Bodega de la Ardosa

What to expect

The Bodega de la Ardosa is a century-old tavern at Calle de Colón 13, in Malasaña. In 1892 Rafael Fernández opened several taverns called La Ardosa, named after a town in the province of Toledo, and this one keeps original decoration: an engraved glass sign, tiles on the lower part of the wall and a ceiling fan.

The drinks list covers vermouth on tap, a wide range of Irish beers, blond beers and wines from Ribera and Rioja. It is said to have the oldest Guinness tap on record. The house speciality is the tortilla de patatas, the Spanish potato omelette, and the snacks include canapés, salmorejo, salted fish, cecina de León and duck ham.

Don't miss

• Vermouth on tap
• The potato omelette
• Engraved glass sign and tiled wall
• Irish beers and wines from Ribera and Rioja

Tips for your visit

• Order the tortilla with a vermouth or a beer, as the house is known for both.
• Try a few of the small snacks, such as salmorejo or cecina, to share.
• Chueca and Tribunal are the nearest metro stops.
• Pair it with a walk through Malasaña and along Calle de Fuencarral.