Best Tapas in Madrid"

"Best Tapas in Madrid"

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Sidreria El Tigre "Tapas in Chueca"

El Tigre is one of the most turbulent and noisy tapas bars in all of Madrid, it is especially popular with students and young folk that attend the nearby Erasmus school. Open late, visitors can find all types of tapas and pinchos along with the typical sangria and beer. El Tigre is almost always busy, and as such it can be hard sometimes to fit in the door, however there will always be someone to meet, since you can hardly find room for yourself. It is also a great place if you want to stretch the Euro, because you can always fill up for a great price.

+34 915 320 072 Calle de las Infantas 28, Madrid

Antorcha Café "Trendy & Hip Tapas in Malasaña"

The 'Café' in Antorcha Café is slightly misleading, since coffee is the least of what you can order here. Antorcha Café is a tapas bar serving everything from breakfast, to late-night tapas, in a hip part of town. The interior is smartly decorated and softly lit, and a long sleek bar table ensures plenty of space to rest your elbows while downing your cerveza. The lower level ensures larger groups are comfortable. Choose from an extensive list of wines and affordable raciones to share, including huevos rotos con jamón 'broken eggs' with ham) and simmered marinated almejas (clams). The menu del día offers lunch at bargain prices. - Veronica Lo

+34 91 532 4429 Calle del Pez 4, Madrid

Dolores "Classic Spot for Tapas"

You will not want to miss this classic tapas bar on your tour of the town. You will recognize it by the beautiful mosaic façade. It serves a selection of elaborately prepared canapés and great draught beer to the heaving masses that congregate at the bar every day. The interior is decorated like an old rustic tavern with lots of dark wood and earthenware jars on the by Tamorlan shelves. If you are hungry, order a generous portion, or ración, of fish (anchovies, marinated anchovies, or bonito, fresh tuna).

+34 91 429 2243 Plaza de Jesús 4, Madrid

Baco y Beto "Inventive and Trendy Tapas Bar"

One of the hottest spots for tapas in Madrid, Baco y Beto serves a hip and youthful crowd. After 9p, it's packed with madrileños ordering pinchos with beer. Baco y Beto is consistently rated among the best tapas bars in town, due to its ever-evolving menu. The chef’s traditional take on tapas includes local, seasonal offerings with fusion twists, like the inclusion of fois gras and caramelized bananas. While wine is taken very seriously here, with dozens of Spanish specialties available, you can also get beer on tap to wash down those tapas. Rub elbows with the well-heeled crowd here, and you'll feel the true magic and spontaneity of Spanish cuisine at its best. -Veronica Lo

+34 91 523 0291 baco-beto.com/ [email protected] Calle de Pelayo, Madrid m

Cervecería Santa Bárbara "Always busy"

This is one place where you do not need to agonize over what to drink. There is no choice. The bar only serves beer, and good quality beer it is. You are in a huge room with wooden tables on one side of a never-ending zinc bar where you can sit in peace to enjoy the delicious tapas. Try the tasty berberechos (cockles), prawns, tuna, or anchovies with tomato. by Triplecaña Service is fast and friendly, and there is always a good atmosphere among the busy crowd who come in before lunch and dinner.

+34 91 319 0449 www.cerveceriasantabarbara.com Plaza de Santa Bárbara 8, Madrid

Lizarran Tabernas Selectas "Contemporary Twist on Traditional Tapas"

Lizarran is one of those ubiquitous bars/restaurants in Madrid which offers a wide selection of tapas – except you might call them ‘fusion tapas’, as you can find traditional tapas with contemporary touches, including sliders and fois. There are a several locations downtown, including on Calle Génova, a quick walk from Retiro Park. Lizarran is a great place to by Veronica Lo satisfy your hunger in a nicely decorated and cozy atmosphere. Specialties rotate throughout the week, and you can usually score a set of tapas and wine for a bargain price. Bonus: Lizarran also offers a variety of breakfast items, including coffee, pastries and traditional Spanish-style thick hot chocolate with churros. -Veronica Lo

+34 91 490 2805 www.lizarran.es/ [email protected] Calle Génova 9, Madrid (Reservations) m

Taberna Alipio Ramos "Great Bar for Happy Hour"

Alipio Ramos is a blue-collar, no-nonsense tapas bar, one of those hidden gems where you can still get a free tapa with every cerveza you buy. Highlights of their extensive and very inexpensive tapas menu include croquettas, giant tortilla, patatas bravas, and chopitos (deep-fried squid). Try a tinto de verano as a light, fruity alternative to a cerveza, and you’ll be impressed with the gigantic glass they’ll bring over. No need to dress up for Alipio Ramos, as the environment is very casual. Crowds gather after the work day, so be prepared to eat, drink and be merry while standing and shouting out your orders. That said, a dining area is available inside if you insist on being seated. -Veronica Lo

+34 91 441 4961 Calle de Ponzano 30, Madrid

Cerveceria la Bodega "Sunny Patio Eats Near Stadium"

Cerveceria la Bodega is a charming, spacious bar with a sprawling patio that gets a lot of sun. It's a convenient place to satisfy your hunger before or after a visit to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, which is just across the street. The bar is great for groups, and you'll be dining in a lively, yet relaxing atmosphere among a non-pretentious clientele. Munch on complimentary olives and chips while enjoying your chilled beer or tinto de verano, and order from a great selection of typical Spanish tapas. The service is quick and friendly at this wallet-friendly bar. - Veronica Lo +34 91 458 0240 Calle Rafael Salgado 3, Madrid

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