Taberna La Dolores
Taberna La Dolores
Taberna La Dolores opened in 1908 as a casa de comidas on Plaza de Jesús, in the Barrio de las Letras, and its tiled façade still makes it easy to spot from across the square. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, which sums it up as everything you picture when you think of a castizo bar. People come for draught beer poured with care and vermut on tap, and for a counter of cold tapas: boquerones en vinagre with crisps, Cantabrian anchovies, mojama, cured meats, conservas and gildas.
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Madrid cambia constantemente. Cambian los barrios, los precios, las modas, los restaurantes y la velocidad a la que vivimos la ciudad. Pero hay algo que sigue exactamente donde siempre ha estado: sus barras castizas. Y creo que ahí está una de las cosas más fascinantes de Madrid. Porque pocas ciuda
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Background
About Taberna La Dolores
The Story
La Dolores opened its doors in 1908 as a casa de comidas, and more than a century later it's still a fixture of the Barrio de las Letras. Its tiled façade announces an interior that has kept its period character, and the bar's reputation rests on the quality of its beer. Its crowd mixes neighbours, people from the nearby Congreso, artists and visitors, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
No cooked dishes to speak of, just the classic Madrid aperitivo done properly. The Guía Repsol's must-order is boquerones en vinagre with crisps, alongside cured meats like acorn-fed ham, salchichón and cecina, salted and smoked fish such as salmon, mojama and Cantabrian anchovies, conservas of mussels, cockles and sardines, and aperitivos like pickled aubergine, stuffed gherkins and gildas, plus a run of canapés.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Taberna La Dolores Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.9/10, service 6.3/10, typical spend 25€
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.9
901 reviews
4.3
3086
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Experience
Taberna La Dolores Dining Experience
Inside it looks like another era: sturdy wooden furniture, rows of dusty old beer bottles, a long bar lined with pinchos and aperitivos, and old photographs and posters on the walls. It's lively and noisy and busy at most hours, especially at weekend aperitivo time; a weekday afternoon is the better bet if you want room at the bar.
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Taberna La Dolores Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Plaza de Jesús, 4, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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Plaza de Jesús 4, right opposite the Basílica de Jesús de Medinaceli in the Barrio de las Letras, the old literary quarter with quotations set into the paving. The Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Congreso de los Diputados are all a short walk away.
Nearby
Barrio de las Letras is the old literary quarter, narrow and atmospheric, with quotations set into the paving. The eating is unusually varied for so small an area, from taverns and cocktail bars to kitchens working at a serious level. Museo del Prado and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are on the doorstep.
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Details
Taberna La Dolores Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–00:00 |
Taberna La Dolores hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Taberna La Dolores FAQ
What is Taberna La Dolores?
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A traditional Madrid taberna on Plaza de Jesús in the Barrio de las Letras, opened in 1908 as a casa de comidas and known for its tiled façade, its well-poured draught beer and its cold tapas. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
Where is Taberna La Dolores?
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At Plaza de Jesús 4, opposite the Basílica de Jesús de Medinaceli in the Barrio de las Letras. The Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza are a short walk away.
When is Taberna La Dolores open?
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Roughly 11:00 to midnight most days, and to 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Is Taberna La Dolores expensive?
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No, it's in the cheapest band, under €25 per person.
What's the room like, and is it good for groups?
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Lively and classic, with wine barrels and old photographs on the walls, busy at almost any hour. There's a terrace, and it works for groups.
What should I order at La Dolores?
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A caña or a vermut on tap, and boquerones en vinagre with crisps, the Guía Repsol's recommendation. The counter also has Cantabrian anchovies, mojama, cured meats, conservas and gildas.
Does La Dolores serve food?
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Cold tapas rather than cooked dishes: cured meats, salted and smoked fish, conservas, pickles and canapés, made for an aperitivo at the bar.