La Campana
La Campana
La Campana is a cervecería on Calle de Botoneras, one of the short streets that run into Plaza Mayor in central Madrid. The bocadillo de calamares, fried squid rings in a long crusty roll, is why people come, and it's been the house specialty for generations. The address has poured drinks since 1870, when it was a modest taberna called Bodegas Sierra.
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From @lacampana.oficial on Instagram
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A unos metros de la Plaza Mayor, el tiempo no se detiene: se fríe, se corta, se sirve. Madrid también es esto. El mejor bocadillo de calamares!!! ........... Just a few meters from Plaza Mayor, time doesn’t stand still: things are fried, sliced, and served. Madrid is this too. The best calamari sa
📍 Cervecería La Campana, Madrid La casa del icónico bocadillo de calamares. 🦑 Los calamares son frescos, dorados y crujientes, dentro de un pan caliente y crujiente. 😍 @lacampana.oficial #madrid #gastronomia #bocadillos #calamares #foodie
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El bocata de calamares más famoso de Madrid En el @bravasfestoficial todos los restaurantes traen su plato estrella, aparte de las patatas bravas La Campana, el mito de la Plaza Mayor, deleitará a los asistentes con su legendario bocadillo de calamares Entrada GRATIS 🗓️ 19-21 y 26-28 septiembre 📍
@lacampana.oficial in Madrid pulls a solid 4.5 stars across 17,572 reviews, and after trying their iconic fried squid sandwich, it’s easy to see why - crispy, salty, no-frills, and exactly what you want after a stroll through Plaza Mayor. Tip: make sure to ask for lemons and mayo! 📍 Bar La Campan
Background
About La Campana
The Story
La Campana stands where, from 1870, a modest taberna called Bodegas Sierra once served, and it is usually counted among the city's old bars. The bocadillo de calamares has been its specialty for three generations, and it's one of the names that comes up whenever Madrid argues about the best calamari sandwich around Plaza Mayor.
The Cuisine
The menu is built around the bocadillo de calamares: fried squid rings in a long crusty roll, best with a caña.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Campana Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.5
20402
TripAdvisor
4.3
2,159 reviews
Diners rate La Campana 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (2,159 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book La Campana
Booking
Experience
La Campana Dining Experience
This is a queue-and-go bar rather than a place to settle in. There's almost always a line at busy times, and part of the show is watching the staff fry calamari behind the counter while you wait. Seating is limited for the crowds it draws, so turnover is fast, and the whole thing is set up around getting a hot sandwich and a caña into your hands quickly.
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La Campana Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Botoneras, 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
On Calle de Botoneras, a short street running into Plaza Mayor, in the Sol area of the Centro district.
Nearby
The streets around Plaza Mayor hold several long-running calamari-sandwich bars close together, including El Ideal on the same street and Bar Postas on Calle de Postas.
Nearby Restaurants
Where to stay nearby
Hotels we rank within walking distance of La Campana.
Details
La Campana Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–23:00 |
La Campana hours verified 2026-09-27. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Campana FAQ
What is La Campana known for?
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Its bocadillo de calamares, the fried-calamari sandwich that's been the house specialty for generations.
Where is La Campana?
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At Calle de Botoneras 6, a short street running into Plaza Mayor in Madrid's Centro district.
How old is La Campana?
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The address has served drinks since 1870, when it was a taberna called Bodegas Sierra, and the calamari bocadillo has been the specialty for three generations.
When is La Campana open?
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From 10:00 to 23:00 Tuesday to Sunday (22:00 on Thursdays). It's closed on Mondays.
Is there a queue at La Campana?
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Usually, at busy times. The line moves fast, and you can watch the staff frying calamari while you wait.