Mamarracha
Centro
Modern grill and tapas, good for groups.
Map ↗For the welcome or rehearsal dinner
Mid-range and special restaurants, with the most group-friendly first.
Casa Robles
Near the cathedral
Classic restaurant with private rooms for groups.
Map ↗Eslava
San Lorenzo
Award-winning tapas. Arrive early.
Map ↗Abantal
Nervión
Michelin-starred modern Andalusian cooking.
Map ↗Cañabota
Centro
Michelin-starred seafood counter.
Map ↗La Brunilda
Arenal
Inventive tapas at fair prices. No reservations.
Map ↗Ovejas Negras
Near the cathedral
Fun and lively, with a young crowd.
Map ↗For the day-after brunch or a casual night
El Rinconcillo
Santa Catalina
Seville's oldest bar, open since 1670.
Map ↗Bodega Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Standing-room tapas bar full of locals.
Map ↗Casa Morales
Near the cathedral
Old wine bar with huge clay jars.
Map ↗Taberna Álvaro Peregil
Santa Cruz
Tiny bar famous for orange wine.
Map ↗Bar El Comercio
Centro
Churros and chocolate in a 1904 bar.
Map ↗Booking a group dinner in Seville
- Tapas bars rarely take big bookings. For groups, book a restaurant with a private room or a set "menú de grupo".
- Dinner is late: 9 to 10:30 pm is normal. Lunch is the main meal, around 2 to 3:30 pm.
- Tipping: Not expected. Leaving small change or up to 5 to 10% for very good service is common.
- Book two to three months ahead for groups over 20, especially in high season (March to May, October to November).
- Ask about deposits, minimum spend and the cancellation policy in writing.
- Plan transport back to the hotels. In summer, plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings. Many shops close in the afternoon.
For a splurge night
- Abantal Nervión
Michelin-starred modern Andalusian cooking. - Cañabota Centro
Michelin-starred seafood counter. - Casa Robles Near the cathedral
Classic restaurant with private rooms for groups.
Or make the welcome night an activity
- Flamenco show. Intense live flamenco in an intimate venue.
- Tapas tour through Triana or Santa Cruz. Historic bars, jamón ibérico and local wines with a guide.
Questions
Where should we hold a welcome dinner in Seville?
Good options from our list include Mamarracha (Centro), Casa Robles (Near the cathedral), Eslava (San Lorenzo). Book early for groups.
What time is dinner in Seville?
Dinner is late: 9 to 10:30 pm is normal. Lunch is the main meal, around 2 to 3:30 pm.
Do we need to tip at a group dinner in Seville?
Not expected. Leaving small change or up to 5 to 10% for very good service is common.
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