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The 10 best bars, nightlife and cafés in Granada
In Granada, locals and visitors alike love to have a good time, and there is no shortage of tempting drinking spots to while away a few hours in any season. On sunny afternoons or as evening descends, plazas and terraces all over the city get packed with lively crowds sipping everything from on-the-up Granada-region wines to classic local sherries, house vermouth and artisanal beers. Granada's tapas-bar culture is deservedly famous, so it is no surprise that food and drink go hand in hand here, with a free tapa often accompanying your tipple of choice. There is a fun tardeo scene too, when Granadinos meet for afternoon-evening drinks that spill over into later hours. A fresh crop of chic rooftop bars, meanwhile, now delivers lofty urban views to enjoy over cocktails. All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best things to do in Granada. Find out more below, or for more inspiration, see our guides to the city's best hotels, restaurants and things to do. Find a venue by type: Best for views B-Heaven Granada The stylish rooftop at the Barceló Carmen Granada hotel, near Puerta Real, has put itself on the map as one of the city's hottest bars. Clubby beats – or occasionally live flamenco – set the tone on the eighth-floor terrace, which has tall tables and a marshmallow-pink corner booth. Some of the best views in town swoop across the hilltop Alhambra, with Sierra Nevada's peaks looming behind. Keep things simple with a gin and tonic, as the city begins to glow all around at sunset. Reservations recommended if dining (not possible for drinks only). Huerto del Loro Many of Granada's best-loved bars for views are tucked into the historical Albayzín, but this one gives you the chance to gaze out on the meandering district's church towers, rust-tiled rooftops and hidden greenery. Huerto del Loro is set in the elevated, ivy-clad gardens of what was once an ancient carmen (a home with private gardens) on the lower Alhambra hill. With all those dazzling views you could relax here for hours drinking pretty much anything, but a tinto de verano (red wine with lemonade) or a citrus-infused Mediterranean mojito go nicely with the breezy outdoor vibe. La Barra El Claustro An oasis of tranquillity on busy Gran Vía, El Claustro is housed in the evocative cloister of a 16th-century convent, now transformed into the swish Hotel Palacio de Santa Paula. Rows of red-brick arches frame a cobble-floored courtyard dotted with orange trees in terracotta pots. It's a refreshing place at any time of day, with smart bar menus offering home-baked cakes to go with café con leche, as well as Andalusian wines and inventive cocktails. It's particularly tempting on evenings when live flamenco takes over the courtyard. Best local favourites Bar Candela Groups of chatting friends huddled under a lipstick-red awning mark one of the Realejo's most popular bars. Candela is loud, informal and heaps of fun, with a vibrant mural on the outside and Andalusian fiesta posters in the narrow, high-ceilinged bar area. It also does tapas, in this case dainty montaditos (bread with toppings) and bocadillos (filled rolls) starring local ingredients like Alpujarras ham. It's open all day, but particularly lively around lunchtime and evenings. Drink-wise, a caña (small beer) or vermouth usually does the trick. Poë With its mango-yellow walls and terracotta-hued counter, Poë might seem like a traditional bar at first glance, but it's best known locally for its zippy, original tapas and mixed Spanish-international crowd. You can choose a free tapa with every drink – just the thing, alongside one of the bright Almería-brewed craft beers or a glass of rich red from respected Granada winery Bodegas Anchurón. Owners Matt and Ana are British and Lisbon-raised Angolan, which certainly shows in beautifully spiced bites such as curried potatoes, Portuguese-style cod and grilled-pork skewers with pineapple. Casa de Vinos La Brujidera Everything revolves around fine Spanish wines at this cosy bar just off Plaza Nueva, with rustic wooden beams, drops listed on wall-mounted menus, and outdoor tables on a narrow alley. There are intriguing wines picked from all over the country, but it makes sense to sample a local southern grape, such as a dry sherry from Jerez or Sanlúcar or an earthy red from one of Granada's emerging wine regions. A selection of uncomplicated tapas is also on offer, including manchego cheese and cold-meat platters. Petra In the centre's untouristy San Jerónimo area, this intimate, easy-going wine bar was originally opened in the 1990s by the late Granada sommelier Petra Fuensanta Martín. It still has a strong local following, and specialises in wines from