Casa Brava
Casa Brava
Casa Brava is the Madrid branch of a bar that opened in Rosario, Argentina, in 2018. Sofía Estévez and her partner Bando, its cook, opened it in November 2023 in the old Bar Corazón at the top of Calle Valverde. It serves refined Río de la Plata comfort food, from osobuco empanadas to ricotta gnocchi, with Negronis and Argentine amaro, and live music every night with no cover.
Social
From casa.brava.madrid on Instagram
Sábado en Casita 🦀 21hs Vinocio / 23:30hs DJ Set Anuk Sforza @vinocioclub @anuksforzamusic Te esperamos 🐠 #EnCasa #CasaBrava #NochesBravas
Esta semana la empezamos con la visita de nuestros amigos mendocinos @gauchito_club, que nos regalaron un show hermoso, como antesala de su gira europea el próximo noviembre 🪼 Lxs esperamos hoy con más música y comida rica, de la mano de @cathevergnes & Piano Bar x @santin0.music La foto hermosa
Miércoles Bravo en Casa 🇦🇷 Mañana se festeja, con nuestros amigos de @cindycatsjam Lxs esperamos desde las 20hs. #EnCasa #CasaBrava #NochesBravas
Semana Brava en Casita 🦞 Miércoles Fiesta Cervezal Especial Redondos @fiesta.cervezal Jueves Spin by @carettix Viernes DJ Set by Rigo Pex @meneooh Sábado DJ Set by Anuk Sforza @anuksforzamusic Domingo TBA Te esperemos en Valverde 44 🐠 #EnCasa #CasaBrava #NochesBravas
Sábado Bravo 🦞 DJ Anuk Sforza @anuksforzamusic Te esperamos 🐠 #EnCasa #CasaBrava #NochesBravas
#CharlyAbsoluto llega a Madrid 🇪🇸 Mi ultimo libro sobre el genio se presenta este jueves 4 de junio a las 7pm en la @casa.brava.madrid, un lugar muy García! Los que anden por acá vengan, los esperamos con dibujos, libros y música! #charlygarcia #charlyabsoluto #casabravamadrid #miguelrep
Background
About Casa Brava
The Story
Sofía Estévez and Bando, her partner and the cook, left the first Casa Brava on Calle Pichincha in Rosario, open since 2018, and moved to Madrid in 2020 looking for a place with one non-negotiable: room for a stage, because 'the soul of the place is the stage'. They found it in the former Bar Corazón, and opened in November 2023. The room keeps the old bar's light, its wooden counter brought over from Ireland when it was an Irish pub, and its marble tables, with the stage as the big change. In May 2024 Fito Páez dropped in with friends from Rosario and played a surprise set of an hour and more at the piano, and Argentine musicians and actors passing through Madrid have made it a regular stop.
The Cuisine
Simple Río de la Plata cooking made special. Bando's carta has included osobuco empanadas with lemon and llajua, crispy polenta with basil mayonnaise, lamb meatballs with yogurt and mint chimichurri, ricotta gnocchi with asparagus, parmesan, pangrattato and lemon, confit potatoes with chilli oil and chives, and a beef milanesa. Behind the old wooden bar, Negronis are a house star, alongside Amargo Obrero, vermouth and modern cocktails.
Music Every Night
Free live music every night is the bar's signature, programmed with the producers who run the Rosario Casa Brava, followed by DJ sets and dancing as the night goes on. It opens at 19:00 from Wednesday to Sunday and runs until 02:00 midweek and on Sundays and 03:00 to 03:30 Thursday to Saturday; it's closed Monday and Tuesday.
A House, Not Just a Bar
Both bars were conceived as a 'casa', and regulars treat it that way, returning every week. A sign at the entrance promises that 'something wonderful is happening'. It isn't a bar only for Argentines, the founders say, though Madrid's large Argentine community and touring bands keep it full. Follow @casa.brava.madrid for the week's line-up; the bar's own website is still under construction.
The Chef
Bando
The Team
Founded by Sofía Estévez; her partner Bando runs the kitchen, and Rosario's music producers Facu and Joaquín help programme the live acts.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Brava Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
5.0
16 reviews
4.3
742
Casa Brava ranks #430 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor (16 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Casa Brava
Experience
Casa Brava Dining Experience
Warm, crowded and late, with an old-bar feel of wood and marble, a piano and a stage. It works for dinner and a show with friends or a date, and turns into a party after midnight.
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Casa Brava Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Valverde, 44, 28004, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Valverde 44, at the top of the street where Malasaña meets Justicia, near the Mercado de San Antón; Tribunal is the nearest metro station.
Nearby
Universidad is the student-facing edge of the centre, young and busy and cheap in places, ambitious in others. The eating shifts block by block, from taverns pouring vermut to kitchens doing genuinely contemporary cooking. It runs into Malasaña and Gran Vía, and the mood changes with it.
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Details
Casa Brava Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00–03:00 |
| Friday | 19:00–03:30 |
| Saturday | 19:00–03:30 |
| Sunday | 19:00–02:00 |
Casa Brava hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Casa Brava FAQ
What kind of place is Casa Brava?
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A bar and restaurant from Rosario, Argentina, with Río de la Plata food, cocktails and free live music every night, tipping into DJ sets and dancing late.
Who runs Casa Brava Madrid?
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Founder Sofía Estévez, with her partner Bando cooking. The original Casa Brava opened in Rosario in 2018; the Madrid bar opened in November 2023.
Where is it, and when is it open?
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At Calle de Valverde 44, at the top of the street between Malasaña and Justicia. Wednesday to Sunday from 19:00, until 02:00 midweek and Sunday and 03:00 to 03:30 Thursday to Saturday; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Do you pay to see the music at Casa Brava?
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No, the live music is free every night.
What should I eat and drink at Casa Brava?
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Osobuco empanadas, the crispy polenta, lamb meatballs and ricotta gnocchi or the milanesa, with a Negroni or an Amargo Obrero.