Knock back a bottle of cava, a beer, or settle in for a night of killer plates.

Rating: 4/5
‍Cuisine: Spanish
‍Price: 10-20 EUR per dish (shared dining)

If you haven’t been to El Bar yet, you’re missing out. This new spot in The Hague is where casual vibes (read: lots of drinks) meet next-level food. The buzzing bar is the heart of the place, perfect for knocking back a b of cava, a beer, or settling in for a night of killer plates. It’s lively and a little chaotic, it's Spanish and it just works.

The menu? Genius. Think Spanish classics with bold, confident twists. The Sobrasada on crusty bread, drizzled with honey and topped with chives, is smoky, sweet, and addictive. Pan-de-crystal? Loaded with anchovies, pickled onions, chives, and a nutty, fatty beurre noisette. Umami with a tang! Or the sweet lacquered pork cheek tostadas with creamy aioli and a fresh cucumber salad to cut through the richness.

El bar lives up to the hype. Bring your appetite, friends, and maybe a second stomach—you’ll want to try it all.