The original La Pajarita was one of the oldest ultramarinos in the city, though it had changed hands a couple of times over the years. Then in the spring of 1992 it was taken over by sevillano Miguel Tudela and given an update, including a fresh new look, while maintaining the essence of a traditional abacería. It’s an attractive light space with a curved tiled bar in the front as you enter and a comfortable dining room at the back.
The menu is typical abacería fare, with the focus on qualilty charcuterie, cheese, tinned items and montaditos. Rounding that out is a small selection of hot tapas. It came to my attention when I saw they had won the prize at this year’s Velá de Triana for best pulled beer, so off we went to check it out and I have to say barman Manuel does indeed know his stuff. Also ran into a couple of people I know there who happen to live nearby and it turns out it’s a very popular neighbourhood bar in one of the few central barrios that (so far) still feels like a barrio.
We tried a few tapitas (and photographed my friend’s cheese and almonds). It has a nice feel to it, will definitely be back. Oh, also open for breakfast!
Bread/Service Charge: 0.80€
Baños 16
Tel. 689 035 216
Open 8.00 – 16.00 / 20.00 – midnight Monday-Thursday
9.00 – midnight Friday-Saturday
12.30 – 17.00 Sunday
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Food 6 | Wine 5 | Service 5 | Ambiance 5
Manuel demonstrates his beer pouring skills
fried salted almonds
tosta of Cantabrian anchovy
tosta of marinated sardine
queso payoyo
chicharrones de Cádiz
orza with tomato montadito
First Prize
