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La Caníbal production room with steel fermenters and the sign for the Friday guided tour© La Caníbal

What to do · Madrid

La Caníbal brewery tour in San Blas, with a pint

Brewery visit · 45 min · Fridays at 20:00 · One pint included · €10

InformationFrom €10 person
From
€10 person
Duration
45 min
Season
Fridays, 20:00 to 20:45
Who it's for
Adults who enjoy beer; can be combined with dinner in the brewery dining room

On Fridays at eight in the evening, La Caníbal shows the brewery where it has made its beer since 2023, in a former brewing building on Calle de Julián Camarillo, in San Blas. For three quarters of an hour you walk round the facilities while they explain how their lagers and IPAs are made, and you do it with a pint in your hand, the one you choose from the house menu: from the San Blas Lager or the Simancas Dunkel to the Camarillo IPA, named after the street. Afterwards, if you like, you stay for dinner in the dining room of the same brewery.

Three quarters of an hour among the tanks, with the pint poured

The visit costs €10 and lasts from 20:00 to 20:45. Dates are chosen on the website listing itself and are the Fridays of each week. If you are going to have dinner afterwards, book a table in the La Fábrica section: the house applies a 10% discount to those who come from the tour. For groups, write beforehand to [email protected]. The website gives no minimum age, but the ticket includes a beer.

Getting to Julián Camarillo on a Friday night

The brewery is at Calle de Julián Camarillo, 19, in the industrial estate of the same name, to the east of the city. The nearest stations are García Noblejas, on line 7, and Suanzes, on line 5, both about seven or eight minutes' walk. From Callao or Gran Vía, line 5 takes you to Suanzes without changes. Buy your ticket on the website; if you cannot go, cancel at least 48 hours ahead and you get the amount back. If you would rather stay in the centre, La Caníbal also has its wine bar on Calle de Argumosa, in Lavapiés.

Tips

  • Book dinner at the same time That way you get the discount and do not wait for a table when you come out.
  • Go by metro Getting back at night from the industrial estate is easier without a car, and you will have been drinking.
  • Choose the pint calmly You can have any on the menu: check on the website beforehand which styles they have.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the La Caníbal tour cost?

€10 per person, with one pint included.

Which days are there tours?

Every Friday, from 20:00 to 20:45.

Can I cancel?

Yes, with a full refund if you give 48 hours' notice.

With friends

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

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