Córdoba's first craft brewery
Cervecería Califa opened in 2013, which in craft beer terms makes it ancient history in Spain. Nobody else was doing this in Córdoba at the time. The brewery still operates on-site, which means when you pull up a stool at the taproom bar, the tanks are behind you and the person pouring your pint probably had a hand in making it.
House-brewed craft beers
The tap list runs the full Califa range: a hoppy IPA with a proper bitter finish, a clean blonde lager for warm afternoons, an amber ale with a bit of sweetness, and a robust stout dark enough to stand a spoon in. Batches vary — limited editions and seasonal experiments rotate in when the brewers feel like it. If something catches your eye on the board, order it; it won't be there next week. Bottles are also sold to take away.
The taproom
The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious in the way that real taprooms tend to be. Beer people talk to each other here. The staff know their recipes and are not shy about discussing them. Califa has become the gathering point for Córdoba's craft beer crowd — a distinction it holds partly because it got there first, and partly because the beer is still worth drinking. For everything that comes after a Califa evening, see our guide to Córdoba after dark.
Location
Calle Juan Valera in the historic center — walkable from the main monuments and open late enough on weekends that it works as a proper evening destination, not just a pre-dinner stop.
