El Tablao de Carmen
El Tablao de Carmen
4.5
6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday
6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday
6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Thursday
6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday
6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday
6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday
6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
About
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. The Tablao offers a top quality pure flamenco show, a direct descendant of the tradition. It dynamically presents several of the most important palos or styles of flamenco so that the spectator can get to know the richness and variety of this art form. It also highlights its different forms of expression: instrumental, vocal and dance.
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Neighborhood: Sants-MontjuÃc
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- Espanya • 8 min walk
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4.5
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jujuman1234
28 contributions
Mar 2023
A lovely intimate venue within the Poble Espanyol which allowed you to really feel the intensity and the passion of the performnce. There was a good vegetarian tapas menu and as much wine/sangria as needed!
Written March 10, 2023
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CuriousClaudio
Cape Town, South Africa200 contributions
What a moving and powerful performance. So inspiring. The food was great and the wine was great. The venue is perfectly designed so everyone gets a good view of the performance. Loved every minute of it and would highly recommend this experience. Another great bonus is the free ticket to the village which is mostly closed at night so arrive earlier if you want to explore more of craft shops.
Written March 8, 2023
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Yvonne L
St Stephen, UK1 contribution
Oct 2022
We loved the whole ambience of the venue (within the architectural museum). The dancers were all ages, and were truly astouding in their energy and natural flow, unchoreographed but in harmony with the musicians: I am not sure who was leading whom, and I think it varied, but it was passionate, moving and mesmerizing. Wonderful dancers, wonderful musicians, who played off each other beautifully. The food was very good and was satisfying and interesting, and we had a bottle of wine between us, as part of the package. It was fascinating (sfter the show) to meet the owner/manager who told us some of the background to the venue, including that the eldest dancer had been dancing there since she was young (and had retained her passion, energy and movement). Worth having a meal with the show. Enjoyed the show immensely. I went with my son who is in a wheelchair and access was good. There was also someone else there in a power wheelchair.
Written January 25, 2023
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ecabral2016
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic6 contributions
Jan 2023
The performance was great. The food and the ambience were also very good. The Tablao is located in a beautiful village
Written January 22, 2023
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Matt S
4 contributions
Dec 2022
We booked the VIP dinner option, and in our opinion it was totally worth it. We were greeted by the host and listened to the very interesting back story of Carmen Amaya, which the restaurant is named after. The family who runs this is related to the late Carmen Amaya and the story and context sets the stage for the venue very nicely.
The food for the VIP dinner was excellent and they accommodated some eating restrictions in our party. And it was very plentiful. It was an excellent meal.
Finally, the show itself was great and the performers seemed very passionate about their craft.
This was considered a highlight of our week in Barcelona and we easily would recommend Tablao de Carmen to anyone visiting Barcelona.
The food for the VIP dinner was excellent and they accommodated some eating restrictions in our party. And it was very plentiful. It was an excellent meal.
Finally, the show itself was great and the performers seemed very passionate about their craft.
This was considered a highlight of our week in Barcelona and we easily would recommend Tablao de Carmen to anyone visiting Barcelona.
Written December 31, 2022
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Oliver R
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Great venue. Really tasty tapas. Awesome music and dancing. Excellent service. We were about 5 metres from the stage, which was fantastic.
Written December 30, 2022
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Cindi F
Burr Ridge, IL4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
This is a quaint, charming, very comfortable smaller restaurant. The staff very attentive. Very personal attention was given to us. The food was delicious! The show excellent! I would highly recommend going here. Best experience in Barcelona!
Written November 8, 2022
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Info T
It is a pleasure and honour to read your review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed it so much coming for dinner to the Tablao de Carmen and we thank you kindly for rating it as best experience in this town.
Thank you so much!
Mimo
Written November 21, 2022
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WallaTraveler
Walla Walla, WA12 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The music, the dancing and the atmosphere were all fabulous. We sat in the balcony, so had a great view. The dancers were energetic and passionate.
Written October 26, 2022
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Info T
Thank you so much for describing your experience from the balcony and for sharing with readers.
We are grateful for your words and great rating.
Very much appreciated.
Mimo
Written November 21, 2022
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Roger W
Newchapel, UK1 contribution
Oct 2022
Great show, food lovely and the walk up-to the restaurant is wonderful. Owner is also very friendly and so are the staff. Booked last minute have the meal rather than the tapas. Great table right on the edge of the dance floor.
Written October 24, 2022
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Info T
We are very happy you had such a great last minute experience! Thank you for sharing!
