I came to Las Carboneras with a group touring Barcelona and Madrid. The evening here was the highlight of the 10 day trip. Dinner was very good. The flamenco show was extraordinary. Such talented dancers who evoke strong emotions. I could hardly sit in my seat because the dancing was so exciting. This is not flamenco like you would see at Disneyland. This is genuine art. Don't miss Las Carboneras! read more

WOW! What an amazing flamenco experience. This place is legit, and even though it's located in a fairly high trafficked tourist area, it felt truly authentic and intimate. It wasn't a huge venue, and it seemed that all of the tables had a pretty good view of the stage. I know the same can't always be said for other (larger) flamenco theatres. We didn't have dinner here, but the tickets do include a drink and we also got some delicious olives to nosh on as we waited for the show. The performers were absolutely incredible. Each of the dancers performed one long, intense, and emotional dance. The guitarist also performed a song by himself without dancers. WOW. Truly WOW. Each of them are so talented, and their dances are not rehearsed. They just feel the music and move with it, which takes a lot of experience to be able to do that so well and on the spot. We had a couple of hiccups leading up to our visit. A couple members of our group had issues when we booked our tickets of the system glitching and it not recording our reservations, but the staff were very helpful and kind via email and they resolved it for us. Thank you so much for everything! I would definitely recommend Las Carboneras for the best flamenco experience in Madrid! read more

Got seated immediately upon entering. Amazing show, amazing staff, great olives and beer. This was my first time seeing Flamenco and I'm glad I came here for it. I definitely recommend this venue! The reception is amazing as well as the servers. read more

An intimate, authentic Flamenco experience in the heart of historic Madrid. Our table for a 5:30 show was right at the foot of the small stage, making it feel like the dancers were putting on a private show just for our family. The high-energy performance was outstanding, combining a variety of Flamenco dancers and styles. Admission to a standard show includes a drink for each attendee, and tapas can be purchased for an additional fee. Our show on a rainy weeknight in June was sparsely attended, so you might want to book a later performance if you don't want to feel like the only people in the place. But if you're looking for a memorable Flamenco show in a cozy setting, you can't go wrong with Las Carboneras. read more

A flamenco bar that served a very limited variety of tapas. Each table had a pitcher of cold sangria which was enjoyable but a tad sweet, also red wine. The flamenco performances were enjoyable but I wish we could have stayed for the entire night, but unfortunately our group had to leave right at the intermission. The tapas were pretty unremarkable and heavily touristy potato dishes - croquettes, fries and a layered potato and egg dish. Plus one ham and cheese plate. We had waiters come frequently and they were attentive until the full crowd of customers started streaming in. read more

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This was my first flamenco experience and it was amazing. I get it, I have nothing else to compare it to but the flamenco aficionados I accompanied verified my affection. The entire event, from the four course meal to the actual show, lasted a little over two hours. You can partake in the show without dinner; however, I suggest you enjoy the full experience. The entire event cost 65€ a person but don't worry it's worth it. Here's the set menu - drinks: sangria, wine, water, and assorted juices. - first course: salad, sliced jamón, and cheese. - second course: pincho tortilla, bread, and croquettes. - third course (main entree): green peas, fried potatoes, and tender cubed beef in gravy. - forth course: a slice of creamy cheesecake with strawberry sauce. All of the food was delicious and perfectly proportioned, and the timing of it all was seamlessly intertwined with the show. Know that this is an establishment that caters to tourists. The waitresses are extremely nice and speak English. The entire venue is large and seats more than what I've heard other venues do. The announcements are in Spanish and English and even the flamenco dancers speak English. Flamenco is incredible! At the end of the show, the flamenco dancers tell you, in both Spanish and English, a little about what they do and why. Flamenco is a mixture of passion, power, and grace. It's absolutely kid friendly; however, depending on the age they might get bored. What I found interesting is that these flamenco dancers neither rehearse together nor really know each other. The entire show is impromptu, which is unbelievable. Also, the dancers and musicians rotate weekly. Put all this together and you have a different show every time, even if it's the same performers. Overall, the entire experience was top notch. I will definitely be treating family and friends to this venue whenever they visit. If you live here or are visiting, you can't go wrong with this dinner and flamenco show. Enjoy! read more

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Really enjoyed a flamenco performance at the Carboneras. We booked at late performance for 42€, including 1 drink and some snacks. They also have packages including a meal. The performance lasted about 1:15 and featured 4 flamenco artists and a guitar soloist. The venue is small and intimate and service was friendly. It's located conveniently, a block from San Miguel Market. If you've never seen a flamenco performance you must. And I highly recommend the Carboneras. read more

