Les amis wine bar
Pl. de la Sta. Cruz, 21, Casco Antiguo, 50003 Zaragoza, Spain
Best Wine Bars in Zaragoza
Zaragoza’s wine scene blends Aragonese tradition with modern bar culture. Discover 13 wine bars across El Tubo, La Magdalena and riverside terraces where Garnacha, Cariñena and local vermut take center stage alongside tapas and expert sommeliers.
13 venues
4.4 avg
La terraza
C. de San Antonio María Claret, 20, 50005 Zaragoza, Spain
Sonora bar
C. de Espoz y Mina, 21, Casco Antiguo, 50003 Zaragoza, Spain
SoHo Vermut & Copas
C. de la Manifestación, 15, Casco Antiguo, 50003 Zaragoza, Spain
Café Escocia
C. de Laguna de Rins, 5, 50005 Zaragoza, Spain
Bendito Vermú
Av. de Cesáreo Alierta, 9, Casco Antiguo, 50008 Zaragoza, Spain
Ginger Fizz Bar
Calle de Joaquín Costa, 16, Casco Antiguo, 50001 Zaragoza, Spain
Higher Máster Sumillería
C. de San Vicente de Paúl, 21, Casco Antiguo, 50001 Zaragoza, Spain
Bodegas Almau
C. de los Estébanes, 10, Casco Antiguo, 50003 Zaragoza, Spain
Umalas Bar
C. de Jussepe Martínez, 7, Casco Antiguo, 50003 Zaragoza, Spain
Vinos Rubio
C. de Sta. Teresa de Jesús, 8, 50006 Zaragoza, Spain
Gregory's Cocktail Bar
Calle de Joaquín Costa, 9, Casco Antiguo, 50001 Zaragoza, Spain
Vinos Nicolás
C. de los Estébanes, 4, Casco Antiguo, 50003 Zaragoza, Spain
Wine Culture in Zaragoza
Zaragoza sits at the crossroads of several historic Aragonese wine regions, and that heritage shapes the city's tasting rooms and bars. Nearby DOs—Cariñena, Campo de Borja and Calatayud—supply many of the bottles you’ll find by the glass, with Garnacha (Garnacha Negra and Garnacha Blanca), Tempranillo and local Macabeo on regular rotation. The result is a local wine culture that prizes dry, fruit-driven reds and an evolving roster of white and rosé expressions.
The social ritual of vermut is alive here: afternoon vermut on a terrace is as local as tasting a Crianza. Tapas and wine pairings are central—bars pour regional classics alongside jamón, queso, ternasco and conserva-style snacks. Contemporary wine bars such as Les amis wine bar, Sonora bar and Higher Máster Sumillería mix traditional Aragonese bottles with natural and small-production wines, while places like SoHo Vermut & Copas and Bendito Vermú lean into the beloved aperitivo tradition.
Where to drink wine in Zaragoza
El Tubo is the beating heart of Zaragoza’s bar scene—narrow streets packed with tapas bars where hopping from one wine-by-the-glass spot to the next is a weekend ritual. For a more relaxed vibe, La Magdalena and the streets around Plaza del Pilar host intimate wine bars and cafés such as Café Escocia and Ginger Fizz Bar, where evenings are long and conversation flows. Riverside terraces along the Ebro and promenades near Parque Grande offer al fresco sipping in warmer months, perfect for rosados and chilled whites.
For local discovery, mix classic venues with neighborhood gems: try SoHo Vermut & Copas for aperitif-style pours, visit Higher Máster Sumillería for a sommelier-led tasting, then unwind on a terrace at La terraza. If you have time, plan a day trip to bodegas in Cariñena or Campo de Borja to taste Garnacha in its terroir—many Zaragoza wine bars feature bottles from these DOs, making it easy to compare regional styles without leaving the city.
What to Look For
A great Zaragoza wine bar balances regional focus with adventurous selection. Look for a strong representation of Aragon DOs—Cariñena, Campo de Borja and Calatayud—alongside interesting single-vineyard Garnacha, well-aged Crianza and Reserva options. Bars that offer quality wines by the glass, sensible corkage and a rotating list of small producers are often the most rewarding. Knowledgeable staff or an on-site sommelier, like at Higher Máster Sumillería, can turn a casual visit into an education.
Food pairing matters: the best spots serve generous tapas designed to match local wines—ternasco, chorizo, local cheeses and conservas. Don’t miss vermut on tap for a true Zaragoza experience. Finally, consider ambience: lively bars in El Tubo are ideal for tapas crawls, while quieter venues and terraces are better for lingering over a bottle and asking for recommendations from the bar’s wine list.
When do wine bars in Zaragoza open and close?
