El Vino a tapas and wine bar in Douglas’s East Village, Cork.   Tapa’s sometimes called Pincho’s are small snacks that originated around Andalucia from the 19th Century.

Stemming from a bartenders practice of covering a glass with a saucer or Tapa whilst a customer was away from their drink. This custom progressed  to a chunk of cheese or a few olives being placed on a platter to accompany a drink.

Nowadays you can choose from a wide range of appetising varieties, from cold meats and cheese to elaborately prepared hot dishes of seafood,meat or vegetables.    Our special menu includes some of the most popular Tapas for you to enjoy.