El Tubo
A network of narrow lanes in the old city centre, packed with tapas bars. It is the heart of Zaragoza's culture of eating small plates and drinking in bars.
El Tubo refers to a few narrow lanes near Plaza de San Felipe, including Calle Estébanes and Calle Libreros. Dozens of small bars each have their own specialities, including fried squid, mushroom skewers, fried cod balls and Aragonese ham. The custom is to order one or two dishes with a drink at each bar before moving on to the next. Stops include El Champi, which specialises in mushrooms, and the long-established café-bar El Plata. The area is busiest after 8 p.m., and most places are open at lunchtime too. Some bars close on Mondays. Keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
Most shops approx. 12:00–16:00, 19:30–24:00
Nearby sights
- Pablo Gargallo Museum
- Goya Museum – Ibercaja Collection
- Caesaraugusta Theatre Museum
- Plaza del Pilar
- Central Market of Zaragoza
- Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Roman Walls of Zaragoza
- Basilica of Santa Engracia