Old town pedestrianised plazas

Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Dotted with stylish restaurants, tiny sherry depots (tabancos), and flamenco-infused bars.

Places in Old town pedestrianised plazas

Michelin-starred restaurants The city boasts three Michelin stars shared between two restaurants, and four Repsol Sol awards.
Casa Pepa A popular traditional restaurant serving classic Jerez dishes.
Mesón del Asador A traditional establishment serving typical dishes including prawn fritters from the Bay.
Old town tabancos Tiny sherry depots offering casual tapas and sherry tastings throughout the old town.
El Pasaje A standout tabanco, part of the tapas bar tradition known as tabancos in Jerez.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather, coinciding with the city's flamenco and equestrian festivals.
Getting around: Jerez de la Frontera's old town, including the pedestrianised plazas around the tabancos, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Spanish. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Jerez's tabanco culture continues thriving, with El Pasaje, San Pablo and Plateros standing out among the sherry-focused tapas bars, while the city's 2026 Gastronomic Capital of Spain designation reflects its growing reputation beyond sherry and flamenco alone.

San Miguel and Santiago barrios — Where the bulería, a quick-paced form of flamenco, originated.
Sherry Triangle district — Part of the Sherry Triangle, where sherry fortified wine must originate.