Toboggan
Toboggan
Toboggan is a bar and terrace on a pedestrian plaza in Chopera, a few steps from Matadero and Madrid Río in Arganzuela. It works for a long aperitivo, with tapas and raciones and a terrace that fills up in good weather. It is easygoing and family- and dog-friendly, open every day from late morning until the early hours.
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. Si estás esta Semana Santa en Madrid… Deberías pasar a vernos! . Equipito Toboggan!
Background
About Toboggan
The Story
Toboggan is a neighbourhood bar on Plaza de Rutilio Gaci, by Matadero Madrid and Madrid Río, from Grupo Bamboleo, which describes itself as friends, traditional gas-fired cooking and castizo bars.
The Cuisine
Bar food to share: tortilla de patatas (from €3.60 a pincho), papas arrugás with mojo, bravas, homemade croquetas, tequeños and gyozas; a Palencia-style pepito and calamari montadito; torreznos and grilled oreja; cochinita pibil tacos, a Toboggan burger and grilled entraña (€16.50); and sepia, cazón en adobo and garlic prawns.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Toboggan Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.1
3309
TripAdvisor
3.0
97 reviews
Toboggan ranks #966 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.0/5 on TripAdvisor (97 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Toboggan
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Experience
Toboggan Dining Experience
The terrace is the pull, spilling onto a quiet pedestrian plaza next to Matadero Madrid and set up for a slow aperitivo that drifts into the afternoon. It is relaxed and casual, welcoming to families and dogs, with tapas, raciones and drinks carrying the mood into the evening.
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Toboggan Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Plaza Rutilio Gaci, 2, 28045, Madrid, Spain
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It is on Plaza de Rutilio Gaci in the Chopera area of Madrid's Arganzuela district, close to Matadero Madrid and Madrid Río.
Nearby
Chopera is a stretch of southern Arganzuela built up along the Manzanares, in the shadow of Matadero Madrid, the old slaughterhouse turned cultural centre on Paseo de la Chopera. It's a working, residential district with a steady mix of neighbourhood bars and newer openings drawn by the river park nearby.
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Details
Toboggan Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–02:00 |
Toboggan hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Toboggan FAQ
What is Toboggan?
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A neighbourhood bar and terrace in Arganzuela, next to Matadero Madrid and Madrid Río, good for a long aperitivo over tapas and raciones.
Where is Toboggan?
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On Plaza de Rutilio Gaci in the Chopera area of Madrid's Arganzuela district, close to Matadero Madrid and Madrid Río.
When is Toboggan open?
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Every day, roughly 11:00 to 02:00.
Is it dog-friendly and family-friendly?
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Yes. It is listed as dog-friendly and good for families and groups, with vegetarian options on the menu.
Does Toboggan have vegetarian options?
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Yes, it has vegetarian options.