El Rincón
We are a cosy Spanish bar nestled on the thriving North street in Southville, Bristol. Established around the year 2007, making us now the oldest Spanish bar in Bristol. Specialising in the traditional food and drinks of Spain accompanied by some of the finest live music from the UK and beyond. We also offer Spanish classes, accomodation and private hire of our intimate venue.
We’re reservation free on all evenings, keeping it friendly and accessible to everyone at all times of the day.
Simple tapas at El Rincon
A tortilla de patata, olives, chorizo, salchichon, manchego with quince, boquerones, grilled artichokes, caramelised peppers. croquestas and a tarta de santiago for afters.
All priced at £5 a dish
Happy New Year to you all!
As always thing's change and evolve at the Spanish bar, we're adding a new noche of Comedy, a Sunday live gig session, even more face to face Spanish classes and a dedicated night on a Tuesday for all Spanish learners.
The poetry night's going from strength to strength and Colin Smith our piano virtuosos plays here every month, while Pete Judge continues to lead the live music gigs.
We're back with a bang from Feb 14th, hope to see you all again, back at The Rinc enjoying yourselves.
Un beso
David
Live Flamenco at the bar
We're delighted to announce the return of 'Flamenco Sundays' to the Tapas Tardis. The 'grupo de casa' will feature some of our much-loved regular musicians.
Expect music of craft and passion, in the most perfect setting outside Spain itself.
Our next event will be 19th Feb
Performance 2pm - 4pm, doors open at 12pm
Advance tickets online £7 and on the door £8
Tapas, sherry, cerveza, y cake served.
Please note, you'll be table sharing for this tiny, popular event
Thursday ‘Tiny Gig’s
From Folk to Jazz, Flamenco to Classical and much more besides our tiny gigs are a diverse set of shows, however what unites them is the talent and warmth of the performers. A rare chance to see some outstanding acts up close and personal.
All tickets at £10 plus booking fee with all sales online
Fridays
No tickets required, no reservations needed, just walk in take a drink and order some tapas or a slice of Tarta de Santiago
Sunday
Live music from 2-4 pm, tickets online. Doors open from 12pm
Trumpeter, pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and mi grand amigo. Check out all Pete Judge's projects, bio and live gigs here
AUDIENCE NOISE - WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT CONVERSATIONS BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM DURING PERFORMANCES
THIS IS OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE MUSICIANS AND YOUR FELLOW GUESTS. THANK YOU!
El Rincon Choir
Singing Spanish songs
Starting in the new year on Monday evenings at 7pm. Follow our facebook group for updates
Spanish Amigos - Tuesday Nights returning February 21st
Evenings for like minded people to come in for a Hola in the bar, ideal if you love Spain, the language, it's wine, cerveeza, the weather and meeting new amigos
Tapas served and Estrella poured, it's free entry too.
We'll be hosting pop up flamenco events, sherry and wine tastings, information about our Spanish classes / workshops and encouraging the game of Perudo.
Hasta pronto
Wednesday Events open 6-10pm, bar and tapas served
Under the Red Guitar - poetry evenings return on the 15th March
Join us in the warmth of El Rincon for a monthly poetry evening. There will be a featured poet each month and open mic slots, with MCs Lizzie Rascal and Bobi Notlaw, otherwise known as The Spoke poets Elizabeth Parker and Robert Walton.
Tickets must be bought in advance and doors open 6.30pm.
For an open mic slot (limited number available), please email: undertheredguitar@hotmail.com
DEBORAH HARVEY
Deborah Harvey lives in Bristol and is co-director of The Leaping Word, which
provides writing, editing and counselling support for writers exploring personal
material in their work. Her poems have been widely published in journals and
anthologies, broadcast on Radio 4’s Poetry Please, and awarded several major
prizes. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Manchester Writing School, and her
fifth poetry collection, ‘Learning Finity’, was published by Indigo Dreams in 2022.
Deborah’s four earlier poetry collections, ‘The Shadow Factory’, ‘Breadcrumbs’, ‘Map
Reading for Beginners’ and ‘Communion’, were also published by Indigo Dreams,
while her historical novel, ‘Dart’, appeared under their Tamar Books imprint. Her
books are available to buy from Indigo Dreams Publishing or directly from her for £10
(free p&p) via admin@theleapingword.com. Deborah is co-host of Silver Street Poets
which meets monthly in Bristol. Her blogs can be read on her website, ‘The Red
Dress of Poetry’, at www.deborahharvey.blogspot.com.
Please remember not only are you coming to a venue to enjoy the artists, poets and performers but also to support the little independent too so please feast on our tapas and drinks and enjoy our Spanish bonhomie.
Muchas gracias
Tickets available from 15th Feb at 12pm
Our monthly quiz returns once again in March
Wednesday March 29th, starting at 7pm.
Teams of four, 6 rounds and an on going picture round, it's £10 to enter and the winning team get a Spanish goody bag.
Hosted by Nik Tanner
Tapas and bar open till 6 - 10pm
Los Sundays
Open from 11am till sundown for tapas, croquetas, a basque cheese cake and cafe con leches with brandy
Live music will be back every Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm, tickets will be available online and at the door too.
Our first Comedy noche on the last Sunday of the month will begin on March 26th at 7pm, more details about all our gigs will be available pronto/
Keep em peeled....
Hire us all to yourself!
We are now taking bookings for your private events and special occasions. We will provide live music in the style of your choosing and a fantastic traditional Spanish buffet
View our deal for more info and get in touch to arrange a date.
Y pasa un buen rato con nosotros!
Learn Spanish at El Rincon
We've been teaching Spanish since 2007, we offer classes at the moment to adult beginners and beginner improvers.
Our classes are a mixture of face to face and online classes, they take place at the bar with me.
New small Spanish beginner class starts Weds 6pm - 7pm from 1st March running for 6 weeks.
For all other class levels I'd prefer to male assessments during a Spanish Amigo evening for early Autumn start dates.
Fill in the form to regester your interest in enroling on our beginners course and we will get back to you ASAP
A clean and comfortable one bedroom two storey accommodation, ideally positioned for exploring the vibrant city of Bristol. Situated in the heart of Southville on a street populated with cafes, bars, indoor market, quirky shops, independent theatre and brewery and much more besides. Only a short walk to the stunning Ashton Court Estate and Bristol Harbour. This little haven provides the perfect base to get away relax, unwind and enjoy what this great city has to offer.
