Tablaos in Madrid

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Brendan

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Joined: Oct. 30 2010

Tablaos in Madrid

Friends! Who has up-to-date knowledge of tablaos in Madrid? I can read the internet, so I know what they say about themselves. What are they not saying, eh? Eh?

We’re currently looking at the Corral de la Morería for a food ‘n’ flamenco destination but nothing is fixed and I’m earnestly attentive to the wisdom of anyone who has been there lately (or has heard, or knows).

Thanks.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 2 2026 18:07:37

Ricardo

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From: Washington DC

RE: Tablaos in Madrid (in reply to Brendan)

Waiting to hear myself, I was there in 2022 and things had changed since 2019. I am sure the restaurant Carmela is still there with good steaks and likely flamenco activity very close by (ran into a dancer while eating there in 2022 so it was happening at that time).

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 2 2026 20:30:43

orsonw

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From: London

RE: Tablaos in Madrid (in reply to Brendan)

If you have already checked online to see who is performing, I am not sure what other information you are using to decide where to go?

I was in Jerez last week. Tablaos there don't tell you online who's performing, unlike the tablaos in Madrid/Barcelona. I took a chance and went to La Guarida del Angel, it was average. I've been to a few tablaos in Jerez, in my experience tablaos in Madrid/Barcelona have better artists. On the other hand peñas in Jerez are great.

I'm also curious to read other's experience/recommendation. I haven't been to Madrid for a while.

In any case hope you have a great night Brendan!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 2 2026 21:28:41

johnnefastis

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Joined: Jan. 10 2012

RE: Tablaos in Madrid (in reply to Brendan)

Hi,

I went here a year and a half ago and Antonio Sánchez was playing guitar and show was great.

https://tablaolascarboneras.com/

Also went here to see a Pelirojo play which was good too.

https://www.flamencodeleones.es/espectaculos

I heard that the scene changed a lot post covid so also looking forward to hear what recommendations there are.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 2 2026 22:52:11

Arash

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From: Iran (living in Germany)

RE: Tablaos in Madrid (in reply to Brendan)

Damn I missed so much.
Just now found out Casa Patas and some others were forced to close due to Covid. I had stopped playing guitar for almost 10 years or so and were so out of loop.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 3 2026 15:38:03

Brendan

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RE: Tablaos in Madrid (in reply to orsonw)

Thanks chaps!

We’re not going until March, so plenty of time for further research.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 8 2026 17:46:35