Best Cocktail Bars in Seville: 7 Spots Worth the Night

1 The short answer: top 3 picks

If you are only going to visit three cocktail bars in Seville, make them Le XIX, The Second Room, and Garlochi.

Le XIX (Calle Tomas de Ibarra 9, near Puerta Jerez) is the most serious craft cocktail operation in the city. The bar sits in a 19th-century building about ten minutes south of the Cathedral and has earned a consistent reputation among Sevillanos and visiting drinkers for a menu that covers original cocktails alongside a solid classic canon. The room is polished without being formal — it draws a mix of local regulars and travelers who have done their research before arriving. Hours run 16:00 to 01:00 Sunday to Thursday, extending to 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Second Room (Calle de Placentines 19, Santa Cruz) sits two blocks from the Cathedral and doubles as a coffee shop by day before switching to cocktails from early afternoon onward. The mojitos and caipirinhas draw consistent praise, but the full menu goes well beyond those two drinks. The location is as central as it gets in Seville's historic core, making it the easiest entry point if you are leaving the Alcazar at dusk or walking out of a flamenco show. Opens daily from approximately 13:00.

Garlochi (Calle Boteros 26, Alfalfa) is an entirely different kind of bar. The interior is draped in religious iconography — processional floats, incense, candles, Virgin statues — which sounds overwhelming until you are standing inside and realise it is one of the most memorable rooms in Seville. The signature drink is the Sangre de Cristo: whisky, cava and grenadine. Cash only. Standing room from roughly 21:00. This is the late-night bar no other city could produce.

2 The full ranking: 7 bars verified November 2026

Seven Seville cocktail bars confirmed operating, with addresses, nearest landmark, price guide and notes. Details checked November 2026; hours and prices change, so confirm before visiting. Price guide: euro = under 10 euros per cocktail; euro-euro = 10-15 euros; euro-euro-euro = above 15 euros. No entries have been paid for inclusion.

3 How we ranked these spots

These are our picks, not a platform score. The criteria: cocktail quality and originality — bars where the drinks menu shows genuine intention rank above bars that happen to serve cocktails on the side; independent reputation — consistent reviews across unrelated sources carry more weight than a single enthusiastic blog post; practical accessibility — a visitor with no local contacts can walk in and have a good experience without a reservation; and geographic spread — the list deliberately covers Santa Cruz, El Arenal, Alfalfa, and Alameda de Hercules rather than concentrating on a single street.

Le XIX leads because it carries the strongest and most consistent craft cocktail reputation in the city. The Second Room ranks second because the combination of Santa Cruz location and a dedicated cocktail program makes it the most useful entry point for a first-time visitor. Garlochi ranks third not because the cocktails outrank the bars below it technically, but because no other bar in Seville delivers the same combination of signature drink, atmosphere, and institutional history. We have not included bars whose current operating status or street address could not be verified.

4 Best for your situation

Budget (under 10 euros per cocktail): Garlochi (Calle Boteros 26) is the most affordable bar on the list by a margin — it is a late-night institution rather than a craft operation, and the pricing reflects that. Cash only.

Late night (after midnight): Garlochi stays open until 03:00 or later most nights. Le XIX extends to 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. If you need a drink after midnight on a weekday, Garlochi is your most reliable option.

Upscale and atmospheric: FIZZ Bar at Mercer Sevilla (Calle Castelar 26, El Arenal) is a hotel cocktail bar set in the patio of a 19th-century Andalusian palace, open to non-guests. It is the most polished setting on the list — the right choice for a quieter, more considered evening.

Literary and relaxed: El Viajero Sedentario (Alameda de Hercules, La Macarena) is a bookshop and cafe that shifts to vermut and cocktails from early afternoon. Good for a low-key early drink before moving on to the city's late-night scene.

Craft cocktail enthusiasts: Start at The Second Room in Santa Cruz while you are still exploring the old city, then walk to Le XIX — roughly 20 minutes on foot or eight minutes by taxi — for a later drink when the craft bar is at its most focused.

5 By neighbourhood: where you are, where to go

Santa Cruz and Cathedral area: The Second Room (Calle de Placentines 19) is the most convenient pick for anyone exploring Santa Cruz — it is two blocks from the Cathedral and easy to combine with an evening in the barrio. The Santa Cruz neighborhood guide covers the streets and history of the area.

El Arenal: FIZZ Bar at Mercer Sevilla (Calle Castelar 26) sits in El Arenal, the streets between the Cathedral and the river. If you are walking along the riverfront after visiting the Torre del Oro, Mercer is the closest serious cocktail option — roughly five minutes on foot.

Alfalfa: Garlochi (Calle Boteros 26) and Maldito (Calle San Pablo 17) are both near Plaza de la Alfalfa, within 200 metres of each other. This pocket of the old city fills up late — both bars work naturally as a two-stop circuit once the city warms up after 21:00.

Alameda de Hercules: Chaman Cocktail Bar (No. 56) and El Viajero Sedentario are both on this long, shaded boulevard in La Macarena. The Alameda draws an earlier and more local crowd than the Santa Cruz bars. The La Macarena neighborhood guide covers the full area and its history.

6 FAQ: hours, cash, reservations and what to know

Do any of these bars require reservations? No. Walk-in is standard across the list. FIZZ Bar at Mercer Sevilla is a hotel bar but welcomes non-guests without a booking.

Cash or card? Garlochi (Calle Boteros 26) is cash only — it has operated this way for years. All other bars on this list accept cards. If Garlochi is on your plans, bring cash.

What are the best hours to visit? Le XIX and The Second Room are good from 16:00-19:00 before the old city fills up. Garlochi comes alive after 22:00 and is at its best from midnight onward. FIZZ Bar at Mercer Sevilla is a strong pick for the 17:00-19:00 window when the palace patio catches the last of the light. The Alameda bars tend to draw an earlier crowd, with the terrace scene peaking around 20:00.

Is tipping expected? Rounding up or leaving 1-2 euros per round is appreciated but not required. More common at higher-end venues like FIZZ Bar at Mercer than at standing-room bars like Garlochi.

How do I get from the Cathedral area to the Alameda? On foot it takes roughly 20 minutes heading north through the old city. A taxi or rideshare takes five to eight minutes depending on traffic. The route passes through the Alfalfa quarter, which makes a natural stop at Garlochi or Maldito before continuing north. Details verified November 2026; hours and prices change, so confirm before visiting.