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Tapas Bar 4.1· 985 reviews €10–20

Bar La Escalera

Madrid, Spain

Discover Bar La Escalera, a casual tapas bar in Salamanca, Madrid, offering homestyle meals, craft drinks, outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere.

4.1 / 5

Guest rating

985

Reviews

Tapas Bar

Cuisine

Madrid

City

€10–20

Price level

Closed

Overview

About Bar La Escalera

Bar La Escalera is a narrow, informal tapas bar located on Calle de Diego de León in the Salamanca neighborhood of Madrid. Known for homestyle meals and a robust selection of craft drinks, it offers a cozy and trendy setting with an enclosed terrace perfect for enjoying meals outdoors.

Visitors typically spend between 30 minutes to 2.5 hours here, enjoying a range of small plates and beverages including beer, cocktails, and coffee. The atmosphere is casual and lively, often attracting groups and solo diners looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner options.

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Quick facts

  • Price range: €10–20
  • Visit duration: 30 min to 2.5 hr
  • Service: Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Takeout
  • No wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Paid street parking nearby
  • Popular dishes: Paella Mixta, Tarta de Queso, Ropa Vieja
  • Payment options: Credit/Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Amenities & features

What's available at the restaurant

Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at Bar La Escalera.

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • No Delivery

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • No Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • No Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid street parking
Hours

Opening hours

When Bar La Escalera is open during the week.

Closed

  • Monday 07:30 AM - 01:30 AM
  • Tuesday 07:30 AM - 01:00 AM
  • Wednesday 07:30 AM - 01:00 AM
  • Thursday 07:30 AM - 01:30 AM
  • Friday 07:30 AM - 01:30 AM
  • Saturday 08:30 AM - 01:30 AM
  • Sunday Closed
Location

Location & Nearby Places

Central Madrid, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.

Reviews

Reviews for Bar La Escalera

What recent guests say after dining at Bar La Escalera.

4.1/ 5

Based on 985 guest reviews

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Rating distribution

5 50%
4 26%
3 13%
2 4%
1 7%

ST

Jun 19, 2026

"This bar is not fancy at all. It is in fact very unspecial in terms of interiour etc. The nice thing here are the prices and the free food served with the drinks. Usually people stand outside, which makes it very lively. Will def come back"

Michael Groenenboom

May 19, 2026

"Wonderful tapas bar and exactly what you hope for on a Thursday evening in Madrid. Appreciate the quality of the food here! Crowded but not hectic with only nice people which are nice and open for a chit chat. Good start of a night out in Madrid."

Esmitt Ramírez

Mar 14, 2026

"Classic bar! nothing more to say. small but cozy and the guy has like 10 hands to take care of everything! very satisfied more than normal/good portions."

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bar La Escalera to help plan a visit.

Small plates and homestyle Spanish dishes including popular items like paella, tortilla skewers, and various tapas are available throughout the day.

The restaurant features an enclosed terrace providing outdoor seating options in a casual setting.

There is no wheelchair accessible entrance or parking lot at this location.

Reservations are accepted, which can help with planning visits especially during busy hours.

Delivery is not available, but takeout options are provided along with dine-in service.

Payments can be made by credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payment methods.

High chairs are available, making it possible to accommodate young children.

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