Café Gijón
-
The haunt of journalists and leading cultural figures, the Gijón was founded in 1888 and is one of the few surviving tertulia cafés where, traditionally, men gathered to discuss issues of the day. Former patrons include the poet Federico García Lorca, the American film director Orson Welles and – more improbably – the famous Dutch spy and belly-dancer, Mata Hari. Order tapas and drinks at the bar or book a table for lunch. The windows look out on to Paseo de Recoletos where the café has its own terrace.
Practical Information
Paseo de Recoletos 21
€€
-
Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
-
Advertisement
Latest guides
-
-
lg6789's Las Vegas guide
lg6789
-
Dosdoce's Dublin guide
Dosdoc
-
Paris guide
sherlo
-
-
Lucy Tagg's Sicily guide
Lucy T
-
Juliewaldman's Boston guide
Juliew
-
Paris
pengui
What’s on now in Madrid
-
ATP Masters Series: Mutua Madrileña Masters MadridThe world's leading men's tennis stars come to the Madrid Arena for the latest round of the Masters Series. David Nalbandian defends his title. Read more
-
FeriarteMadrid's annual art fair - Feriarte - has been running for over 30 years. The enticing selection of objets d'art, furniture and jewellery at the IFEMA should tempt everyone from antique lovers to... Read more
- The day of the Three Kings (Reyes Magos) is a popular Christmas tradition in Spain. Celebrations take the form of theatrical re-enactments, traditional pageants and enough sweet distribution to keep... Read more
-
Rembrandt: History PainterMadrid's star exhibition for autumn/winter 2008 is Rembrandt: History Painter (Historias de Rembrandt). The collection at The Prado Museum features 35 paintings and prints by the Dutch... Read more
![[+]](/images/button-addtoguide.gif)
symbol, to start adding attractions to your
tailor-made travel guide.
If you were signed in, you could write a review here. Register for a free account, or if you're already a member, sign in.