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I have enjoyed flamenco for over 50 years and concluded that a small, intimate environment produces the best experience. When a talented group of performers is presented there, the experience is without equal. Las Carboneras is just such an experience. If you want to enjoy flamenco as it was originally intended. This the place for you. read more

Our group had a wonderful time! The dancers are lively and engaging. Having drinks and tapas while enjoying Flamenco is a great way to spend an evening in Madrid. I loved the story the dancers told at the end of the show as well explaining why they do this amazing dance they love so much. I highly recommend! read more

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Show was amazing!! Didn't feel touristy. This was local and real flamenco. Tickets with dinner come with probably too much food and unlimited drinks. Wait staff was efficient. Flamenco was out of this world! read more

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One of the best Flamenco shows I have seen. Drinks were good, did not eat, was just there for the show, which was Fantastic!

My husband & I booked a dinner & show. The food was delicious and staff very friendly. The show was fantastic. it's a group of individuals who have not rehearsed a specific routine together . They each have the freedom to be creative and express themselves through their movements . I was very impressed and felt like dancing myself . I'd probably trip and fall but the energy had me wanting to move . The music again is not rehearsed. The vocalists in our case (2) gentleman go with the dancers movements and guitarist strums along in perfect timing . I will highly recommend this show . Good food, great service and excellent entertainment.. I kept saying Wow! Wow! bravo !! read more

My family and I had an amazing experience watching these passionate dancers do their thing. The emotion, expression and force of the dances was breathtaking. We were lucky enough to get seats directly in front of the stage, and my two older teenage daughters (both of whom are dancers) were enthralled by what they saw. So glad we decided to seek out this unique experience and enjoy a night of true Spanish culture right in front of our eyes. read more

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Went to this show with colleagues. It was great and they explained it's mainly improv at this show vs a theatre show. Some people just went for the show, we had the dinner as well which was good (appetizers, drinks, main dish, and dessert - well worth it I thought). Recommend booking in advance! read more

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This is a small venue and club centered around the art of Flamenco dancing. We went here one evening while in Madrid for a show. They serve dinner but you can opt just to pay for the show. With the show, you get a single drink. I had a soda, but several people had sangria and they all said it was extremely weak. If Sangria should be good anywhere, it should be good in Spain. The seating inside is pretty compact and some people had a hard time seeing over other people since we were seated at long tables. The Flamenco started with no explanation about the style of dancing, so if you are interested in the background, do a little research about it before you see a show. The performers (dancers and musicians) gave it there all. They were stomping and dancing around the small stage for about an hour. Each dancer had a slightly different style and a different costume, so that made it interesting. I was always interested in what the next dancer would do. They get a serious workout as they dance, as they were absolutely dripping in sweat. Overall, I enjoyed this experience. We paid about 30 € a person for the show and drink. It's something to do once, but I can't see doing this more than once. Go and see a Flamenco show while in Spain! read more

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We ended our night out in Madrid with a Flamenco show at Tablao Las Carboneras. It's not a large venue, but it has a nice intimate vibe. Be sure to get there early to get a good spot by the stage. Our tickets included a drink. (alcoholic or non) Be sure to use the bathroom before or after the show. They consider it rude if you get up during the performance! Oh and it gets quite hot inside after all the people pack in! Dress up, but wear short sleeves if possible! The show was incredible! There is so much passion and intensity in their performance. The music is full of soul. A truly wonderful performance by talented artists. It was a perfect ending to our visit to Madrid! read more

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Really enjoyed the experience here. Dancing was great, was nice to have a unique experience that we couldn't have many places in the world. We liked all the appetizers that came with our dinner and the included drink was appreciated too. Definitely something I would do again. Too they had several staff that spoke English, but it wasn't as though the entire crowd was English speaking either; a nice mix in the crowd. read more

Great show full of passion and energy. Very well trained performance in authentic flamenco in a small club with drinks and tapas. read more

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Amazing show, amazing service, ok meal. I would highly recommend this show (just eat earlier at the near by Market). read more

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These people can put in a show and it was passionate to an extreme. Talking to the guitarist it's all improv, the guitarist bases his playing on what the signer does and then the dancers interpret this into a story with their dance. The "feeling" and emotion to which they dance really shows you how videos do it no justice. They also do dance classes for students on group tour here. read more

