The Seville autumn gifts us one of the most authentic and eagerly awaited gastronomic events on the riverbank. From 9 to 12 October 2026, the emblematic Paseo de Colón hosts the IV edition of Con 2 Panes y 1 Pico, the festival that pays a tasty tribute to the ensaladilla and the montadito with the exclusive proposals of thirteen establishments in the city. Take advantage of this bank holiday weekend by staying with The Sun Places; choose our exclusive luxury holiday apartment rental in Seville and let yourself be carried away by the best culinary atmosphere next to the Guadalquivir.
🍽️ There are tapas that define the soul of a culture. In the Andalusian capital, the ensaladilla and the montadito are much more than food: they represent a way of understanding life, sharing with friends and enjoying local hospitality. This October, the Paseo de Colón is transformed into the epicentre of tapas with the celebration of the Festival de la Ensaladilla Rusa y los Montaditos
For four consecutive days, locals and travellers will be able to tour the gastronomic stalls set up in front of the river, taste recipes ranging from the purest classicism to culinary avant-garde, and vote for their favourite bite. At The Sun Places, where luxury is defined by authenticity, we invite you to live this unique experience that fuses the perfect autumn climate, river views and the best atmosphere in the city.
Organised by the Seville Academy of Gastronomy and the Seville and Province Hospitality Association, with the collaboration of the City Council and the sponsorship of Cruzcampo, this gathering has firmly consolidated itself in the autumn agenda. After the success of the last edition, which brought together more than 7,000 attendees and sold thousands of tapas, the festival returns with even more ambitious proposals.
📅 Dates and times of the gastronomic festival
The festival Con 2 Panes y 1 Pico 2026 is held from Friday 9 to Monday 12 October, coinciding ideally with the Hispanic Day bank holiday. The opening hours to plan your visit are as follows:
- Friday 9 October: from 20:00 to 24:00 hours.
- Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October: double session from 12:30 to 16:30 and from 20:00 to 24:00 hours.
- Monday 12 October: from 12:30 to 16:30 hours.
Entry to the venue has an accessible cost of 4 euros and includes one drink, allowing you to comfortably access the space and start exploring the different stalls.
📍 Privileged location on the Paseo de Colón
The setting chosen for the festival is the historic Paseo de Colón, one of the most photogenic avenues in Seville, flanked by the Guadalquivir River and located just a few metres from the monumental Torre del Oro and the traditional Arenal neighbourhood. This location allows you to pair gourmet tapas with monumental walks through the old town enjoying the river breeze.
🍤 Menu of featured tapas: tradition and gourmet innovation
Thirteen great names in local hospitality deploy their best culinary weapons. This year's variety is exceptional:
The essential Ensaladillas:
- La Alicantina: Its mythical and unmistakable premium prawn ensaladilla.
- Bar Timonel: Seafaring bet with a tasty octopus ensaladilla.
- La Cruz Tapas Bar: Bold touch of curry chicken ensaladilla with crunchy kikos topping.
- Pando Centro: Purely Sevillian flavour with whisky sirloin ensaladilla.
- Restaurante Monte Tradición: Honeyed proposal of garlic prawn ensaladilla.
The most desired Montaditos and Brioches:
- Bar Perita: Delicate oloroso-braised pork cheek brioche, Apolonio gourmet cheese and spicy mayonnaise.
- Bar Caleta II: Hearty Caleta-style roasted rib montadito.
- Castaño Vinos y Tapas: Cádiz chicharrón montadito, cured cheese cream and Jack Daniel's onion reduction.
- Patio San Eloy: The classic and always infallible Macareno montadito.
- Bar Casa Eme: Traditional whisky sirloin bites with its perfect sauce.
The line-up is completed by benchmark brands such as García Millán with its refreshing Andalusian salmorejos and gazpachos, and the crunchy special chicharrones of El Rey del Chicharrón.
🏆 Live voting and professional jury
Visitors become gastronomic critics through a QR code system implemented in the venue, where you can vote for your favourite tapa to award the public prize. In parallel, a committee of experts from the Sevillian Academy of Gastronomy will be in charge of blind-tasting the proposals to officially choose the best montadito and the best ensaladilla in Seville this year.
🏆 Premium tapas with The Sun Places
The Festival perfectly summarises the essence of southern gastronomy: the excellence of simple produce, mastery in cooking points and shared joy on the terraces.
For us, this event symbolises the authenticity we seek to offer our guests. Our accommodation is located just a few minutes' walk from the Paseo de Colón, allowing you to enjoy the days of the gastronomic festival.
🎭 The Sun Places: the perfect plan to enjoy Con 2 Panes y 1 Pico
Friday 9 October: arrival and first tapas
Saturday 10 October: immersion in tapas
- Morning: visit to the Triana Market
- Midday: return to the festival to try more proposals (12:30-16:30)
- Afternoon: walk through the Plaza de España and María Luisa Park.
- Night: second round at the festival (20:00-24:00) and vote for your favourites
Sunday 11 and Monday 12: farewell with a taste of Seville
- Sunday: last chance to enjoy the festival in both sessions
- Monday: festival closing (12:30-16:30) and farewell with a private boat ride on the Guadalquivir
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