La Taberna

20/10

The set was amazing. The only thing keeping this from being a love it is that the hosts were a little too eager to feed us what we should be doing—which was exacerbated by the fact that it was hard to understand exactly what they were saying much of the time

Wow. What an awesome set. So many different impressive environments, very clever character interactions and many components that I've never seen before. The puzzles were interesting as well and not too difficult. So much fun - live actors (our pirate was hilarious), puzzles we'd never seen anywhere else, and a genuinely impressive final room. A touch dated next to the newest generation of rooms, and the actors were slightly overzealous with hints as we were always a bit strapped for time. You will probably get a bit wet!

Fantastic experience featuring two actors who guide you through the story with lots of passion and enthusiasm. The pre-recorded texts were less convincing and especially in the end scene hard to understand. But apart from the recorded parts, I loved the experience a lot. It’s a very story-driven linear adventure, thus there are a lot of story-based tasks, not really any logical puzzles. We had a lot of fun with the actors in character which in the end lead to us staying quite a lot longer in the room than the official time slot. Still never felt rushed through or not given too little time to explore in new situations.

If you are looking for complex, mind-bending riddles that will make your head hurt, this isn't the room for you. The puzzles are on the simpler, more traditional side, and there is nothing crazy or high-tech about the gameplay itself. But the vibe? Unmatched. The atmosphere in there is completely unique—it truly feels like you’ve stepped right into a real, old-school tavern. The set design is incredibly immersive, and the whole environment interacts with you in a way that just puts a massive smile on your face. We spent the entire hour laughing, high-energy, and having the absolute best time. The Verdict: What it lacks in puzzle complexity, it more than makes up for in pure, unadulterated entertainment. If you want a unique atmosphere and a genuinely hilarious hour out with friends in Lisbon, you have to try it!

An absolutely delightful game! Story, characters, set, acting, puzzling are all A+ grade quality! (The designer of Londium had a significant influence on part of this set and it is amazing!) A not-to-be-missed experience. My #1 of all the 30 games I’ve played in Barcelona.

Puzzles 🧩: 8.5/10 Set/Wow Factor ✨: 10/10 Story/Immersion 🔮: 9.5/10 Fun factor 🤘: 9.5/10 Highly immersive and a set, built to impress the moment you step into The Tavern, this escape room exceeded our expectations. The set is beautiful and highly engaging. It leans into the more immersive/cinematic experience but still boasts numerous and varied puzzles through all of its acts. This game is worth playing especially for fans of immersive theatre/role-playing and amazing sets Tips: Parking is easy and there is an outdoor mall across the street with several dining options at all budget levels as well as groceries, making this a very convenient pitstop. Side note, the actors are dedicated to their roles and theme, and with that, comes sense of humour that tend to be mature/vulgar fit for a piratey tavern.

What a fun time! The experience keeps surprising and adding more and more fun. I especially enjoyed the interaction with the two excellent actors. Great sets, fun puzzles, so much to do. I left dusty, smiling, with a heart full of joy.

La Taverna plays at a scale that's genuinely hard to believe. Two actors anchor the experience with warmth, humor, and real improvisational skill. I genuinely found this to be the best part: the two we had were so amazing, and they were doing it in a SECOND language! The puzzles are thematically cohesive and never fight the setting, though they didn't push us very hard. Sound design is the room's weakest link and holds it back from the heights its ambition deserves. Still an excellent room with standout performances. Definitely work playing, 100%. Don't miss.