Six bars in Gáldar where locals order in Spanish

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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)

Six bars in Gáldar buck the trend; tour groups tend to give this place a miss. Around the Plaza de Santiago, the locals order their beer with local goat’s cheese as a tapa, accompanied by wine from the Canary Islands on tap. The best bars in Gáldar are owned by locals rather than holiday resorts. This town in the north-west of Gran Canaria was once the seat of a Guanartemen, an ancient Canarian island king, and its drinking culture has remained untouched by this history. La Cantina de Ro tops the list with 5.0 stars, followed by bars where Spanish is the norm.

Bars in Gáldar: prices, opening hours, local tips

A beer with a tapa rarely costs more than three euros. At lunchtime, between 2 pm and 4 pm, the bars fill up with office workers on their lunch break; the nightlife gets going around 9 pm. Menus are almost exclusively in Spanish, so ordering can be tricky without a basic knowledge of the language. Many of the smaller bars prefer to accept cash rather than cards. Fresh fish comes from Sardina del Norte, the town’s fishing port, ten kilometres from the old town.

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1. La Cantina de Ro

5.0★★★★★★★★★★27 reviews

📞 683 12 66 90

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2. Hnos. Melian Bar and Restaurant

4.5★★★★★★★★★★880 reviews

📞 928 55 20 34

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3. Bar La Pizarra: a bar in Gáldar

4.5★★★★★★★★★★436 reviews

📞 928 36 34 66

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4. Bar Ca ‚Aniano: a bar in Gáldar

4.4★★★★★★★★★★530 reviews

📞 651 91 03 57

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5. Bar La Cuarta: a bar in Gáldar

4.4★★★★★★★★★★455 reviews

📞 630 13 23 25

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Tips for your visit

Bar Restaurante Hnos. Melian tops the list with 880 reviews and 4.5 stars; no other venue in Gáldar has received such high praise. Next come Bar La Pizarra and Bar La Cuarta, both with around 450 reviews, whilst Bar Ca Aniano has 530 reviews.

The bars in the old town are clustered close together, several of them within walking distance of the Iglesia de Santiago de los Caballeros. Coffee and a glass of beer sit side by side on the same bar, accompanied by plates of cheese and ham. In the late afternoon, the people of Gáldar gather there, and the alleyways around the Cueva Pintada fall silent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you get by speaking German in restaurants in Gáldar?

In Gáldar’s 51 restaurants, the staff mainly speak Spanish, as the town is situated in the north-west of Gran Canaria, away from the major tourist centres. Communication in English is only possible in a few places, whilst German remains the exception. A basic knowledge of Spanish or a translation app will make ordering easier.

Do you need to book in advance at bars in Gáldar?

The six bars in Gáldar do not require reservations; they rely on walk-in customers from the local community. However, at weekends and on public holidays around the Iglesia de Santiago de los Caballeros, the bars can get quite crowded. Larger groups are advised to enquire by telephone in advance.

What vegetarian options do bars in Gáldar offer?

The six bars in Gáldar serve classic Canary Islands tapas, including papas arrugadas with mojo, fried pimientos de Padrón, as well as tortilla and local cheese. The meat-free selection is usually limited to these side dishes; a dedicated vegetarian menu is rarely available. Strictly vegetarian guests are advised to ask about the ingredients in the mojo sauces.