters
Sopa de picadillo · Ensaladilla rusa · Gazpacho andaluz
Mains
Lomo salteado · Calamares fritos · Dish of the day
Included
Bread · Dessert of the day
Wines
Para el gaznate
During Granada's Semana Santa, Bar León offers extended service hours. The venue is just metres from the official procession routes of the main brotherhoods in the city centre. Check Holy Week hours by phone or at the bar.
Cofradía tradition
Holy Week tradition
Every Holy Week, León becomes a meeting point for brotherhoods and visitors alike. Shared tables, crossed stories, and a Granada that still beats to the rhythm of its cofradías.