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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
La Gomera’s best bars are found in village squares, not by the water. The 12 best bars on La Gomera stretch from the Plaza de Chipude – where the Hotel Bar Sonia has racked up 961 reviews – to the narrow streets of San Sebastián, where El Asador de Lara, on Calle de Ruiz de Padrón, has received 183 votes. The island prioritises a down-to-earth atmosphere over the hustle and bustle of Tenerife. The bars serve Malvasía wine and homemade Almogrote spread. The bar staff remember their guests‘ names after just two visits.
Opening hours, prices and local drinking customs
The island sets the pace for opening hours. Between 2 pm and 4 pm, business is in full swing at Tasca El Carraca in Vallehermoso, whilst in the evening it doesn’t get going until 9 pm at the earliest. The ‚menú del día‘ costs between 10 and 14 euros, including a drink. Smaller bars and guachinches prefer cash, but cards are accepted almost everywhere. Beyond Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago, a knowledge of Spanish comes in handy, as menus are often only available in Spanish.
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In the island’s 28 bars, palm honey is served in small glasses, often alongside a gofio biscuit. The Bar Terraza La Chalana on Av. del Almirante Colón in Playa de Santiago is the most popular, with 1,607 reviews; its terrace opens out onto the Atlantic. Behind many a bar, old photographs of the Garajonay laurel forests hang on whitewashed walls. The dark wooden bar shows signs of decades of use.
In Hermigua, three establishments are clustered along Ctra. General, including the Bar Restaurante Las Chácaras, with its 1,433 reviews, and the Casa Creativa at the Bar Terraza Pedro. In the afternoons, the sound of ‚El Silbo‘-the whistling language-can be heard in some of the bars as locals greet one another across the tables. Palm trees in terracotta pots stand between the tables. The menus feature wines from the steep terraced slopes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any bars in La Gomera with outdoor terraces or sea views?
Of the 28 bars on La Gomera, quite a few are located in the coastal towns of San Sebastián, Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago, with terraces opening out onto the Atlantic. The Terraza La Chalana bar on Av. del Almirante Colón is one of them. In the higher-altitude areas around Garajonay, the terraces face the deep barrancos.
Which bars in La Gomera are frequented by locals?
Locals tend to frequent the smaller bars in the town centres, such as Tasca El Carraca on C. Vallehermoso, or in mountain villages like Bar Restaurante Victoria on the road to Chipude. There, local produce such as palm honey is served. Canary Islands wines and tapas cost less here than on the seafront promenades.
How much do bars in La Gomera cost on average?
A drink in La Gomera’s bars usually costs between two and four euros, whilst a coffee is often between one and two euros. You should budget around five to ten euros for a small portion of tapas with a drink. Bars in the island’s interior, such as Bar Restaurante Los Mocanes, are cheaper than those along the touristy coastal areas.
Opening hours and other details are subject to change; please check before visiting.
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