Torrevieja Bar Guide

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Torrevieja Pub Guide

Murphys On The Park
Located on Calle San Policarpo, near the Park of the Nations.
Our local, this is a big bar located in Edificio Europa II and is wholly Irish owned. The service is great, there is regular entertainment including bands. They need a big screen TV for the footy but who knows? This is a busy Irish British bar and is good to chat. Drinks are dearer than Spanish bars. Also they have a new pool table, 1 euro a game.

The Thirsty Monk
Adjacent to Bar Carlos on the site of the Friday market.
A nice tiny Irish bar, that regularly holds karaoke and the like. The bar cannot fit many in but has a unique atmosphere all the same. We were treated to Seamus and Paddy (not a joke) singing "I've got a brand new combined harvester" in a broad Irish accent, its memories like that you remember always. Worth a visit if only on route to somewhere else.

San Francisco bar
Located on Calle ?
This bar is purely Spanish and has seating outside, it is great to go when the Anglo Irish bars are closed, the beer is so cheap!!!!. A good place to practice your Spanish.

The Underground bar
Located on Calle Montesinos.
What a bar, rather southern in its feel (for obvious reasons). This has a great round of entertainment. The DJ dressed as a convict is great, there is dancing, pool, karaoke, sitting out and food. A must. Drinks are averagely priced. There is a pool table.

Bar 103
Located on the beach front directly in front of the end of Calle Montesinos. At the back of super market Dial Prix.
A good British bar with food and drink whilst watching the Mediterranean flow in front of you. Sometimes I believe there is entertainment in the evening. Service is good prices are average. A good breakfast is served here and next door at "surf n turf".

Corre Caminos (Road Runners)
Located on the Avda. De las Haberneras near the sea end.
A good Mexican type saloon bar, full of Hispanic characters. Good service, reasonable prices. A pool table and a quiz machine try and beat my score if you can. (Al n Sal)

Monroes
Located on Calle Caballero de Rodas about 100 yards further towards Alicante from the main church.
This is an unusual nighttime disco bar based on the theme of Marilyn Monroe, there are pictures & memorabilia everywhere. It is British owned and is a very late bar, personally I have never seen it close. The bar plays an unusual mix of remixed classics from the 70s-90s very loudly. There is also a quiz machine and pool table. Well worth a visit. Drinks are averagely priced.

El Paso
Located on Avda. De Valencianos next to a Chinese restaurant and a car main dealership.
This bar is truly American in origin, it is another saloon bar. The drinks are pricey but you do get free peanuts!! I like this bar and it has a band on Thursdays. The bar is full of American memorabilia. Individual bar and good on a route.

The Lounge bar
Located on Avda de Valencianos on the exit from Torrevieja, past the needle monument and near the Mercadona supermarket.
A bit of Benidorm in Torrevieja, this bar boasts entertainment every night, Ricky Valance was there last year! Comedians, singers, karaoke, Premiership football matches. This bar is a little out of town but well worth a call.

Bar Carlos
Located near the Friday Market.
This bar is famous for the cocktail sequence on Twos Country with Tim Grundy. It has a lovely patio area, a big bar area and is popular with Brits and Spanish alike. This bar has all football matches and serves good but plain food. Service is very good , and the prices are average.

Bar Uno
Located on Avda de la Purisima 61 near the Indian Palace.
This bar is British and is quite good for a chat. There is a pool table and they show footie on the TV. The Sunday lunch is very good. Owners are Alan and Toni.

Shirelles Karaoke bar
Located on Avda. De Dr Gregorio Maranon at the rear of Playa de Acequion.
A lovely light and well fitted out bar. Run by two girls, this bar is great, they are both good singers. If the bar gets busy, which I have to say I have not yet seen it could be great! Service by a young lad was poor and prices were average. There is an Indian across the road to make up the full night out!

