Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 47 minutes ago
Tapas bars are more than just places to eat — they’re the beating heart of Spanish social life.
In this episode of Cheers & Chats, we explore the vibrant world of tapas culture: why people eat standing up, what dishes to try, and how to navigate the bar like a local.
From solomillo al whisky to tinto de verano, from ordering tips to cultural quirks — this is your guide to understanding why tapas are not just food, but a way of life in Spain.
Chapters:
0:01 Intro
0:20 What makes a tapas bar so special
0:59 Why people eat at the bar
1:47 Understanding portion sizes in tapas bars
2:14 Where do tapas come from
3:03 Why tapas are a social tradition
3:38 How to order like a local
3:54 What’s on the menu
4:41 What to drink with tapas
4:58 Why napkins used to end up on the floor
#dweuromaxx #tapas #spain
CREDITS:
Report: Diana Piñeros
Camera: Holm Weber
Edit: Antje Lass
Supervising editor: Patricia Szilagyi / Hendrik Welling
Thumbnail: © IMAGO / Dreamstime
With kind support from Bodega Dos de Mayo, Seville.
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Tapas bars are more than just places to eat — they’re the beating heart of Spanish social life.
In this episode of Cheers & Chats, we explore the vibrant world of tapas culture: why people eat standing up, what dishes to try, and how to navigate the bar like a local.
From solomillo al whisky to tinto de verano, from ordering tips to cultural quirks — this is your guide to understanding why tapas are not just food, but a way of life in Spain.
Chapters:
0:01 Intro
0:20 What makes a tapas bar so special
0:59 Why people eat at the bar
1:47 Understanding portion sizes in tapas bars
2:14 Where do tapas come from
3:03 Why tapas are a social tradition
3:38 How to order like a local
3:54 What’s on the menu
4:41 What to drink with tapas
4:58 Why napkins used to end up on the floor
#dweuromaxx #tapas #spain
CREDITS:
Report: Diana Piñeros
Camera: Holm Weber
Edit: Antje Lass
Supervising editor: Patricia Szilagyi / Hendrik Welling
Thumbnail: © IMAGO / Dreamstime
With kind support from Bodega Dos de Mayo, Seville.
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Subscribe to DW Food:
bit.ly/DWFood_Sub
DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
