2 Der Spanier Kiosk and grocery store by day and restaurant and culture restaurant. The most special feature of the restaurant: Guests sit in the middle of a supermarket, between shelves. Which means it can get quite cramped - but that only adds to the Spanish atmosphere. You can only purchase typical and excellent Spanish produce here. Address: Bornheimer Straße 76, 53111 BonnOpening hours shop: Monday 6pm-10pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays 11am-5pm and 6pm-10pm, Fridays and Saturdays 11am-3pm and 6-11pm, Sundays 5pm-10pmOpening hours bistro: Tuesday until Friday 10am-3pm and 3.30pm-5pm, Saturdays 10am-3pmContact: 0228/1841-542, moc.reinaps-red@siul, www.der-spanier.com

3 Bienty The Bienty offers a wide range of Mediterranean-themed dishes as well as regional food. Meat, fish and vegetarian dishes an desserts. The cocktail menu lists over 200 different drinks. Every weekday features a different theme for the guests, from All You Can Eat to Schnitzel or Gamba Day and Ladies’ Night with Cocktails for 4.50 Euro. Address: Hauptstraße 23, 53359 RheinbachOpening hours: Mondays - Thursdays noon-midnight, Fridays noon-3am, Saturdays 4pm-3am, Sundays 9am-midnightContact: 02226/158-10-10, info@bienty.de, www.bienty.de

4 La Vida SInce May 2012 the La Vida entertains its guests at the tennis hall in Rheinbach. The versatile menu offers traditional tapas, pasta dishes as well as steaks. There are weekly specials too. Among the tapas dishes there are dates in bacon, aromatic Manchego cheese and many small savoury bits. Address: Schornbuschweg 1, 53359 RheinbachOpening hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays 5pm-11pm, Sundays and public holidays noon-11pmContact: 02226/9081981, www.spanier-lavida.de

5 San Telmo Vegetarians, Vegans or meat lovers: The tapas menu in the San Telmo restaurant offers something for everyone. The rustic setting adds a special touch to the atmosphere. Address: Breite Strasse 55, 53111, BonnOpening hours: Sundays - Thursdays 6pm-11pm, Fridays and Saturdays 6pm-midnightContact: 0228/638663, www.santelmo-bonn.de

6 Sa Finca Since 2008 the Sa Finca welcomes its guests in Bonn-Beuel with traditional Spanish dishes. Original items on the menu combined with a very comfy place turn dinner here into a little Spain holiday. All tapas are fresh and homemade, without exception. Address: Obere Willhelmstr. 22, 53225 Bonn-BeuelOpening hours: Mondays - Saturdays 5pm-midnight, Sundays noon-midnightContact: 0228/4336852, www.safinca.com

7 Casa Pepe The Casa Pepe is a family-run restaurant in Bonn-Dottendorf. Delicious tapas, good prices. Not only in the restaurant but also on the comfy terrace, you can spend many a lovely hour. Address: Quirinstraße 21, 53129 BonnOpening hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 5pm-11pm, Saturdays 2pm-11pm and Sundays 11am-10pmContact: 0228/2077622, www.casapepe-bonn.de

8 Mallorquiner At first, the Mallorquiner only sold delicatessen and wine from Mallorca as a shop but is now offering a wider range and it combines a tapas bar, a vinoteca and a „restaurante y degustaciones“. The restaurant is decorated Mallorca style, with seats and stools made from barrels, long tables with wheels, wood and leather chairs, and a bar at the far end of the room. On the other side there is a counter with Mallorca specialities and tapas. Address: Johann-Philipp-Reis-Straße 11 A, 53332 BornheimOpening hours: Mondays 10am-11pm, Tuesdays noon-11pm, Wednesdays - Fridays 10am-11pm, Saturdays 11am-11pm, Sundays noon-11pmContact: 02222/9273611, www.mallorquiner.com

9 Casa Pedro Casa Pedro is a restuarnt offering Portuguese and Spanish speiclaities in the old town of Bonn. Every Wednesday is „Gambas Day“. Address: Heerstraße 67, 53111 BonnOpening hours: Tuesdays - Sundays 5pm-11.45pmContact: 0228/655219, mediterrano.gmbh@gmail.com

10 Kajüte Iberica European, Spanish and Portuguese dishes get served here. There is a daily lunch menu with different offers. It’s easy to spend a cozy time, looking over the Rhine while enjoying wine and tapas. Address: Estermann Ufer 1, 53117 BonnOpening hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays noon-2.30pm and 5pm-11pm, Sundays and public holidays noon-10.30pmContact: 0228/967-80-71, www.kajuete-iberica.de

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Bonneria Tapa Bar & Restaurant Address: Siegfried-Leopold-Straße 64-66, 53225 Bonn

Opening hours: Mondays - Thursdays 5pm-11pm, Fridays and Saturdays 5pm-midnight, Sundays 5pm-11pmContact: 0228/422 131 22

Please note: This is a list of tapas restaurants in Bonn and the region, which makes no claim to be complete nor objective. The running order is not a ranking of any kind. The order is random and the restaurants were picked in a subjective manner. If you think there is a tapas place missing that should be in there, please get in touch via online@ga.de. Original text: GA Translation: Mareike Graepel