Wonderful historical old bar in heart of Madrid. You must try sangria, one of the best i've tried ;) the magical atmospher comes from local pianist too. you must feel the lovly energy!!

This place is real travel through time. Although there wasn't many people, musician at the piano was playing like he's having a very important concert. Excellent music choice! And sangria is very good! Come and follow the steps of E. Hemingway!

Visited the place because it was rated in different articles as having the best sangria and it was terrible. It smelled horrible and the service was not great even though we were the only ones there on a Saturday night.

If it was good enough for Hemingway, it's good enough for me. Our experience here was memorable. The cave of a bar is very easy to miss and you do feel a bit as if you're stepping into an alternate universe. The piano - a...center-piece of the bar - looks like it gets a lot of use, though, sadly, was not played while we were there. The bar itself is a bit dingy (in a good way), though I'm not sure I would eat here. The Sangria was lovely and the reason to visit!More

I found this place while researching the best Sangria in Madrid. The venue is located down the stairs in a cozy cave with bohemian like atmosphere & retro furnishings. The place has been around since the 1950’s & has deep roots with the arts &...literary world. Many famous people have been there including Ernest Hemingway. Such a great place to listen to beautiful live piano music in a peaceful atmosphere while enjoying a nice Sangria. The bar also serves other drinks & alcohol. The barman was efficient but not the friendliest.More

I can’t believe this place has only 100+ reviews - I can only assume this is because Las Cuevas de Sesamo is solely frequented by locals. WHAT A HIDDEN GEM (...perdoname Madrid!!!) Although the entrance is difficult to locate and very unassuming, once you venture...down the stairs to the basement this is a lovely little piano bar that serves excellent jugs of sangria (at a great price) off one of Madrid’s main squares. We have been every time we’ve visited Madrid and the service is always impeccable - We will certainly return when we are next in town! And... in the nicest possible way... I hope you lot ignore this review and leave it for those of us “in the know” (wink wink)More

It was a bummer that we were the only ones in this interesting place, they have great music, and a really nice and different sangria but we only stayed for less than an hour as we were the only ones in the bar and service...was really slow, bartender left us alone in there.More

I went with a friend to this place, and even though the entrance to it doesn't look very appealing, when you go down the stairs, it's a different kettle of fish! The low stone ceiling forming an arc, the wooden tables and chairs, the man...playing the piano and a delicious Sangría makes this place a must-go one in the Spanish capital.More

There's not much that can be said about this place. You just need to experience an historical place where poets meet during tough times of dictatorship and share together enjoying "rebujito" and sangria. There's also a piano that you can play. Perfect with friends to...share. Oh yes, that is what life is about!More

What a perfect spot to enjoy some authentic Spanish Sangria! This place is quirky but charming with its underground, cavelike location. The waiters all wear maroon jackets. The patrons tend to be young. All in all- a great time.

This place is part of the history of Spain. During the dictatorship, this was one of the hidden places for the freedom of expression and manifestation of arts, which was visited by artists like Hemingway or Ava Gadner. They still keep this bohemian environment, and...typical Spanish style. Most of the menu is drinks, so it's not such a dinner place but a great bar to chill with your friends and meet foreign people. Completely recommended!More

This place has been around for a long time and has such a cool and funky atmosphere. It is in a crowded and dark basement, there are quotes on the wall, a ceramic horse in the middle of the room and a guy playing the...piano. It's loud (so loud, in fact, that you can hardly hear the piano), so not a great place to have an intimate drink, but it is fun and cheap (it was 12 or 13 euros for a pitcher of their delicious signature Sangria).More