Trafalgar
Trafalgar
Trafalgar is a bar near Plaza de Olavide in Chamberí, on the corner of Calle de Alburquerque and Calle Palafox, opened in spring 2022 by David Yllera and Nacho Aparicio, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. Steel trays, leather stools and classic raciones with a modern touch set the tone: layered 'amilhojadas' bravas, anchovies on brioche with smoked butter, steak tartare on a potato millefeuille and ember-grilled pluma ibérica, plus the La Fina cheeseburger. The drinks run from signature cocktails like the Cuzco to classics, more than 70 wines, vermouths and sherries, and it's open from 13:00 until late every day.
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From bar_trafalgar on Instagram
Es viernes, es agosto, aquí va un buen cocktail. Fred Astaire bailando Bruno Borlone. Les esperamos.
Sabemos que lo saben, pero por si acaso les recordamos que en agosto permanecemos abiertos durante todas las noches. Mediodías cerramos. Les esperamos
Ni los del barco ese, ni los de la playa esa. Mejor Madrid trabajando y un poco de Trafalgar, confíen en nosotros, disfruten del verano con criterio.
En Trafalgar solo ponemos música con sombrero. Saquen sus sombreros a la calle. Les esperamos
“Can I kick it? Yes you can.” Les esperamos en nuestro pequeño gran bar.
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Background
About Trafalgar
The Story
David Yllera and Nacho Aparicio opened Trafalgar in spring 2022 in a space that had been a Segovian-style inn, keeping its old floor and adding a pool table; in their words, it's a bar for themselves and people their age. It's now one of three bars in the group, alongside Vergara on Calle de Serrano and Moret on Paseo del Pintor Rosales. The Guía Repsol gave it a Solete in autumn 2023, noting that it has stood out in central Madrid since the day it opened.
The Cuisine
Classic Spanish bar raciones with a modern edge, built for sharing, from gildas and croquetas to grilled meats, with sandwiches, burgers and desserts. There are gluten-free and vegan options for the burger, and a gluten-free bikini.
What to Order
The Guía Repsol's picks are the anchovies on brioche with smoked butter, the steak tartare montadito on potato millefeuille and the pluma ibérica a la brasa with homemade chimichurri. The bravas amilhojadas are the house signature, and the menu also lists smoked-sardine mini cocas, txangurro brioche, griddled 'ceviche-style' zamburiñas, a bluefin tuna tartare montadito, Iberian ham croquetas, ensaladilla, confit artichokes, melting torreznos, tempura prawns with mojo, monkfish with bilbaína sauce and sliced old-cow sirloin. For something in bread: La Fina cheeseburger, a smoked lacón and Comté bikini, a pastrami mollete or a calamari bocatín. Desserts include cheesecake and a brioche torrija.
The Bar
Signature cocktails include the Pinche Rosita, Nikita, Embajador, Sakura Martini, Lady Chamberí and the Cuzco (pisco, green apple, lime and ginger ale), alongside classics such as the Pisco Sour, Margarita, Paloma, Dry Martini and Gimlet, and alcohol-free cocktails. There are more than 70 wines from around Spain and a few from abroad, Champagne and cava, vermouths from Madrid, León, Jerez, Pontevedra and Tarragona, sherries from fino to palo cortado, dessert wines and the full Mahou range.
Hours and Booking
Trafalgar opens every day from 13:00, until 02:00 Sunday to Thursday and 02:30 on Friday and Saturday. Tables can be booked online through the bar's website.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Trafalgar Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
comida 7.2
Diner Ratings
4.4
1810
TripAdvisor
3.4
48 reviews
Trafalgar ranks #326 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 3.4/5 on TripAdvisor (48 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Trafalgar
Booking
Reserve through the booking widget on the venue's own site (bartrafalgar.es).
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Experience
Trafalgar Dining Experience
A billiard table sits inside a former Segovian-style inn, with the original weathered flooring, clean walls and big corner windows. The owners describe the vibe as very social and open, and it draws a lively crowd for sharing plates over drinks well into the night. There's a terrace, children and pets are welcome, and the entrance is step-free.
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Trafalgar Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Alburquerque 14, 28010 Madrid (entrance via Calle Palafox; Chamberí, near Plaza de Olavide), Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Alburquerque 14, on the corner with Calle Palafox (the entrance is on Palafox), near Plaza de Olavide in Chamberí. The nearest metro is Bilbao (Lines 1 and 4).
Nearby
Trafalgar is the calm shoulder between Malasaña and the wider avenues, residential enough to feel lived-in and central enough to walk out of. The eating skews to neighbourhood favourites and small confident kitchens rather than destinations. It gets quieter, and better value, the further you go from Gran Vía.
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Details
Trafalgar Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–02:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–02:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–02:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–02:00 |
Trafalgar hours verified 2026-08-11. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Trafalgar FAQ
Who owns Trafalgar in Madrid?
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David Yllera and Nacho Aparicio, who opened it in spring 2022. The group also runs Vergara on Calle de Serrano and Moret on Paseo del Pintor Rosales.
What is Trafalgar known for?
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Its layered 'amilhojadas' bravas, the La Fina cheeseburger, anchovies on brioche with smoked butter and the steak tartare montadito, plus a cocktail list led by the Cuzco (pisco, green apple, lime and ginger ale).
Where is Trafalgar, and which entrance do you use?
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In Chamberí near Plaza de Olavide, at Calle de Alburquerque 14, with its entrance via Calle Palafox. The nearest metro is Bilbao (L1/L4).
When did Trafalgar open, and what are its hours?
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It opened in spring 2022, inside a former Segovian-style inn. Open Sunday to Thursday 1pm to 2am, and Friday and Saturday 1pm to 2:30am.
How much does it cost to eat at Trafalgar?
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The Guía Repsol puts it in its cheapest band. Small plates start at €3 for a gilda, most raciones are €8.50 to €16.50, and the larger grilled dishes run to €23–27.
How do you book a table at Trafalgar?
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Online, through the reservations page on the bar's own website, which also publishes the food menu.