What to do at night in Granada: the plan that never fails

Every week someone leans on our bar and drops the question: “and after here, what do we do?”. After years answering it drink in hand, we’ve decided to write it down. This is the nighttime itinerary of Granada that we recommend to friends, to regulars and to any Erasmus student who’s just landed.

7 pm — Start where Granada starts: tapas

In Granada the beer comes with a tapa, and that shapes (for the better) the whole night. Two or three tapas bars at a relaxed pace make a dinner. The classic areas: the centre around Plaza Nueva, the Realejo, and Pedro Antonio itself, which is famous for drinks but hides some seriously good tapas.

9:30 pm — The early evening stretches on: first drink in daylight

The secret to good nights is not starting them late. A terrace, a tinto de verano or the first beer as the sun goes down, and the conversation warms up without rushing. At Margot this moment is sacred: 2 beers for €5 and a terrace facing the people-watching spectacle that is Pedro Antonio. If you like, we tell you how to make the most of it in our tardeo guide.

11:30 pm — Pedro Antonio at peak time

Now you decide what kind of night it is:

• A conversation night: look for the bars where the music keeps you company but doesn’t take over. Mojito or gin & tonic, a table, and let time do its work.
• A round-buying night: the middle stretch of the street, pubs with loud music and big groups. The 2-for deals keep the rounds from hurting.
• A mixed night (ours): start calm and go with the flow. Granada’s best nights never followed the original plan.

2 am — A graceful exit or all in?

At two o’clock most cocktail bars close (we keep going until 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays). After that the night moves to the clubs: the centre and the area around Plaza de Gracia hold the big venues. A bar tip: the last quiet drink before the club is always more appreciated than the first one inside it.

Nights at Margot

At Margot the night is a local affair: a terrace, properly served drinks, proper mojitos and the atmosphere of Pedro Antonio coming through the door. To see what’s on, check the blog or follow us on Facebook.

The Granada night-out kit

• Small cash: almost everything takes card, but rounds go faster with a ten.
• An extra layer from October to April: Granada is treacherous in the small hours; the mountains are right next door.
• The water at the end: the oldest trick and the one that works best. Tomorrow’s you will be grateful.

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