13 of the 13 wine bars listed in Zaragoza publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 1 pm and closes at 12 am on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 11 venues in Zaragoza (85% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 9 on Monday. 8 open seven days a week.
13 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Café Escocia closes latest, at 2 am.
At the other end of the day, Higher Máster Sumillería opens earliest, at 12 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Zaragoza actually say
The 13 rated wine bars in Zaragoza carry 11,451 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.35 out of 5 and the median is 4.3, and 4 venues hold 4.5 or better — 31% of the list.
Les amis wine bar carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 160 reviews. Bodegas Almau is the most reviewed address in Zaragoza, at 3,059.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine bars in Zaragoza cost?
Price level is published for 6 of the 13 wine bars in Zaragoza, and it splits as follows: 2 budget (33%), 4 moderate (67%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
Zaragoza compared with the rest of Spain
Zaragoza accounts for 13 of the 136 wine bars we list across Spain, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 85% of venues in Zaragoza open on Sunday against 69% nationally, 16 points higher.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Zaragoza | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 13 | 136 |
| Mean rating | 4.35 | 4.62 |
| Open on Sunday | 85% | 69% |
| Median closing time | 12 am | 12 am |
Where to look next from Zaragoza
Other wine venues in Zaragoza: 19 wine restaurants, 18 wine shops, 4 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in Spain are Bilbao (17), Seville (16), Murcia (15), Barcelona (15), Las Palmas (14). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Zaragoza has 13 wine bars on this list, averaging 4.35 out of 5 across 11,451 reviews. The median address opens at 1 pm and closes at 12 am; 11 of the 13 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Les amis wine bar is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 160).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in Spain: age, tax and trading rules
Selling alcohol to anyone under 18 is prohibited across every autonomous community in Spain; the detail of enforcement is regional, the age is not.
Spain levies no excise duty on wine — the rate in the European Commission's tables is €0 per hectolitre — so the tax on the bottle is IVA at the standard 21%. A Spanish wine is cheap on the shelf partly because the state takes nothing off the alcohol itself.
Trading hours are set regionally rather than nationally, and tourist zones in Madrid, Barcelona and the coastal cities carry a liberalised regime that lets shops open on Sundays. That is the main reason Sunday coverage varies so much between Spanish cities in the table above.
Sources: European Commission — Excise Duty Tables, Part I: Alcoholic Beverages
Local Tips
01
Start your crawl in El Tubo
Begin at El Tubo for a tapas-and-wine circuit. Jump between short bars to taste several Garnacha and Cariñena wines in one evening, and finish at a quieter terrace along the Ebro if you prefer a slower pace.
02
Try vermut like a local
Order vermut before a meal—SoHo Vermut & Copas and Bendito Vermú specialize in aperitivo traditions. Vermut is often served with olives or anchovies and pairs perfectly with small plates.
03
Ask for regional recommendations
Request bottles from Cariñena, Campo de Borja or Calatayud to sample local terroir. Staff at Les amis wine bar, Sonora bar and Higher Máster Sumillería can suggest producers that highlight Aragonese character.
04
Plan a winery day trip
Use Zaragoza as a base for tasting in the DOs nearby—Cariñena and Campo de Borja are under an hour away. Book a morning winery tour and return in the evening to compare what you learned with city bar lists.
FAQ
Zaragoza has 13 notable wine bars included in this directory. That mix ranges from intimate tasting rooms and vermuterías to riverside terraces and sommelier-led wine bars, offering a cross-section of Aragonese wines and international bottlings.
Focus on wines from nearby DO Cariñena, Campo de Borja and Calatayud. Key grapes include Garnacha (both red and white), Tempranillo and indigenous whites like Macabeo and Garnacha Blanca. Many bars highlight small producers from these regions.
Evenings are lively across El Tubo and La Magdalena, especially Friday and Saturday nights. Vermut hour—late morning to early afternoon—remains popular for relaxed tastings. For terraces, late spring through early autumn offers the best al fresco experience.
Reservations are recommended for dinner service and for sommelier-led tastings at busy spots like Higher Máster Sumillería. For tapas hopping in El Tubo, many bars accept walk-ins, though weekends can be crowded and standing room may be the norm.
Local pairings include ternasco (roasted lamb), jamón ibérico, cured cheeses, migas and canned seafood. Garnacha pairs beautifully with grilled meats and tomato-based tapas; crisp whites and rosados work well with fish, salads and lighter pintxos.
Yes—many Zaragoza wine bars showcase bottles from nearby bodegas in Cariñena, Campo de Borja and Calatayud. If you want a deeper look, day trips to local wineries are easy and rewarding; ask wine bar staff for current producer recommendations.
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