Café Casino, Historical café in Old Town, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Café Casino is a historic restaurant and café in Santiago de Compostela's Old Town, housed in a stately building with high ceilings. Ornamental chandeliers illuminate the space while wooden furnishings and classic seating create an elegant atmosphere for dining and relaxing.
The establishment was founded in 1873 when it operated as an exclusive members-only casino. As membership declined over the 20th century, it gradually transformed into a public café, making it accessible to everyone today.
The name reflects its origins as a gathering place for the city's affluent citizens in the 19th century. Today you can still sense that refined past through the décor and the way locals treat this place as an important social hub.
The café is located at Rua do Vilar 35 in the heart of the Old Town and is easily reached on foot. Visiting in the afternoon is especially rewarding, as daylight streaming through the high windows brings out the best in the space.
The café contains a separate section historically designated for smokers, known as the room of punishment. This distinct area reflects past social customs and how such spaces were once organized.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Address: Rúa do Vilar, 35, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-18:00; Wednesday-Thursday 10:00-18:00; Friday-Saturday 11:00-21:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +34981577503
Website: http://cafecasino.gal
GPS coordinates: 42.87860,-8.54452
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
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