Lunch & Dinner Time

Granada offers an extremely rich and delicious cuisine that mixes flavors from many different cultures. Besides that, Granada is quite well known for its culture of free tapas (small snacks) served with beer, wine, tinto de verano, etc. The tapas practice dates back to Moorish times when alcohol was less popular and food was served with the drink to lessen the harmful effects of alcohol or risk of intoxication. Christian medieval authors also spoke of a “ne potus noceat” a morsel offered to offset any harm from the drink
There are so many bars in Granada it is not realistic to try to list the good ones. The area between Calle Elvira and Gran Via de Colon - near Plaza Nueva is a good place to start. We can also recommend calle Navas and Plaza Bib rambla, nearby. Tapas are served at lunchtime from 12.30 to 16.00 and in the evening from 20.00 to 24.00, though some bars in more touristy areas may serve them all day.  There is no need to ask – the tapa will nearly always arrive within a few minutes of your drink.  Most bars will just automatically serve whatever tapa they have for the day, while others may offer a choice. (NOTE - you will not get served tapas with spirits or after ordering food!) The longer you stay, the better the tapa gets with each round of drinks you order - well usually!  Tapa means literally “lid,” a snack plate “covered” with your drink. You will usually get the same tapa whether you order a caña [pronounced - kan-ya] (275ml) or tubo (330ml) of beer, a glass of wine, or a soft drink. If you are in a group you may be limited to a couple of choices if a choice is offered. If you are planning to 'do tapas' before eating out, be warned--you may not have much appetite by the time you get to the restaurant!  Nonetheless, don’t miss the chance to do some tapas hopping in the evening.
For more information, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapas

As for the lunch break during the congress days, you can either reserve a table in one of the restaurants nearby or reserve lunch at the Palacio de Congresos itself. Reservations at the Palacio must been made at least two weeks before the Congress for those who wanting to have lunch in the Palacio.