across Spain, particularly Granada labels. Hams, herbs and dried peppers dangle above a wood-and-marble bar, which leads to multiple bottle-lined rooms. Like all good Granada bars, it does great unfussy tapas, with the likes of Payoyo goat's cheese and tomatoes drizzled with picual olive oil. Return to index Best cafés La Finca Coffee Easy to miss on an alley just around the corner from the cathedral, this stylish little haven is one of Granada's leading speciality-coffee spots. It was roasting its own beans and pouring flat whites well before most other third-wave cafés popped up around the city. At any time of day you'll find a mix of Granadinos and visitors dipping in for seasonal brews and home-baked treats, including flaky croissants and soft cinnamon rolls. Mismatched seating, a curving booth and a single sought-after bench by the door lend a casual feel. Tetería El Bañuelo Granada has a wealth of refreshingly relaxed, moodily lit teterías (tea rooms) to take a break in. Yet few of them have the Alhambra views you can ogle from the vine-fringed, multi-floor terrace at El Bañuelo, in the lower Albayzín. Fresh-leaf mint tea in silver pots and artisanal sweets like pillowy baklava are served at tiled-topped Moroccan tables. There's often a queue for the terrace, but dropping by while everyone else is at lunch or dinner helps avoid crowds. Noat Coffee Watch Realejo life go by over a cortado at metallic tables under the trees from this relaxed, minimal-style neighbourhood café. Beans are sourced from popular Barcelona-based roaster Right Side Coffee, and the menu is focused on creative tostadas with toppings like local tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto oil. The light-flooded interior has marble-effect flooring, low-lying tables, pendant lights, and pop-up exhibitions by Granada-based artists. When it's busy people just spill onto the steps out the front. Return to index How we choose Every bar, venue or experience in this curated list has been tried and tested by our destination expert, who has visited to provide you with their insider perspective. We cover a range of budgets and styles, from casual pubs to exquisite cocktail bars – to best suit every type of traveller – and consider the service, drinks, atmosphere and price in our recommendations. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest openings and provide up to date recommendations. Return to index About our expert Isabella Noble I grew up in an Andalusian village halfway between Granada and Málaga and have been spending time in Granada since the 1990s. Find me on a tapas-bar terrace in the art-filled Realejo.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Am I drinking more than everyone else? Use our tool to find out
We are a nation of boozers consuming more alcohol than ever before – and the consequences of this are dire. In 2022, there were over 10,000 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK, the highest number on record. Yet how much is too much? With this tool, you can find out exactly how much you're drinking, how it compares to others your age and gender – and if you're drinking more than them. Are you drinking above the recommended limit? The more alcohol you regularly drink, the more likely you are to face serious health problems. Around half of UK adults drink at least once a week, and that figure rises to 60 per cent among adults aged 65 to 74, with numbers falling in the younger age brackets (18-24) as they swap boozy sessions for nights in the gym. The health risks of drinking alcohol are well established – from liver disease and heart problems, to cancer and mental health issues. The more alcohol you regularly drink, the more harmful it is – and the more likely you are to face these very serious consequences. For this reason, UK guidelines state it is safest for men and women to drink no more than 14 units a week, spread over three or more days. This is equivalent to six pints of beer or six 175ml glasses of wine. Women who drink more than 14 but less than 35 units per week, and men that drink more than 14 but less than 50 units per week, are classified as 'hazardous drinkers'. Those who exceed these limits are harmful drinkers. 'There's a sense that if you drink over 14 units a week, you're immediately in massive trouble but, of course, there's a big difference between drinking 15 or 50 units,' says Dr Piper, chief executive of Alcohol Change UK. 