Since 1971, El Pimpi has been a household name in Málaga. Housed in an 18th-century mansion overlooking the Roman theater, this is no average tapas bar. You'll wander through charming halls with pictures of celebrities, sip local wines in the patio area and sample traditional dishes like salmorejo, iberico ham and fried fish. It is a place where the city comes together: locals, artists, tourists and flamenco lovers. Besides food, culture plays a starring role here, with regular music and poetry nights in the historic halls.