Bar-Vi - Wine Bar — Restaurant in Madrid

An Unexpected Gem in the Heart of Madrid — BAR-VI is a Must

We stumbled upon BAR-VI while walking through the Letras neighborhood, and honestly, what a find.

The atmosphere is super cozy but modern, kind of like going over to a friend’s house who really knows how to host. The staff were friendly from the start — not overly formal, just genuinely kind and attentive.

And the food? Amazing. We shared a bunch of dishes and each one had that feeling of real cooking behind it. The standout for me was the beef (I think it was cheek?) over this insanely creamy mashed potato — rich, flavorful, comforting, and just perfect with a glass of red wine. Another friend had the fish, which came on the same mash with a bunch of roasted cherry tomatoes on top. Light and fresh but still packed with flavor.

The risotto surprised me — I’m not usually a huge fan of the gorgonzola, but it had some kind of apple in it and a really nice balance of creamy and fresh. It didn’t feel heavy at all. The starter salad with prawns and citrus was also refreshing and super colorful. Everything just felt well thought out.

You can tell they care about ingredients and don’t cut corners. Nothing felt generic or mass-produced. And the portions were just right — enough to feel satisfied, but not heavy.

I’ll 100% be coming back, and already thinking who I want to bring next time. Highly recommend if you’re in Madrid and want a relaxed dinner that still...

A fantastic evening at the newly opened Bar-Vi in Madrid.

The Bar-Vi in Madrid is an absolute highlight! We spent an unforgettable evening there. Although it has only recently opened, the concept is already perfect.

The selection of wines is impressive and invites you to discover new Spanish varieties. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and were able to tell us an exciting story about each wine.

But it's not just the wines that are excellent, the food is also a real treat for the senses. Every dish on the menu was a little work of art - from the fresh, delicious starters to the main courses. You can taste that they cook with passion and high-quality ingredients.

The atmosphere is incredibly cosy and stylish, perfect for a relaxed evening. Whether you just stop by for a glass of wine or want to enjoy a whole evening with friends, the Bar-Vi is the perfect place to do so.

An absolute must for all gourmet...

Everything was fantastic, no notes. We stumbled upon this wine bar in between reservations to pass the time and ended up moving our reservation to stay here longer. We got the olives, carrots and hummus, bread con citrus butter and six different single glass wines all of which were fantastic. In particular we loved the orange wines! The music was excellent and the service was lovely. Highly recommend for anyone (couples, small group of friends) looking for a comfy but upbeat, intimate wine bar in Madrid...