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Last updated: September 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 183 reviews. 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 available only 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 overlooks 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 Bar Terraza Pedro. In the afternoons, the sound of ‚El Silbo‘ – the language of whistling – 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 in the coastal towns of San Sebastián, Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago, with terraces opening out onto the Atlantic. The Bar Terraza La Chalana on Avenida del Almirante Colón is one of them. In the higher-altitude areas around Garajonay, the terraces look out over the deep barrancos.
Which bars in La Gomera do the locals frequent?
Locals tend to frequent the smaller bars in the town centres, such as the Tasca El Carraca on Calle Vallehermoso, or in mountain villages like the 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 often costs between one and two euros. You should budget around five to ten euros for a small portion of tapas with a drink. Establishments 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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