MADRID - CASA LABRA
CASA LABRA
Casa Labra Madrid dates back to 1860. History was made at this bar on 2 May 1879, when the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Party) was formed. When you walk in, it feels as though you’ve stepped back to 1879, as not much seems to have changed since then!
The picture below shows old prices.
Current prices (2026)
Cod croqueta: €1.70 each
Tuna pickled banderilla: €2.25
Tortilla: €6.90
Tajadas de bacalao: €2.30
It is a fantastic traditional bar.
It is famous for its croquetas de bacalao.
Some of the best in Madrid.
The tajadas de bacalao are pieces of cod deep-fried in batter until crispy. They serve around 2,100 tajadas de bacalao every day, making them its signature speciality.
They are served on wooden cocktail sticks or eaten with your fingers, and cost €2.30 each.
They offer great value for that price, and the crispy battered cod is comparable to some of the best you’ll find in England.
They are best enjoyed with a caña or a selection of Spanish wines from the barrel. Casa Labra once also had a restaurant area at the back, but this is currently closed. The traditional tavern remains open.
This is not a fine dining establishment. It is an old, unpretentious and well-respected traditional tapas bar, although the menu is limited. People come here primarily for the bacalao. Both locals and tourists visit, although these days the clientele is predominantly tourists. It’s a place to drop in for a beer and some tapas for an hour or so, then move on. It is rightly regarded as a gem in Madrid.
The outside façade has a terrace with high tables. If you plan to visit, it’s best to arrive shortly after opening at either 11:30 am or 6:30 pm, as queues tend to get quite long, especially on weekends.
CASA LABRA Calle Tetuan 12, 28013 Madrid +34 915 31 00 81 www.casalabra.es
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