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Bar Americano
The Art Deco wine and cocktail bar of the historic Hotel Alfonso XIII, a stylish setting for a pre-dinner drink beside the Alcázar and the university.
At a glance
- Type
- Hotel cocktail and wine bar
- Area
- Santa Cruz, Seville, Spain
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- marriott.com
Good to know
- Art Deco interior
- Cocktails
- Wines
Why we recommend it
Bar Americano is the bar of the Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville's grand hotel, built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and run today as part of Marriott's Luxury Collection. The hotel describes it as an Art Deco wine bar, and it is one of the most elegant places in the city for an aperitif or a nightcap, whether or not you are staying in the hotel.
A drink here is also a chance to see one of Seville's most famous buildings. The hotel was designed by José Espiau y Muñoz in a Neo-Mudéjar style, with brick arches, tiled walls, carved ceilings and a central courtyard with a fountain, and it has received royalty, politicians and film stars for almost a century. Arriving through the grand public rooms is part of the experience, and it is worth taking a few minutes to look at the courtyard and the tilework before settling in.
The menu focuses on wines and classic cocktails, with a selection of wines and the kind of carefully made drinks you would expect in a five-star hotel bar. Service is attentive and the atmosphere is calm, which makes it a good contrast to the busy tapas bars of the old town. For something more casual, the hotel's outdoor terrace, Ena Sevilla, serves tapas and cocktails, and Restaurante San Fernando in the courtyard is there if you decide to stay for dinner.
Bar Americano suits couples, travellers marking a special occasion and anyone who enjoys historic hotels. Prices reflect the setting and are among the highest in the city for a drink, so think of it as an occasional treat. Smart casual clothing fits the surroundings. Opening hours vary with the season and hotel events, so check with the hotel before you go, especially on weekends and holidays.
The hotel stands on Calle San Fernando, next to the University of Seville in the former Royal Tobacco Factory and a few minutes' walk from the Alcázar, the Cathedral and the Puerta de Jerez tram stop. A drink here pairs well with an evening walk through the Jardines de Murillo or the Parque de María Luisa, and with dinner in the Santa Cruz quarter or the Arenal.
Bar Americano FAQs
Where is Bar Americano?
Inside the Hotel Alfonso XIII at Calle San Fernando 2.
Do you need to be a hotel guest?
No. Outside guests are welcome at the hotel's bar and restaurants.
What does it serve?
Wines and classic cocktails.
What is the style?
The hotel describes it as an Art Deco wine bar.
Is it expensive?
Yes. Prices are among the highest in the city, in line with a five-star hotel bar.
Is there a dress code?
No formal code is published, but smart casual clothing suits the setting.
What else is in the hotel?
The Ena Sevilla terrace for tapas and cocktails and Restaurante San Fernando in the courtyard.
What is nearby?
The Alcázar, the Cathedral, the University of Seville and the Puerta de Jerez tram stop.