La Pecera del Círculo de Bellas Artes is a café and restaurant at C. Alcalá, 42, inside Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes. Its dining room sits among frescoes, sculptures and columns, and its terrace looks out over Alcalá. Stop for coffee and pastries in the morning, or stay for lunch, dinner and drinks. The menu includes paella, sea bass, risotto and grilled vegetables, with cakes such as apple pie and chocolate cake for dessert. Check terrace prices before ordering, as they can be higher than indoors.
A café inside the Círculo de Bellas Artes
La Pecera is set within Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes, a cultural centre on C. Alcalá. The café’s interior is decorated with frescoes and sculptures, with columns and sculpted female figures among its details. It gives a coffee stop or meal a setting distinct from a standard street-level café.
The Círculo de Bellas Artes also has exhibition halls for art. La Pecera is one place to eat or drink within the building; the cultural centre’s exhibitions are a separate reason to visit.
Coffee, meals and the terrace
The menu covers different parts of the day, from coffee and pastries at breakfast to lunch and dinner. Paella, sea bass, risotto and grilled vegetables are among the listed dishes. For something sweet, the menu includes apple pie, chocolate cake and tiramisu. Drinks include wine and beer, alongside a broad selection of spirits and liqueurs.
The terrace looks towards Alcalá. Its prices can be higher than those inside, so check the menu before choosing a table outdoors. The menu of the day is another option to consider at lunchtime.
FAQ
Where is La Pecera del Círculo de Bellas Artes?
It is at C. Alcalá, 42, inside Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes.
What can you eat at La Pecera?
Menu items include paella, sea bass, risotto and grilled vegetables. Cakes and other desserts include apple pie, chocolate cake and tiramisu.
Does La Pecera have a terrace?
Yes. The terrace looks out over Alcalá. Prices there can be higher than indoors, so check the menu before ordering.
