La Taberna de La Copla
Malasana, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
La Taberna de La Copla is a good Madrid pick when you want an easy, social Centro plan rather than a formal restaurant commitment. Book it for relaxed dates, birthdays, or flexible group evenings; compare GOAT, Makan, or Malpica if the meal itself needs to be the main event.
About La Taberna de La Copla
La Taberna de La Copla is a casual venue in Madrid with evening hours during the week and longer weekend opening. It is closed on Monday, opens from 6:30 PM Tuesday through Friday, and opens from 12:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. For comparison, other options to consider include GOAT, Juancho's BBQ, Makan, Malpica, and Mama Chicó.
The practical verdict: consider La Taberna de La Copla when its schedule and casual dress code fit your Madrid plans.
A casual Madrid pick with late-week hours
The clearest signal is the schedule. La Taberna de La Copla is closed on Monday; open Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 12 AM; Thursday from 6:30 PM to 1 AM; Friday from 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM; Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 AM; and Sunday from 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
Dress code is casual.
How to decide against other options
If you are comparing options, use the basics first: La Taberna de La Copla has a casual dress code and is open late on several nights, with 12:30 PM opening on Saturday and Sunday. GOAT, Makan, Malpica, Mama Chicó, and Juancho's BBQ are other options to compare depending on the kind of outing you want.
Use broader Madrid guides if the plan is still open: restaurants, hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences. For wider browsing, compare other dining rooms generically rather than relying on claims about La Taberna de La Copla's menu, awards, pricing, or booking difficulty.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 6:30 PM–12 AM
- Location
- C/ de Jesús del Valle, 1, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/338724
- Phone
- +34916709355
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Taberna de La Copla leans into Madrid’s tavern tradition, presenting a room that foregrounds cultural memory as much as cuisine. The space references mid‑century copla and flamenco song, so evenings feel framed by a living musical lineage rather than by polished fine‑dining choreography. The result is intimate and charming: a neighbourhood taberna that trades theatrical modernism for warmth, local specificity and conviviality. It sits in Malasaña’s active streetscape, where working, lived‑in urban life meets a deliberate nod to Spain’s musical and tavern heritage.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot built for evening socializing: informal dinners, after‑work stands and low‑key date nights all work well here. The taberna format privileges shared experience and atmosphere, so groups that want to linger over food and conversation find it rewarding. Because the room foregrounds copla and traditional song as part of the evening, a visit after dark captures the place at its most expressive. It’s a counterpoint to Madrid’s tasting‑menu circuit: more about communal feeling than culinary theater.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the taberna classics that anchor the menu: croquetas, patatas bravas and tortillas are signature items and natural to share. Treat the meal as a series of small plates meant for communal tasting rather than a formal multi‑course progression. Arrive for evening service to feel the room’s connection to copla and the neighbourhood rhythm; the format favors lingering, ordering multiple dishes and sampling across the menu. Expect a convivial, food-forward, unpretentious experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy space with traditional Spanish charm, rustic elegance, wooden tables, aged walls, dim lighting, and vintage decor including Roman amphorae and photos of copla singers.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Small plates
Signature Dishes
- croquetas
- patatas bravas
- tortillas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- C/ de Jesús del Valle, 1, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6:30 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 6:30 PM–1 AM
- Friday
- 6:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Saturday
- 12:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Sunday
- 12:30–11:30 PM
Location
C/ de Jesús del Valle, 1, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- GOAT, Notable alternative
- Juancho's BBQ, Notable alternative
- Makan, Notable alternative
- Mama Chicó, Notable alternative
- Malpica, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Madrid
Choose La Taberna de La Copla when ease and atmosphere matter more than a tightly defined dining format. Against GOAT and Malpica, its advantage is low-friction planning; those are better cross-shops when the food brief needs to feel more deliberate.
Makan is the smarter alternative if the group wants a clearer cuisine-led choice. Juancho's BBQ works better for diners who want a more specific, casual food craving to drive the booking. La Taberna de La Copla is better for an evening that may continue elsewhere in Centro.
For ambiance-led plans, compare it most closely with Mama Chicó. If the occasion calls for relaxed energy and an easier booking path, La Taberna de La Copla has the clearer use case. If the room needs to carry a more polished dinner, cross-shop before deciding.
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Compare La Taberna de La Copla
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| La Taberna de La Copla | Madrid | No published awards |
| GOAT | Madrid | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star |
| Juancho's BBQ | Madrid | No published awards |
| Makan | Madrid | No published awards |
| Mama Chicó | Madrid | No published awards |
| Malpica | Madrid | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to La Taberna de La Copla?
Other options to compare include GOAT, Makan, Juancho's BBQ, Mama Chicó, and Malpica. Choose based on current availability and the type of outing you want.
Is La Taberna de La Copla good for solo dining?
If you are considering a solo visit, the basics are that the dress code is casual and the venue is open Tuesday through Sunday, with later closing times toward the end of the week.
When is La Taberna de La Copla open?
Weekday opening begins at 6:30 PM from Tuesday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday opening begins at 12:30 PM.
How far ahead should I book La Taberna de La Copla?
Contact La Taberna de La Copla directly for current reservation availability, especially if you are planning around the later Thursday, Friday, or Saturday hours.
