What is the Mercado de San Francisco?
It’s a space for people to spend time in and enjoy – whether it be for a coffee and cake, tapas, a meal, drinks, craft shopping or learning.
Up front there are casual tapas eateries, a formal dining restaurant, a wine bar and a craft beer bar. To the rear there are artisan shops – a graphic designer, furniture restorer, glass artist and an art gallery – and a coffee shop and small children’s play area.
There are also lecture spaces for events and workshops, with everything from Mini Master Chef to printing workshops planned. Watch out for crafty children’s birthday parties, adult courses and language exchanges.
There’s a strong emphasis on local produce from the Axarquia but not to the detriment of quality – so you’ll see sherry from Sanlucar, beer from Barcelona (Estrella Damm – the oldest manufacturer in Spain) and craft beers from the UK (Brewdog), amongst other manufacturers.