Museo Chicote - Coctelería desde 1931 — Restaurant in Madrid

The ambience of the place is wonderful really couldn’t ask for better. Soft music, lighting, etc. however my sister and I ordered an “Alaska” and a “Mai Tai” and both drinks tasted poorly (to say it nicely) the Alaska had wayyyy too much vanilla and the Mai Tai was not mixed for the appropriate flavor (in our opinion). The Mai Tai was even recommended to us as our waiters favorite drink there. Regardless of the taste both drinks were iced to hell and back. We watched the bar tender make our drinks by putting very little “drink” in it and overloading it with ice. Using the stirring spoon and his hand to shove more and more ice into the glass until it looked full of liquid. We loved the cubed nice ice just like anybody else but paying 13 euros per drink I would like more than 2-4oz of drink in a large 12-16oz glass. They do provide a small glass of water and a bowl of mixed nuts/candies which was a nice touch. Overall the feel of a place and small snacks does not overcome the disappointment in the drinks being the drinks were what we were there for. Would NOT recommend and will not...

This historic cocktail bar and restaurant, over 100 years old, is split into two areas: the front for dining and the rear for the bar, which also accommodates private events. The service was friendly and efficient.

We ordered the Ravioli XL de rabo de toro con crema ligera de patata, Ensaladilla rusa con tarta de gambón rojo, Carrillera de cerdo ibérico en su jugo y crema fina de patata, and Entrêcote fileteado con salsa bistrot de París y patatas fritas. Portions were generous, and the overall quality of the dishes was well above average. Thanks to The Fork's promotion, our bill came to around 60 EUR including drinks — a great value considering the central, tourist-heavy location.

The only downside was a private event taking place during our visit, which made the music extremely loud—more like a nightclub than a restaurant. Unfortunately, despite making the reservation two weeks in advance, we weren’t informed about this, which made it hard to enjoy a proper conversation. Because of that, the overall experience was...

The decor and historic charm of Museo Chicote were impressive, you can truly feel the legacy of this iconic spot. Unfortunately, the service didn’t match the ambiance. Within a 2 minute window of being seated, three different servers came by asking if we were ready to order, which made the experience feel rushed and unwelcoming.

The menu was only in Spanish, so it took us a bit to review and confirm our selections. When our food finally arrived, two plates were served instead of three, even though we all ordered the same dish. To add to the experience, when I asked for a glass of Cabernet, I was told they didn’t have any, only for the server to finally agree they did after I pointed it out on their menu.

Overall, it felt like we were being rushed or unwelcome rather than guests. While the space itself has a wonderful history, the service experience unfortunately...