15 addresses where Soho actually eats.
Dinner in Soho starts late - most kitchens open at 8:30 and nobody's in a rush. La Antxoeta does Basque-inflected tasting plates surrounded by gallery walls. Óleo blends Mediterranean cooking with a sushi bar, working off ideas that change with the day. For drinks: Vertical pours rare Spanish natural wines in a bottle-lined space, Bar La Cepa de Cádiz serves cheap manzanilla and fried fish the way Cádiz intended.
15 addresses across restaurants, bars, and cafes - all in Soho.
Soho's restaurant row punches above its size. La Antxoeta plays market cuisine like a rock record, Mamuchis collides Mexico with Greece and Asia, and Óleo pairs Mediterranean plates with a sushi bar. Solera handles the Andalusian canon, Niña Bonita handles the tequila.
Mexican cantina in Soho decorated in the style of traditional neighbourhood joints, with three distinct atmospheres spread across the space. The menu takes classic Mexican cooking and runs it through a modern filter, heavy on mezcal and good energy.
Self-described as rebellious and welcoming, this Soho staple serves market-driven cuisine with rock-and-roll flair, including a blind tasting menu. Maruchi's cannelloni and the grilled fennel are the dishes regulars won't stop talking about.
Two menus run side by side here: Sergio del Río's Mediterranean list of mint-spiked croquettes and edamame hummus, and Rui Junior's sushi bar, where eel nigiri gets torched with foie gras. The terrace opens onto the Guadalmedina, opposite Banderas' Teatro del Soho.
Repsol Solete-awarded kitchen fusing Mexican, Greek, and Asian flavors, built on the chefs' years of world travel. The tuna tacos and mole are standouts, and the Paul Schiff Award 2025 for Best Chef confirms what locals already knew.
Traditional Andalusian restaurant in el Soho reviving Malaga classics like porra antequerana and ajoblanco alongside seasonal dishes. Straightforward cooking, no gimmicks, just food this region does better than anywhere.
Soho drinks split along clear lines. Vertical handles the wine nerds, El Rincón Del Cervecero pours craft taps for people who read the chalkboard, and Gin Corner takes its garnishes seriously. For the opposite mood, La Cepa de Cádiz and La Pechá keep the manzanilla cold and the sherry flowing.
Craft beer bar in Soho with a rotating selection of local and international taps and staff who actually care about what they're pouring. A reliable stop when you want something beyond the standard Cruzcampo.
Scruffy Cádiz tavern energy transplanted into Soho, with cheap manzanilla and fried fish at the counter. Locals arguing loudly about football is part of the service.
Specialist gin bar in Soho with a large selection of premium gins paired with creative garnishes and proper cocktails. A small outdoor terrace keeps things from getting too serious.
Soho bistro-bar pouring cold manzanilla alongside Andalusian tapas. The room runs neighborly, locals trickling in for one sherry and staying for three. Plan to leave at nine, you're still there at eleven.
Soho wine bar and shop pouring an extensive by-the-glass list alongside tapas and sobrasada toasts. Reservations are a good idea if you want a seat.
Soho takes coffee seriously, and the proof is on Calle Vendeja at Mia, where pour-overs get weighed to the gram. Bertani has been brewing V60 and Chemex since 2012, Santa pulls third-wave espresso for the laptop crowd, and Recyclo doubles as Málaga's Brompton service point. Café Del Soho is the outlier, holding down Calle Duquesa de Parcent with almond croissants and unhurried brunches.
On Calle Vendeja, the regulars know the pour-overs are measured to the gram. Beans are taken seriously, the room stays small, and seats vanish by mid-morning. Show up before 10 or stand at the bar.
Widely considered Málaga's first specialty coffee shop, open since 2012, brewing via V60, Chemex, and Aeropress. They also run SCA-certified barista training courses, so the people making your coffee actually know what they're doing.
Third-wave espresso spot in Soho where the morning crowd skews toward freelancers and creative types working through their second cup. The coffee is pulled with real precision and the light is good.
Calm neighborhood café on Calle Duquesa de Parcent focused on breakfasts and brunches at relaxed prices. Almond croissants and bagel combos with organic coffee set the tone for unhurried Soho mornings.
Half bike shop, half café on Plaza Enrique García-Herrera, and Málaga's official Brompton service point since growing out of a Pedregalejo bicycle shop in 2005. Grab a cortado and arepas at 8am and watch the Barrio de las Artes wake up around you.
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