Palo Cortao

El Centro & El Arenal


This excellent sherry bar, tucked away in a sidestreet near the Metropol Parasol, offers excellent, knowledgeable service (Ana) and imaginative cooking (Angel). Choose from more than 30 sherries by the glass (palo cortao is a less common type), accompanied by premium chacinas (cold meat) and cheeses, plus tapas such as cuttlefish balls in red shrimp sauce.


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