Taberna La Dolores Bar
Historic Tiled Facade Vermouth
Taberna La Dolores
Barrio de las Letras
$
1908 tiled-facade tavern for vermouth and tapas
Madrid
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15
Curated venues
$ - $$$
Price range
La Latina, Barrio de las Letras, Malasaña
Top neighborhoods
Best Bars & Clubs in Madrid: The best options include Taberna La Dolores in Barrio de las Letras, La Venencia in Barrio de las Letras, Salmon Guru in Barrio de las Letras. We've curated 15 venues across Madrid's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Taberna La Dolores | Barrio de las Letras | $ |
| La Venencia | Barrio de las Letras | $ |
| Salmon Guru | Barrio de las Letras | $$$ |
| Taberna Averías | Chamberí | $$ |
| Taberna El Tempranillo | La Latina | $$ |
| Lamiak | La Latina | $$ |
| Taberna La Concha | La Latina | $$ |
| Casa Amadeo Los Caracoles | La Latina | $$ |
| Marrufo Coctelería | Conde Duque | $$$ |
| La Tabernilla del Gato Amadeus | Conde Duque | $$ |
Top 15 Picks
La Venencia Bar
Historic Sherry No Photos
La Venencia
Barrio de las Letras
$
1922 sherry-only bar frozen in Civil War Madrid
Salmon Guru Bar
Cocktails World 50 Best Bold
Salmon Guru
Barrio de las Letras
$$$
World's-50-Best cocktail craft on Echegaray
Taberna Averías Bar
Wine Bar By The Glass Knowledgeable
Taberna Averías
Chamberí
$$
A 'wine cult' with 400+ wines by the glass on Ponzano
Taberna El Tempranillo Bar
Wine Bar Rustic Local
Taberna El Tempranillo
La Latina
$$
Beam-and-stone Cava Baja wine taberna with a deep Spanish list
Lamiak Bar
Basque Pintxos Bohemian
Lamiak
La Latina
$$
Bohemian Basque pintxo bar on Cava Baja since the 1980s
Taberna La Concha Bar
Vermut Castizo Tavern
Taberna La Concha
La Latina
$$
Cava Baja vermut taberna with the secret 'Manuela' pour, since 1996
Casa Amadeo Los Caracoles Bar
Institution Castizo Rastro
Casa Amadeo Los Caracoles
La Latina
$$
The Rastro's snail institution since 1942
Marrufo Coctelería Bar
Cocktails Mezcal Intimate
Marrufo Coctelería
Conde Duque
$$$
Mezcal-leaning cocktail den tucked into Conde Duque
La Tabernilla del Gato Amadeus Bar
Tapas Old School Local
La Tabernilla del Gato Amadeus
Conde Duque
$$
Quiet old-school tapas bar beside the Conde Duque centre
Bodega de la Ardosa Bar
Vermut Historic Tortilla
Bodega de la Ardosa
Malasaña
$$
1892 bodega, vermut de grifo and one of Madrid's best tortillas
Casa Camacho Bar
Vermut Historic Castizo
Casa Camacho
Malasaña
$
The 1929 tavern where the Yayo was born
1862 Dry Bar Bar
Cocktails Speakeasy Classic
1862 Dry Bar
Malasaña
$$$
Speakeasy-calm classic cocktails on Calle del Pez
Casa Labra Bar
Historic Bacalao Croquetas
Casa Labra
Centro / Sol
$$
1860 tavern of legendary bacalao, croquetas and Madrid history
Casa Revuelta Bar
Bacalao Historic Vermut
Casa Revuelta
Centro / La Latina edge
$$
The locals' temple of battered bacalao near Plaza Mayor
By Neighborhood
4
La Latina
3
Barrio de las Letras
3
Malasaña
2
Conde Duque
1
Chamberí
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Taberna La Dolores in Barrio de las Letras. 1908 tiled-facade tavern for vermouth and tapas
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 15 venues across 5 Madrid neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in La Latina.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are La Latina (4), Barrio de las Letras (3), Malasaña (3), Conde Duque (2), Chamberí (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Taberna La Dolores can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.