'It's important to note that this is a sliding scale – so essentially the less you drink, the better it is for your health.' Even though 1-14 units of alcohol a week has been classified as 'low risk', 'it's still not safe or healthy,' Dr Piper clarifies. In fact, whilst those who drink at higher, harmful levels experience more direct harm, a significant portion of alcohol-related harm – such as injuries, violence and drinking-driving incidents – comes from individuals who drink within lower-risk or moderate drinking guidelines. How do you compare to others your age and gender? We often hear of Gen Z being the 'sober generation'. A Drinkaware study found that one in four members of Gen Z, those aged 18 to 24, is completely teetotal. However, Dr Piper says there's still a significant amount in this bracket who are drinking a harmful amount. In 2022, adults aged 16 to 24 were the most likely to drink to harmful levels or possibly be dependent on alcohol, highlighting these vast disparities. Meanwhile, men aged 65-74 top the charts for most units of alcohol drunk per week with an average of 11.9. Dr Piper says that an increase in harmful consumption is 'the biggest trend' in the UK and is being fuelled by 'a complete mix of people across different ages and genders' – from Gen Z to those in midlife and beyond. Between the genders, in 2022, there were fewer male non-drinkers (16 per cent) than female (22 per cent). Plus, more men than women drink at least once – and also more than 14 units – per week. Do you binge drink… and who does the most? The NHS defines binge drinking as 'drinking heavily over a short space of time' and it can be extremely dangerous. For men, it involves drinking more than eight units of alcohol in a single session, or more than six units in a single session for women. Regular binge drinking increases your risk of accidents and falls, heart problems, serious mental health issues and alcohol poisoning. In 2022, 19 per cent of men reported binge drinking in the last week compared to 15 per cent of women. Whilst adults aged 55 to 64 were the most likely to binge drink, those aged 75+ were least likely. Worryingly, the proportion of adults who admitted to binge drinking remained fairly stable between 2011 and 2022 at 17 per cent. Are you at risk of alcohol dependence? Alcohol dependence, otherwise known as alcoholism, describes the most serious form of high-risk drinking. Someone with alcohol dependence may feel like they're not able to function or survive without alcohol and will often need to drink more over time to feel the same effect. They'll continue to drink despite knowing the harmful consequences and may prioritise alcohol over their family, friends and career. The World Health Organisation developed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) as a screening tool for dependency. Dr Piper explains: 'It's for people in the highest groups who may have an alcohol dependency or are drinking a harmful or hazardous amount of alcohol.' Women who drink more than 35 units and men who drink more than 50 units per week are classified as harmful, but not dependent, drinkers. 'These people will experience weekly harms from alcohol, whether that's hangovers, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, depression or relationship issues,' Dr Piper explains. There is no clear line between harmful and dependent drinking, so dependence can vary in severity. In the AUDIT test, a total score between 0 and 40 is calculated. A score of 20 or above signifies 'possible alcohol dependence', whilst a score of 16-19 suggests 'higher risk drinking behaviour', a score between 8-15 suggests 'increasing risk drinking behaviour', and a score of 0-7 signifies 'low risk drinking behaviour'. Despite the growth in non-drinkers in the 16-24 age group, young people are at greater risk of alcohol dependence, according to AUDIT test results. As Alcohol Change UK highlights, it's not just about how much you drink, it's about why you drink, and your relationship with alcohol. Young adults may be relying on alcohol to cope, with one study showing that Gen Z is more likely to report drinking to 'escape' which carries higher long-term risk. Young adults are also suffering from more mental health problems than previous generations, increasing their vulnerability to using alcohol as self-medication. Whilst young men (aged 16-24) drink the lowest average amount of units per week (4.8), 20 per cent of them are at risk of, or have a possible alcohol dependence, whilst just 10 per cent of men aged 65+ fall into this category. Among women, the same is true. 20 per cent of young women are drinking harmfully or are possibly dependent on alcohol, while this figure drops to just 3 per cent among those aged 65+. A sobering thought. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. 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Telegraph
03-08-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
Am I drinking more than everyone else? Use our tool to find out
