A cool and relaxing tapas bar with gently revolving ceiling fans and terracotta floors. Tapas include smoked cod, trout and salmon, or there are wooden...

Another Madrid classic, with wonderful tiling outside and rows of dusty beer steins inside, La Dolores has been serving ice-cold frothy beer since the...

There are long, long lists of the canapés on offer, but most are on display. Try the matrimonio (anchovies preserved and fresh, the perfect combination);...

It's been around, off and on, since 1800, though renovations have erased all the evidence but a very early photograph. A local favourite is the breakfast of...

A gorgeous old bar, La Nueva was recently taken over and scrubbed up, losing a little of its character along the way. The new ownership has added a Russian...

Everything from the the smoked salmon and red peppers to caldo gallego, grilled asparagus or baked potatoes with eggs and garlic, is available in half...

Little changes at this historic bar, from the zinc bar to the bull's head on the wall. Its various owners have all been involved in bullfighting, and...

The 'Taberna' is a bit misleading, as there's nothing particularly old-fashioned here, but the 'Cien Vinos' ('100 wines') is spot on. Mainly Spanish, there...

The surtido (mixed plate) of canapés and excellent selection of wines aside, the main attraction here (and it sure isn't the dour staff) is the location on...

Copla is a form of Spanish ballad, as sung by those depicted here in the dozens of crumbling photos. Tapas are named for famous coplas - Juanita Reina is...

Occupying the shop of an old shoemaker (zapatero), this is now a boisterous and smoky tapas bar. Old cobblers' tools are dotted about the place, and the...

Named after a late, great, Persian cat, this is a tiny, welcoming bar, whose croquetas are legendary. The other favourite is the patatas con mojo picón...

The decor has a bit of a modern, corporate look, but it's nice enough, and the tapas can be very good. Look out for duck liver with apple, sherry and goat's...

It's smack on the Plaza Mayor, so don't expect any bargains, especially if you sit out in the square, but this Andalucían bar is the real deal, with...