Eating, drinking and dancing
We've tracked down the best cafés for people-watching, the bars with the coolest cocktails, the most accomplished restaurants and the liveliest local nightlife in Ronda, Andalucia.
Restaurants
Tragabuches
This Michelin-starred restaurant is Ronda’s most stylish place for dinner, decked out in soothing pastels and offering a wonderful, indulgent 16-course tasting menu. Chef/owner Daniel Garcia has a reputation for serving the finest and most creative cuisine in Ronda.
Calle José Aparicio 1
(+34 952 190 291)
Pedro Romero
Named after the famed bullfighter and right opposite the bullring, on bullfighting days it's almost impossible to get a table here. Sit under a stuffed bull's head and dine on garlic soup followed by a huge choice of meat or poultry dishes.
Calle Virgen de la Paz, 18
(+34 952 8701 110)
Almocábar
A tiny, family-run restaurant off the beaten tourist track, Almocábar specialises in innovative takes on traditional food. Located on Plaza San Francisco, by the city wall entrance, ask owner/chef Manuel Arias Jiménez for his recommendations. It’s best to book – this place is small!
C/ Ruedo Alameda, 5
(+34 952 875 977)
Casa Maria
Diagonally opposite Almocábar, Casa Maria is a favourite in summer, with waiters dashing through the traffic to serve tables under the laurel trees by the fountain in the square. It’s not cheap, but the number of Rondeños flocking here is testament to its quality.
Plaza Ruedo Alameda 27
(+34 952 876 212)
Casa Mateos
Come to this traditional tapas bar and try their speciality seafood, Serrano ham and Spanish cheeses.
Calle Jerez, 6
(+34 952 874 642)