La Antigua Abaceria San Lorenzo tapas bar in Sevilla, Spain

Updated June 2023

UPDATE: After 27 years Ramón López de Tejada and María del Carmen Vázquez Colchero have made the very difficult decision of permanently closing the doors of their beloved abacería, due to reasons mostly surrounding complicated zoning regulations. We will miss them and hope they will be back with another project in a different location (something not entirely ruled out yet). Meanwhile I will leave this post here as a tribute to one of Sevilla’s most iconic bars and all the wonderful memories and meals shared.

At first glance a typical “abacería” combination of provisions store, delicatessen and tapas bar, it turns out that La Antigua Abacería de San Lorenzo is anything but typical. Making clever use of the four downstairs rooms in this lovingly restored 17th century house, co-owners (and husband & wife) Ramón & María del Carmen have added personal touches, like the ever-changing window display in front of the bar, and walking through the rooms offering little complementary snacks to customers. There are also several upstairs dining rooms and a charming rooftop terrace. It’s a very popular spot, and has the feel of a “local” with everybody on first name terms.

The food is mainly larger “plates for sharing”, but there’s a good selection of tapas too. Be sure to ask about the daily specials – we always love the croquetas del día and the tomato soup is comfort food heaven. If you are feeling adventurous you can order “Lo Que Diga Ramón” (“what Ramón says” 20€ per person/two person minimum/drinks not included) and see what you get. Andalusian wines are featured though other regions also appear on the list, and there is an impressive range of sherry wines as well. As you would expect, the service is very personal and friendly and you feel like you’ve been invited into someone’s home.

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