Snack Bar El Clos

Snack Bar El Clos is a casual grill and cafeteria at the base of the El Tarter ski area, opposite the chairlift. Its location makes it a convenient stop for a hot meal, sandwich or drink before getting onto the mountain or after coming down the slopes. This is a practical, informal slope-side venue rather than a full-service destination restaurant: expect a straightforward menu, a busy setting at peak ski times and outdoor seating when conditions allow. The address listed for the bar is Peu de Pista – Enfront Telecadira, El Tarter AD100, and the listed telephone is +376 851 463.

The menu information available online describes grill-style and fast-casual food. Listed dishes and visitor references include hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, empanadas, sandwiches, lasagne, pork ribs, pies and other simple plates, along with beer, coffee and desserts. The published information comes from directory and map listings rather than a current operator menu, so treat these as examples of the type of food associated with the venue, not a guarantee that every dish is served on a particular day. Ask staff about current choices, portions, prices and kitchen service before ordering if you are planning around a specific meal.

Its position is the main reason to choose El Clos. From the lower ski area, the bar is described as being opposite the chairlift and at the foot of the pistes. This puts it close to lift access and slope-side activity, with no need to travel back into the village for a basic lunch or drink. It is also an easy meeting point for a group that wants to pause before skiing or regroup after a run. On a clear day, the outdoor seating can make the mountain setting part of the break, although wind, snow and temperature will affect whether the terrace is comfortable or open.

The ski-base setting means opening conditions may be linked to the resort’s activity and weather. Restaurant Guru displays daily hours of 09:00–17:00, while Tripadvisor’s exact venue profile has no published hours. A local restaurant directory gives a later closing time of 18:00, and the Visitandorra guide lists the business among El Tarter’s slope-side snack bars without a timetable. These listings are not fully consistent and none is a current operator announcement. Check by telephone before making a special trip, particularly outside the main ski period or when weather affects lift operations. The posted daytime hours should not be taken to mean that the kitchen serves every listed dish until closing.

In practical terms, plan El Clos as a flexible daytime stop rather than a place for a late meal. A review posted in March 2026 describes a lunch visit, and another visitor recounts a kitchen closing shortly after 16:00, despite the longer listing hours. That is an individual report, not a guaranteed daily cutoff, but it illustrates why the kitchen’s last order can differ from the venue’s listed closing time. If you arrive in the afternoon, ask first whether food is still being prepared. For a group coming off the slopes, ordering before the busiest lunch rush may make the stop easier.

The exact Tripadvisor business profile confirms the name, slope-side location, telephone and an email address; the 2025 Visitandorra restaurants guide independently lists Snack Bar El Clos at Peu de Pista in El Tarter and repeats the phone number. Restaurant Guru’s profile describes outdoor seating, takeaway and reservations, and lists grill food and vegetarian options. Those service labels are useful starting points, but they do not explain how extensive the vegetarian choice is, whether all listed facilities are available every day or what the accessibility route is like in winter. Contact the bar directly about a particular access or dietary need.

The immediate surroundings are a working ski base, so footwear and timing matter. Snow, slush and ice can accumulate around lift approaches and parking areas, and the entrance route may be less comfortable for visitors with limited mobility than the map pin suggests. Keep ski equipment and wet outerwear in mind when choosing a seat, and ask where gear can be placed without blocking circulation. If you are driving, confirm current parking arrangements locally rather than assuming the bar has dedicated spaces; the sources checked do not establish reserved customer parking.

El Clos is best suited to visitors who value proximity and an uncomplicated menu over a long, formal meal. The reported choice of burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, pizza and grilled food gives mixed groups several familiar options, while drinks and a terrace can make it useful for a short pause even when not everyone wants a full plate. Because online menus and service details are incomplete, the most reliable approach is to check the board or ask staff on arrival, confirm whether the kitchen is still open, and verify the day’s hours if travelling specifically for the bar.

For a ski day at El Tarter, Snack Bar El Clos offers an easy-to-find stop at the foot of the slopes, opposite the chairlift. Use the listed phone, +376 851 463, to check current operation, food availability and the kitchen’s last order. The map and directory evidence supports the identity and location of the venue, but schedules and menu details may change with the season. Arriving earlier in the day gives you the best chance of finding the kitchen open and making use of the slope-side setting.