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Cervecería Cervantes

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#98 in Madrid BarsRanked #98 of 120 in Madrid bars on Guidavera, ranked within their own category. Click to see the ranked list./GoodGuidavera tier, our editorial classification combining ratings, accolades, and source consensus across the Madrid dining scene./TapasTapas: the kind of bar this is — we classify and rank it within Madrid's bar scene, not against restaurants./€€€€/Centro/

Cervecería Cervantes is a traditional beer-and-tapas house on Plaza de Jesús in the Barrio de las Letras, going since 1983. It's known for its tostas and seafood, from prawns and langoustines to Galician octopus, with well-pulled draught beer and a terrace out front. It's open every day from 11:00 to 23:30.

Background

About Cervecería Cervantes

The Story

Cervecería Cervantes has been a fixture of the Barrio de las Letras since 1983, opposite the Basílica de Jesús de Medinaceli.

The Cuisine

Beer-hall tapas: tostas, prawns and langoustines, Galician octopus, Andalusian squid, huevos rotos with ham, croquetas, tortilla and callos, with cold draught beer.

Highlights

What Diners Say

Good for GroupsTerrace

Consensus

Cervecería Cervantes Ratings & Reviews

Diner Ratings

Google

4.2

4525

TripAdvisor

4.1

1030 reviews

#98 in Madrid BarsGood

Reservations

How to Book Cervecería Cervantes

Booking

Experience

Cervecería Cervantes Dining Experience

A busy, no-frills tavern built for standing tapas and cold beer, with a terrace out front.

Navigate

Cervecería Cervantes Location & Neighbourhood

Address

Plaza de Jesús, 7, 28014 Madrid, Spain

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Getting There

On Plaza de Jesús in the Barrio de las Letras (Cortes), central Madrid, opposite the Basílica de Jesús de Medinaceli. The same premises runs through to Calle Cervantes 38.

Nearby

Cortes sits between the parliament and the museums, so the pavements carry politicians, visitors and locals in roughly equal measure. The eating covers everything from cocktail rooms to serious kitchens, often behind doors that give nothing away. Congreso de los Diputados and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza bookend it.

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Where to stay nearby

Hotels we rank within walking distance of Cervecería Cervantes.

The hotel's street-level entrance on a historic Madrid building, with iron balconies above and a DoubleTree by Hilton sign over the glass doors.

DoubleTree by Hilton Madrid-Prado

4★ · Cortes

90 m · ~1 min walk
The hotel's full white Belle Epoque block at dusk, its facade floodlit under a domed corner tower, with traffic light-trails and a fountain roundabout on the near side.

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Details

Cervecería Cervantes Reservations, Hours & Contact

Opening Hours

DayHours
Monday11:00–23:30
Tuesday11:00–23:30
Wednesday11:00–23:30
Thursday11:00–23:30
Friday11:00–23:30
Saturday11:00–23:30
Sunday11:00–23:30

Cervecería Cervantes hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.

Contact

Phone+34 914 296 093
WebsiteNot listed
InstagramNot listed

Good to Know

Traditional cervecería, going since 1983
Known for tostas, tapas and seafood
Terrace seating available
Open daily, roughly 11:00 to 23:30
In the Barrio de las Letras, by the Basílica de Jesús de Medinaceli

Questions

Cervecería Cervantes FAQ

What kind of food does Cervecería Cervantes serve?

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Traditional tapas, tostas and seafood, with draught beer: prawns and langoustines, Galician octopus, Andalusian squid, huevos rotos with ham, croquetas, tortilla and callos.

What should I order at Cervecería Cervantes?

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A tosta and a caña to start, then seafood such as prawns, langoustines or Galician octopus, or huevos rotos with ham.

What area is it in?

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The Barrio de las Letras, central Madrid, on Plaza de Jesús opposite the Basílica de Jesús de Medinaceli.

Since when has it been open?

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It has been trading since 1983, and opens every day from 11:00 to 23:30.

Can you book Cervecería Cervantes?

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There's no online booking; call ahead at +34 914 29 60 93.

How much does it cost to eat at Cervecería Cervantes?

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Under €25 per person, in keeping with a classic no-frills tapas bar.

Does Cervecería Cervantes have a terrace?

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Yes, there's terrace seating on the plaza.