Alfarería 21 is the latest bar and restaurant by brothers Paco, Pepe and Carlos Arcas, the owners of two of my favourite Triana bars, Las Golondrinas I and II, and is a project I’ve been interested in since its inception several years ago, when Paco took me on a tour of the old Ceramica Montalván just as work was beginning. Later I was treated to another tour and the restoration was stunning, combining modernity with preserved and restored elements of the original ceramics factory.

The bar is downstairs and the main restaurant is upstairs on two floors. There is also a lovely rooftop bar/restaurant, and additional seating out in the patios. The original tile work throughout (made here when it was still a ceramics factory) has been preserved, together with the wood and inlaid tile ceiling, so the whole location has an elegant and very colourful appearance.

The food is very good too, as expected. Favourites include the prawn and pecorino fritos, lamb pinchitos with a lime-yoghurt sauce, chicken and oloroso croquetas in panko, and delicious grilled meats. Extensive wine list and excellent service.

Bread/Service Charge: 1.20€ PER PERSON

Alfarería 21
Tel 955 83 48 75
Open 13.00 – 16.00 / 20.00 – midnight
€ € € €

Food 8 | Wine 9 | Service 8 | Ambiance 9

downstairs bar

jamón Ibérico de bellota

cured payoyo cheese with rosemary

smoked sardine on toast

ensaladilla with tuna belly, almonds, mojama powder

prawn and pecorino fritos with soy mayo

mushroom arancini

boneless chicken wings with kimchee sauce

creamy free range chicken croquetas al oloroso in panko

crispy fried calamari and peppers

cod fritters with honey sauce and lemon zest

lamb croquetas with mint and honey alioli

grilled lamb pinchitos with ayran-lime sauce

grilled presa Ibérica with chimichurri

creamy cheesecake with almond crumble

pineapple marinated in coconut milk, rum and cinnamon, served over shaved ice

Paco Arcas with his team (my old pal Yandi on the left!)

upstairs restaurant

potter’s hands

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Updated August 2022