History and atmosphere
About Llagar Bernueces
Llagar Bernueces is in Castiello de Bernueces, about five kilometres from San Lorenzo beach and very close to Gijón’s Jardín Botánico Atlántico (Atlantic Botanical Garden). It presents itself as one of the oldest llagares (cider mills) in Asturias, in operation since 1881; around two decades ago the family opened a restaurant and function rooms next to it.
The cooking is classic Asturian: fabada (bean and pork stew), tortos (fried maize-flour cakes), meat cooked on a hot stone, salt cod, pork loin chunks in cider or spit-roasted lamb, with home-made desserts such as rice pudding. They serve their own natural cider, cider sangria and sweet cider, and some of the vegetables come from their own greenhouses. The dining rooms are decorated with chestnut barrels, and there is a children’s play area and private car park.
By prior booking they run guided tours of the traditional llagar with a tasting of cider drawn straight from the barrel, which can be combined with one of their menus. The function rooms host espichas (Asturian cider feasts with cider drawn straight from the barrel), weddings, first communions and other celebrations.
Sources: Official website, Official website (llagar tour), Turismo Asturias (llagares).
From tree to bottle
What Llagar Bernueces makes
Makes its own cider and sells it direct: at the cellar, in shops or online.
- Making cider since
- 1881
What you can buy
What it offers
Services and facilities
Services
At the table
Facilities
Celebrations
Visits and sales
Getting there
Location
How to get to Llagar Bernueces
Camino de la Nisal, 1104, Castiello de Bernueces, 33394 Gijón Open in Google Maps-
By car
Look up the address in your satnav. In season, cider house car parks fill up early on Saturdays.
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By bus
Some bus routes run near the area. Check the timetable before you go, especially for the way back.
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As a group
Many cider houses arrange a coach for groups: ask when you book.
