The best tapas bars in Madrid
The top 3 according to 107 votes from people: Taberna Ángel Sierra · Taberna Antonio Sánchez · Bodega de la Ardosa. (Updated Mar 31, 2026.)
Century-old taverns, vermouth on tap and classic tapas: the traditional tapas bars recommended by esMadrid, guides and locals.
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Top 10
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1
Taberna Ángel Sierra
1917 tavern in Chueca with original tiles and vermouth on tap.
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2
Taberna Antonio Sánchez
Open since 1787 in Lavapiés, its walls covered in bullfighting memorabilia.
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3
Bodega de la Ardosa
Red-fronted tavern on Calle Colón, famous for its tortilla, salmorejo and well-poured beer.
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4
El Tigre
Chueca bar famous for the generous tapas that come with every drink.
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5
José Luis
Serrano classic since 1957, with its tortilla pincho.
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6
La Venencia
Sherry bar on Calle Echegaray where photos are banned and the bill is chalked on the bar.
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7
Casa Labra
1860 tavern by Sol, famous for its battered cod 'soldaditos de Pavía'.
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8
Casa Alberto
1827 tavern on Calle Huertas serving vermouth and tripe stew.
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9
Los Gatos
Huertas bar packed with curiosities, serving canapés and beer.
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10
Casa Revuelta
Bar near Plaza Mayor known for its battered salt cod.
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11
Bar La Campana
The most famous fried-squid sandwich, by Plaza Mayor.
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12
Juana La Loca
La Latina bar known for its potato omelette with caramelised onion.
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Comments (2)
Casa Labra, donde se fundó el PSOE y se comen las mejores tajadas de bacalao.
La Ardosa con su tortilla y su vermut, imprescindible.