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Last updated: September 2026 (updated regularly)
Taberna La Trastienda de Moya Quesos y Vinos has 497 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars, putting it at the top of the list of the 10 best wine bars in Gran Canaria. The best venues are in the north and the interior of the island, rather than in the touristy south around Maspalomas. In Moya, Telde and Santa Brígida, Canarian bodega tradition meets Latin American influences. Vinotinto Food in Carrizal is a prime example of this, as is the Casa del Vino de Gran Canaria. Nowhere else on the Canary Islands is this fusion so pronounced.
Wine bars between the old town and the mountain villages
The island’s restaurants fill up at lunchtime between 2 pm and 4 pm; in the evening, things don’t really get going until after 9 pm. The ‚menú del día‘ costs between 10 and 14 euros and includes three courses plus a drink. Family-run taverns in Moya and Telde often accept cash only. A glass of Malvasía is often served with ‚bienmesabe‘, a Canarian almond biscuit. The Vinoteca San Juan in Telde has 184 reviews, La Bodega in Maspalomas 162, both rated at 4.6 stars.
Tips for your visit
All round Vegueta, open bottles of wine from the Canary Islands sit on dark wooden counters. To accompany the red wine, the kitchen serves papas arrugadas with red mojo. The Queso de Flor de Guia from the island’s interior is served in wedges under a glass dome. Of the island’s 113 bars, quite a few are situated between the coastal promenade and the mountain villages, though the highest concentration of wine bars is found in the north.
The Casa del Vino de Gran Canaria and La Tasca del Vino share the village of Sta Brígida, whilst in Moya, alongside the Trastienda, there is also the Taberna La Relojería Quesos y Vinos. Canarian guests order the cheese in thin slices to accompany their wine. In the island’s 91 cafés, on the other hand, coffee with milk wins out over wine. As the third-largest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria’s climate zones are reflected even in the wine lists of its small establishments.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the wine bars in Gran Canaria?
The wine bars really come into their own in the evening, as well as during the cooler months from October to April, when temperatures are pleasant. The grape harvest in late summer marks the start of the season for tasting local wines from the island’s mountainous interior. The Queso de Flor de Guia, with its Protected Designation of Origin, pairs particularly well with these wines.
When are the wine bars in Gran Canaria open?
Most establishments open in the late afternoon or evening, often from around 6 pm, and stay open until midnight. In Vegueta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, opening hours are extended at the weekend. A lunch break or a day off during the week is common, so it’s a good idea to check opening times in advance.
What’s the best way to get to the wine bars in Gran Canaria?
Visitors can reach the venues in Vegueta and the city centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on foot or by taking the city buses operated by Guaguas Municipales. Destinations in the mountainous interior of the island are best reached by hire car via the country roads. If you don’t have your own vehicle, taxis or the inter-regional services operated by Global will take you to your destination.
Opening hours and other details are subject to change; please check before visiting.
All restaurant profiles for the Canary Islands can be found at www.Kanaren-Kleinanzeigen.com.