# The best tapas bars in Madrid

Century-old taverns, vermouth on tap and classic tapas: the traditional tapas bars recommended by esMadrid, guides and locals.

- 107 votes · 12 items
- Mar 31, 2026 · Álvaro Mendoza
- https://even.best/en/l/571/the-best-tapas-bars-in-madrid

## Top 10

1. **Taberna Ángel Sierra** (14 · ▲14 ▼0) — 1917 tavern in Chueca with original tiles and vermouth on tap.
2. **Taberna Antonio Sánchez** (10 · ▲10 ▼0) — Open since 1787 in Lavapiés, its walls covered in bullfighting memorabilia.
3. **Bodega de la Ardosa** (9 · ▲11 ▼2) — Red-fronted tavern on Calle Colón, famous for its tortilla, salmorejo and well-poured beer.
4. **El Tigre** (7 · ▲7 ▼0) — Chueca bar famous for the generous tapas that come with every drink.
5. **José Luis** (7 · ▲7 ▼0) — Serrano classic since 1957, with its tortilla pincho.
6. **La Venencia** (7 · ▲7 ▼0) — Sherry bar on Calle Echegaray where photos are banned and the bill is chalked on the bar.
7. **Casa Labra** (6 · ▲8 ▼2) — 1860 tavern by Sol, famous for its battered cod 'soldaditos de Pavía'.
8. **Casa Alberto** (6 · ▲7 ▼1) — 1827 tavern on Calle Huertas serving vermouth and tripe stew.
9. **Los Gatos** (5 · ▲8 ▼3) — Huertas bar packed with curiosities, serving canapés and beer.
10. **Casa Revuelta** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — Bar near Plaza Mayor known for its battered salt cod.
11. **Bar La Campana** (4 · ▲6 ▼2) — The most famous fried-squid sandwich, by Plaza Mayor.
12. **Juana La Loca** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — La Latina bar known for its potato omelette with caramelised onion.

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