Where to drink
As always with Seville, in what areas you choose to kick back and relax after a long day touring round the city, depends entirely on how much you are going to spend. So as this is a guide for budget travellers, we are going to look at the cheapest areas in Seville where it is possible to have a beer or two and still come home with some change at the end of the evening. I have also listed the nearest bus stops and where possible, bus numbers. It is worth noting that the buses only run between 6am and 11.30 pm
Alfalfa
This is where the many students tend to spend their leisure time. Situated only 7 minutes walk from the Santa Justa train station it is in easy access. There are plenty of buses that pass here and the nearest stop is only 2 minutes walk away. Buses include, 10,11,12, 15, 20, 24,27,32. The hub of the action is situated around Perez Galdos and this is where you will find an eclectic mix of bars. Most of the bars offer some of the cheapest drinks you will find anywhere in the city and bars like “Cabo Loco” and the “Cervecceria Internationale” are some of the best and probably the busiest in the district. The “Cubanito” is a great little bar that sells shots for as little as €2.00.
Alameda
The Alameda district lies between the river and the Macarena neighbourhood and you will find an alternative flavour together with a good mix of cheap beer and live music. Most of the action is situated on the Alameda de Hercules and is only a short walk from the Plaza de Armas bus station where you can catch buses to the city centre. The main bus that runs here is the C5 minibus. The nearest train station is the Santa Justa. Some great bars to visit are “La Habanita” where you will find crowds of performers and local artists “Bar Central” where you will find a younger crowd and cheap drinks. The “Barroco” bar is situated on the corner of Calle’s Calatreva and Fresca and is decorated out like an 18th century salon. It does get busy and tends to have a vibe all of it’s own, but again the drinks are reasonably priced.
Triana
Just across the river, Triana (the gypsy quarter) has it’s own scene going on especially around Calle Betis. Here you will find a collection of bars and restaurants all along the waterfront that offer a combination of cheap and cheerful to stylish and sophisticated. The main bus to get you here from the city centre is the C3 and it stops on Calle Betis itself. The “Alhambique” offers a cheesy mix of Spanish pop interspersed with 80′s music. So if you can stand the cheese, the drinks are not badly priced. “Big Ben” is possibly the best place to start your evening off. The reason for this is that at the time of writing, all shots and beers are only €1.00. However as you can imagine, it does get pretty packed. “Mu d’Aqui” gives you some great music, but again the drinks here on offer are good value for money.
So there you have it…… 3 districts that you don’t need a small mortgage to have a good time in and a handful of recommended bars for you to party the night away in. What could be better than that!
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