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From the classic Restaurant La Campana and Casa Labra, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 20,516 reviews
Join the line at La Campana, the no-frills Centro tavern behind Madrid's famous calamari sandwich. Order it with a sangria or a tapa and judge whether the hype is deserved.
★ 4.3 · 15,903 reviews
Drop into Casa Labra, the old-school Centro bar that has made fried cod a Madrid ritual. Queue briefly, then enjoy golden fritters, croquettes and a glass of vermouth straight from the tap.
★ 4.4 · 9,455 reviews
Dive into StreetXO, the Salamanca address known for loud, inventive fusion cooking. Share the Korean lasagna and creative seafood plates, then linger over cocktails in a room that stays lively into the small hours.
★ 4.4 · 6,746 reviews
Stop by Casa Revuelta, the classic Centro tapas bar known for its fried cod. Squeeze in at the bar for a golden tajada de bacalao, a gilda and a cold drink alongside Madrid regulars.
★ 3.9 · 6,689 reviews
Pull up at La Casa del Abuelo, a Madrid tapas institution in the centre. Dip bread into sizzling gambas al ajillo and sip sangria or small glasses of local wine at the crowded bar.
★ 4.4 · 5,378 reviews
Step into Casa Alberto, the Centro tavern that has been pouring drinks and serving tapas since 1827. Settle beneath old paintings with house vermouth, garlic langoustines and classic Madrid plates.
★ 4.2 · 2,984 reviews
Discover Museo Chicote, the 1931 cocktail bar where Hemingway was a regular. Order a signature drink, browse the old photographs on the walls, and enjoy the live music in one of Madrid's most storied rooms.
★ 4.6 · 4,977 reviews
Discover Salmon Guru, the playful Madrid bar famed for cocktails unlike any others. Settle into the dark, retro-styled room, share a few international plates, and let the staff steer you through the creative menu.
★ 4.2 · 11,331 reviews
Discover Azotea del Círculo, a rooftop terrace high above Centro with a sweeping Madrid skyline. Sink into a lounge sofa with a cocktail or a glass of red wine and watch the city's light change.
★ 4.5 · 11,163 reviews
Pop into Pez Tortilla, the Centro bar that turns the humble tortilla into a Madrid essential. Order a creamy pincho with onion, add ham croquetas and a vermut, and join the lively crowd.
★ 4.4 · 3,998 reviews
Pull up to Bar Melo's, the Lavapiés bar where Galician tapas are done plainly and well. Order the signature zapatilla, add morcilla and padrón peppers, and pour a glass of Ribeiro.
★ 4.4 · 3,288 reviews
Step into La Venencia, a 1930s tavern in Madrid's Centro lined with wood casks and dusty bottles. Sip from five varieties of sherry alongside rustic tapas in a bar that has barely changed.
★ 4.8 · 2,542 reviews
Taste your way through the Literary Quarter on the Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with a local guide. You'll visit four historic bars, sample twelve tapas with a drink at each, and finish near Plaza Mayor.
★ 4.7 · 1,011 reviews
Discover Saddle, a Chamberí fine-dining address with its own cocktail bar. Settle in for a slow, multi-course meal of seasonal dishes, with a well-made drink to begin.
★ 4.8 · 654 reviews
Raise a glass at the end of the Guided Tapas, Wine & Rooftop Terrace Experience, a Madrid evening that ends high above the rooftops. Along the way you'll taste tapas at three restaurants around La Latina and Cava Baja before the finale.
★ 4.1 · 6,621 reviews
Settle into Café Central, Madrid's much-loved jazz bar, for an evening of live music and good company. Order tapas or a cocktail, then let the musicians set the pace as the night unfolds.
★ 4.5 · 3,444 reviews
Discover La Montería, the busy Retiro favourite where locals crowd the bar and tables. Share traditional regional dishes such as venison and tuna belly with a glass from the long wine list.
