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I’ve been looking forward to the opening of Lab4 ever since Juan Carlos García (owner of Puracepa and Albarama) first told me about his latest project a month or so ago. What I wasn’t expecting was that it would be for “members only”, which at first put me off as I dislike anything that smacks of cliquiness. And when I was told there is a 50 euro a year membership fee I thought “well, that counts me out” until Carlos explained that you actually get the fee back by using the membership card to pay your bar bill. Then Carlos took me on a tour of the place and I knew I would love being a part of it.
Located upstairs from Puracepa, directly across from City Hall in the Plaza San Francisco, Lab4 is on four levels. There are two main cocktail lounges on the first and second floors, both super chic and minimalist with spectacular views across the square. The third floor will be used to give bartending classes and can also be booked for private functions. The terraza will be open year round, weather permitting, and will serve as a smoking section as well as just a general open area to enjoy your drinks outdoors. My favourite seat is in the glassed-in balcony on the first floor – a wonderful spot with comfy sofas to sit and watch the world go by.
There’s a good selection of cocktails and an extensive list of premium spirits and liqueurs. Wine, cava and champagne are also available, as well as select beers (nothing on tap). Prices are pretty much what you’d expect, similar to upmarket hotels bars. And the service is professional and friendly.
Members can bring guests with them, up to three Monday – Thursday and up to two Friday – Sunday. It will be a great place for me to take Gourmet Tapas Tour clients at the end of the evening, especially in winter when the rooftop bars are mostly closed.
And I do love that first floor window seat…
Fiona Flores Watson said:
That’s our venue for tomorrow night sorted, then. Sounds fab, just what Seville needs.
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azahar said:
Eep! Tomorrow night? I thought we were going out *next* Tuesday. I have tapas tours tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday. Texting you now…
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azahar said:
Just back from my first evening out at Lab4 with tapas tour clients and they loved it! The place, the decor, the drinks, the service, and they said it did feel especially cool to be invited to a members only club that they would have not otherwise been able to visit.
And now to bed! My four-hour tour was actually six hours long…
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hotelswelove said:
Hey, nice story. Just wondering, have you ever written up a list of cool bars/clubs (of the more drinking than tapas variety?) in Seville. If so, please let me know, I’d like to link to it. x
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azahar said:
Hello and welcome! Yes, I am working on articles featuring bares de copas, cervecerías and clubs. These will appear on the azahar Sevilla blog rather than here.
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hotelswelove said:
Oh, somehow I have segued to this blog, I’m pretty sure I started out on the other one! LOL! OK, will keep an eye out. 🙂
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