Where to drink vermouth in Madrid like a real cat?

Anyone who has lived in Madrid for a while will have observed that having vermouth or vermouth in the capital of Spain is quite an experience. It is an ancient herbal wine that became very popular to whet the appetite, which made it synonymous with the aperitif throughout Europe but especially in Italy, France and Spain.

In our country it is usually taken on Sundays or on holidays in the company of friends or family and although a few years ago it seemed to have gone out of fashion, the truth is that in recent times it has returned with force to become a trend again.

In this way, vermouth is becoming a claim for the most chic places in the capital that use different brands, qualities and ways of presenting it to attract new followers to this delicious drink. However, in the typical Madrid taverns it never stopped being offered to the satisfaction of vermouth fans.

Drinking vermouth in Madrid is an ingrained tradition that must be observed at least once if you are visiting. Here are some bars where you can enjoy a delicious glass of vermouth like a real cat. Take aim!

The Mine (General Álvarez de Castro, 8)

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If you are looking for a traditional tavern with a great atmosphere to have a vermouth, La Mina is the place to go. Opened to the public in 1949, it has always been a meeting point for locals to have a few beers and a delicious serving of prawns or Moorish pinchos, two of its specialties.

Thanks to the grandson of its founder, La Mina has taken on new life with an aesthetic remodeling but respecting the inheritance received: stoneware floors, a marble bar, old ceramic wine jars ...

The Ardosa (Colón, 13)

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This is one of those old taverns in Madrid, authentic on all four sides. The site is not very large and maintains almost the same original decor from 1892, which is undoubtedly part of its success and charm. The other part is its exquisite potato omelette, its jerky croquettes and its delicious tap vermouth.

Located in the heart of the Malasaña neighborhood, it is always crowded with the public that starts at noon or starts at midnight.

Angel Sierra Tavern (Gravina, 11)

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In 2017, the Ángel Sierra Tavern will be one century old. Located in the same Plaza de Chueca, this is one of those taverns that remind us of the most traditional and authentic Madrid.

Always packed with people, the Ángel Sierra Tavern consists of two different spaces: a bar where the Reus vermouth taps seem to have no respite and an interior room that is almost a museum.

The atmosphere is very good, modern and young. It fills up especially at peak time for tapas to order a short glass of vermouth with olives. Another proposal to accompany the drink is its anchovies or pickled tuna.

Alipio Ramos Tavern (Ponzano, 30)

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La Taberna Alipio Ramos is a classic of canes and tapas in Madrid. Inaugurated in 1916, it is possibly the oldest tavern in Chamberí, more than a century old.

In addition to its tap vermouth, its claim is also the steamed mussels, its homemade omelette rations, oxtail croquettes and carved entrecote.

Authentic traditional tasca food always with a young atmosphere. Very crowded on weekends by fans of vermouth, well-drawn beers and varied tapas.

If things get lively and more friends join in, you can go to its cozy and spacious living room to extend the tapas and have some dessert (the homemade flan and pancakes triumph).

Verbena Bar (Velarde, 24)

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Aware that in hispter Malasaña the tapas taverns of a lifetime were scarce, in Verbena Bar they have tried the traditional and the modern to attract the young people of the neighborhood who are looking for a tapas and a beer or vermouth at a good price but with a modern touch .

Made in Madrid, the vermouth served at Verbena Bar is Zecchini, served with or without a siphon, with an orange slice and an olive. Its "old men" are striking, a glass of vermouth that they have accompanied with a jet of gin, obtaining a very cool result. And how can we forget their «frida», a vermouth cocktail in which lemon, mint and ginger will take our palate to seventh heaven.

To accompany any of these drinks, we recommend taking a look at their menu and ordering a portion of Spanish cheeses or Iberian ham. Perfect to put the finishing touch to an unforgettable festival.

Did you know any of these taverns to fulfill the tradition of vermouth on Sundays? Which one would you like to go to first?


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