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El Brillante
Classic bar facing Atocha and the Reina Sofía, with a terrace. Order the calamari sandwich.
Atocha
TTM essential
El Brillante
This place earned its spot in the guide on its own merits. No discount needed — you'll see why.
About El Brillante
Bar on Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, in Atocha, facing the Reina Sofía Museum. It serves classic Spanish dishes, calamari sandwiches, wine and beer, and has a terrace. An easy stop before or after the museums on the Paseo del Arte, for a coffee, a sandwich or some patatas bravas. It does not take reservations.
Why we recommend it
- Calamari sandwich and classic dishes
- Facing the Reina Sofía, next to Atocha
- Terrace on the square
The basics
ReservationsNo reservations.
AccessibilityAccessible
PaymentCash · Card · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Hours
How to get there
Tags
- bocadillo de calamares
- calamares
- atocha
- reina sofia
- terraza
- bar clasico
- paseo del arte
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