I visited the ‘Wetherspoons of Spain' – jugs of beer cost £1.50, lunch is £1 and there's 350 of them across the country

The Irish Sun

27-07-2025

SITTING outside in the sun with a cold beer in hand, I've nabbed a prime spot for lunch to watch the world go by.
Nothing screams summer
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100 Montaditos started as a small cafe in Seville and now has more than 300 locations across Spain, but Brits would never know it was a cheap chain
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Helen (pictured) cools off with a cheap pint in the 'Spanish Wetherspoons', 100 Montaditos
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There are 100 Montaditos all over Spain with cheap pints and decent food for a bargain price
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If, like me, you love a bargain bite in the local
It's by far the
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Cheap as frites
100 Montaditos has been dubbed the 'Spanish Wetherspoons' for its affordable prices, decent food and community vibe.
However, most Brits would walk right past without even knowing they are missing out on a
A 'montadito' is a classic tapas dish in Spain, which is essentially a mini baguette sandwich. They are often served alongside beer or wine in tapas bars
100 Montaditos originated as a
With a limited holiday budget, I headed to the 100 Montaditos in
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The location could not be more central, it's right
The bar looks small from the outside, but stepping inside, there is a huge kitchen and dining room, so it's handy if you need an air-con break from the hot weather too.
It's a hot day, so I
I went to the UK's biggest Wetherspoons with rooftop bar overlooking the beach
These are known as 'turbo-sized' and at 300ml, are slightly smaller than our UK pints, but plenty for me at lunchtime.
Drinking local
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Considering Palma in Majorca isn't known for being a
A glass of wine here is the same price, and you can get a Vodka and Coke for £2.70.
I couldn't believe my eyes when the bartender gave me a cone of crisps too. You get these free of charge when you order a drink.
With prices in Spain on the rise, Brits have been complaining that
But this place is just like a
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It's very laid back and you can tell a lot of locals have been frequenting the place for years.
Of course, being named after the famous sandwiches, 100 Montadidos has a good menu of food too, and it's just as affordable as the beer.
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You get a cone of crisps for free with your beer in the Spanish 'spoons
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There is also indoor seating, if you want to take advantage of the air conditioning
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There are 19 different 'classic' sandwiches, ranging from
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Every day they have a 'EURO MANIA' deal, which is a large version of the sandwich of the day for only €1 (86p) - an absolute bargain!
One of these is more than enough for me at lunch, but even if I was feeling peckish, ordering two would hardly break the bank.
I can't believe you can
If you don't fancy sandwiches, there are nachos,
Sarah from
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'It's cheaper than Wetherspoons in Cardiff!' she said. 'We'll probably come back for chips after our night out if it's still open.'
Before they left, I joined them for a celebratory shot of tequila. At only €2 (£1.73) each, I better not stay too long or I'd be totally sloshed for the cost of
The atmosphere is not as authentic as in some of the more traditional tavernas and
Especially for a few shots ahead of a night out like Sarah and her mates.
The only disappointment was that they don't have the classic Thursday curry club but the cheeky barman said maybe they might do Paella instead one day!
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