Velarde 13
Velarde 13
Velarde 13 is a tapas bar on Calle de Velarde in Malasaña, set in what was the well-known Bar Malos, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. It calls itself a house of specialities: a short carta of recognisable dishes taken up a notch, from Ibérico croquetones and Santoña gildas to bravas with roast-garlic alioli, a runner-up ensaladilla rusa and the Chulapa, a toasted hogaza sandwich of grilled lacón and Arzúa-Ulloa cheese. Most tapas cost €3 to €15.
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Se nota que el verano empieza a despedirse: más gente por el barrio, más ruido, más cañas y el clásico “Venga, vamos a tomar una para ponernos al día”. Malasaña vuelve a coger ritmo y nos encanta. Así que ya sabéis: si tenéis plan, que tenga parada por Velarde 13. Lo que surja después, ya lo vamos
En Velarde 13 cocinamos como las abuelas, y nos encanta. Durante el veranito nos habéis preguntado por algunas recetas; tranquilos, que hemos pillado las indirectas 🤣 Hoy @marticoca os cuenta los mejores tips para que hagáis en casa vuestros propios croquetones. Eso sí, queremos ver las pruebas y
La empanadilla de la yaya 💛 La receta de la abuela de @marticoca directamente desde Murcia, hasta Malasaña: bonito en escabeche, tomate frito y huevo duro. Una mezcla sencilla y buenísima, de las de toda la vida. Si queréis ver el resto de la carta, link en bio 📎 📍C/Velarde 13 ☎️ Reservas: 622 87
Los miércoles son de Malasaña y de tomar unas cervezas para empujar el resto de la semana. Sabemos que os apetece, pero por si alguien duda, tenemos los botellines a 1€ 😏🍻 Las croquetas ya están marchando y el FOMO subiendo. Nos vemos en un ratito familia 🙌 📍C/Velarde 13 ☎️ Reservas: 622 87 95 54
Si algo bueno tiene que llegue septiembre es que queda menos para #unadebravas2026 by @palenciabrava 🔥 Vamos a llevar nuestras bravas, las que hacemos con mucho cariño: monalisa en tres cocciones, salsa brava original madrileña (con el toque de @marticoca ) y un alioli de ajos asados para rematar
¡Ya estamos de vuelta, familia! 😁🍻 Se acabaron las vacaciones y volvemos a Malasaña con las pilas cargadas, los fogones encendidos y muchas ganas de veros. Y sí, también vuelven vuestros platos favoritos 😉 🍽️ Para celebrarlo, como toca: botellines de @cervezavictoria 1€🔥 ¡Nos vemos en Velarde 13
Background
About Velarde 13
The Story
Velarde 13 took over the well-known Bar Malos and reinvented it as a specialities bar in the middle of Malasaña. The idea is a brief carta of familiar dishes, croquetas, the zapatilla sandwich, bravas with alioli, done better than usual, and the kitchen has the competition results to show for it: its ensaladilla rusa came second in a contest for Madrid's best, and its cheesecake was a finalist in another. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
Spanish tapas built for sharing, plus two house sandwiches. The Chulapa is two slices of Galician hogaza toasted in butter and filled with layers of grilled lacón and melted Arzúa-Ulloa cheese; the Manopla adds pickles and Dijon mustard, and both come in gluten-free versions.
The Carta
Ibérico paletilla croquetones come by the unit (€2.70) or six to a ración (€14). There are gildas of anchovy, boquerón or anchovy with cheese (€2.80 to €2.90), patatas bravuconas with Madrid brava sauce and roast-garlic alioli, Padrón peppers 'some hot and some not', crisp broccoli on ajoblanco, Ramón Franco mussels in escabeche from the Rías Baixas, a jeta montadito, Burgos morcilla fried in olive-pomace oil, cured raw-milk sheep's cheese, Santoña 00 anchovies (€21), granny's tuna empanadilla, chickpea hummus and the 'Combinado' of house potatoes, grilled lacón and an egg. The Chulapa costs €12 for a half and €23.50 whole. Dessert is the cheesecake (€4.50 half, €8 whole) or an Inés Rosales torta with chocolate, flaky salt and orange.
Drinks and Hours
On tap there's Victoria, Turia, Voll-Damm, Complot IPA and Grimbergen, plus a short list of wines by the glass from about €3, from Rías Baixas albariño to a Madrid tempranillo, cava, vermouth, kalimotxo and a few classic cocktails such as an Aperol spritz and a negroni. Velarde 13 opens Wednesday and Thursday from 19:00 to midnight, Friday and Saturday for lunch (13:30 to 16:00) and dinner (19:30 until 01:30 on Friday and 00:30 on Saturday), and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:30. It closes Monday and Tuesday.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Velarde 13 Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
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Velarde 13 ranks #284 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
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How to Book Velarde 13
Booking
Book online at covermanager.com (covermanager).
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Experience
Velarde 13 Dining Experience
A lively Malasaña bar for sharing plates, a family meal at the weekend or dinner and the first drinks of the night before heading out in the neighbourhood. It's good for groups, dogs are welcome, and there's a short cocktail list.
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Velarde 13 Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de Velarde, 13, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de Velarde 13, in Malasaña, in Madrid's Centro district, in the premises that were Bar Malos.
Nearby
Malasaña is where the city keeps its energy, a tight web of streets that turns over fast and stays up late. The eating is young and restless, with vegan kitchens, coffee bars and creative rooms wedged between places that have not changed in decades. It runs down to Gran Vía, and it rewards walking without a plan.
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Details
Velarde 13 Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 19:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–01:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–00:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–17:30 |
Velarde 13 hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Velarde 13 FAQ
What kind of food does Velarde 13 serve?
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Spanish sharing plates in Malasaña: croquetones de paletilla ibérica, gildas de Santoña, patatas bravuconas and pimientos del Padrón, plus signature bocadillos like the Chulapa. Cocktails on offer.
Does Velarde 13 have a Michelin star?
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No. Velarde 13 holds a Repsol Solete, the Guía Repsol's distinction for standout casual spots, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
When is Velarde 13 open?
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Wednesday and Thursday 19:00 to midnight; Friday 13:30 to 16:00 and 19:30 to 01:30; Saturday 13:30 to 16:00 and 19:30 to 00:30; Sunday 13:00 to 17:30. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
What's on the menu at Velarde 13?
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Croquetones de paletilla ibérica, gildas de Santoña, patatas bravuconas and pimientos del Padrón, plus signature bocadillos like the Chulapa (lacón and Arzúa Ulloa cheese on toasted hogaza bread).
How much does it cost to eat at Velarde 13?
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Tapas run from €2.70 for a croquetón to €21 for Santoña anchovies, and a half Chulapa sandwich is €12, so most visits stay under €25 per person.
What was Velarde 13 before?
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It occupies the premises of the well-known Malasaña bar Bar Malos, now reinvented as a tapas 'house of specialities'.