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A plate of fried padron peppers with a lemon wedge
A calamari sandwich (bocadillo de calamares) with the fried rings piled on bread
A plate of fried calamari rings with a lemon wedge
A plate of patatas bravas drizzled in spicy sauce
A plate of shrimp and vegetable salad next to a piece of bread

Cervecería Sol Mayor

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#101 in Madrid BarsRanked #101 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 Sol Mayor is a classic cervecería on Calle de Postas, a few steps from the Plaza Mayor in Madrid's Sol quarter, built around the bocadillo de calamares, with chopitos, patatas bravas with alioli, zarajos and cazón en adobo, and cold beer or cider. It's open Wednesday to Sunday from 08:00 and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Best Bocadillo de Calamares in Madrid

Background

About Cervecería Sol Mayor

The Story

Cervecería Sol Mayor is a beer-and-tapas bar a few steps from the Plaza Mayor, built around the bocadillo de calamares and a cold caña.

The Cuisine

A cervecería: cold beer, cider and classic Madrid bar food, from the bocadillo de calamares to chopitos, patatas bravas with alioli, zarajos and cazón en adobo.

Highlights

What Diners Say

ClassicCasualTraditionalPopular with TouristsQuick Service

Consensus

Cervecería Sol Mayor Ratings & Reviews

Diner Ratings

Google

4.3

4679

TripAdvisor

3.8

224 reviews

#101 in Madrid BarsGood

Reservations

How to Book Cervecería Sol Mayor

Booking

Experience

Cervecería Sol Mayor Dining Experience

A casual, central beer-and-tapas stop rather than a sit-down dinner. It's a few steps from the Plaza Mayor, and the carta is built around the bocadillo de calamares, with chopitos, patatas bravas and a cold caña.

Navigate

Cervecería Sol Mayor Location & Neighbourhood

Address

Calle de Postas, 5, 28012 Madrid, Spain

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Getting There

Cervecería Sol Mayor is at Calle de Postas 5, a few steps from the Plaza Mayor in the Sol quarter of Madrid's Centro district; the premises also fronts onto Calle de Esparteros.

Nearby

Sol is the dead centre of the city and behaves like it, busy and walked through by everyone heading somewhere else. The trick is knowing which doors are worth stopping at, because rooms built for visitors sit right beside ones locals have used for decades. Círculo de Bellas Artes and Edificio Metrópolis mark the smarter edge, towards Chueca.

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Where to stay nearby

Hotels we rank within walking distance of Cervecería Sol Mayor.

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UMusic Hotel Madrid (adults-only)

5★ · Sol

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Intelier Palacio San Martín

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Details

Cervecería Sol Mayor Reservations, Hours & Contact

Opening Hours

DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday08:00–23:30
Thursday08:00–23:30
Friday08:00–23:30
Saturday08:00–23:30
Sunday08:00–23:30

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

Contact

Phone+34 915 217 218
WebsiteNot listed
InstagramNot listed

Good to Know

Famous for its bocadillo de calamares, a few steps from the Plaza Mayor.
Closed Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday to Sunday 08:00 to 23:30.
Cards and contactless accepted.
Paid parking available nearby.
Under €25 per person

Questions

Cervecería Sol Mayor FAQ

What is Cervecería Sol Mayor known for?

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Its bocadillo de calamares, alongside chopitos, patatas bravas with alioli, zarajos and cazón en adobo.

Where is Cervecería Sol Mayor?

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At Calle de Postas 5, a few steps from the Plaza Mayor in Madrid's Centro. The same premises also fronts onto Calle de Esparteros 6.

When is Cervecería Sol Mayor open?

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Wednesday to Sunday, 08:00 to 23:30. It's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

How much does it cost to eat at Cervecería Sol Mayor?

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Under €25 per person.