Mimo
Written October 25, 2022
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Dlit99
Los Angeles, CA228 contributions
We lived this place. One of the owners (Mimi) was super friendly and spent time giving us all the background on the place. The sangria was excellent and, of course, the singing and Flamenco dancing were incredible. They even gave us a delicious chocolate dessert (with a small snow globe on top) for our anniversary. I would return here again and again…and again. So worth it!!
Written October 22, 2022
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Info T
We love celebrating along with clients their special occasions. It is a great pleasure to have you here for your anniversary (many more to come!). Thank you so much for sharing with other travelers.
Mimo
Written October 25, 2022
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Wonder Woman
Austin, TX10 contributions
Can I take the cable car up to Mont Juic & The Spanish Village, then walk to the Magic Fountain?
Thank you very much!
MommyLJ
3 contributions
If I were to watch the 6pm show, what time would the show end? Would it be safe for a single lady to walk from Poble Espanyol to Font Magica de Montjuic after the show?
Info T
Barcelona, Spain5 contributions
Hi!
Our first show starts at 6.45 (we open doors at 6).
The show finishes around 7.45. It is perfectly safe to walk to the fountains at that time.
As a logical advice, we recommend casual wear rather than an elegant outfit.
Hope this is helpful!
We hope to see you soon in the Tablao de Carmen
Mimo
What is the dress code?
d40mgar
Fox Point, WI48 contributions
Casual, I was there in summer wearing shorts.
d40mgar
Fox Point, WI48 contributions
Do you have open menu?
Any precautions for peanuts and fish allergies?
Thanks
Hello,
We have open menu too and have special menu for vegetarian, vegan peanuts allergies etc..
One time you make the reservation please put a commentary with your restriction.
Thank you,
Tablao de Carmen
Tony N
Solihull, UK14 contributions
When booking on line Do you have to print out the entrance ticket or can it be shown on your mobile for entrance to Poble Espanyol and Tablao de Carmen? Thanks.
Info T
Barcelona, Spain5 contributions
Hi!
No, it's not mandatory to have your entrance printed :-)
Bests,
Mimo
Serpico10
London,UK109 contributions
Hi I noted there are two possible bookings either 18:30 or 20:30.
What time does the show start?
If for example we made a booking at 18:30 and we booked dinner as well what time is dinner served?
With the booking is it free to enter the village and what time does everything close there?
What is the public transport like at night to the centre of Barcelona?
Thanks
Info T
Barcelona, Spain5 contributions
Hi!
thanks for asking about The Tablao de Carmen :-)
The show starts at 19.15 for the first option, and at 21.15 for the second option.
The dinner is served just before the show begins, and you can watch the dance whereas you are eating.
The entrance to the Spanish Village is included with your booking for 4pm.
The public transport at night is completely safe in Barcelona.
Please let us know if you need any further information.
weekak
Edinburgh, UK1,022 contributions
I am booked to see a show at 6:30, not sure what time it will finish but my hotel is a 30 min walk, is there transport other an the subway nearby or do you think it is safe enough to walk back? Thank you
Zada
Beirut, Lebanon
There is bus transportation available to the poble espagnol. it happened that i booked a 2-days ride with the hopon/hopoff touristic bus. So on the tablao de carmen show night i took the touristic bus and got to the poble espagnol station, and i walked to the tablao de carmen restaurant (like 5-7 min walk). And when the show finished, i took a taxi back to the hotel.
antonyruston
Birmingham, UK25 contributions
Hi guys thinking of coming here with the wife and in laws at Easter, which package would you recommend we book or could you get a better deal booking on site while we are there
Many thanks
StorytellerChefChandigarh
The Marina, United Arab Emirates406 contributions
I think it is best to book via website.
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Tablao de Carmen
- El Tablao de Carmen is open:
- Mon - Mon 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Tue - Sun 6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
- We recommend booking El Tablao de Carmen tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 El Tablao de Carmen tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near El Tablao de Carmen:
- (0.31 mi) Barcelona - Gran Via Plaza España
- (0.16 mi) Magic Fountain Apartments
- (0.29 mi) BCN Montjuic
- (0.41 mi) InterContinental Barcelona, an IHG Hotel
- (0.46 mi) Occidental Barcelona 1929
- Restaurants near El Tablao de Carmen:
- (0.07 mi) Del Duero Wine Bar
- (0.06 mi) Tapes Tapas
- (0.05 mi) Mexgal
- (0.04 mi) Restaurant La Font de Prades
- (0.11 mi) Abrelatas