Bodegas Rosell, Wine tavern and restaurant near Atocha Station, Madrid, Spain.
Bodegas Rosell is a wine tavern and restaurant in central Madrid, close to Atocha Station, with a colorful facade of Talavera ceramic tiles depicting wine-related scenes. Inside, the dining room keeps the feel of a traditional Spanish wine establishment, with dark wood furniture and shelves lined with bottles.
The place opened in 1920 as a bulk wine shop, where customers would bring their own containers to fill. The Rosell family later took over and gradually turned it into a full restaurant, keeping the name and the wine-focused identity through the transition.
The menu focuses on classic Spanish dishes such as salt cod and homemade croquettes, traditionally paired with wines from different parts of Spain. The wine list reflects the variety of Spanish winemaking, turning a meal here into a journey through regional flavors.
The restaurant sits close to Atocha Station, making it easy to reach on foot from that area of the city. It is worth checking opening hours before you go, as they can vary depending on the day of the week.
The ceramic tile facade was designed by artist Alfonso Romero Mesa and depicts detailed wine-related scenes that are rarely found on a restaurant front today. His work is considered one of the finest examples of commercial facade decoration in early 20th-century Madrid.
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