Chocolatería San Ginés, New Year's Eve tradition in Madrid: schedules

The winter season in Madrid, usually cold and sometimes unpleasant due to the rain, is the best invitation to taste a churros with chocolate.

It is one of the most traditional gastronomic specialties of the capital, and when you walk through the center of the Madrid of the Austrias, near the Puerta del Sol You find numerous cafes where you can taste it.

In this regard, a recommendation if you walk through the city center is to take the opportunity to visit the most traditional of the Madrid chocolate shops.

Furthermore, this long historical tradition has become a classic during the New Year's Eve at Christmas.

Where is the San Ginés Chocolatería in Madrid

I am referring to the Chocolateria San Gines, which you find in the Arenal street, at the height of number 11 and behind the church of San Ginés, in a passage with the same name.

La San Ginés Chocolate Shop in Madrid was founded in the year 1894  by the Spanish pastry chef José Ramón del Castillo so it is one of the centuries-old establishments of the city, whose decoration stands out for its façade with green tiles.

From the beginning it became one of the most popular places in Madrid to taste a chocolate with churros, and now don't be surprised to arrive and find a queue waiting for a table.

Furthermore, being next to the premises of the old Slavic Theater, now converted into a nightclub, soon gained fame for being a meeting place for night owls where they could have the famous chocolate and churros.

Over the years, San Ginés It has been visited by numerous personalities, from writers and artists to politicians and renowned tourists.

The place has been immortalized in popular culture, appearing in films, novels and songs that highlight its importance in the Madrid scene.

In addition to its delicious churros, which we can attest to, the chocolate shop's interior decoration evokes a nostalgic charm with its antique-style furniture and hanging lamps.

To highlight the black and white photographs that you can see on its walls, which show iconic moments throughout the history of San Ginés.

Currently this fame is maintained, especially in New Years Eve , being one of the busiest chocolate shops in the city.

As a curiosity, I will tell you that in 2010 a franchise establishment was opened in Tokyo, in one of the most popular neighborhoods of the Japanese capital, and in 2013, another establishment in Shanghai, China.

It has subsequently opened branches in Bogotá, Mexico City, Buenos Aires and Miami.

Chocolatería San Ginés opening hours in Madrid

The opening hours of the San Ginés Chocolate Shop of Madrid maintain that night owl tradition.

In fact, until recently it used to close around 5,30:XNUMX in the morning, but now... it never closes.

Specifically, It is open 24 hours from Thursday to Sunday, and on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays it is open from 8,40:24 a.m. to midnight.

Therefore, the custom of staying all night New Years Eve open has already been moved to every night of the year.

When you visit the Chocolateria San Gines, you can see that its wooden facade maintains the style of a centenary establishment in Madrid.

Inside, next to the bar you find a small room with traditional marble tables, although currently, if you prefer, you can also sit at one of the tables outside...of course, if there is room...

The decoration of the establishment, in green tones, maintains the traditional style which can be seen in the basement living room.

But the most important thing is how delicious the chocolate is, and also the churros, not at all greasy.

What is the price of chocolate with churros in San Ginés

El price of chocolate with churros at the San Ginés Chocolate Shop (chocolate with 6 churros or two porras) is 5,90 euros, both at the bar and at the table, similar to the price you have to pay in the surrounding cafes.

In short, a highly recommended option for breakfast or snack during your visit of the center of Madrid.

And, of course,…for New Years Eve .