★ 4.3 · 3,178 reviews
Discover Clamores, one of Madrid's best-known concert halls in Chamberí. Take a table for a live show or stand-up set, then stay on as the venue turns toward late-night dancing.
★ 4.2 · 7,774 reviews
Discover Bodega de la Ardosa, a classic Centro tapas bar full of character. Order the tortilla, a bowl of gazpacho and a glass of vermouth, and share plates at the bar.
★ 4.5 · 1,969 reviews
Discover TreZe, Salamanca's modern Spanish dining room led by chef Saúl Sanz. Share inventive plates like fried pork belly and roast meats, guided by a sommelier through the wine list.
★ 4.4 · 1,054 reviews
Step into Bodegas el Maño, a lively Centro tavern with a convincingly authentic feel. Share classic tapas, order the burrata with Iberian tomatoes, and pair them with a Spanish wine or beer.
★ 4.7 · 2,002 reviews
Discover Bad Company 1920, a Prohibition-themed speakeasy tucked near Gran Vía. Step through the hidden entrance and sip inventive cocktails in a room styled around the 1920s.
★ 4.8 · 2,835 reviews
Descend into La Cueva de Lola, a seventeenth-century cave in La Latina. Enjoy your included drink while contemporary flamenco singers and dancers perform in the stone-walled setting for an hour.
★ 4.7 · 3,468 reviews
Discover Angelita, a Centro favourite pairing contemporary Spanish cooking with a deep wine list. Take a seat at the bar, order a glass and settle into its calm, informal atmosphere.
★ 4.6 · 2,542 reviews
Discover 1862 Dry Bar, a Centro cocktail address with an elegant ground floor and a vaulted cellar beneath. Order a signature or classic drink and settle into whichever level suits your mood.
★ 4.5 · 4,211 reviews
Discover Taberna La Concha, a bustling Centro tavern with homemade vermouth on offer. Grab a glass of wine or cava, order a few classic tapas, and soak up the noisy, convivial atmosphere.
★ 4.7 · 1,857 reviews
Step into Harrison 1933, a 1930s-styled cocktail bar in Madrid's Salamanca district. Settle into the old-world charm and try a cocktail named after a famous personality, such as Federico García Lorca.
★ 4.9 · 584 reviews
Discover Alchemist 1967, an intimate cocktail bar in the heart of Madrid. Work through its inventive house creations while the attentive bartenders talk you through each one.
★ 4.3 · 2,367 reviews
Discover Casa Camacho, a no-frills old-world bar in Centro that pours vermouth straight from the barrel. Grab a spot at the bar, order a glass with a few classic tapas and soak up the local buzz.
★ 4.7 · 1,395 reviews
Take a seat in Sala Temple, a forty-seat tablao near the Royal Palace. Sip your included drink while flamenco artists improvise just metres away for a full hour.
Madrid · 🍽️ Food
Restaurant La Campana
45 min
Casa Labra
StreetXO Madrid
2h
Casa Revuelta
30 min
La Casa del Abuelo
Casa Alberto
1h15
Madrid · 🍸 Drinks
Museo Chicote - Coctelería desde 1931
1h30
Salmon Guru - A CONTRACORRIENTE
Azotea del Círculo
Pez Tortilla
Bar Melo's Lavapiés
La Venencia
Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide
3h
Saddle Madrid
Guided Tapas, Wine & Rooftop Terrace Experience
4h
Madrid · 🌙 Nightlife
Café Central
Restaurante La Montería
Clamores
Bodega de la Ardosa
1h
TreZe Restaurante
Bodegas el Maño
Bad Company 1920
Madrid · 🎭 Entertainment
La Cueva de Lola Flamenco Show Tickets with Drink
Angelita Madrid
1862 Dry Bar
Taberna LA CONCHA
Harrison 1933
Alchemist 1967 | Coctelería Madrid
Casa Camacho
Flamenco Show at Tablao Sala Temple with Drink
