Bar Postas
Bar Postas
Bar Postas is a classic bar on Calle de Postas, in the narrow streets between Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. It calls itself one of the most emblematic bars in central Madrid, and its speciality is the bocadillo de calamares, the fried-squid sandwich, with cañas and patatas bravas alongside. It opens from 08:30 to 23:30 and closes on Wednesday and Thursday.
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La calle postas debe su nombre a la Casa de Postas, que se encontraba aquí en el siglo XVI. Las casas de postas eran establecimientos donde se realizaban la asignación de postillones para los correos, viajeros o ganado, y que viajaban por todo el país. El Postillón era el mozo que iba a caballo del
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Background
About Bar Postas
The Story
Bar Postas describes itself as one of the most emblematic bars in the centre of Madrid. The street takes its name from the Casa de Postas that stood here in the 16th century, a staging post for mail riders, travellers and livestock, as the bar itself likes to point out.
The Cuisine
Bocadillos de calamares are the speciality, with cañas, patatas bravas and classic bar food.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar Postas Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.2
2874
TripAdvisor
3.8
413 reviews
Bar Postas ranks #932 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.8/5 on TripAdvisor (413 reviews).
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Experience
Bar Postas Dining Experience
A quick-stop city-centre bar for a squid sandwich and a caña rather than a long sit-down meal.
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Bar Postas Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Postas, 13, 28012, Madrid, Spain
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Bar Postas is on Calle de Postas in the Centro district of Madrid, in the narrow streets between Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
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Centro is Madrid's historic core, the district that holds Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the long climb of Gran Vía all at once. The eating is dense and varied, from old-school taverns and chocolaterías that have not changed their counters in generations to newer rooms opening along Calle de Alcalá and San Bernardo. Nearly everything in the city is a walk away from here.
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Details
Bar Postas Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30–23:30 |
Bar Postas hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Bar Postas FAQ
What is Bar Postas known for?
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The bocadillo de calamares, Madrid's fried-squid sandwich, which it calls its speciality.
Where is Bar Postas?
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Calle de Postas 13, in Centro, between Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
When is Bar Postas open?
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From 08:30 to 23:30, Friday to Tuesday. It's closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Is Bar Postas expensive?
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No, it's under €25 per person.
What else is on at Bar Postas besides calamari?
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Patatas bravas, cañas and classic bar food.
Why is it called Postas?
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Calle de Postas takes its name from the Casa de Postas that stood there in the 16th century, a staging post for mail riders and travellers.