Food place in Málaga
Antigua Casa de Guardia
Alameda Principal, Málaga
Málaga's oldest tavern, open since 1840: barrels along the wall, wine drawn straight from them, no seats, sawdust underfoot and your tab chalked on the wooden counter in front of you as you drink.
Area
Alameda Principal
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€5–15
Opening hours
Long hours, from late morning; closed Sunday afternoons
About
What is Antigua Casa de Guardia famous for?
Stand at the counter, ask for the wine by name — seco, pajarete, lágrima — and let the chalk marks accumulate. There is no table service and looking for a table is how visitors give themselves away.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Antigua Casa de Guardia
Veg & non-veg · €5–15
Good to know
Is Antigua Casa de Guardia good for families?
Yes — Antigua Casa de Guardia is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It keeps long hours, from late morning; closed Sunday afternoons.
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Photo spots near Antigua Casa de Guardia
Shoot nearby, then eat at Antigua Casa de Guardia.
Catedral de Málaga — La Manquita
Best photo · Late afternoon from the roof, when the light goes long across the tiles and the unfinished tower throws its shadow over the vaults
Best combo: Photos here, then vino dulce de málaga at Antigua Casa de Guardia.
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Mercado Central de Atarazanas
Best photo · Early morning, from about eight — the fish counters are full, the light through the stained glass reaches the aisle, and by one o'clock half of it is packed away
Best combo: Photos here, then vino dulce de málaga at Antigua Casa de Guardia.
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Alcazaba de Málaga
Best photo · Early morning at opening, when the light comes through the arcades along the upper courtyards and there is nobody in them
Best combo: Photos here, then vino dulce de málaga at Antigua Casa de Guardia.
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What Antigua Casa de Guardia is
Málaga's oldest tavern, open since 1840: barrels along the wall, wine drawn straight from them, no seats, sawdust underfoot and your tab chalked on the wooden counter in front of you as you drink. The menu runs both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale - figure €5–15.
🍽️ What to order
Order the local plate rather than the pan-Indian standards - a kitchen like this earns its keep on the regional page of the menu.
🕒 When to come
Timing in plain words - Long hours, from late morning; closed Sunday afternoons.
🧭 Finding it
Antigua Casa de Guardia is in Alameda Principal, Málaga - Andalucía.
💡 Good to know
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Antigua Casa de Guardia — FAQ
What is Antigua Casa de Guardia famous for?
Málaga's oldest tavern, open since 1840: barrels along the wall, wine drawn straight from them, no seats, sawdust underfoot and your tab chalked on the wooden counter in front of you as you drink.
What are the must-try dishes at Antigua Casa de Guardia?
Don't miss Vino dulce de Málaga.
Is Antigua Casa de Guardia good for families?
Yes — Antigua Casa de Guardia is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are Antigua Casa de Guardia's opening hours?
Antigua Casa de Guardia keeps long hours, from late morning; closed Sunday afternoons.
Where is Antigua Casa de Guardia located?
Antigua Casa de Guardia is in Alameda Principal, Málaga.