Bar La Ribera — Restaurant in León

Disclaimer: I love patatas in general, so my review can seem a bit biased for those who don’t love them, but those who do, it’s nr 1 place to go!

I visited this place 6-7 times before I wrote this review, to be sure that It’s not my first impression which is typically better than the actual deal. Additionally I visited around 4-5 other bars where they also offer patatas, just to have a comparison point.

So in conclusion this is for sure the best place to go for a glass of beer/wine + some patatas. Patatas are homemade and really good, the quantity is good also. But it’s not about the patatas only, it’s the combination of good atmosphere, good patatas and beer and authentic people working there. The main barman there (dark haired man) is one of coolest people I have met in food industry, he is genuine, authentic and really welcoming, as is all the other staff. You really do feel that this is your “home bar” (a term that I did not understand before) where you are welcomed when you enter. Bravo for excellent service and great experience!

Anyway if you are in Leon and want to have a beer with tapas (I suggest patatas) in authentic chill environment then try not to...

Great busy, divey diner in León. Probably the farthest north bar in León’s main bar areas.

Unlike the rest of León this place is not really for tapas - though housemade fried potatoes with mayo and optional paprika are served free with drinks. It is expected that you order a racion. Plenty of good stuff to chose from. Mussels in paprika and tomato sauce is always a hit, everything else looked good too especially the pig ear and asadura (pig organs). 1 full size racion is more than enough for 2 ppl to split with bread, maybe get a half racion for 2 people if you’re planning on having other tapas in Leon too

Service is gruff but friendly, classic old man bar vibes. English probably not spoken.

Packed with locals, gets full at peak hours. Fun, boisterous, loud,...

Una auténtica lástima.

'La Ribera' ha sido durante muchos años uno de los mejores bares de León.

Hoy he pasado por allí y me he encontrado con la 'sorpresa' de que ya no es un bar, ahora solo funciona como restaurante. Puedes ir a tomar raciones en los horarios que se indican en unos carteles que han colocado.

En nuestro caso desconocíamos esa circunstancia y hemos estado esperando a que nos atendieran para tomar un par de vinos sin que nos hicieran ni puñetero caso ... hasta que unos conocidos que estaban allí nos indicaron lo que ocurría, y nos marchamos.

En fin, una pena ver el final de la que quizá haya sido la última y más auténtica taberna de León.

Esta es la reseña que escribí hace años:

Una de las últimas tabernas leonesas 'auténticas'. Es un lugar que en su categoría merece sin duda las cinco ⭐ porque es una auténtica delicia. Con cada bebida te obsequian con una tapa fenomenal (patatas fritas, oreja, albóndigas, mejillones en salsa roja, etcétera), a cuál más apetitosa. Además tiene una oferta de raciones muy variada y muy rica (tigres, croquetas, pulpo, asadurilla, champiñones, calamares, callos, ...) y todo, repito TODO bueno y a buen precio. Hace calor, suele estar a rebosar, ... pero merece mucho la pena pasar por allí...