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Bodega Cigalena

Calle de Daoiz y Velarde, 19, 39003 Santander, Spain
942 21 30 62
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Ranked #22 of 262 restaurants in Santander
Cuisines: Spanish
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Sanlucar de Barrameda, Andalucia, Spain.
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102 reviews 102 reviews
75 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

We stopped for a quick lunch and enjoyed the traditional pinchos and good wine in a classic bodega setting. Quick service at the bar and an amazing selection of wines including a good range of wines by the glass.

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el salvador
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

I've been coming here for year in year out and it's impossible not to thoroughly enjoy all the fine tapas and wide wine and liquor selection. Servers are old school and on point. Food is what you expect.| Spanish traditional. The tmosphere alone a worth stopping by.. Always full of lively locals adding to the nice vibe of this place.... More

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Cheltenham
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2012

The menu was in Spanish, and the restaurant was filled with Spanish families, so we thought it would be better quality than it was. We were disappointed.

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Cartagena, Spain
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80 reviews 80 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2012 via mobile

Unique atmosphere in a proper Spanish eating house with a very traditional feel, loads of locals were present which we love. Service is slow and unattentive. Incredible wine list is very expensive and doesn't have the classic Muga Reserva Rioja despite having everything else from this fine bodega, we were not given a good reason why either! We ordered a... More

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London, United Kingdom
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60 reviews 60 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2012

the hanging ham's are something else! great pinchos, nice beer, buzzy feel

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Dublin
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41 reviews 41 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012 via mobile

Really nice feel and buzz to the place. Wine and food was lovely, especially the fried anchovies.

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England
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54 reviews 54 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012 via mobile

Visited twice, once for drink and tapas and once for evening meal. Great place, always busy, tasty tapas and enjoyable, well cooked dinner. Had the famous Tiramisu for dessert and it was very good. Would thoroughly recommend.

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See 3 more reviews by Bellaroo for Santander
london
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60 reviews 60 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011

Popped in here for a drink and ended up staying for Tapas..(which was lovely)Very reasonable prices 1EURO,40 for lovely glass of red vino.Very eye catching old restaurant with hundreds of bottles of wine,garlic and hams adoring the walls and celings.Very busy day and nite wit a bustling crowd.When in Santander go vist this gem ENJOY

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Cork, Ireland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2011 via mobile

We chose here based on it's excellent rating, great steaks, and the best tiramisu I've tasted outside of Italy. Very good atmosphere and impeccable service.

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Winchester UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2011

Four of us had New Year's eve lunch and everything was well done, the table settings, cleanliness, food and staff service (especially Antonio).

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