While we all know about the serious dangers of alcohol, the truth is that we're still a nation of drinkers. Whether it's a pint on a Friday night down the pub or a bottle of wine with your other half at home, alcohol is entrenched in our lives and routines. Around half of UK adults drink at least once a week, and that figure rises to 60 per cent among adults aged 65 to 74, with numbers falling in the younger age brackets (18-24) as they swap boozy sessions for nights in the gym. Yet across the generations, many of those who are still keen on a drink are consuming even more alcohol than ever before. And the consequences of this are dire: in 2022, there were over 10,000 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK – the highest number on record. Naturally, it's hard to keep track of how much alcohol you're consuming – and, of course, we might shy away from totting up the number of units we drink each week. Yet the more alcohol you regularly drink, the more likely you are to face serious health problems. With this tool, you can find out exactly how much you're drinking, how it compares to others your age and gender – and if you're drinking more than them. The health risks of drinking alcohol are well established – from liver disease and heart problems, to cancer and mental health issues. The more alcohol you regularly drink, the more harmful it is – and the more likely you are to face these very serious consequences. For this reason, UK guidelines state it is safest for men and women to drink no more than 14 units a week, spread over three or more days. This is equivalent to six pints of beer or six 175ml glasses of wine. Women who drink more than 14 but less than 35 units per week, and men that drink more than 14 but less than 50 units per week, are classified as 'hazardous drinkers'. Those who exceed these limits are harmful drinkers. 'There's a sense that if you drink over 14 units a week, you're immediately in massive trouble but, of course, there's a big difference between drinking 15 or 50 units,' says Dr Piper, chief executive of Alcohol Change UK. 'It's important to note that this is a sliding scale – so essentially the less you drink, the better it is for your health.' Even though 1-14 units of alcohol a week has been classified as 'low risk', 'it's still not safe or healthy,' Dr Piper clarifies. In fact, whilst those who drink at higher, harmful levels experience more direct harm, a significant portion of alcohol-related harm – such as injuries, violence and drinking-driving incidents – comes from individuals who drink within lower-risk or moderate drinking guidelines. We often hear of Gen Z being the 'sober generation'. A Drinkaware study found that one in four members of Gen Z, those aged 18 to 24, is completely teetotal. However, Dr Piper says there's still a significant amount in this bracket who are drinking a harmful amount. In 2022, adults aged 16 to 24 were the most likely to drink to harmful levels or possibly be dependent on alcohol, highlighting these vast disparities. Meanwhile, men aged 65-74 top the charts for most units of alcohol drunk per week with an average of 11.9. Dr Piper says that an increase in harmful consumption is 'the biggest trend' in the UK and is being fuelled by 'a complete mix of people across different ages and genders' – from Gen Z to those in midlife and beyond. Between the genders, in 2022, there were fewer male non-drinkers (16 per cent) than female (22 per cent). Plus, more men than women drink at least once – and also more than 14 units – per week. Do you binge drink… and who does the most? The NHS defines binge drinking as 'drinking heavily over a short space of time' and it can be extremely dangerous. For men, it involves drinking more than eight units of alcohol in a single session, or more than six units in a single session for women. Regular binge drinking increases your risk of accidents and falls, heart problems, serious mental health issues and alcohol poisoning. In 2022, 19 per cent of men reported binge drinking in the last week compared to 15 per cent of women. Whilst adults aged 55 to 64 were the most likely to binge drink, those aged 75+ were least likely. Worryingly, the proportion of adults who admitted to binge drinking remained fairly stable between 2011 and 2022 at 17 per cent. Are you at risk of alcohol dependence? Alcohol dependence, otherwise known as alcoholism, describes the most serious form of high-risk drinking. Someone with alcohol dependence may feel like they're not able to function or survive without alcohol and will often need to drink more over time to feel the same effect. They'll continue to drink despite knowing the harmful consequences and may prioritise alcohol over their family, friends and career. The World Health Organisation developed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) as a screening tool for dependency. Dr Piper explains: 'It's for people in the highest groups who may have an alcohol dependency or are drinking a harmful or hazardous amount of alcohol.' Women who drink more than 35 units and men who drink more than 50 units per week are classified as harmful, but not dependent, drinkers. 