🍽️ At The Sun Places we invite you to discover one of the most emblematic and flavourful spaces in Seville.
The Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco, with its spectacular iron architecture and endless culinary offering, is a must-stop for any traveller wanting to immerse themselves in the essence of the city.
And for your experience to be perfect, nothing beats staying with us in our Luxury Apartments in Seville, from where you can easily access this unique corner on the riverwalk.
The Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco, located at the foot of the Triana bridge with the Guadalquivir River as its main witness, is much more than a place to eat.
With more than 1,300,000 visitors per year, it is one of the busiest meeting points in Seville, on a par with the Cathedral or the Alcázar.
Its original name, "Lonja del Barranco", evokes its past, and its present is that of a reference leisure and gastronomy centre where locals, tourists and personalities such as journalist Carlos Herrera or bullfighter Juan Echanove gather.
📜 The History of the Lonja del Barranco: From fish market to gastronomic temple
The history of this building is, in itself, fascinating. Its origin dates back to 1854, when the Mareantes guild (fishermen from Ayamonte) requested a space from the City Council for the sale and contracting of fish.
The answer came in 1883 with the inauguration of the so-called Lonja del Barranco, a huge open-plan nave of about 700 square metres.
From then until 1970, it functioned as a Fish Market and Wholesale Market, being the only iron market in Seville that has survived to the present day.
Due to its architecture, for decades its design was attributed to Gustave Eiffel, the engineer of the famous Parisian tower. Although it is now known that there are no documents to prove it conclusively, its style and construction dates keep this legend alive.
After decades of abandonment and some temporary uses, the building underwent a deep renovation and reopened its doors in November 2014 with its new concept: an avant-garde gastronomic market.
The concession was granted to the company Lonja del Barranco, in which journalist Carlos Herrera and bullfighter Fran Rivera participate, for a period of 25 years in exchange for an annual fee of 230,000 euros.
📍 Location, opening hours and how to get to the Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco
The Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco enjoys a privileged location, in the heart of Seville with some of the best views of the city. It is the perfect meeting point between the historic centre and the Triana neighbourhood.
- 📍 Exact address: Calle Arjona, s/n (corner with calle Trastámara), 41001, Seville.
- 🕒 Opening hours: Every day from 10:00 to 00:00.
- 🎉 Weekends and eves: Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays, the hours are extended until 02:00.
- 🚗 Parking: Although the market does not have its own car park, there are several public car parks nearby, such as Parking Puerta de Jerez or Parking Cano y Cueto, a short distance away.
🍽️ The gastronomic offering of the Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco
The Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco is, above all, an experience for the palate. With more than 1,200 square metres distributed over two floors, its 20 food stalls offer a universe of flavours that exceeds 150 culinary proposals.
It is the ideal place for a late breakfast, a quick lunch, a romantic dinner or simply a beer with the best tapa. Here is a selection of the stalls you cannot miss:
👉 A tour of the essential stalls at the Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco
- 🦑 Pulpería El Barranco: An institution. They serve Galician-style octopus brought directly from the North Atlantic. It is one of the most successful stalls and you can watch them cook the octopus on the spot.
- 🍢 Última Croqueta: A stall dedicated to one of the most celebrated dishes of our gastronomy, croquettes, with a variety that leaves no one indifferent.
- 🦞Marisquería La Lonja: Here the sea flavour is the protagonist. From fresh oysters to the best seafood, all of the highest quality.
- 🥩 Carnes a la Brasa Lonja: For meat lovers, a stall that offers an intense and tasty experience.
- 🍣 Barrankimaki: A breath of fresh air with its Japanese cuisine proposal, where sushi and its variations are the kings.
- 🧀Say Cheese: This space is a paradise for cheese lovers, with a selection of more than 150 artisanal varieties, both national and international.
- 🍲 Arrocería: A stall that pays homage to the rice tradition, with paellas and stews of all colours and styles.
- 🍅Salmoreteca: A reinterpretation of the traditional Andalusian salmorejo, by chef Juanjo Ruiz.
- 🍖 Charcutería del Barranco: A space dedicated to ham lovers and the best Iberian charcuterie.
🍺 The terrace restaurant and the atmosphere of the Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco
In addition to the stalls, the market has the à la carte restaurant Barranco Kitchen, where you can sit and enjoy exclusive dishes made with the best of each stall. Its main attraction is the large outdoor terrace, with direct views of the river and the Triana bridge.
It is the perfect place to have a drink at sunset, enjoy a selection of tapas or dine under the stars.
With a capacity of 1,500 people, the Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco has established itself as the epicentre of nightlife, with a vibrant atmosphere, music and a young, multicultural clientele that blends the best of Sevillian tradition and modernity.
⭐ What does the Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco represent for Seville and for The Sun Places?
The Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco is a must-stop on any route through Seville, a space that connects the city's industrial and maritime past with its more cosmopolitan and gastronomic present.
For The Sun Places, this enclave represents the same fusion of tradition and avant-garde that we love to offer our guests.
That is why our Luxury Apartments in Seville are the perfect complement to your visit, as most are just a few minutes' walk from this unique space.
✨ Perfect plan with The Sun Places to discover the Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco
Friday:
- In the evening, dinner on the terrace of the Mercado de la Lonja del Barranco to enjoy a varied selection of tapas and the night views of the river.
Saturday:
- Lunch at the market to try new stalls, such as Pulpería or Barrankimaki.
- Night: drinks and live music on the market terrace.
Sunday:
- Breakfast at the market, with natural juices and sweets.
- Before you leave, a final visit to the market to buy gourmet products at Charcutería del Barranco or the Say Cheese cheese shop.
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