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May 28-June 9 Murcia de Tapas is back with 42 places to try for €3.50

Grab a cold Estrella de Levante and explore tapas bars across the city centre

Murcia’s streets are about to get even livelier as the city gears up for its next “Murcia de Tapas” festival. Promoted by Estrella de Levante, the event will run from May 28 to June 9 in the city centre, bringing together 42 bars and restaurants for a two week celebration of local flavours and hospitality.

For nearly two weeks, each participating venue will offer a signature tapa paired with a small bottle of Estrella de Levante beer for just €3.50. If you want to stretch the experience, you can upgrade to a 33 cl bottle of Estrella de Levante Reserva 60 for just €0.50 extra, making the total only €4. It is a simple way to enjoy something tasty while keeping an eye on your budget.

The event also offers a fun extra: from May 26-29, the Gastronosfera website is hosting a pre event prize draw where visitors can win a booklet for 10 free drinks to use during the route. Later in the week, the same platform lets people vote for their favourite tapa. The tapa with the most votes will receive an audience award, and a €350 getaway for two, including accommodation, dinner and access to the spa at the Hotel Balneario de Archena, will be raffled among everyone who takes part in the voting.

The full list of venues and their tapas is already available on the Gastronosfera website, so you can plan your route in advance. The 42 spots include a mix of classic bars, cafés and restaurants across the city centre.

So, whether you live in or around Murcia or are just visiting, the festival is a chance to stroll through the centre, try something new and enjoy a relaxed evening out. Estrella de Levante says it wants to support local businesses and help keep the city centre buzzing as summer approaches, and “Murcia de Tapas” is fast becoming one of the most popular gastronomic events in the region.

List of bars and tapas in 'Murcia de Tapas'

• 1968 by Maite — Bao68

• Bar Fénix La Marina — Tuna, cod and squid skewer

• Bar San Agustín — Kimchi del mar

• Café Bar Orlando’s — The Cuban’s Bar

• Café Coiba — Marinera Coiba

• Mygala Cafeteria — Patallones

• Cafetería Tebas — Patatas bravas Adriano

• Cantina del Carmen — A bite from the Levant

• Condomina Brewery — Artichoke shavings

• Juan Mazón Confectionery & Café — Mallorcan Cake

• Maite Confectionery - Constitution — Beef Murcianico

• Maite Confectionery - Plaza Circular — Beef Murcianico

• Cosafina — Murcian shorthair in Cosafina

• Drexco Gran Vía — Nordic bite

• Drexco Libertad — Iberian Bao

• Drexco Archaeological Museum — Atlantic Tosca

• Drexco Trapería — Tosta Inazares

• Hey! Restaurant — Mediterranean Sea Urchin

• El Chiringuito del Carmen — Pickled Brioche

• The Garrampón — Antonio

• The Little Octopus — The Prawn Capriccia

• Great Rhine — The creamy octopus

• Hugo's Restaurant — Chocolate Rocks

• Juan Mazón Tapas-Bar — Mexican Brioche

• La Barra de Clares — Sailor star

• Pepe el Torrao's Bar — The Black Pearl

• Javi Gracia's Little Wine Cellar — Veal Nest with Pork Belly

• The Bear's Cave — Peppered and Almond Sirloin Canapé

• The Terrace — Soft terrace

• The Jumilla Grape — Tropical Salmon

• Las Flores Bar — Orchard and Tide

• Uncle Simon's Delicacies — Uncle Simon's Brioche

• Mesón El Pariente — El Pariente

• Mostacho Burger Bar — Spring Taco

• Palets Bar — Galician Pearl

• PISTATXO Vegetarian Cuisine — The scallop that did NOT come from the sea

• Casa el Cherro Restaurant — Palomita del Cherro

• Paco’s Restaurant — Iberian delight

• Paco's Corner — The Tigress

• Chapas' Corner — Pickled Quail

• El Notario Tavern — Cuttlefish skewer

• Tapeo Bar Azul — Red Tuna Marinara

Image: gastronosfera.com

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