'These people will experience weekly harms from alcohol, whether that's hangovers, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, depression or relationship issues,' Dr Piper explains. There is no clear line between harmful and dependent drinking, so dependence can vary in severity. In the AUDIT test, a total score between 0 and 40 is calculated. A score of 20 or above signifies 'possible alcohol dependence', whilst a score of 16-19 suggests 'higher risk drinking behaviour', a score between 8-15 suggests 'increasing risk drinking behaviour', and a score of 0-7 signifies 'low risk drinking behaviour'. Despite the growth in non-drinkers in the 16-24 age group, young people are at greater risk of alcohol dependence, according to AUDIT test results. As Alcohol Change UK highlights, it's not just about how much you drink, it's about why you drink, and your relationship with alcohol. Young adults may be relying on alcohol to cope, with one study showing that Gen Z is more likely to report drinking to 'escape' which carries higher long-term risk. Young adults are also suffering from more mental health problems than previous generations, increasing their vulnerability to using alcohol as self-medication. Whilst young men (aged 16-24) drink the lowest average amount of units per week (4.8), 20 per cent of them are at risk of, or have a possible alcohol dependence, whilst just 10 per cent of men aged 65+ fall into this category. Among women, the same is true. 20 per cent of young women are drinking harmfully or are possibly dependent on alcohol, while this figure drops to just 3 per cent among those aged 65+. A sobering thought.
CBC
02-08-2025
- CBC
Alberta program targets impaired boaters
In a few areas south of the city, Alberta Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers have been cracking down on boating and drinking. It's been a few months since the government agency launched a pilot program to catch impaired boaters. Steven Cross is with Alberta Fish and Wildlife enforcement.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Fellow Legend Slammed Billy Joel's Sobriety Journey — He Still Feels the Sting
Billy Joel has never been shy about the fact that drinking played a role in his biggest heartbreaks — including the end of his marriage to Christie Brinkley. In her recent memoir, Brinkley wrote that 'booze was the other woman,' and recalled how his drinking left her feeling abandoned even after surviving a helicopter crash. But if that chapter in Joel's life was painful, the next one — when a friend publicly questioned his recovery — left a different kind of scar. 'Elton had made a comment that he thought I needed real rehab,' Joel says in the second half of HBO's And So It Goes, referring to Elton John's 2011 Rolling Stone interview. 'He chalked it up to, 'Oh, he's a drunk.' And that really hurt me.' More from SheKnows Billy Joel Says Losing Christie Brinkley 'Devastated' Him - but He 'Never Blamed Her' This wasn't tabloid pot-stirring. Joel and John had toured together for years, and their longtime friendship made the comments feel personal. 'I said, 'Wait a minute? Don't you know me better than that?'' Joel says. 'There was bad blood for a little while.' John's full quote wasn't exactly subtle. He blamed Joel's alcoholism for tour cancellations, accused him of 'coasting,' and described Joel's rehab stints as 'light,' quipping that when he went to rehab, he had to clean the floors, while Joel had TVs. This all came just a few years after Joel had entered the Betty Ford Center in 2005 — not for PR, but because his then-wife Katie Lee gave him an ultimatum. 'I don't want to do this anymore,' Joel wrote to his band at the time. 'I'm gonna stop.' For someone who'd already lost a marriage to addiction and was trying to step back quietly, the public shaming from a friend wasn't a wake-up call. It was a gut punch. 'It was like all the signs were pointing to me: Enough,' he says in the doc. The two have long since reconciled — and to be fair, Elton's heart likely was in the right place. But addiction isn't linear, and recovery doesn't come with a script. When it comes to sobriety, even well-meaning words can land like a slap — especially when they come from someone who's been there, of SheKnows Actors Who You Forgot Have Impressive Singing Careers Too All About Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.'s Private Son Who Was Once Linked to Taylor Swift 16 Times the Celebrity Death Rule of Threes Actually Happened Solve the daily Crossword
