A Curuxa

When asked for a restaurant recommendations, a local would, without hesitation, most likely single out A Curuxa. The stone-wall tavern is another safe bet when it comes to dining on Galician specialities and seafood, with stand-outs such as pulpo (octopus), empanada pies, meats, and more - all paired with native Albariño wines.

• Address:

  Rua Cesteiros 7, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 43 65 26

• Opening hours:

  Wed-Mon 12-4pm & 8.30pm-12am

Casa Marco

Heralded as one of the finest in Vigo and surroundings, Casa Marco is a superb restaurant showcasing local produce, meats and seafood at their absolute finest. Pricing is extremely reasonable for the quality. Reservations highly recommended, even on weeknights.

• Web:

  restaurantecasamarco.leiteaopedavaca1.co

• Address:

  Rua de Garcia Barbon 123, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 22 51 10

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 1.30-4pm & 8.30pm-12am

Follas Novas

Ranking among the finest in Vigo, this compact restaurant is one where reservations are simply mandatory - demand on the establishment's honest, quality food and impeccable service remains high on the part of both visitors and locals. The menu is varied, and one cannot go wrong with the seafood.

• Address:

  Rua Serafín Avendaño 10, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 22 93 06

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 1.15–3.45pm & 8.15–11.45pm

La Pepita Burger Bar

Having set out to "revolutionise the traditional burger", La Pepita appears to have accomplished the noble goal with flying colours. Burgers served here are all exquisitely crafted, and look nothing like your typical burger joint offerings. Traditional beef, ox, lamb, Iberian pig and veggie patties available.

• Web:

  www.lapepitaburgerbar.com

• Address:

  Calle Oporto 15, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 11 81 56

Maruja Limon

One wouldn't expect to find a level of creativity and finesse this high behind the restaurant's humble facade, and yet Maruja Limon will probably deliver one of a lifetime's most memorable meals: local ingredients are sourced and handled carefully to create dishes that tend to look more like works of modern art than edibles, and yet splendidly deliver on flavour.

• Web:

  www.marujalimon.es

• Address:

  Rua Montero Rios 4, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 47 34 06

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Sat 1-4pm & 8.30pm-12am

Rua da Ostras

This street leading up to the town's port is jam-packed with restaurants and vendors offering up some of the freshest seafood imaginable. Walk up the street away from the port to find the best value deals, and do sample the fresh oysters at a stall that suits your fancy.

• Address:

  Rua da Ostras, Vigo

20th Century Rock

This popular rock bar's interior is a sight to behold: walls are adorned with US pop cultural memorabilia, and the space itself contains curious exhibits, such as a full yellow cab, a statue of liberty mock-up, an odd elephant head and (be weary - unreliable!) street signs.

• Address:

  Rua do Areal 18, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 43 93 14

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10.30am-3.30pm

Bar Princesa

With a rather unlikely choice of name for what is, essentially, a rock bar, Princesa plays good music and lets the crowd spill out onto the Praza da Constitución, a square where a night out in Vigo starts more often than not. Good vibes are sure to be present.

• Address:

  Praza da Constitución 5, Vigo

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thurs 9-12am, Fri 9-2am, Sat 11.30-2am

Buqué

Seat yourself at one of the barrels that serve the bar as tables and enjoy a tasting of the region's finest wines (international labels represented if you're interested in varieties from elsewhere). Buqué is a relaxed, quaint wine bar for a low-key evening in the old town.

• Address:

  Rua Palma 9, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 22 18 79

Cervexeria Nós

This Vigo microbrewery, is, indeed, rather compact in size, but despite its limited capacity stocks an impressive amount of local and international beers, as well as it's own in-house brewed drafts. Snacks, burgers (including vegan ones), and various tapas are on offer.

• Web:

  www.cervexanos.es

• Address:

  Rua Palma 3, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 679 42 79 82

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thurs 6pm-12am, Fri-Sun 12pm-12am

Craft

If beer is your drink of choice, do check out Craft in Rua Fisterra. The bar stocks a surprising number of draft beer varieties, with Spanish and international beers both on tap and bottled. The bar also holds courses on beer making, but these will require some knowledge of Spanish.

• Address:

  Rua Fisterra 3, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 12 93 67

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Sun 7am-11.30pm

La Cervercería de Vigo

The celebrated local Estrella Galicia beer flows freely at this beer hall, run by the beer's very brewers. Come for a drink if pale lagers suit your fancy (non-pasteurised beer is served, too), and pair a glass with an offering of tapas or a full meal.

• Address:

  Praza de Compostela 17, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 886 11 72 67

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12pm-12am

Cafetería Maracaibo

A Vigo classic, this longstanding, quintessentially Spanish eatery in Praza de Compostela is a great choice for a breakfast croissant, a serving of churros (deep-fried dough pastry served with thick hot chocolate), an evening glass of wine or even lunch, all to be had in the outdoor seating area.

• Address:

  Rua Velazquez Moreno 2, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 22 55 46

Matina

Matina is an excellent choice fore breakfast, and set Sunday brunches enjoy a particular popularity as well. Dishes served are reasonable healthy, with a vast selection of fresh juices and smoothies offered. Coffee and cake alone are also a good option.

• Address:

  Rua Abeleira Menendez 26, Vigo

Porto Santo

The buzzing burger place is a great find - the menu is concise, yet includes a good choice of burgers, meats and Spanish/Galician tapas. Depending on the time of day, these go incredibly well with both beer and coffee. Prices are reasonable, most menu items being under €5.

• Address:

  Rua de Garcia Barbon 45, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 626 58 51 18

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thurs 7.30am-12am, Fri 7.30am-2am, Sat 10am-2am, Sun 10am-12am

Sésamo Bakery Shop & Lounge

Sésamo Bakery Shop & Lounge is a solid choice for a quick recharge or brunch in town. The set brunch menu includes your choice of a hot and cold beverage, a sweet course (yogurt, pastry or similar), and a selection of main (eggs cooked to your liking, miniature hamburgers, savoury pastries, and more). The adjacent bakery sells heavenly fresh goodies.

• Address:

  Calle de Ecuador 73, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 986 11 04 05

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 8.30am-11pm

The Coffee Land

This excellent little place serves high-quality coffee (choice is vast, so do not hesitate to ask for a recommendation), by no means leaving it at that and offering patrons a very affordable, tasty breakfast selection along with a few light snacks and sandwiches.

• Address:

  Rua Serafin Avendano 8 Bajo, Vigo

• Phone:

  +34 886 11 45 90

• Opening hours:

  Wed-Mon 8am-11pm

Vitruvia Cafe

The cafe's warm ambience invites for a coffee (organic) and cake break on your walk in town. Vitruvia has also earned itself a crowd of return patrons for the live jazz played here frequently during the evenings. A multitude of light meals and snacks are also on offer.

• Web:

  www.vitruviacafe.com

• Address:

  Praza de Compostela 4, Vigo