Patio de Leones

Patio de Leones is an ode to Madrid and its vibrant culture, a space that reinterprets the city’s traditional castizo spirit from a contemporary, fresh and sophisticated perspective. Conceived as a tribute to the classic Madrid tavern, the project captures the essence of coming together, shared enjoyment and the authentic flavors of Spanish produce. The menu combines seasonal dishes with timeless favorites, including the silky Spanish omelette, Cinco Jotas ham croquettes, Russian salad, patatas bravas and the famous churros with hot chocolate, an irresistible Madrid-style finale to the evening.

The building now occupied by Patio de Leones was Madrid’s bullring for 125 years. Today, on the same corner of Plaza de la Independencia, the 200-square-metre tavern combines an Art Deco-inspired bar, more than 500 wine selections and hand-painted tiles by Barcelona-based illustrator Sergio Mora, considered one of the leading figures of Spanish pop surrealism and a Latin Grammy winner for his album design work for Love of Lesbian. Adding to the experience is a third-generation churro maker who prepares the churros fresh to order. On Fridays and Saturdays at midnight, and Sundays at 7 p.m., the so-called flamenquito takes over the venue with live music and DJ sets. Entry is free, and no reservation is required on Sundays. Patio de Leones belongs to the same group as Ramses, its neighbor on the same square.