Historic San Miguel Market, Madrid’s iron market turned gourmet tapas hub
The San Miguel Market is Madrid’s only remaining historic iron-framed market. Transformed from a traditional food hall into a high-end gastronomic tapas venue, it rivals Barcelona’s La Boquería.
Origins & Architecture
Although a market has stood here since medieval times, the distinctive iron pavilion was built between 1913–1916, inspired by early 20th-century European iron markets.
Revitalization & Concept
After decades of decline, the pavilion was fully restored in 2009 and reinvented as a multi-purpose gourmet space for dining, socializing, and tapas tasting.
What You’ll Find
- Produce & Seafood Stalls: fresh select fruits, vegetables, fish
- Pastry & Confectionery: artisanal sweets and delicacies
- Wine Shops: extensive vino and cava selections
- Live Cooking Counters: oysters, sushi, Iberian ham, tacos, more
- Tapas & Pinchos: gourmet bites perfectly paired with drinks
- Cocktails & Craft Beer: ideal for aperitivo or after-work
Dive into the San Miguel Market: an iron-framed monument turned temple of taste in Madrid’s historic core.
How to get there
Coordinates:
Decimal: 40.415278°, -3.708889°
DMS: 40°24'55" N, 3°42'32" O
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