La Taberna de Mister Pinkleton

So glad we got to experience this. A friend suggested that we check out a flamenco show while in town. Since we’ve never been to one, we had no idea what to expect. From the reviews on TripAdvisor, we decided that La Taberna de Mister Pinkleton would be a good mix of family friendly and intimate setting.
We opted for the 25 € option (drink and snacks, but no dinner) for the adults and 5 € for kids. First impression is that the place is very small and dark. The chairs provided are kiddie size small, so comfort is not a priority. Overall the ambiance does provide a private show feel.
The show is where this place shines. The guitar player and the flamenco dancer were crazy talented. The singers were super passionate. I teared up just feeling the emotions and wished I could understand the Spanish they were singing. The girl next to us who spoke Spanish and has taken flamenco classes said that the quality of the performers were very high for a place that some considered a tourist trap.
Overall, a fantastic experience. They went around and gave us wine shots from a canteen and got a few of our group on stage for a flamenco lesson. Highly recommended if you’re even remotely thinking of doing something like this!

The sangria is just bad. Their wine isn’t great. The service is abysmal and the show mediocre. There really isn’t much more to say…

I went here completely unexpectedly. On an evening out with friends we got chatting to some people who had reserved seats and were heading to the 11pm show. Since none of us had ever watched Flamenco we decided to tag along, and were glad that we did! We headed over to Plaza Major and, after some negotiation with the doorman, an extra three seats were found. As we went down the steps into the bar we were greeted by an atmospheric little venue with tightly packed rows of tables really close to the stage and lots of bold colors. The crowd seemed to be a mix of tourists and locals, largely Spanish-​speaking, all waiting eagerly…
By the time we had found our spot and gotten a round of drinks, the performers had arrived. They were five — three dancers, a guitar player and a guy playing some kind of drum that looked like a box (which I’m sure has a particular name, but I am clueless as to what that might be!). The dancers took it in turns, sometimes dancing in pairs. And for 90 minutes or more they kept us enthralled! Their intricate footwork amazed me, everything was delivered with incredible energy and passion, and the music and singing were fabulous. Simply watching them was exhausting! Towards the end a few of the crowd were invited onto the stage and given a quick lesson, which they absolutely loved.
All in all I firmly recommend this if you’re interested to experience Flamenco. The staff were prompt and friendly, but it is busy, so don’t be afraid to give them a wave if they haven’t spotted you! Compared to other similar bars it’s reasonably priced (25 Euros with a drink), but we did find that once we ordered a few extra drinks the bill started to grow pretty quickly. I believe there are two or three showings per evening, so give it a go!

My second time here and I just love it. The quality of the entertainers and their passion during the performance makes it a very special experience. It’s not worth eating here because there are so many better options around the plaza, we came just for the show and drinks which are generously poured but on the expensive side.

my husband got a haircut at the barbershop next door and we truly stumbled upon this place halfway through the first show of the night. the guy at the door said that for 20 EUR each (usual admission) we could stay for the second half of the first show and the entire second show.
we are massive flamenco fans — and i have to say that this was one of my favorite tablaos that we’ve been to. amazing camaraderie between the singers, dancers, and guitarist — you really can feel it.
food was underwhelming and over priced — but i always say you can’t be great at food and flamenco… so i’m glad they chose flamenco. wine is 5EUR a glass (about 2.5x what you can get it for outside… but at least the first glass is included) and excellent.
were there tourists here? yes. of course. but they weren’t the typical tourists that people who avoid «touristy» tablaos are trying to avoid. trust me… i’m ever seeking to run away from «those tourists.» was a super mixed and respectful crowd who truly appreciated flamenco as an art.
Ornella and Lydia both have beautiful movement and passion in their dance and voices. Juan on guitar was massively talented. Juan Carlos the male dancer had some of the most complex footwork i’ve ever seen and he pulled it off without a hitch.
excellent flamenco. amazing atmosphere. would love to return.