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La Chilostra

La Chilostra Madrid Spain 40.4116888 -3.7041194
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Spanish Restaurant / Tapas Bar

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: Tapas bars are a dime a dozen in Madrid, but La Chilostra offers a truly authentic atmosphere where patrons can find an amiable mix of bohemian and no-frills locals from the Lavapiés and Tirso neighborhoods who spill out into the street with drinks and tapas in hand. The peculiar yet homey décor consists mainly of a rustic collection of antique hoes, axes, and other farming tools once used on the arid ranches that surround Madrid, and a large wooden truss mounted over the bar that supports a row of lights and a rack of glasses. Close inspection may even reveal old Spanish peseta coins bearing the face of Franco jammed between the beams. Scrawled on scattered chalkboards are the various tapas available, but the real specialties are the tostas – thick slices of lightly toasted bread topped with cured hams, beef, and cheeses. Another bar and the kitchen are situated in the back room and create a long, narrow nook with small wooden tables and short stools that provide an appropriately shadowy space where groups engage in scintillating discussions and occasional heated debates about politics, culture, and life in general. The easygoing atmosphere at La Chilostra is complemented by the groovy bass lines of suave hip-hop and mellow electronic music kept at a decent volume that doesn’t stifle conversation.

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Neighborhood:

La Latina / Lavapiés

Address:

Calle de la Cabeza, 1
28012 Madrid
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Metro:

Tirso de Molina

Hours:

M–F noon–4pm and 7pm–1am, Sa noon–5pm and 7pm–2:30am

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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La Chilostra Review

Tip from Jonah:

“La Chilostra has set hours of operation, but it doesn’t always adhere to its own schedule and is sometimes closed on random days and times. If it’s closed, check out the nearby Casa Granada (Calle del Doctor Cortezo, 17) or some of the bars and cafés on Calle Argumosa.”

The Scene

Tapas bars are a dime a dozen in Madrid, but La Chilostra offers a truly authentic atmosphere where patrons can find an amiable mix of bohemian and no-frills locals from the Lavapiés and Tirso neighborhoods who spill out into...

La Latina / Lavapiés, Madrid – Tapas bars are a dime a dozen in Madrid, but La Chilostra offers a truly authentic atmosphere where patrons can find an amiable mix of bohemian and no-frills locals from the Lavapiés and Tirso neighborhoods who spill out into the street with drinks and tapas in hand.

The peculiar yet homey décor consists mainly of a rustic collection of antique hoes, axes, and other farming tools once used on the arid ranches that surround Madrid, and a large wooden truss mounted over the bar that supports a row of lights and a rack of glasses. Close inspection may even reveal old Spanish peseta coins bearing the face of Franco... read more →

Crowd

Mostly neighborhood regulars, mid-20s.

Entertainment/Music

Laid-back hip-hop and techno.

Food/Miscellaneous

A variety of tapas including tostas, the house specialty.

Prices

Tapas €5–€10. Beer and wine €2.50–€4.50.

Dress

Casual.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Fridays and Saturdays around 11pm.

Tags:

20sAmbientBohemianCasualConversationalEasygoingElectronicGood for GroupsGroupsHip-HopLatin FoodLocalsRegularsSandwichesSpanish FoodTapasTechno

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