Food

La Bola

Palacio and Ópera, Madrid

Address
Calle de la Bola 5, Madrid
Hours
Mon to Wed, Sun
13:00 to 16:00
Thu to Sat
12:00 to 20:30

Sunday to Wednesday 13:00 to 16:00, Thursday to Saturday 12:00 to 20:30.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A tavern near the Royal Palace and the Teatro Real, founded in 1870 by Cándida Santos from Asturias. It serves cocido madrileño cooked in the traditional way.

Cost €€€
Time needed 1.5 hours
Best time Lunch

Insider tip

The tourism board lists a meal at 31 to 45 euros. Ask the restaurant about other hours.

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Around Palacio and Ópera

Royal Palace, cathedral and the Habsburg streets

Palacio and Ópera is the western end of the old centre, around the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and the Teatro Real. Plaza de la Villa and the streets of the Habsburg-era city sit just east of them.

Palacio and Ópera has 28 places on the Roam Madrid map: 8 landmarks, 4 churches and cathedrals, 4 cafes, 3 parks and gardens, 3 bars, 2 shops, 2 restaurants, 1 viewpoint and 1 market. Read the Palacio and Ópera guide.

Good to know

What is the address of La Bola?
Calle de la Bola 5, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of La Bola?
Mon to Wed, Sun 13:00 to 16:00; Thu to Sat 12:00 to 20:30. Sunday to Wednesday 13:00 to 16:00, Thursday to Saturday 12:00 to 20:30.
How long do you need at La Bola?
Plan for 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit La Bola?
Lunch.

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