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La Bodega
A lively bar and restaurant near the Central Market serving Latin, Mediterranean and Spanish dishes with a wide range of drinks until 01:00.
At a glance
- Type
- Tapas bar and restaurant
- Area
- Centre Ville, Casablanca, Morocco
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Late opening
- Food served
- Football screenings
Why we recommend it
La Bodega is one of the classic addresses of Casablanca's city-centre nightlife. It is on Rue Allal Ben Abdellah, the street that runs beside the Central Market, and it combines a restaurant serving lunch and dinner with a bar that keeps going until 01:00. The mood is lively and festive, which makes it a good place to start or spend an evening rather than a quiet dinner spot.
The food blends Latin, Mediterranean and Spanish flavours, which suits sharing and group meals. Ask the staff for their suggestions if you are unsure what to order, and consider ordering a few dishes for the table so that everyone can taste a little of everything. A wide range of drinks is served alongside, and the kitchen's broad menu means you can eat properly rather than make do with bar snacks. It works for families at lunchtime and for groups of friends in the evening.
Football is part of the atmosphere. Big matches draw fans who come to watch together, and on those nights the place is at its noisiest and most convivial. If you prefer a calmer evening, check whether a major game is on before you go. Booking for dinner is sensible, particularly for larger groups and at weekends.
La Bodega suits groups of friends, sports fans and travellers who want a sociable evening in the centre without heading out to the Corniche. It sits in the mid-range price bracket for the city. The regional tourism council lists opening from 12:00 to 01:00. As with all bars in Morocco, opening may change during Ramadan, and you should carry ID. Dress is casual. Keep an eye on your belongings when the bar is crowded, as you would in any busy venue, and agree taxi fares or insist on the meter when you leave late at night.
Rue Allal Ben Abdellah is right in the centre, next to the Central Market and a short walk from Boulevard Mohammed V and Mohammed V Square. That makes La Bodega an easy choice after a day exploring the Art Deco streets or before a late-night drink elsewhere in the centre. Petits taxis are easy to find on the surrounding boulevards when you are ready to head back.
La Bodega FAQs
Where is La Bodega?
At 129 Rue Allal Ben Abdellah, beside the Central Market.
What are the opening hours?
The regional tourism council lists opening from 12:00 to 01:00.
Does it serve food?
Yes. It serves lunch and dinner with Latin, Mediterranean and Spanish flavours.
Is it good for watching football?
Yes. It draws football fans for big matches.
Is it suitable for groups?
Yes. The menu and atmosphere suit group meals.
Do you need to book?
Booking for dinner at weekends is sensible, especially for groups.
What is nearby?
The Central Market, Boulevard Mohammed V and Mohammed V Square.