The Torretta strip
Located on Urbanisation Torretta III which is located to the rear of Torrevieja town directly behind the Parque of the Naciones (about 15 mins ).
Here you will find a group of bars that are a mixture of Brit/Spanish, I could imagine some people who live locally never venture out of this area as there are places for everything, a supermarket, restaurants, bars etc.
The Plough, is a large welcoming bar/restaurant that is popular with the Brits, the Menu del Dia is very good and the steaks are excellent. The veranda is a nice sit out place and I believe they have BBQs every Saturday night. There is also a pool table.
Shanes bar, run by classic friendly scousers this bar is another Brit haunt and is good for a bit of chatter. Also the food from the restaurant (particularly the ribs) looks fantastic.
Bar el Gordo, I think this is a play on words as this means fat in Spanish and the bar is long and thin, good bar for a chat and the quiz on Thursdays is a good one. This bar has been featured on TV.
KC's bar seems very well attended good for a chat, drink is very reasonable. There is a quiz but check the day.
The Steak House offers good steaks at reasonable prices and has a constant smell of BBQ, which is very tempting. In 2002 they had an excellent party for Halloween for the kids it was great!
Onkel Ottos famous Bavarian type restaurant. I have yet to indulge.
Flower of Scotland this bar is small but very friendly, the landlord being the nicest I met on one of my many trips, it pays to be nice to El Al. The food looks great, particularly a chicken dish they were serving that had enough to feed three.

The 24 Hour bar
Located towards the bottom (near the sea) of Calle Madrid, look out for Hotel Madrid. The bar is next to the garish ice cream parlour on the next block.
When all else fails there is always 24hr bar, as suggested this opens 24hours a day and is a very typical Spanish bar in every other way. When all the other bars close go there with your amigos and drink til dawn. This is not the bars real name!

La Cantina
Located on the paseo near the harbour walkway and the Burger King.
This bar is another long thin saloon type bar, totally Cuban as the name suggests there are links with Cuba and Torrevieja, sailors, gold, South America, need I say any more. This bar is a Hispanic disco bar and later on you will see them dance the samba, very cultural and fun. Be warned the drinks are dear, but I am not sure whether there is a scale depending on how rich your country of origin is !

Bar Street
Located on Calle Heraclio and the surrounding streets. Find Keeper bar near the "Old man of the sea" monument and the walkway and you have made it.
There are dozens of disco bars here. The area is growing every time I come. They are mostly themed disco bars for 18-30s, pre dominantly Spanish, no boobs and bums exposure here, sorry lads. The bars are a good night out but be warned they do not get going til after twelve.
Here you will find Nina Bonitas, Simpsons, Pajero Loco (mad bird, how apt), Kennedys, Neo, Magani, Wind and Rain (under ground disco), Bar Antigua, and so many more its difficult to name all.
The Harp stands out as the true Irish bar there and they do karaoke etc.
In this area you can dance, talk on outside tables, drink yourself to oblivion and party on, and get a kebab for the way home. PROBABLY DEAREST AREA FOR DRINK! (But hey we are on our hols!)

Pacha and KKO night clubs
Located on an Industrial estate immediately to the rear of the town, you cannot miss these SUPER CLUBS, as when they are open there are searchlights in the sky to bring all comers to the party.
They were moved here to avoid noise and congestion. These only get going after 1 at night, so they are really for the party animals. They hold regular foam parties and I believe are great. Pacha is a sister club to the famous Ibiza party club.

The Bell
Located on Calle Caballero de Rodas, a couple of hundred yards from the church square going towards Alicante.
Under new management since November 2003, newly refurbished and open as early as 9am except Sundays. They serve breakfast, lunch and have an extensive dinner menu for the evenings.
Click here to read more details about The Bell.

Café Central
Located in the central church square namely Plaza de la Constitution.
A great place to eat and drink in the afternoons. The food is great, the patatas Bravas being the best I have ever tasted. The menu is extensive and is all quality. You can drink coffee or something stronger and watch the world go by. Service is good and the prices are fair. Internally the walls are covered in scarves of football teams from around the world.

Corkeys Irish bar
Located within a stones throw of Bar Carlos near the Friday market.
This bar is a good Irish bar, plenty of chattering and good bar food. There are a few tables outside and an amusing set of regulars.

