This is the only Irish pub in town. Tapas are excellent and cocktails are fab too. They also have a…read moregood menu of wines, try out Godello or Mencia, those are very good wines and very cheap compared to UK prices. Overall is a good place to stumble upon.

This swanky spot is located the the Hotel Gran España. They offer class cocktails, intimate…read moreseating, late night service, and will even help you out with bottles to go after the stores are closed. A nice winding down here is highly recommended.

Bars. They seem to…read morebe a Northern European/American thing. The Mediterranean nations have the word, but not the place: their socialization centers are tables at cafés and restaurants, where you hang out with people you knew before you arrived. They appear not to appreciate the benefits of a drinking establishment you can patronize specifically to meet strangers. They know that nice hotels are supposed to HAVE bars, though. That's why in the basement of Oviedo's Gran Hotel is a gorgeous, elegant, wood-paneled bar with comfy chairs perfect for lounging in, and hi-top stools perfect for chatting in: they know they're SUPPOSED to have them. Maybe they saw it in a movie, or something. The problem is, nobody here knows how to use it. Or if they do, they choose not to. That's why I'm sitting here alone drinking an Armagnac, admiring the beautiful, empty room, sad that none of the (Oviedons? Oviedites?) the people of Oviedo know what a fabulous watering hole in their midst. This place would be shoulder-to-shoulder in NY, SF, Chicago, Boston, LA, name it. The bartender is excellent; he comes out to check on me every three minutes or so, before disappearing into the back to resume his conversation with his unseen coworker (the chef, perhaps? An unneeded waiter?). But this place is a ghost town. It is a great shame, because a lot of work and money obviously went into making this a first rate bar. So if you're in town, and desire an awesome cocktail lounge, come to the Black Bar (a name, one assumes, taken from its black granite bar top). Bring all your friends - you'll have the place to yourselves.

One of the first bars you'll come across as you finish your trek from Triacastela to Sarria, so why…read morenot treat yourself to a drink and some tapas? You've earned it! The pours were tasty and the service friendly. Unfortunately they didn't have sellos, bit not a huge deal breaker. ¡Buen Camino!

Brevis in Arzúa was more than a café tonight, it felt like being welcomed into someone's home. They…read morewent out of their way to prepare a special dinner and thoughtfully accommodate my dietary needs with such kindness and generosity. In a town full of pilgrims, this little place feels like a hidden gem... possibly the best kept secret in Arzúa. Highly recommend to anyone walking the Camino and looking for not just a meal, but genuine warmth and hospitality.

The food was amazing. The beat I have had along the Camino so far and very affordable. Highly…read morerecommend.

The staff were so fun, friendly and attentive. The wine they recommended was some of the best I…read morehave had in Spain. Highly recommend this great place in Ponferrada!!