The Place To Be
The Place To Be
The Place To Be is the courtyard restaurant and bar of the Petit Palace Santa Bárbara hotel in Justicia, set in a large interior patio of a historic palace. It runs from a healthy-leaning breakfast through lunch, dinner and after-work drinks, with a menu built for sharing and snacking. The terrace is green and the mood relaxed.
Background
About The Place To Be
The Story
The Place To Be is the courtyard dining space of the Petit Palace Santa Bárbara, a hotel in a historic palace near Alonso Martínez. Its interior patio doubles as a restaurant, bar and event space.
The Cuisine
A menu designed for sharing and snacking, running from a healthy-leaning breakfast through tapas and larger plates, with cocktails on the terrace.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
The Place To Be Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.2
145
TripAdvisor
4.0
61 reviews
The Place To Be ranks #764 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor (61 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book The Place To Be
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
The Place To Be Dining Experience
The draw is the courtyard itself, a planted interior patio inside the Petit Palace Santa Bárbara hotel that works for a long breakfast, sharing plates or drinks after work. It is relaxed and social, good for groups and families, with a leafy terrace and a dog-friendly door, open to non-hotel guests too.
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The Place To Be Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Plaza de Santa Bárbara 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It is inside the Petit Palace Santa Bárbara hotel on Plaza de Santa Bárbara, in the Justicia area of Madrid's Centro district, near Alonso Martínez.
Nearby
Justicia is the quieter, better-dressed half of the Chueca side of town, all narrow streets and small shopfronts. Mercado de San Antón anchors the eating, and around it sit grill rooms, wine bars and places that fill late. It is central without ever feeling like the centre.
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Details
The Place To Be Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:00 |
The Place To Be hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Available online
Good to Know
Questions
The Place To Be FAQ
What is The Place To Be?
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The courtyard restaurant and bar of the Petit Palace Santa Bárbara hotel, serving breakfast, tapas and sharing plates plus after-work drinks in a planted interior patio.
Where is The Place To Be?
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Inside the Petit Palace Santa Bárbara hotel on Plaza de Santa Bárbara, in the Justicia area of Madrid's Centro district.
Does it have a terrace, and is it dog-friendly?
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Yes. It centres on a leafy interior courtyard terrace, and it is listed as dog-friendly and good for groups and families.
How much does it cost to eat at The Place To Be?
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Around €26–50 per person.
Does The Place To Be serve breakfast?
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Yes, it runs from a healthy-leaning breakfast through lunch, dinner and after-work drinks.
Is The Place To Be open to non-hotel guests?
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Yes, it's open to non-hotel guests, even though it sits inside the Petit Palace Santa Bárbara hotel.
Is The Place To Be good for groups and families?
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Yes, it's good for both groups and families.