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“Fantastic location / great tapas”
Review of Bar el Refugio

Bar el Refugio
Price range: £1 - £10
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Reviewed 23 July 2017 via mobile

First of all, Bar el Refugio is not in Sabinillas, so don't venture there and expect to find this little gem of a bar and tapas spot. It sits on the opposite side of Puerto de la Duquesa in a small square facing a church. It is quite possibly the best place to people watch as there always seems to be something going on in the local area. Last night it was the comings and goings from the church, we think it might have been a communion but it was great to see locals all dressed up and milling around the vicinity. The bar itself is run by a family and they put out great food from a really small kitchen. We have never been disappointed in what we have ordered and our recent visit was no exception. Prawns pil pil, Russian salad, chorizo, chicken curry and a Spanish style hot dog along with French fries and chips went down a treat with a few beers. It is great value for money as well. You might find it difficult to get a seat because those of us in the know go early but even if you have to sit inside you will be impressed by the internal decor which along with the menu is a homage to Cervantes Don Quixote.

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 16 July 2017 via mobile

It's a bar just below the castle
Great late night atmosphere
Lots of locals

Tapas too
(But I only drink here)

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 14 July 2017 via mobile

In a nice Spanish village great to sit outside and see the world go by.There is a nice choice of tapas and light foods very inexpensive.

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 6 July 2017

Its so great for chilling out with a beer or for tapas, or both! Great little bar , relaxed atmosphere. The tapas are gorgeous, crab salad, meat balls, prawns, lots and lots. So cheap too !!
Went back 3 times in a week !

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed 27 June 2017

Good value tapas and friendly staff. A cosy place to spend a few hours either sheltering from the mid day sun or for a tapas meal in the evening.

Date of visit: March 2017
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