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La Casa del Abuelo

Name: La Casa del Abuelo
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.9

3.9 ·

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.

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Full description

La Casa del Abuelo is a bar in central Madrid famous for its gambas al ajillo, garlic shrimp brought to the table in a sizzling pan. Visitors also mention unusual local wine served in small glasses and refreshing sangria, and it appears on foodie tours of the area.

Some find the dishes on the salty side, so it rewards a short, shared order rather than a long sit-down meal. With roughly 6,700 reviews, mid-range pricing, no booking and open all day until midnight, it works as a quick tapas stop, a solo bite or a warm-up before dinner.

Expect a lively, crowded room.

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Address

C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain · Centro

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

No reservations, so expect to wait at peak hours
order the gambas al ajillo and share
open daily from 12:00 PM to midnight, so it suits a quick stop between sights

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Reviews

Went here as part of the Foodie tour and it was awesome! Not only was the food delicious, I found new foods that I like, but the wine was unique and served in a small glass like a shot glass. It was so good I bought a bottle! The lady serving us was super nice and attentive as well. It’s also very cute inside with all…

Terra Scott

1/5

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