As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Canarian wine is grown on the volcanic soil surrounding 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, which combines a wine shop with a bar. In historic Puerto de la Cruz, La Vinoteca, the Pule Gastrobar and the Vinoteca Con Pasión are all clustered together. 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 fill up, though in establishments frequented by locals this often doesn’t happen 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 is packed with top spots: 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 drinking dens 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 in the afternoons it is the café terraces that tend to fill up and the wine bars that start their evening late.
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, it’s worth visiting during the day 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 a good idea to check the specific opening times before visiting.
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.