Vuela Tapas & Cocktail is a cocktail bar in Arenal, Seville. Rated 4.8 stars from 1874 Google reviews. Known for octopus that justifies the hype and meat quality you can taste. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #5 of 15 in Arenal. Features a undefined terrace.
Rankings updated April 2026
Vuela Tapas & Cocktail
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers return because the food tastes like someone who cares made it, the staff treat you like a regular from the first visit, and the prices don't punish you for the quality.
Book if you want to taste what a local chef does with Iberian ingredients and you're willing to sit still for 90 minutes.
About Vuela Tapas & Cocktail
Vuela is a small cocktail bar in Casco Antiguo serving refined small plates and drinks to groups and solo diners alike. The kitchen is open to the dining room, and the chef—a local without formal training—works with Iberian pork, fresh octopus, burrata, and duck breast, each dish plated with visible care. Reviewers across 1,874 ratings consistently praise the octopus (described as "soft and chewy" with sauce that doesn't overwhelm), the quality of the meat, and cocktails that match the food's ambition. Service is attentive without fuss; staff speak English and remember your preferences. The terrace works spring through autumn. It's small enough that you'll see the kitchen work, large enough for a table of friends. Lunch and dinner both take reservations, and both fill up.
What Stands Out
Octopus that justifies the hype
Multiple reviewers singled out the crunchy octopus as the dish that erased their doubts. One described it as "soft and chewy" with sauce that "doesn't overpower the ingredient," another called it "the best place we ate in Seville" after tasting it. A Korean reviewer noted it was "tender and juicy" in a way that made them question the chef's training.
Meat quality you can taste
Iberian pork, duck breast, and chicken all appear in reviews as standouts. One reviewer described the pork as tasting like "good material" and praised the sauce pairings. Another called the duck "the best duck dish I've ever eaten," with a curry-based sauce that enhances rather than masks the meat. A Korean reviewer noted the pork neck steak was so tender it changed how they thought about the cut.
Staff who make you comfortable
Reviewers repeatedly mention the waiter's English, friendliness, and ability to put strangers at ease. One noted the server was "sympathetic and professional." Another said staff gave "the best advice about the city." A Korean reviewer—who doesn't usually make small talk—said the waiter made them "comfortable enough to open up."
What Customers Say
Absolutely beautiful food, and impeccable, friendly service.
We felt so welcomed, and comfortable, and each dish was perfect - it was the best place we ate in Seville.
Great tuna tataki, sardines and octopus.
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Amenities
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Vuela Tapas & Cocktail
Yes. Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended—the place fills by 8pm on weekends and you'll wait standing at the bar if you don't. They take reservations on their website.
Crunchy on the outside, soft inside, with sauce that doesn't overpower it. It's the dish reviewers mention first and the reason most people say it's the best meal they had in Seville. Order it.
Small plates run €€. Reviewers call the prices "honest" and "fair for the quality," but this isn't a €12 tapa bar—it's a sit-down restaurant with cocktails and wine. Budget €30–€50 per person with drinks.
Yes, there's a terrace, but only spring through autumn. Winter and summer you're indoors.
Yes. Staff speak English well enough to explain dishes and chat comfortably. One reviewer noted the waiter had "perfect English."
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