6 Modern Tapas Bars in Malaga

TAPAS IN MALAGA IS A CULTURE THAT’S EVER-EVOLVING.

Malaga is famous for fabulous, traditional tapas bars, where you can truly find some of the best tapas in Malaga.

However, in addition to the traditional tapas bars, Malaga also has a fabulous selection of spots where chefs are elevating tapas to new levels.

This wave of modern, gourmet tapas bars is taking Malaga by storm and here at The Food Experience we simply love to try the creative, modern take on traditional tapas.

Here we share some of our favourite modern tapas bars in Malaga with you.

KGB Malaga

KGB Malaga is a multi-award winning modern, gourmet tapas bar in Malaga. KGB (Kuartel Gastronomic Bar) serves delicious, gourmet tapas from 5€. Their most famous (and unmissable) dish is their KGBull – an oxtail slider in brioche bun which has now been tasted by over 100,000 happy customers.

Taberna Uvedoble

Uvedoble is firmly on the map as one of Malaga’s most established creative kitchens. Their menu offers options for everyone in tapa size (individual portion), media racion (half portion) and racion (full portion), making it perfect for individuals and large groups alike. Because of its popularity reservations are highly recommended, any night of the week.

La Cosmopolita

La Cosmopolita is principally a restaurant but they offer a few tapas that can be enjoyed at the bar without a reservation. La Cosmopolita is on the map in Malaga as the place that the Chef’s eat, and if it’s good enough for the Chefs of Malaga, it’s good enough for us.

Kortxo Pintxos y Tapas

Kortxo has a fantastic range of tapas and pinchos (the typical tapa of the Basque country – served on a slice of bread). Their twist is the basque influence and it’s one of the few places in Malaga that you can enjoy pinchos and speciality basque wine Txakoli (not to be missed when you visit).

La Deriva

Another spot that is as much (if not more) restaurant than tapas bar, but which serves fantastic tapas as well as a huge variety of cheeses and charcuterie. Admire the fantastic ceiling as you wash down a speciality cheese with a glass of Sherry.

Blossom

At the time of writing, Blossom is the newest kid on the block. Open just a couple of months we have already eaten there three times! The place is small and intimate what makes Blossom unique is that you can watch the Chef plating up beautiful tapas in his tiny open kitchen. Unlike some of the others listed its size makes Blossom a less hectic, cosier option.

So there you have just a few of our top picks for modern, gourmet tapas bars in Malaga.

On our modern gourmet Malaga food tour we hit at least 4 spots on a progressive tasting menu around Malaga. We take all the hard work and planning out so you simply get to enjoy the experience of eating the top picks in each spot, perfectly paired with drinks as we go. Prices from just €160 per person for a progressive 6-stop ‘tasting menu’ food tour with wine pairing.

Get in touch today to start planning your gourmet Malaga Food Tour.