One of Madrid's oldest cafés, founded in 1887 and a centre for literary gatherings after the Civil War. The original bar, floors and mirrors are intact, and the kitchen serves lightly modernised Madrid classics.
- Address
- Glorieta de Bilbao, 7, 28004 Madrid
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Any time · About 1 h
- Price
- Mid-range
- Price level
- €€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Upstairs is a chess club, and chess boards are always available
- The café is known for hot chocolate with churros and picatostes (fried bread)
- Try the patatas bravas or the shrimp croquettes