Bar La Ideal
Bar La Ideal
Bar La Ideal is a traditional Madrid bar on Calle Botoneras, just off Plaza Mayor in Centro. Its house plate is the bocadillo de calamares, the fried-squid sandwich, with bravas, tortilla de patata and raciones like chorizo frito alongside. Drinks run to beer on tap, vermut and local wine, and takeaway is available.
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Background
About Bar La Ideal
The Story
Bar La Ideal sits on Calle Botoneras, just off the Plaza Mayor in the heart of old Madrid. It says it's been run across several generations and decades, and it trades above all on one thing: the bocadillo de calamares.
The Cuisine
The star is the fried-squid sandwich, made fresh on crusty bread. Around it sit Madrid bar classics: patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, chorizo frito, panceta and assorted pinchos and raciones, washed down with beer on tap, vermut or a glass of local wine.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar La Ideal Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
4672
TripAdvisor
4.2
703 reviews
Bar La Ideal ranks #680 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor (703 reviews).
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Experience
Bar La Ideal Dining Experience
Bar La Ideal has traded on Calle Botoneras, just off Plaza Mayor, across several generations, built almost entirely around the bocadillo de calamares, its fried-squid sandwich on crusty bread. The mood is castizo and cheerful, more a stand-and-snack bar than a sit-down meal, with Madrid classics like patatas bravas alongside, and takeaway is easy to eat out on the plaza.
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Bar La Ideal Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Botoneras, 4, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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Bar La Ideal is on Calle Botoneras, 4, in central Madrid's Centro district, right by the Plaza Mayor.
Nearby
This corner of the historic centre sits in the immediate orbit of Plaza Mayor, Madrid's grand 17th-century square, among some of the city's oldest streets. The eating mixes long-running tabernas and churrerías with the steady footfall of visitors passing through.
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Details
Bar La Ideal Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 09:30–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 09:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30–23:00 |
Bar La Ideal hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Bar La Ideal FAQ
What is Bar La Ideal known for?
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Its bocadillo de calamares, the fried-squid sandwich. The bar also does patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, chorizo frito and other pinchos and raciones.
Where is Bar La Ideal in Madrid?
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On Calle Botoneras, 4, in the Centro district, just off the Plaza Mayor in old Madrid.
How much does the bocadillo de calamares cost at Bar La Ideal?
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€4.00, per the bar's own carta. Bocadillos of morcilla, chorizo frito, tortilla and other fillings are priced the same.
When is Bar La Ideal open?
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09:30 to 23:00 every day except Wednesday, when it's closed.
Can you get the bocadillo de calamares to take away?
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Yes. The bar's own site says it prepares them to take away so you can eat out on the Plaza Mayor.
How much does it cost to eat at Bar La Ideal?
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It's very budget-friendly, around €1 to 10 per person.
What else is on the menu at Bar La Ideal besides the bocadillo de calamares?
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Madrid bar classics: patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, chorizo frito, panceta, and assorted pinchos and raciones.
What drinks does Bar La Ideal serve?
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Beer on tap, vermut and a glass of local wine.
How long has Bar La Ideal been around?
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It says it's been run across several generations and decades.