It's not that common to ask for tap water in Spain, but if you do, are bars and restaurants allowed to charge you for it? What about if you're not a customer?
Esme Fox - esme@thelocal.es
Updated: Wed 26 Aug 2026 10:23 CET
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Tap water tastes good in certain areas in Spain, while it's not so good in others. Photo: Ron Lach / Pexels
It's not that common to ask for tap water in Spain, but if you do, are bars and restaurants allowed to charge you for it? What about if you're not a customer?
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