The menu offers a range of different dishes with generous servings designed to please. On their visit, they started with Met, a slice of dark rye bread topped with minced pork, spices and red onion. They then moved on to the tortillas, which they described as “spectacular”, enjoying the mushroom and truffle option, while noting that prawn and venison chorizo versions were also available. “If you don’t know this place in La Laguna, you’re taking your time to come,” they warned, before trying the most surprising dish of all. The XXL pork knuckle comes on a bed of potatoes and onion and impresses with its juiciness, flavour and sheer size. “Today we’re eating at a place that has a tremendous pork knuckle,” they explained in their video.
The team also advised leaving room for dessert, highlighting the pineapple cake, which certainly does not go unnoticed. As you would expect from a good craft beer bar, one of its biggest draws is the extensive beer selection, carefully chosen to accompany each dish and complete the gastronomic experience. “It is characterised by having a great variety of beers and different small plates,” the content creators added. They also praised the friendliness and approachability of the staff.
La Artillería does not take reservations; it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. It does not have its own parking, but there is a car park nearby. The bar is located at Calle Manuel de Ossuna, 52 in San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It holds a 4.5-star rating on Google, a reflection of the satisfaction of those who have visited. It is open Tuesday to Thursday, with continuous hours from 12:30 pm to 11:30 pm, while on Fridays and Saturdays it extends its hours until 12:30 am. The bar remains closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Craft beer and giant portions in the centre of La Laguna
Hidden away in the historic centre of La Laguna, Tenerife, there is a spot that has been winning over visitors with its unique offering. La Artillería is a craft beer bar that has become an essential stop for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed lunch or dinner in a cosy setting. Content creators @guachinchesmodernos recently visited the establishment and were quick to recommend the experience to their followers. “It’s not the first time we’ve been and it’s definitely worth recommending. It’s a small place but very cosy, and it also has a terrace,” they said.
Tortilla spectacle and the show-stopping codillo
The menu offers a range of different dishes with generous servings designed to please. On their visit, they started with Met, a slice of dark rye bread topped with minced pork, spices and red onion. They then moved on to the tortillas, which they described as “spectacular”, enjoying the mushroom and truffle option, while noting that prawn and venison chorizo versions were also available. “If you don’t know this place in La Laguna, you’re taking your time to come,” they warned, before trying the most surprising dish of all. The XXL pork knuckle comes on a bed of potatoes and onion and impresses with its juiciness, flavour and sheer size. “Today we’re eating at a place that has a tremendous pork knuckle,” they explained in their video.
The team also advised leaving room for dessert, highlighting the pineapple cake, which certainly does not go unnoticed. As you would expect from a good craft beer bar, one of its biggest draws is the extensive beer selection, carefully chosen to accompany each dish and complete the gastronomic experience. “It is characterised by having a great variety of beers and different small plates,” the content creators added. They also praised the friendliness and approachability of the staff.
La Artillería does not take reservations; it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. It does not have its own parking, but there is a car park nearby. The bar is located at Calle Manuel de Ossuna, 52 in San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It holds a 4.5-star rating on Google, a reflection of the satisfaction of those who have visited. It is open Tuesday to Thursday, with continuous hours from 12:30 pm to 11:30 pm, while on Fridays and Saturdays it extends its hours until 12:30 am. The bar remains closed on Sundays and Mondays.