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"Si Si!.... Las Carboneras! Flamenco y Dinner!! You are here! Just down the alley, you will see senoritas!" our taxi driver said enthusiastically as he dropped us off in a dark alley in the middle of nowhere! ...As my friend and I turned the corner, however, we saw the neon light above a red wooden door and went in. We had gotten a deal as part of our trip package from the travel agent which included a 3 course meal and all you can drink Sangria with the flamenco show. I think it ended up costing us about 65 euros each for the evening. The Sangria was more like Punch, but it was bottomless, so it took us a few glasses to get in the mood. The food was mediocre; bland chicken and a simple salad. We definitely had better throughout the rest of our trip! Plus, we were so preoccupied by the flamenco show, that we forgot to eat as soon as it began! Ohhhh but the dancing!! The Dancing was simply Diviiiine!! Very authentic; full of such raw passion and emotion!! Each dancer brought to their solo something truly unique and entrancing! Not to mention how lonnnng the show went on as well! You really get your money's worth! Basically, what they lack in culinary skill, they make up for tenfold in artistic display!! What I would recommend is NOT getting a set 3 course meal and ordering what you wish off their menu. read more

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Concluded are evening Flamenco Tour with show at this location. Fantastic small venue very close to dancers A wonderful experience

Very warm and friendly staff.. Helped us with our menu change requirements on spot...

Wondeful place to watch Flamenco dancing. The food was very good as well. I had tortilla, paella, potato croquettes, and a chocolate cake. Each was fantastic. But the dance show made it the best experience for a restaurant of my three week stay. read more

Outstanding service, food was excellent show something to see that will remain in your memory of visiting Madrid for ever and make you come back on your next visit read more

I could tell there were very talented artists at this tablao... however I could not see it very well. I called around 1:30pm that afternoon to make a reservation for that evening around 8:30pm. We arrived to be seated at the worst table in a corner by the kitchen and the bar. Besides being distracted by the kitchen doors flapping everytime a server passed by, (which was quite frequently) I could also hear the bartenders talking and clinking glasses during the entire show. I could barely hear when the singers sang because they didn't have microphones. I've been to other flamenco shows so I was expecting something similar. I was VERY disappointed since I was taking two people who had never experienced flamenco before. I recommend skipping this place and heading elsewhere. read more

Hello, Please can i have a picture from the Menu to know the kind of food you serve and the prices? Thank you. read more

Las Carboneras is a fantastic small venue (tablao) to see flamenco in Madrid. It is centrally located (Sol Metro, just past Mercado de San Miguel). Easy to find! Dinner is delicious, and the paella is excellent. The owner is very hospitable. The show draws you in with its intensity and emotion, and the dancers, singers and guitarists work as an incredible team. I actually returned a second night and saw a different set of dancers. Fantástico! read more

This rating is for the flamenco dancers. The place is small and intimate but can fit about 100 or so people. The dancers were good, especially the 3 females. The female singer was good also. One of the dancers was absolutely beautiful, but I digress.The dancers were animnated, excited and very engaging. Price for just the show is 30 some bucks and you get a drink with that. Eat dinner earlier somewhere else. The dinner and show price is $66. The food is mediocre at best. Bring a camera and enjoy the show. read more

Las Carboneras... Only given a day and a half to see the sights, we stumbled upon this place. Our Dr. Sanchez said the place touched him with an aura, so I went with it...the Dr. has approved. The story that unfolded watching these performances was nothing short of breathtaking. Perhaps it was the performers this night that made it so special, however they set it OFF from the first song, to the last dance. This is truly an art of soul, and magnificence if you are willing to believe the history, the heart, and power in this craft. Lovely and transformative. Growing up, I remember the band Spain, and his BLUE MOODS OF SPAIN. But why so meloncholy, Josh Haden? :) I believe a visit through the Goya wing at the Prado, drifting through the Mercado San Miguel with friends and tapas, and a finale at Tablao Las Carboneras bring together a story of Spain that is haunting in its weight, passion, and vision of the Spain I did not expect to see. read more

Nice show, but it lasted only an hour. We booked through our hotel an we got a better deal for show and drinks. Only to find out at the end that we had to pay 6 euros for a glass of tap water. Friendly staff, at the end eve the waiter danced flamenco. I would recommend it but keep an eye on the charges. read more

We couldn't get reservations at any of the popular clubs. We just wandered and came upon Los Carboneras. We got in for the first show. We had no expectations and were pleasantly surprised by the entertainment and the food. Of course we were more into watching and taking pictures. the entertainers worked very hard. It was certainly worth the cost. read more

espectacular show! espectacular service! amazing taste! if i ever go back to madrid i'll go back to this place every time!