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El Rincón

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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

We serve tortilla de patata, olives, charcuteria, manchego, grilled artichokes, red peppers and other yummy simple tapas.

We're now serving lovely Margaritas, Sangria for the summer, 

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GOLDFINCHES

"Bristol's very own Jonathan Richman," singer-songwriter Shaun McCrindle marks his overdue return to El Rincon with Goldfinches, a trio comprising John Slattery (Glass Angel) on guitar/bouzouki and James Anderson (Rock n Roll Angels) on upright bass. The group (formerly known as Shozzo) will be performing a range of songs from Shaun's Journey of Song catalogue, alongside brand new compositions. Expect catchy tunes, wry humour, and dark undertones, across a range of musical genres. FFI visit www.journeyofsong.com

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Flamenco Sundays. Afternoon and evening performances on Sunday 15th Oct.

We're delighted to announce the return of  two 'Flamenco Sunday' performances to the Tapas Tardis on the same day. 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. Please note audience numbers are relaxed, so table sharing, standing and perching on stools quite possible. Doors open an hour before each performance. Tapas, sherry, vino, cerveza and cake will be served too.

THURSDAYS 

Almost every Thursday we host live music, so an advance ticket is required and as they're so goood they're usually all sold out before you get to the door. So check out our listing and enjoy the tunes! 

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. 

Tickets from £6 plus booking fee with all sales online, please note these events are busy so perching, standing and sharing table with others all goes on.

LIVE MUSIC WILL BE BACK IN OCTOBER. 

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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!

TUESDAYS

SPANISH AMIGOS will return in October 16th

Evenings for like minded people to come in for a Hola in the bar, ideal if you love Spain, the language, it's wine, cerveza, the weather and meeting new amigos

Tortilla and olives served, Estrella Galiciam Sangria poured, a Margarita shaken from 7pm. 

Please feel welcome to drop in on your own, with your amigos or pets, it's a relaxed evening with no plans or structure just a Spanish bar doing it's thing! x

WEDNESDAY's in the month

1st     Chess and Backgammon night (free entry)

2nd   Games night with Toyville of North Street

3rd    Under the Red Guitar Poetry evening  (ticket required)

Last   Comedia at El Rincon

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CHESS AND DAVE nights in the bar from 6pm. We're limited on bards so bring one if you can. All levels welcome, we're here to learn, improve and pasa a nice time!

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GAMES NIGHT - How excited am I to work with Toyville and host a board and card games night in the bar. One can only imagine, come down and join us.

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UNDER THE RED GUITAR - Poetry Event

A featured poet each month and open mic slots, with MCs hosted with The Spoke poets Elizabeth Parker and Robert Walton.

Tickets available to purchase online a month before each event with doors opening 6.30.

Beverages and our tapas available throughout the evenings.

For an open mic slot (limited number available), please email: undertheredguitar@hotmail.com

 

Events in the Poetline are:

Sept 20  Kate Noakes     Oct 18 Bertel Martin     Nov 15 Rosie Jackson   Dec 20  Edson Burton

FRIDAYS 

Open for walkins, we can hold private fiestas to for private hire and events. So please do check ahead.

SATURDAYS

Drop in for tapas and cerveza, open from 6pm

Bear in mind when we have football fixtures at Ashton GAte we close early at 8pm

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SUNDAYS

On the occasional Sunday walk in for tapas, cocktails, a tarta de santiago and cafe con leche with brandy, vino, Estrella Galicia, sangria y mucho mas!!

A Funky Freaky Disco

Friday 27th October

It's Halloween so I thought we'd bring you a dancing treat.

Dress to dance for the night, get your ticket and bring your amigos.

See you on the dance floor.

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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!

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SPANISH - Open Evening

Last chance to pop in and have a chat before the classes begin for this early autumn batch. We're offering Beginners to Advanced so we'd just like to say an Hola first to ensure we get you in the correct group

Wednesday 4th October

5.30 to 7pm

Classes will then begin from October 16th.

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Fill in the form to regester your interest, we will certainly get back to you when we have information regading new classes and workshops at El Rincon.

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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.

We're all booked up till April 2024, so for all all enquiries after this date do please get in touch.

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298 North Street, Bristol BS3 1JU

0117 939 3457

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