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El Tablao de Carmen

Avda.Marques de Comillas, 13 (ahora Francesc Ferrer i Guardia), 08038 Barcelona, Spain
00-34-933256895
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Ranked #20 of 246 attractions in Barcelona
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Type: Theaters, Historic Sites
Owner description: The Tablao de Carmen pays tribute to the great flamenco dancer, Carmen Amaya, born in 1913 in the gypsy quarter of Somorrostro which then existed in... more » Owner description: The Tablao de Carmen pays tribute to the great flamenco dancer, Carmen Amaya, born in 1913 in the gypsy quarter of Somorrostro which then existed in what is today Barcelona's Olympic Village. Carmen Amaya made her debut in 1929 before King Alfonso XII on the site which is today the Tablao de Carmen at the inauguration of Poble Espanyol de Montjuic. « less
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Buckingham, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

The show is good. Food quantity tiny & I am a small person. Do not believe other Trip Advisor reviews - you are CHARGED FOR EXTRAS and you have already paid 100 Euros for very poor food - we have just come back from the show, so believe me!!

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Bsalim, Mont-Liban, Lebanon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

I've been there with my friends, to be honest it was not the best flamenco i've seen but it sure is worth a visit. You will enjoy the show if you are a flamenco lover.

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St. Cloud, MN
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Tablao de Carmen is, on the whole, an intimate restaurant with good food. The tapas were plentiful and decently prepared. I´m not an expert on Flamenco, but I have seen other shows. This one was really dissapointing. I had the opportunity to see a flamenco show in Madrid many years ago that was an actual show. It was a travelling... More

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Dorset - England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

What an absolutey fantastic evening, we had Tapas (which was amazing) unlimited drinks, and great service. The Flamenco show was fantastic, well worth the money spent. I took my friend there as a surprise and she too also loved the experience.

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Brooklyn, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Tablao de Carmen Flamenco show This was a very interesting experience. The Flamenco show venue is in a gated area in which are many different shops showing handicrafts of Spanish artisans. The venue itself is about 100 yards from the entrance and you walk through and see some unique handicrafts. The show itself offers customers 3 different deals: show and... More

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Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

It is definitely worth paying the little extra for the tapas. I wasn't expecting much but each couple received a bottle of wine, a huge plate of chorizos and jamon Serrano, croquettes, calamari, pan con tomate, mushrooms and then some crema catalana and coffee. The flamenco dancing was incredible and passionate. I studied flamenco years ago and have seen many... More

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Brooklyn NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

It was beyond my expectations. Mom and I decided on this place long before arriving into Barcelona and we are glad we did. We purchased tickets in advance and we were glad since the shows can easily sellout even on weekdays. We took a quick taxi from the Catalunya area to Poble Espanol (which needs a review on its own).... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

It is one of the most colourful impressions of Barcelona. Before trip I spent a lot of time reading opinions on this site and choosing flamenco show. And I think I was lucky to choose this one. I ordered ticket through the internet to make sure that won't have to look it in a rush. Separatelly I want to mention... More

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Namur, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Tapas menu is worth - no need to pay for the expensive 3 course menu.... Show is really worth seeing (situated in the Poble Espanol) - really good singers, good dancers, very involved in their performance.... a must see

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Brimfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

This could've been so naff and a major rip off but happily wasn't! Authentic Flamenco, great singers, guitarists and dancers concocting a powerful, troubling and primeval heady mix of sight, sound and sensations. Hypnotic and redolent with that unique flavour of North Africa and Spain that embodies the centuries of cultural tension. Awesome. And the tapas wasn't bad either.

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