Craft Beer in Mercado de San Fernando
La Buena Pinta is a craft beer bar located in the lively Mercado de San Fernando, a neighborhood market which once faced practical abandonment but which has since become home to young craft producers ranging from local beers and unfiltered wines to homemade Greek food and artisan breads. La Buena Pinta has a solid selection of Spanish and international craft brews, with a selection of six or so mainly-Spanish beers on tap (including some of the Spanish craft beer classics like La Virgen or Dougall’s) and a huge selection of America, British, German, Czech, and Belgian bottled beers in the fridge and on the shelf.
I have to admit, that when I’m in the mood to do some boozing, La Buena Pinta is one of my favorites. First of all, the beers are almost always good and their selection is chosen with care and no too long or complex to where you spend an eternity choosing what you want. Secondly, the vibe is great and it feels like (and is) a neighborhood watering hole, a welcome change from some of the trendier industrial-chic craft beer bars popping up around the city. Finally, you’re in the middle of a market with tons of food stands! Who needs bar snacks when you have fresh seafood, charcuterie, cheese vendors, and grilled meat all around you?
La Buena Pinta also offers courses and supplies for home brewers and regularly hosts tastings and pairing dinners. If you’re interested in seeing what’s scheduled, check out their website. Cheers!
