Palacio · Since 1909 · €
El Anciano Rey de los Vinos
Tiled 1909 bodega facing the Almudena cathedral: vermut de grifo, torrijas and a terrace by the palace.
Open on the 3D mapOrder
Vermut de grifo and a regalito de torito, the oxtail-filled filo parcel. Torrija when it's in season.
Not for you if
you want a cheap local dive; next to the palace means tour groups and terrace prices.
Local trick
Choose the indoor bar for an aperitivo; ask whether the seasonal torrijas are available.
Good for
A short walk away
- 01
Casa Ciriaco
Old-school casa de comidas on Calle Mayor, famous for gallina en pepitoria and waiters in white jackets.
1 min walk - 02
Horno San Onofre
The Mayor branch, known as La Santiaguesa, is a fine excuse to take almond cake home.
2 min walk - 03
Can Punyetes
An unfussy Catalan grill where winter lunch can happily turn into a calçotada.
4 min walk - 04
El Camoatí
An Argentine bistro where live bandoneón, milanesa and a Fernandito make a fine excuse to linger.
4 min walk