La Bombilla
A classic old-town bar on a street corner, serving one- to two-euro snacks such as potato omelette and large croquettes. Guests eat standing up, and it is loved by locals and visitors alike.
On the corner of Calle Torrero and Calle Galera, this long-established tasca is a landmark stop in A Coruña's old-town snack district. The shop is tiny and always crowded. Most people hold a beer and eat standing at the bar or on the street outside. The snacks are simple and cheap, about EUR 1–2 per portion. The most famous are the soft-centred potato omelette, sold by the piece, and the large croquettes. There is also Galician empanada. No reservations are taken, and queues form at peak times, so arrive early. It is about a 5-minute walk from Plaza María Pita and works well as the first stop on a bar crawl.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 12:30–16:30 and 19:00–23:30 (Fri and Sat until 00:30); closed Sunday
Nearby sights
- Museo de Belas Artes da Coruña
- Galerías de la Marina
- Calle de la Franja & Calle de la Estrella
- Plaza de María Pita
- Ciudad Vieja & Colegiata de Santa María
- Riazor & Orzán Beaches
- Mercado de la Plaza de Lugo
- Jardín de San Carlos