Housed in a restored 19th-century mansion in the centre of Logroño, Wine Fandango is the perfect place to get acquainted with La Rioja’s wine culture. There are usually around 20 whites and reds served by the glass and close to 100 by the bottle, several of which can be combined into a flight. The menu holds its own too, featuring dishes by Aitor Esnal, one of La Rioja’s leading chefs, made with ingredients from the restaurant’s own orchard in Calahorra.

Wine Fandango is a restaurant and wine bar located in the heart of Logroño, in one of the palaces in the Espolón, which housed the legendary Gran Hotel. It is the new project by Aitor Esnal and Beatriz Martínez, who, after conquering locals and visitors alike at the Marinée, their restaurant in Plaza del Mercado, here found a place where they can develop a new concept. So they teamed up with Ricardo and José Miguel Arambarri, two brothers with extensive experience in the world of wine, and they have created a place where, above all, you can enjoy the details.

When Wine Fandango opened its doors, it undoubtedly won over those who were not very knowledgeable about wine. It is located in the former Grand Hotel, a palace in Espolón Park, and its interior design is by Lázaro Rosa-Violán (known for creating some of the most beautifully decorated restaurants in Spain). It is a celebration of joy and the good life, offering traditional cuisine, tapas, and good wine served in a porrón, with live DJ sessions.

Close by, in a stylish palace on Vara del Rey street, is Wine Fandango a restaurant and wine bar whose philosophy revolves around three elements: wine, gastronomy and fun. Behind Wine Fandango are the Arambarri brothers, owners of Vintae wine group. Wine is treated in a relaxed, uncomplicated manner and served in quality glassware at the correct temperature.

In Logroño, Rioja’s provincial capital that feels more like a town than a city, Calle Laurel has become a tapas destination. Walking down the street, and those adjacent to it, you get a feel for the energy of the city. Elderly couples enjoy a glass of wine on a summer evening, while young families introduce the newest member to croquetas de jamón Iberico.

A escasos metros del anterior se encuentra Wine Fandango, un restaurante y wine bar que puso de moda el «tardeo» logroñés. Con una amplia terraza mirando al Paseo del Espolón y una cuidada decoración, en Wine Fandango se esmeran por ofrecer una cocina de alta calidad con ingredientes de proximidad y es una buena opción para un delicioso desayuno-brunch.

Behind Wine Fandango are brothers Ricardo (Richi) and José Miguel Arambarri, two young entrepreneurs working in wine (Vintae) and construction. Basque chef Aitor Esnal and maitre Beatriz Martínez, who used to run Marinée, a well-respected restaurant in Logroño, accompany them in this new gastrowine adventure.

This is certainly the case of José Luis Vicente Gómez at Cachetero, as well as José Félix Rodríguez at La Galería* and Ramón Piñeiro at La Cocina de Ramón, without forgetting Joaquín Aragón at **_La Quisquillosa, Aitor Esnal and his Wine Fandango* and Carlos Martínez at Iruña_**.

This restaurant is run by the Arambarri brothers is a stylish and popular restaurant and wine bar. The brothers are also the owners of the Vintae wine group. Here you will find the three main elements of a great wine bar: wine, gastronomy and lots of fun.

Chef Aitor Esnal, is a lover of seasonal cooking which is evident once you read his menu, which is in constant flux depending on what ingredients are in season. Their weekly menu is priced at 19.50€ and their weekend menu at 22€.

Conclude your trip with dinner at Wine Fandango, where you can enjoy delicious food paired with some of the best wines from La Rioja. The lively ambiance makes it a perfect spot to end your two-day adventure in Logroño.

Two of his restaurants have earned Best Of Wine Tourism awards from the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, first at Wine Fandango and in 2023 for his Restaurante Aitor Esnal.

Among the many bars in the center of Logroño, there are some such as Wine Fandango, La Tavina, La Luna or the Asterisk that we especially recommend.