El Barril de Argüelles
El Barril de Argüelles
El Barril de Argüelles is a marisquería in the Gaztambide quarter near Argüelles, serving carefully chosen fresh shellfish and fish cooked to order. There's a wine cellar running from crisp whites to full-bodied reds, a heated terrace, a cosy interior dining room, and high tables and a bar for something more casual. It does takeaway too.
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Background
About El Barril de Argüelles
The Story
El Barril de Argüelles is a seafood house near Argüelles in Madrid, built around fresh shellfish and fish it says it selects piece by piece. It sets out to be a place for an honest, made-to-order meal, with a wine cellar chosen to match the seafood.
The Cuisine
Shellfish and fish are the core, prepared to order to keep the texture and flavour right, with a cellar running from fresh whites to full-bodied reds. There's a take-away service if you'd rather eat at home.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Barril de Argüelles Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.2
1182
TripAdvisor
4.0
248 reviews
El Barril de Argüelles ranks #880 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor (248 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book El Barril de Argüelles
Booking
Book online at module.eltenedor.es (eltenedor).
Experience
El Barril de Argüelles Dining Experience
You can take it a few ways: a heated terrace for the open air in any weather, a snug interior dining room, or high tables and the bar for something more informal. The house frames its cooking as honest and made to order.
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El Barril de Argüelles Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Andres Mellado, 69, 28015, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
El Barril de Argüelles is on Calle de Andrés Mellado, in the Gaztambide quarter of Madrid, near Argüelles.
Nearby
Gaztambide is a quiet residential grid that has quietly become interesting to eat in. The rooms are small and independent, and several are doing genuinely inventive cooking without any fuss about it. Faro de Moncloa and Malasaña frame it on either side.
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Details
El Barril de Argüelles Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:30 |
El Barril de Argüelles hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
El Barril de Argüelles FAQ
What kind of food does El Barril de Argüelles serve?
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Seafood. It's a marisquería doing fresh shellfish and fish cooked to order, with a wine cellar and a take-away service.
Does El Barril de Argüelles have a terrace?
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Yes, a heated terrace for open-air seating in any weather, alongside an interior dining room and a bar with high tables.
Where is El Barril de Argüelles?
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On Calle de Andrés Mellado, in the Gaztambide quarter of Madrid, near Argüelles.
When is El Barril de Argüelles open?
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Every day, roughly 13:00 to midnight, and to 16:30 on Sundays. Check the venue's own page for the current timetable.
How much does it cost to eat at El Barril de Argüelles?
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Around €30–70 per person.
Can I book a table at El Barril de Argüelles online?
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Yes, via TheFork (El Tenedor); the booking link is on the venue's own site.
Does El Barril de Argüelles offer takeaway?
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Yes, there's a take-away service if you'd rather eat at home.
What's the wine list like at El Barril de Argüelles?
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The cellar runs from crisp whites to full-bodied reds, chosen to match the seafood.