LOS VICTORINOS
One of the first stops could be Los Victorinos (6 Calle de José de la Hera), a must for anyone who enjoys vermouth time. This bar, steeped in a traditional Spanish atmosphere and decorated with bullfighting motifs, offers an unmatched culinary experience in a small but welcoming space.
One of the bars in the Aragonese capital featuring bullfighting motifs | Photo: Pilar Álvarez
The Los Victorinos bar stands out for the originality (and quantity) of its tapas, which regularly include specialties such as the house tapa, boletus edulis with Port sauce, ham and foie gras, cocido croquettes, blood sausage volcano or poached egg with Piedmont truffle, as well as duck tenderloin with orange and Aragonese migas.
Address: 6 C. de José de la Hera, Telephone: 630 08 16 34
BAR CERVINO
If you are thinking of a place to enjoy a good vermouth, Bar Cervino is the one. Located in the heart of the La Almozara neighborhood, it is a venue where Ternasco de Aragón lamb features prominently. One of its favorite tapas is the Ternasco de Aragón croquette, but its bar also offers other options such as cuttlefish and prawn meatballs in their ink sauce or a small sandwich with lamb, foie gras and quail egg.
Address: 18 C. de Ainzón, Telephone: 976 43 47 77
GILDA
For many people, a good vermouth is not complete without vinagrillos, or pickled foods. Bar La Gilda, naturally, has to feature on any map of the best places to find a good variety of pickles, with the gilda obviously being its bestseller.
It is made with a Gordal olive stuffed with anchovy and hot chili pepper. This venue knows a great deal about spicy food, as one of the pickled dishes on its menu is an combo del infierno, featuring spicy garden vegetables (black olives, onion, jalapeños, red pepper and carrot) served with French fries.
Its options include innovative creations such as mussel hummus, a skewer of cod drizzled with spicy oil, salt-cured fish in cañada bread with Portuguese piri-piri, or a dish of capellán torrat with escalivada and piparras. The menu also features Cantabrian salt-cured fish, mussels, cockles and razor clams at very affordable prices.
Address: 8 Avenida de La Almozara
BODEGAS ALMAU
It is one of the most historic venues in Zaragoza's Tubo district and, since opening its doors in 1860, Bodegas Almau has become an essential stop on Zaragoza's vermouth circuit. Located at 10 Calle de los Estebanes, the bar has received countless accolades and has even appeared on the Forbes list of Spain's best establishments.
Bodegas Almau is located in a privileged spot in central Zaragoza | Photo: Pilar Álvarez
Its specialty? Anchovies. In addition to the classic version (with vinegar only), it offers highly interesting creations such as anchovy drizzled with cazalla, the Reina (with avocado cream, mint with Modena syrup and chopped almonds), the Dulce (goat cheese roll cream, salt-cured anchovy, tomato preserve and dark chocolate) or the Explosión (tuna cream, white anchovy and black olive with salt-cured anchovy, sun-dried tomato and Modena vinegar syrup).
Address: 10 Calle de los Estébanes, Telephone: 976 29 98 34
LA REPUBLICANA
With its vintage décor and nostalgic atmosphere, La Republicana has become one of Zaragoza's best-loved bars. This venue combines antique objects with a menu full of classics such as Russian salad and meatballs, offering an experience that goes beyond the food.
A wide variety of tapas at the La Republicana vermouth bar | Photo: Pilar Álvarez
If you are looking to enjoy a good vermouth in Zaragoza, you cannot miss some of its tapas, such as its bomba filled with potato, meat and vegetables, its ham montadito or its puff pastry with confit onion and blue cheese.
Address: 38 Calle de Casto Méndez Núñez, Telephone: 976 39 65 09
CASA DOMINÓ
When enjoying vermouth in Zaragoza, you cannot miss the wide variety on the Casa Dominó menu, a charming bar where the whipped ham tapa was invented. Alongside delicious cheese and cured meat boards, there is also an endless selection of montaditos and tapas. Some are gratinated, such as olive pâté with melted Camembert, truffle sauce, tomato and cheese shavings, or Jabugo blood sausage with piquillo pepper or cheese. Others are served without gratinating, such as Cabrales cheese with cider, whipped spicy chorizo or cecina with tomato emulsion.
Casa Dominó is located in Plaza Santa Marta | Photo: Pilar Álvarez
Address: Pl. de Sta. Marta, S/N. Telephone: 976 39 80 51
MELÍ DEL TUBO
Another excellent choice for vermouth is Melí del Tubo. This venue captures the essence of tapas bars with a wide variety of options. Its savory tapas section includes goat cheese with nuts and fig compote, a croquette mix (mini boletus and foie gras, ham and cecina croquettes, and pickled rabbit), its popular Chupa Chups (a ball of roast lamb mixed with goat cheese and coated in fried breadcrumbs) and its Melkini (a beef cold-cut sandwich with scamorza cheese and pickles).
One of this bar's specialties is the Melkini | Photo: Pilar Álvarez
It also offers dishes to share and tempting sweet tapas such as its chocolate bread (a chocolate cannelle with extra virgin olive oil and salt flakes served with crusty bread) or its sushi ice cream (creamy delights shaped like maki and nigiri, served with hot chocolate and a hint of kimchee).
Address: 12 Calle de La Libertad, Telephone: 876 16 36 26
LA BODEGUILLA DE SANTA CRUZ
In the heart of Zaragoza's Old Town, La Bodeguilla de Santa Cruz is another charming spot for enjoying a good vermouth. Located on a small street between Méndez Núñez and Plaza de Santa Cruz, this historic wine bar has reopened after three years closed, preserving the essence of traditional tapas culture.
Its culinary offerings include tapas and portions such as croquettes, migas, potatoes and ham. Photo: Pilar Álvarez
Among the dishes that have been served at its tables are stews, skillet dishes and casseroles, as well as tapas and portions such as croquettes, migas, potatoes with mojo picón and ham. However, if there is one specialty that many remember, it is the grilled snails. All of this is accompanied by a selection of wines and vermouths that make this small establishment a stop worth considering for anyone who loves Zaragoza's vermouth scene.
Address: 3 Calle de Santa Cruz. Telephone: 976396509
VINOS RUBIO
On Calle Santa Teresa de Jesús, Vinos Rubio is another essential stop for those who want to enjoy vermouth with pickled foods. It specializes in all kinds of cold tapas, from cured meats and cheeses to, of course, olives, gherkins, anchovies, salt-cured fish and mussels.
Address: 8 C. de Sta. Teresa de Jesús, 50006
CAFÉ CHICAGO
For many people, a good vermouth needs a torrezno, and to try the best in the world, you only have to head to the La Almozara neighborhood. It is at Café Chicago that they prepare it. The venue also serves estozoladas potatoes and other delicious dishes.
Address: Calle Batalla de Bailén, Telephone: 976 43 49 97
