Pub Restaurants in Asturias

Asturias isn’t just about cider houses and seafood joints; its pubs have a life of their own, especially in towns like Oviedo and Gijón. These aren’t your generic pubs either. Many have a quirky local character,places where you might find a corner filled with old vinyl records or a bar stocked with rare regional craft beers alongside traditional lagers.

In Oviedo’s old town, I recommend popping into The Gato Tuerto. It’s a little snug, floors creak with history, and the bartenders mix a mean gin tonic with a twist of local herbs. And if you’re around Gijón, the La Madreñina pub is a go-to after a day at the Playa de San Lorenzo, serving up sidra with a relaxed, no-fuss attitude. Pubs here tend to lean casual, great for sinking a few and chatting up locals without the fancy fuss.

One thing I love is how the pub culture blends with Asturias’ sidra tradition,so you’ll often see people knocking back sidra straight from the bottle or the classic escanciado pour (throwing the cider from a height into the glass). Don’t be shy to ask for a pour like that, it’s part of the fun. Also, many pubs around here throw in pinchos or tapas on the side, so you can nibble as you go without overdoing it on a meal. It’s a local vibe you won’t find in just any bar.