La Castela
Neighbourhood taberna in the Ibiza barrio: lively front bar, calmer comedor, beloved by locals.
Open on the 3D mapOrder
Croquetas de carabineros, chipirones encebollados and arroz meloso con pulpo y calamar.
Not for you if
you want room at the bar on a weekend; it's three deep with the neighbourhood after the Retiro walk.
Local trick
Book the comedor if you want a calmer meal; the front bar is the livelier option.
Good for
A short walk away
- 01
Taberna Laredo
Miguel Laredo's packed product bar by the Retiro: great croquetas, better wine, zero pretension.
2 min walk - 02
Ultramarinos Pirulo
A grocery-style taberna for gildas and vermut when your Retiro walk turns into an aperitivo.
3 min walk - 03
La Barra de la Tasquería
Javi Estévez and Adrián Collantes's casual bar in the original Tasquería room, with offal and plenty beyond it.
6 min walk - 04
La Cocina de Frente
Cocido gets a leisurely procession of courses here, including ropa vieja with a fried egg.
6 min walk