The Gibraltar Restaurant Guide: Queensway Quay & the Old Town
Beyond the marina boardwalk: where to eat around Queensway Quay and in Gibraltar’s Old Town — Spanish tapas, chargrilled steak, historic pubs and the best fish and chips, all within a short walk.
The Marina Bay boardwalk is where you’ll eat most nights, but Gibraltar rewards a short walk. Ten minutes south is the prettier, quieter Queensway Quay; a little further and you’re in the Old Town, where Spanish tapas meets British pub in a way you’ll find nowhere else. Here’s where we go.
Queensway Quay (a quieter marina, ≈10 min)#
A short walk south of Marina Bay, Queensway Quay is the calmer, more grown-up marina — moored yachts, a row of good restaurants and terraces that catch the evening light.
Casa Pepe
££–£££Proper Spanish tapas, paella and seafood on the marina — cosy and authentic (closed Mondays; Sunday lunch only).
Rendezvous Chargrill
££–£££A serious charcoal-and-oak chargrill and one of the highest-rated tables on the quay.
The Waterfront
££A broad, crowd-pleasing menu and one of the best terraces on the quay — all-day, all-comers.
The Lounge Gastro Bar
££Relaxed quayside all-rounder, from breakfast through to cocktails.
Monique’s Bistro
££Easygoing breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea on the water.
Grand Casemates Square (≈12 min)#
The big square at the north end of Main Street is the Old Town’s social heart — a sun-trap of terraces that’s equally good for a chippy tea or a long lunch.
Roy’s Cod Plaice
£Gibraltar’s go-to traditional chippy, right on the square.
Café Solo
££A buzzy corner terrace with prime people-watching over the square.
Lord Nelson
££Ceiling rigged like a ship’s sails, live music and famously hearty fish and chips.
All’s Well
££A big shaded terrace on the square — pub classics with a tapas menu on the side.
Gaucho’s Steakhouse
££–£££Proper Argentine chargrilled steaks just off the square — the Old Town’s serious carnivore choice.
Main Street & Irish Town pubs (≈15 min)#
The Clipper
££A proper English pub with hearty grub and a well-regarded Sunday roast.
The Angry Friar
££A pint and pub grub opposite the Governor’s residence — time it for the changing of the guard.
The Star Bar
££Billed as Gibraltar’s oldest bar — tiny, characterful, and good for a full English.
Frequently asked questions#
Where is the best tapas in Gibraltar?
Casa Pepe on Queensway Quay is the local favourite for authentic Spanish tapas, paella and seafood, in a cosy marina setting about ten minutes’ walk from Marina Bay.
Where can I get fish and chips in Gibraltar?
Roy’s Cod Plaice in Grand Casemates Square is the go-to traditional chippy, with Lord Nelson nearby also known for its fish and chips.
Does Gibraltar have good pubs?
Yes — the Old Town has classic British pubs including The Clipper (known for its Sunday roast), The Angry Friar opposite the Governor’s residence, and The Star Bar, billed as Gibraltar’s oldest.
How far is the Old Town from Marina Bay?
About a 12-minute flat walk to Grand Casemates Square and the start of Main Street, and roughly 10 minutes to Queensway Quay marina.