Flamenco in Madrid
Flamenco shows in Madrid are available in a number of impressive venues. Most
guidebooks warn against visiting the touristy "shows" or tablaos on the grounds
that they’re not genuine. From our point of view we believe these places offer a good night out
and we've had no complaints from Spanish Fiestas customers.
Taberna Casa Patas
Address: c/Cañizares, 10
Tel: 91-369-0496
Metro: Antón Martin
Website: www.casapatas.com
Casa Patas offers some of the finest flamenco performances in Madrid with
artists of the stature of Chaquetón, Remedios Amaya, Chano Lobato, La Niña
Pastori and many more. It is a location not commonly frequented by tourists.
Before and during the show tapas are served (ham, cheese, pork dishes, spicy
Spanish sausage, plates of fried fish) as well as steaks and rabo de toro
(bull’s tail), the house speciality
Café de Chinitas
Address: c/Torija, 7
Tel: 91-559-5135
Metro: Santo Domingo
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Café de Chinitas is located in the old part of the city (Madrid de los Austrias)
very close to the Royal Palace. It is housed in an 18th Century palace and is
one of the longest established flamenco venues in town. Over the years it has played host to some of the greatest
flamenco artists and had many national and international celebrities amongst its
guests. The show changes monthly and the quality of food available during
performances is as excellent as the performances themselves.
Torres Bermejas
Address: Mesonero Romanos, 11
Tel: 91-532-3322
Metro: Callao
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The decor of this flamenco night club is an exact reproduction of the Alhambra
Palace of Granada. The authentic gypsy music and dances performed here are of
the highest quality. Through its more than 35 years of existence, this “tablao”
has been visited by the most important personalities of Spain as well as
international social life, all of whom have delighted in the performances of the
most prominent names within the world of flamenco.
Corral de la Morería
C/ Morería, 17
Tel: 91-365-8446
Metro: Opera or Sol
Web:
www.corraldelamoreria.com
Corral de la Morería was established in 1956 and is recognised as one of the
most famous Flamenco shows in the world. Over the years some of the most famous
performers from the flamenco world have performed here including Pastora
Imperio, La Chunga, María Albaicín, Fosforito, Serranito, El Güito, Lucero Tena,
Isabel Pantoja and Blanca Del Rey. The outstanding performances and excellent
cuisine have attracted visitors from all over the world including such
celebrities as Frank Sinatra, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Muhammed Ali and U2,
to name just a few.
Candela
Address: c/Olmo, 2
Tel: 91-467-3382
Metro: Antón Martin
Infamous old bar in the streets of Barrio Lavapiés which has long been frequented by
Madrid's flamenco musicians. Apparently the late, great Camarón de la Isla sang
here until 11am but any such spontaneous performances these days are unlikely to
be found in the bar as closed sessions take place from time to time without a
tourist in sight.
La Soleá
Address: c/Cava Baja, 34
Tel: 91-365-3308
Metro: La Latina
This is a genuine and long-established flamenco venue with hardly a tourist in
sight. Performances take place from Tuesday to Sunday from 10pm to 3am. People
sit around in the bar, some pick up the guitar and impromptu performances
result.
Taberna Las Gabrieles
Address: Echegaray, 17
Tel: 91 429 62 61
Metro: Sevilla
This beautiful bar in the heart of Madrid is decorated with elaborate tiles.
It has a fascinating history as a shelter to bullfighters and a venue where
'tertulias' (political discussions) traditionally took place. There are
often flamenco shows on Tuesdays.
El Juglar
Address: C/ Lavapies, 37
Tel: 91 528 4381
Metro: Lavapies
This bar is in the Barrio Lavapies. It is split into two with a bar in
the front and a small concert venue in the back. There are flamenco shows
here every Sunday at 10pm and the price is €7.
Las Tablas
Address: Plaza España 9
Tel: 91 542 0520
Metro: Plaza España
Website: www.lastablasmadrid.com
This is a relatively new tablao with shows every night featuring excellent
guest artists.
Cardamomo
Address: C/ Echagaray, 15 (right next to Gabrieles)
Tel: 91 369 0757
Metro: Sevilla
Website: www.cardamomo.es
This used to just be a cool flamenco bar with music jams and some shows. Now
it hosts tablao shows of very high quality and is still a hangout for a lot of
local flamenco artists.
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