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Bar La Piqueta

Located in the central Plaza de España, Bar La Piqueta is the ideal place in Nerja to enjoy homemade tapas, generous portions and an unbeatable atmosphere. Its terrace is perfect for relaxing after a stroll along the Balcón de Europa.

In 10 seconds

  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 24:00. Closed on Sundays.
  • Most praised: Free tapa with every drink · Very cold beer and quick service · Friendly, close staff
  • Terrace · Kids welcome

Bar La Piqueta is on Plaza de España, 8, in Nerja. It has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Google from 1,624 reviews, and the average price is €10-20 per person.

Lively tapas bar on a square, with a free tapa with every drink, very cold beer and friendly waiters. Good value and a Spanish atmosphere, though a few guests criticise prices and cocktails.

What people like most

  • Free tapa with every drink
  • Very cold beer and quick service
  • Friendly, close staff
  • Pleasant atmosphere on the square

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 24:00. Closed on Sundays.

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Review profile

Summary of the 300 most recent Google reviews (November 2023 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 300 recent reviews on Google (300): standouts are food (82 % of 147 mentions), atmosphere (86 % of 42 mentions), location (100 % of 17 mentions); most mentioned: free tapa with every drink · very cold beer and quick service · friendly, close staff · pleasant atmosphere on the square.

Last 12 months

4.2 (87) vs 4.3 (83) the year before

The rating is steady.

Months with the best average rating

May, October, December

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food82 % · 147
  • Service77 % · 64
  • Atmosphere86 % · 42
  • Value for Money45 % · 32
  • Wait Time71 % · 24
  • Location100 % · 17

Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.

Frequently asked questions

Bar La Piqueta is at Plaza de España, 8, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 24:00. Closed on Sundays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 603 45 44 17 before you go.
According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Bar La Piqueta has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Google from 1,624 reviews. Lively tapas bar on a square, with a free tapa with every drink, very cold beer and friendly waiters. Good value and a Spanish atmosphere, though a few guests criticise prices and cocktails.

What people like most:

  • Free tapa with every drink
  • Very cold beer and quick service
  • Friendly, close staff
  • Pleasant atmosphere on the square
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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Bar La Piqueta

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Plaza de España, 8, 29780 Nerja, Málaga

603 45 44 17