Amazing bar! Drink the same amazing sangria Hemingway did in the 50’s! You should not go to this bar if you want something fancy, you should go to this bar if you want something amazing and real. It’s the bar Hemingway used to drink in...the 50’s god damnit!!! Shut up and come!More
It is a hidden gem in Madrid. It is not very visible place, many lively and crowded places are nearby. Be persistent and continue until the door, descend to the cellar and enjoy the atmosphere. It feels as time has slowed down here and it...is different than upstairs. However, it is rather a plus and charm for the place. It is a very good bar for a drink or more. Barman didn't seem very welcoming but it does not mean he does not care. He does his work properly. We were lucky to have the pianist playing entire evening. It was real great experience. This guy is great interprete who plays almost non-stop without using any notes and repeating himself. Go and enjoy the atmosphere!More
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