Escape to the champion: “You pay for the drink, but the food is free”

“ You pay for the drink, but the food is free”, is what some tourists and content creators report on TikTok – and the famous ciderry confirms on social media!

To the ride of the Spanish victory at World War 2026, now we must celebrate it! So if you're planning a little getaway from neighbouring Spain, take note of traditional tapas bars who can't even lose.

Known for the hectic environment, the El Tigre Sidra Barmake him leave the establishment with a full belly.

Are you thirsty? Even if you only go there for a beer, you'll certainly be surprised by a panoply of tapas dishes. And be amazed, it is totally free!

For an immersive experience in Spanish culture, with traditional drinks and free tapas, this is the ciderry that cannot be missed in your traditional bar tour.

@jcnanoo Free tapas en Madrid El bar se llama “El Tigre” y está ubicado en Chueca. The cervezas cuestan 4€ (aunque puedes ask of several tamaños) the recommiedo al 100% y seguro que enchanting them as much as the mi # eltigre #planesgratis #planesbaratos #planesmadrid #restaurants original sound – NANO

Here are other bars typical of Spain

Pez Tortilla

With a more academic environment, but with tortilla in the “right spot”, this is one of the most popular bars in the city, known by the locals and not just with tourist affluence. It often appears in gastronomic guides and expert recommendations.

Jurucha 

With the classic pinchos, located in the Salamanca district, this is one of the gastronomy references of El País.

Kamiku

This Spanish newspaper also refers to the bar specializing in artisanal cheeses and navarre gastronomy.

La Barra de la Tasquería

Distinguished by the Michelin Guide, it offers a sophisticated version of tapas and Spanish cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Famous Tapeo culture

Still, if you do not intend to pass through Madrid on the next trip to Spain, there are 18 bars you can leave on the list of suggestions for your trip. ♪ We ♪ “T de Bares” Awards, Tapas Magazine, distinguished 18 bars, one for each autonomous community, in order to recognize some of the most emblematic spaces of the famous tapeo culture.

Here is the list of the first edition:

Andalusia – Rogada Wine Bar (Málaga)
Aragon – Brrutal (Saragoza)
Asturias – Cadejo Wine Bar (Oviedo)
Balearic Islands – Santería (Palma)
Canary Islands – Tagoro (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Cantabria – El Sol (Santander)
Castile-La Mancha – La Bechamel (Albacete)
Castile and Leo – Trasto (Valladolid)
Catalonia – Bar Bocata (Barcelona)
Valencian Community – La Sastreria (Valencia)
Extremadura – Places (Badajoz)
Galicia – O Secadeiro (Santiago de Compostela)
La Rioja – Tastavin (Logroño)
Community of Madrid – La Mina (Madrid)
Murcia – La Tropical (Murcia)
Navarre – Baserriberri (Pamplona)
Basque Country – Casa Julián (Tolosa)
Principality of Asturias – Cadejo Wine Bar 

And if you like a little more refinement to delight yourself with some beautiful tapas, here are the suggestions of “mandatory bars” according to the Michelin Guide:

Gangara (San Sebastián)
Gran Sol (Hondarribia)
La Barra de Cañabota (Sevila)
El Portal Alicante (Alicante)
La Taberna del Gourmet (Alicante)
Paco Meralgo (Barcelona)
Bergara (San Sebastián)
Villa Paramesa (Valladolid)
Tapas 3.0 (Salamanca)
Abastos 2.0 Barra (Santiago de Compostela)
Gaucho (Pamplona)
Tastavin (Logroño)