Taberna Antonio Sanchez Madrid

Drink Madrid’s history

Andrea from Madrid

""Taberna Antonio Sanchez" is one of the oldest, if not the oldest bar in Madrid. Come here to try some classic Madrileño dishes, it's a good place to start"

Opened in 1787, Taberna Antonio Sanchez is one of, if not the oldest bar in Madrid. Under its current name, it has been active since 1884, and the interiors have been preserved since then; tiles, antique cash register, gas lighting, bulls heads and all.

If you want to try some classic Madrileño dishes, this might be a good place to start. Cheese and charcuterie plates go well with wine and vermouth, and I would recommend you add to that some croquetas (made from béchamel, not potato) and tortillitas de camaron (lacy pancakes made from chickpea flour and tiny whole prawns - so delicious). If you want something filling and are adventurous, try a cazuelita - different stews featuring tripe, snails or meatballs. There is no catering for tourist tastes here, and Taberna Antonio Sanchez is still well frequented by locals.

They give you a generous tapa here whenever you order another drink - I love this in Spain. You are much less likely to get drunk if you are consuming food while you drink.

And remember; take your time - Spain is different!

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Madrid Spotter Andrea

About Me I am a teacher and examiner who made a home in Madrid many years ago. I love live music, art, books, travel, food and dancing and am well served for all my interests in Madrid. I live on a special plane where I exist as an eternal tourist (check out Alain de Botton’s book The Art of Travel) who maintains a sense of wonder in a familiar place. I love showing people round my favourite spots in Madrid but am never happier than when I am discovering new gems. Why Madrid Madrid seduced me when I first visited, with its untamed and unapologetic Spanishness. We came ...

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