Virgin Coffee

Virgin Coffee is often described as the oldest specialty coffee bar in Seville, and it has a reputation among coffee lovers that far exceeds its size. It sits at the start of Calle Regina, right next to the Metropol Parasol, and it is the work of owner Pedro Sierra Pradas, who roasts his own coffee and runs the small bar himself.

The space is minimal, and most customers take their coffee away or sit at one of the few outside tables, but the focus is entirely on what is in the cup. Beans from different origins are roasted in house, and espresso drinks and filter coffee made with methods such as V60 and AeroPress are prepared with care. The owner is known for encouraging customers to try manual brews and for explaining the coffees he serves, and coffee guides have praised the team's seriousness about coffee combined with a friendly, social atmosphere. Freshly roasted beans are sold for home brewing.

It suits anyone who takes coffee seriously, and it is an easy stop when you are visiting Las Setas, the Plaza de la Encarnación market or the shops along Calle Regina. Prices are similar to other specialty coffee bars and a little above a traditional Spanish bar. Do not expect a full breakfast menu; this is a coffee bar first and foremost, so pair it with a pastry elsewhere if you are hungry.

Hours are split between morning and late afternoon, with a closure in the middle of the day and on Sundays according to listings, so check before you go. Because the bar is run by a very small team and space is tight, it is best for individuals and couples rather than groups.

Calle Regina is one of the liveliest streets in the area, with vintage shops, bars and the popular breakfast café La Cacharrería a few doors along. Las Setas and the Mercado de la Encarnación are right next door, the Palacio de las Dueñas is a short walk to the east, and Calle Feria and the Alameda de Hércules are a few minutes to the north.