Last updated: September 2026 (updated regularly)
Canarian wine is grown on the volcanic soil around Mount Teide, and Tenerife’s wine bars are bringing these niche wines to the fore. The 11 best wine bars on Tenerife range from El Rincón Canario in Alcalá to No55 in Fañabé, where a wine shop and bar operate under one roof. In historic Puerto de la Cruz, La Vinoteca, the Pule Gastrobar and the Vinoteca Con Pasión are all worth a visit. In La Laguna, La Bohem serves Canary Islands wines alongside spirits and cigars. A new generation of restaurateurs is opting for Listán Negro rather than pool sangria.
Canary Islands wines: What visitors should know
In the evenings, from 7 pm to 8 pm, the wine bars start to fill up, though in local establishments they often do not start to fill up until 9 pm. At lunchtime, many places offer a ‚Menú del día‘ for between 10 and 14 euros. In smaller wine bars away from the tourist areas, cash is essential; cards aren’t accepted everywhere. Around Puerto de la Cruz, wine lists are often only in Spanish, for example at the Licoreria Internacional or Vinoteca Con Pasión. At Christmas and Easter, a booking is essential to secure a table, particularly in the south at Vino Vidi Vici in Los Cristianos.
Tips for your visit
Los Cristianos has a cluster of venues: Vino Vidi Vici, The Willows and Armonia are all close together. Wines made from the Listán Negro grape variety are served there, accompanied by papas arrugadas with mojo on wooden tables. The island’s 480 bars range from simple pubs in the mountain villages to La Vinoteca Tapas y Pintxos in La Laguna.
In the north, small guachinches serve the young wine from their own harvest. Some of the 1,099 restaurants feature Canary Islands goat’s cheese and braised rabbit on their menus. The Pule Gastrobar in Puerto de la Cruz stands out in particular, whilst café terraces tend to fill up in the afternoons and the wine bars only come to life late in the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetarian options do wine bars in Tenerife offer?
Papas arrugadas with mojo verde and mojo rojo are among the meat-free classics served in Tenerife’s wine bars. These are accompanied by cheese platters featuring Canarian goat’s cheese, grilled vegetables and salads. Establishments such as Vino Vidi Vici in Los Cristianos and La Vinoteca Tapas y Pintxos in La Laguna now offer separate vegetarian menus, as do many of the island’s 480 bars.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife’s wine bars?
In the cooler evening hours, small dishes are served alongside wines from the volcanic slopes, for example at the Vinoteca Con Pasión in Puerto de la Cruz. There’s a particularly lively atmosphere during the carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and at the grape harvest in late summer. In the higher-altitude wine villages, a visit during the day is well worth it for the views of Mount Teide.
When are the wine bars on Tenerife open?
They usually open in the late afternoon, around 5 or 6 pm, and stay open until midnight. In the tourist centres and in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, some venues open as early as midday. On Sundays and public holidays, opening hours are often reduced, so it’s worth checking the specific opening times before you visit.
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.