Taberna de Antonio Sánchez
Wood-panelled bullfighters' taberna in Lavapiés, pouring wine since at least 1787. Come for the torrijas.
Open on the 3D mapOrder
A torrija (the house legend), rabo de toro if you're eating, and a glass of house wine at the old wooden bar.
Not for you if
you dislike bullfighting memorabilia; the historic room wears that part of its past openly.
Local trick
Book for lunch and leave room for the torrija; check the current service hours before an afternoon visit.
Good for
A short walk away
- 01
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2 min walk - 02
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3 min walk - 03
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3 min walk - 04
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3 min walk