Bar Rendezous
Located opposite Corkeys Irish bar.
This bar is run by a UK expat couple. A good friendly bar with many Brits. The Sunday night quiz is great but do not put a silly name as your team name as this will not be tolerated! Brian the bar man is a star! They also do food but I have no experience of this (c'mon I would be the size of a small donkey by now) . The beer prices are very reasonable.
Click here to read more details about Bar Rendezvous.

The Galeria, Tris Tras, Lancelot, and The Facultidad.
Located on Avda de las Habaneras about 200 yards from the bus depot, and about 500 yards from the sea end of the Avda.
Late night disco bars/underground clubs, very late and very Spanish not for the faint hearted. The Galeria is popular with Brit/Irish bar workers and is probably the best one to visit (at about 3am). Good bars but pricey for Spain so get tanked up in the cheaper bars, you have been warned.

IK Mullins Irish Bar
Located on Calle ? can be found by walking down Avda. de las Habaneras.
This was the first Irish bar in town (although it is really Spanish). It is a big bar, with good fittings and good atmosphere. There is seating outside and good food. The service is excellent with Brits and Irish youngsters as waiters. They screen the football and have regular groups as entertainment. Booze is dear!

Coral Island
Located as the first beach bar on Playa de Acequion from the Torre end.
A frontline beach bar, that is welcoming and fun. The bar is good when you are on the beach and need a drink or a snack. Prices are reasonable and so is the food.

Shirleys Bar
Located on Calle San Miguel de las Salinas, at the far end past the VW garage.
Shirley is a scouser, and is very friendly, I went in alone and vowed to return as she cares for her customers so everyone feels welcome. I believe this was one of the first UK bars in Torre. A nice local. With a UK pool table.

The entertainment complex
Located on the Crevillente road not far from Carrefour on the way back into Torre town.
Here is the Palacio de la Caribe apparently a nightclub for all ages, but beware you pay up at the end and prepare for a shock. There is a casino, KFC, a bowling alley, a cinema, and many other bars and restaurants. This area is smart and is really aimed at the Spanish but bowling could keep the kids happy whilst you have a drink.

Shannons Irish Bar (and the commercials next to it)
Located on the Crevillente road a little past Carrefour on the left going from Torre town, look out for a chino, and a wooden fronted Irish bar.
This bar in my opinion is the smartest set up of any Irish bar in the town, the patio is wooden with original type features and cast tables, the inside is very smart and must have cost loads. The service is very good, the prices are ok, and the football TV screens are great, unhindered by pillars etc. well worth a visit.
The other bars include:-
The Lemon Tree a new bar set up by Lancastrians who are lovely and friendly, their bar is reasonably priced and has a nice sheltered patio that has great winter sun. They make food.
The Chip Shop a true English chippy, I did not go in but the place was busy (a good sign) and it looked bright and fresh. They do both sit in or take away.

The row also has a couple of cafes and a pie shop.

Durty Nellys Irish bar
Located on the corner of Mar Baltico and Pola de Siero, near playa de locos.
Probably the best Irish bar in town. Entertainment, food, big bar area, English pool, good service. One of my favourites. Entertainment on most nights and BIG SCREEN FOOTBALL. Sunday lunch here is hard to beat. I recommend going to watch footy on a Sunday and have a Sunday lunch, great Sunday out.

The Old Tower
Located on Calle Caballero de Rodas, the street with the main church on it (about 50 feet past the church).
This bar has been closed for two years, someone has decided to reopen it, yeah!. It is very smart and another Irish bar. The food looks good, but I cannot tell you more until it gets going a little more!!

Jack and Theresas bar
Located centrally on Calle Rambla de Juan Mateo near the Brazil ferreteria.
A good local with many brits, and a nice (southern) landlady. We had a couple here and were most welcome

The Missipi Queen
Located on Calle Morera in La Mata, near the park of Molino de Agua (watermill).
What a place, a real steam ship, land locked with a restaurant built into it. Fantastic setting, fantastic food, great service. A total must, even if its just for the experience. the park along side is also truly beautiful.

My many thanks go to El Al for this very informative, useful and humorous review of pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants in Torrevieja.

Places that function as a bar and a restaurant are also shown in the Torrevieja Restaurant Guide.

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