Bienvenidos a Abernicos

Only open for 8 weeks a year is one of the must visit, must see, (must be ready for expensive drinks) cocktail bars that any local will tell any tourist in San Juan is 'a must'.


So, having been here for over 2 months and hearing everyone tell us 'you must go' and knowing that all too soon it will be closed until 2009 we made a commitment to visit:

Bar Abernicos

So, on our way back from dinner (more about that later) we pulled off the main road through San Juan and parked up. Abernicos is not only open for only 8 weeks a year but apart from a very small sign on a post, is tucked away up a side street and off to the right. The first view is of an illuminated sign of a fan and as you walk through the gate, you cross a small bridge over a lake and enter a piece of magic.



















Abernicos is someone's house which for the months of July & August becomes an incredibly popular cocktail bar.

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The grounds are tropical with tall trees, parrots & love birds and a wooden boat serves as the fruit bowl and the tables are secreted throughout the trees allowing private corners for romantic couples or open spaces for larger groups.

The cocktails are around €7 each BUT they are served in mock coconut shells the size of soup bowls - trust me, you do not need many!

I had a lovely tropical fruit non-alcoholic cocktail called a San Francisco (not so odd really, there is a place called San Francisco in Almeria). It was served full of crushed ice and was so refreshing in the heat of the evening. Neil had an Abernicos - same size but lots more alcohol than mine - nearly blew his head off!

The only down side is with so many trees, a small lake and the heat of the night - the mosquitos can be a nuisance - spray well before you go.

I have to agree, anyone visiting San Juan during July & August should try and make sure they have a visit to Abernicos