Taberna de Antonio Sanchez
Taberna de Antonio Sanchez
Taberna Antonio Sánchez is a traditional Madrid tavern on Calle del Mesón de Paredes in Embajadores, trading as a wine shop since before 1787 and billing itself as the oldest tavern in Madrid. A bullfighter's family made it a meeting place for writers and painters, and the period interior is largely intact. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol and opens Tuesday to Sunday.
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Nos tomamos unos días para descansar y volver con más ganas que nunca. Nos volvemos a ver el 5 de agosto para seguir compartiendo historia, cocina castiza y buenos momentos alrededor de la mesa. Gracias por acompañarnos siempre.
El cocido es uno de los grandes protagonistas de la casa, pero la cocina madrileña tiene muchas más formas de llegar a la mesa. Croquetas, tortilla con callos, buñuelos de bacalao y platos que forman parte de la identidad de una taberna abierta desde 1787. Recetas con sabor, tradición y mucho Madr
Un plato para quienes disfrutan de la cocina con fondo. Nuestras manitas rellenas de guanciale y setas son una muestra de esa cocina pausada que sigue teniendo sentido en una casa abierta desde 1787. 📍 Taberna Antonio Sánchez.
Una buena merluza empieza mucho antes de llegar al plato. Producto cuidado, elaboración precisa y una mesa con historia. 📍 Calle Mesón de Paredes 13.
Hay platos que sorprenden desde el primer bocado. Como nuestro canelón de txangurro, elaborado con el mismo cuidado que define la cocina de esta casa desde hace generaciones.
Detrás de cada vuelco hay horas de elaboración. Así se sigue preparando uno de los platos más representativos de Madrid en la taberna más antigua de la ciudad. 📍 Calle Mesón de Paredes 13.
Background
About Taberna de Antonio Sanchez
The Story
Nobody knows exactly when Taberna Antonio Sánchez opened, but it was already a wine shop before February 1787, when its sale as a business was advertised in the Diario Curioso, Erudito, Económico y Comercial, and a 1749 cadastral plan shows the same building with the tavern in the same space. In 1884 it was bought by Antonio Sánchez Ruiz, son of well-known taverners, and it has carried his name ever since. His son, the bullfighter Antonio Sánchez Ugarte, inherited it and turned it into a meeting place for figures such as Pío Baroja, Sorolla, Marañón, Camba, Cossío, Juan Cristóbal, Vázquez Díaz and Antonio Díaz-Cañabate. It still bills itself as the oldest tavern in Madrid, and the period interior, bullfighting décor and all, is largely intact. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
Traditional Madrid tavern cooking with a few modern touches, built on quality produce: cocido madrileño, callos, rabo de toro, garlic rabbit, Ibérico charcuterie and the house torrija. The carta changes with the seasons and is published on the website.
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What Diners Say
Consensus
Taberna de Antonio Sanchez Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.7
414 reviews
Restaurant Guru
4.8
3429 reviews
TheFork
4.55
OpenTable
4.0
4.3
2773
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Experience
Taberna de Antonio Sanchez Dining Experience
Classic and rustic, with the period interior and bullfighting décor largely intact, which is why many people come. The old counter is made for a vermouth, the tables for a long lunch of traditional Madrid cooking, and the cellar, one of the oldest spaces in the building, hosts wine tastings. Pets are welcome.
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Taberna de Antonio Sanchez Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Mesón de Paredes, 13, 28012 Madrid (Lavapiés/Embajadores), Spain
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Calle del Mesón de Paredes 13, in Embajadores, between Tirso de Molina and La Latina metro stations, in old working Madrid. El Rastro spills through the surrounding streets on market days.
Nearby
Embajadores is old working Madrid, dense and unpolished, and it rewards anyone willing to walk its side streets. The eating runs from taverns that have been there for generations to newer rooms doing something quite different. El Rastro spills through it on market days, and Lavapiés is the same conversation continued uphill.
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Taberna de Antonio Sanchez Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Tuesday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–17:00 |
Taberna de Antonio Sanchez hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Taberna de Antonio Sanchez FAQ
What is Taberna Antonio Sánchez?
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A traditional Madrid tavern on Calle del Mesón de Paredes in Embajadores, dating to 1787 and billing itself as the oldest tavern in Madrid. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and its period decor is largely intact.
When is Taberna Antonio Sánchez open?
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Tuesday to Saturday 13:00 to 17:00 and 20:00 to midnight, Sunday 13:00 to 17:00; the house says it closes on Monday. Hours shown on Google sometimes differ, so check before a Monday visit.
Where is Taberna Antonio Sánchez?
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On Calle del Mesón de Paredes in the Embajadores barrio of Madrid, the Lavapiés end of the old centre, near Tirso de Molina metro (L1). El Rastro runs through the streets around it on market days.
Does Taberna Antonio Sánchez have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
Who used to drink at Taberna Antonio Sánchez?
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Under the bullfighter Antonio Sánchez Ugarte it became a meeting place for writers and artists, and the house names Pío Baroja, Sorolla, Marañón, Camba, Cossío and Antonio Díaz-Cañabate among them.
What's the interior like at Taberna Antonio Sánchez?
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A rustic, classic room with its original period decor and bullfighting memorabilia largely preserved, plus an old cellar used for wine tastings. Pets are welcome.
How much does a meal at Taberna Antonio Sánchez cost?
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Starters run €11 to €27, spoon dishes €10.50 to €29.50 and meat and fish mains €16 to €32.50, with bread at €3 a head, so most meals land between €26 and €50 per person.