San Patricio Old Tavern is a irish pub in Espolon, Burgos. Rated 4.4 stars from 1204 Google reviews. Known for guinness poured correctly and fast, efficient service under pressure. Best for group nights and watching sports.
Rankings updated April 2026
San Patricio Old Tavern
Quick Verdict
Locals return because it's the one place in Burgos where an Irish pub actually feels like one, the Guinness tastes right, and you won't overpay for it.
Go if you want a proper pint in a crowded, energetic room where the service keeps pace and you don't mind standing room by 9pm on weekends.
About San Patricio Old Tavern
San Patricio Old Tavern is an Irish pub planted in the heart of Burgos's Espolón entertainment district, where they pull Guinness with enough care to crown it with a shamrock in the foam. Walk in and you're transported — that's what reviewers keep saying, and they mean it literally. The place fills up fast (college students, groups, tourists all cramming in), but the service doesn't crack under pressure. You'll find a solid beer selection beyond the obvious, cocktails that work, and a casual-cosy atmosphere that swings between "easy conversation" and "packed shoulder-to-shoulder depending on the night." Football matches draw crowds. The prices sit reasonable for the area. No reservations, no online menu, no pretence.
What Stands Out
Guinness poured correctly
Multiple reviewers praised the quality: 'Te sirven las Guiness muy bien tiradas, hasta con trébol en la crema' (they serve Guinness perfectly poured, even with a shamrock in the cream). One regular declared it 'Best Guinness in burgos.'
Fast, efficient service under pressure
Reviewers noted 'Great service from the waiters,' 'quick and efficient service,' and praised specific staff members by name. Works even when 'usually quite busy' and 'packed.'
Authentic Irish atmosphere without the artifice
Multiple reviewers said stepping inside transports you to Ireland itself. Described as 'well-decorated,' with 'great atmosphere' and 'great music.' One called it 'unbeatable' for meeting up and relaxing.
What Customers Say
Te sirven las Guiness muy bien tiradas, hasta con trébol en la crema!
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Practical Information
Opening Hours
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Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions about San Patricio Old Tavern
Opens at 4pm Monday to Sunday. Stays open until 1am weekdays, 2-3am Friday and Saturday depending on the night.
No online booking available. It's walk-in only, and reviewers say it's 'usually quite busy,' so arrive early if you want a seat rather than standing room.
€1-10 per drink. Reviewers called it 'reasonable prices for the area' and 'very reasonable,' so you're not paying Lisbon prices for a pint.
Drinks are the focus — beer, cocktails, coffee, tea, spirits. No menu listed online. This is a bar, not a restaurant.
Casual, cosy, and packed. Full by 8pm most nights, standing room by 9pm on weekends. Reviewers say it's 'filled with joy' if you like energy, not for you if you want quiet. Sports on screens.
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