La Uva Jumillana
A laid-back Spanish bodega serving delicious, affordable tapas and drinks with a charming patio and lively atmosphere. A local favorite for a true tas...
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La Uva Jumillana
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A laid-back Spanish bodega serving delicious, affordable tapas and drinks with a charming patio and lively atmosphere. A local favorite for a true taste of Cartagena.
"Enjoy authentic Spanish tapas and drinks at great prices in a cozy, traditional setting."
Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid long waits, consider visiting during non-busy times.
Combo Deals for Value
Opt for a copa + selected tapas combo for a more economical dining experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Tapas Bar
Price
$
Phone
+34 868 04 73 22
Address
C. Jara, 28, 30201 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
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Authentic Spanish Tapas Experience
Enjoy a wide array of traditional Spanish tapas at combo prices. Perfect for sharing and a true taste of local culture.
Charming Atmosphere and Patio
Experience a lovely ambiance both inside and out, with ample seating for over 50 guests to enjoy their meal.
Value Combo Deals
Order a drink and selected tapas at a combo price, offering excellent value for money.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid long waits, consider visiting during non-busy times.
Combo Deals for Value
Opt for a copa + selected tapas combo for a more economical dining experience.
Bring Cash
Some reviewers noted issues with card payments, so it's advisable to bring cash.
Check Seating Options
Barrel tables are available, which can be high and small, potentially uncomfortable for larger groups.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid long waits, consider visiting during non-busy times.
Combo Deals for Value
Opt for a copa + selected tapas combo for a more economical dining experience.
Bring Cash
Some reviewers noted issues with card payments, so it's advisable to bring cash.
Check Seating Options
Barrel tables are available, which can be high and small, potentially uncomfortable for larger groups.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
La Uva Jumillana is celebrated for its authentic Spanish tapas and lively atmosphere, offering great value with its combo deals. While many praise the friendly service and the enjoyable patio seating, some reviews mention issues with food quality, including blandness and a lack of freshness, as well as uncomfortable seating arrangements.
"Nice place to have a tapas and wine or beer. Very cozy and helpfull staff."
Łukasz Hajkowski
"Really authentic Spanish tapas in a great atmosphere, if you are looking for a bar to have some typical Spanish experience in Cartagena, go to la Uva ! :)"
fanny guillet
"Came here for a beer and enjoyed the service/staff and terrace a lot. Aguila is their beer on tap which I think is too sweet for a house cerveza. We ordered empadillas and they tasted very bland and stale, as if they had been made a day or two before."
Phoebe D
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Frequently Asked Questions
Popular dishes include patatas bravas, michirones, and various small bites like buñuelos de bacalao and empanadillas.
Yes, you can order a drink with selected tapas at a combo price, which is a great value.
Some reviewers have mentioned issues with card payments, so it's advisable to bring cash to be safe.
The restaurant has a lovely, down-to-earth atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for a casual dining experience.
While there's seating for over 50, some tables are high and small, which might be uncomfortable for larger parties.
While not explicitly listed, many tapas are vegetable-based, and you may find options like fried eggplant or patatas bravas.
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El tapeo en Cartagena no puede entenderse sin 'La Uva Jumillana'. Esta bodega de 1919, restaurada hace pocos años, sigue siendo uno de los lugares preferidos por los locales para tomarse un chato de vino con unos buñuelos de bacalao, unos chips de berenjena con miel de caña o unos tradicionales michirones. Por su barra desfilan vinos del Campo de Cartagena, reparos y vermús de barril que acompañan tapas de croquetas caseras de cocido, montaditos de jamón con huevas de maruca y pequeños guisos de ternera en salsa.
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Otro clásico del tapeo en tu viaje a Cartagena es: La Uva Jumillana, un local con mucha solera, grandes barriles de madera en una calle céntrica para respirar un auténtico ambiente de tapeo donde pedir un plato de michirones (otra especialidad cartagenera) y algunas frituras como el cazón, las patatas bravas y las croquetas. Lo encuentras en la Calle Jara. Aquí puedes pedir tapa + caña o bebida, así que resulta muy económico.
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Go there for the incredible vibe, cheap tapas and vermouth ( vermú) on tap. This is where both locals and tourists come for a pre-dinner drink and tapa, and the menu reflects this: Your choice of a tapa plus your choice of a drink only sets you back 3,20 euro. The dishes are simple, but La Uva share their menu with the next door restaurant La Fuente so you actually end up with quite a lot of choices.
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The owners have cleverly opened a further tapas bar across the road, La Uva Jumillana that specialises in meat tapas so, if visiting with family or in a group you can enjoy the best of both worlds. For dining with wonderful views, Cartagena's marina boasts a nice selection of bars and restaurants.
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La Uva Jumillana es uno de los locales preferidos de los Cartageneros. Su parada se hace obligada para disfrutar de unos buñuelos de bacalao, unas berenjenas con miel de caña o nuestros tradicionales michirones. Acompáñalo con un vasito de vermú de barril y sigue la fiesta en la Mar de Músicas.
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Depending on what you fancy, a sandwich in the Galeon de Tapas at the Uva Jumillana, dishes based on Jamaican food, and the fried fish in the low roofed houses or in the chalet (especially for the Christmas lighthouse).
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This is a 2×1, are 2 of the best tapas restaurants in the city. They have their specialties, La Fuente has its anchovies and dishes from the north, while Grape Jumillana specializes in fried more.
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On the other side of the small street, you have another bar, called Bodega la Fuente, owned by the same people. This one specializes in Boquerones tapas ( anchoa).
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We also recommend that you go to "La Uva Jumillana", where you will taste the best Spanish tapas for a very good price.
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