Taberna Oliveros, founded in eighteen fifty-seven, is easily identified by its striking tiled façade. Created by the painter Fidel Blanco in the early twentieth century, the exterior features an illustration of a chef slicing ham…
Traditional Vermut and Taverns
Drink draft vermut at century-old zinc bars on this walk through Madrid's most legendary traditional taverns from La Latina to Huertas.
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1. TABERNA OLIVEROS 1857
2. Taberna LA CONCHA
Taberna La Concha sits at number seven on Calle de Cava Baja, a street in Madrid renowned for its dense concentration of bars. The space is recognizable by its compact, two-story layout, featuring a main floor with a busy bar and high…
3. Taberna Bodegas Ricla
Bodegas Ricla, located at number six Calle Cuchilleros, is defined by its small, standing-room-only interior featuring a classic tin counter, decorative ceramic tiles, and iron pillars. Founded in eighteen sixty-seven, the tavern takes its…
4. La Casa del Abuelo
La Casa del Abuelo sits on Calle Victoria, a narrow street just steps from the Puerta del Sol. You can identify this tavern by the historical atmosphere of its original location at number twelve, which has operated continuously since…
5. Casa Alberto
Casa Alberto features red wooden panels that frame the facade on Calle Huertas. Established in eighteen twenty-seven, the tavern occupies the site where Miguel de Cervantes resided during the composition of the second part of Don Quixote.
6. La Dolores
La Dolores is instantly recognizable by the intricate mosaic tiles covering its exterior, featuring vibrant floral motifs and decorative scenes. Located on Plaza de Jesús, this tavern dates back to nineteen oh eight, when it originally…