Sunday vermouth in Madrid: the best plan in Los Jerónimos (next to the Retiro)
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If you’re looking for where to have vermouth on a Sunday in Madrid, at Stillroom we’re waiting for you on Calle Moreto 9, in the Los Jerónimos neighbourhood (Retiro district), a stone’s throw from Retiro Park and right in the middle of the Art Walk. Our gastro cocktail bar is that corner where the aperitif becomes a complete plan: chilled vermouths, creative small plates and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay. This is where your Sunday vermouth begins.
Where to have Sunday vermouth in Madrid
The question comes up every weekend: where to have vermouth in Madrid when what you want is a place with personality, no rush and close to everything. In Los Jerónimos, a few steps from the Prado Museum, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía, Stillroom has become the natural answer for anyone wanting to stretch out their Sunday walk with a well-made aperitif. You don’t need to go into the centre or hunt for crowded terraces: here, vermouth is enjoyed indoors, at a bar that breathes signature cocktails, with a small-plates kitchen designed to pair with it.
Our location says it all. Leaving the Retiro through the Alfonso XII gate, walking two minutes and finding yourself at Moreto 9 is almost a ritual. And if you’re coming from a visit to the Prado or the Thyssen, the reward of Sunday vermouth tastes even better. Stillroom is the place where the aperitif is taken seriously, but never solemnly.
Vermouth hour: why Sunday
In Madrid, vermouth hour has something sacred about it. That moment just before lunch, when the body calls for a cool drink and a savoury bite, finds its perfect day on Sunday. It’s not just any day: Sunday invites you to slow down, to dress without rushing, to meet friends or a partner, and to stretch out the sobremesa before Monday arrives. Having vermouth is a plan in itself, a custom that blends the social and the gastronomic without needing to sit down at a long table.
At Stillroom we join in that ritual every Sunday. We now open from 11:00 with our weekend brunch, and at midday vermouth takes over. We know there’s no fixed time for vermouth — everyone has their own moment — and our all-day opening lets us welcome you once a walk through the Retiro or a museum visit has already worked up an appetite. From then on, the bar fills with glasses of red and white vermouth, with laughter and that clink that announces the weekend isn’t over yet. Because vermouth isn’t just a drink: it’s a pause, a state of mind. And Sunday suits it wonderfully.
Vermouth at STILLROOM
At Stillroom we treat vermouth for what it is: a classic that never goes out of style. We serve labels we love, such as Carpano and Cocchi, always well chilled, with plenty of ice, their slice of orange and their olive. There’s no rush: every glass is prepared with the care of someone who knows the product and wants you to enjoy it. Our offering isn’t an endless vermouth list, but a selection designed so you always choose well.
But vermouth at Stillroom doesn’t come alone. Our small-plates kitchen is designed to go with it: the gilda, the pickles, the tinned seafood and that creative tapas offering that changes with every visit turn the aperitif into a complete experience. A sip of Carpano and a bite from our kitchen are the combination any Sunday deserves. If you want to find out more about what awaits you, we invite you to take a look at our vermouth menu.
Which vermouth to choose and what to pair it with
Choosing the right vermouth can be as personal as choosing a wine. At Stillroom we help you decide based on your mood and the pairing you fancy most. Here’s a short guide to the profiles we like best and how to pair them with our small plates.
| Vermouth | Profile | What to pair it with |
|---|---|---|
| Red vermouth | Spiced, bitter and enveloping. Notes of cinnamon, clove and orange peel. | Gilda, marinated olives and pickles. The salty contrast brings out its spiced sweetness. |
| White vermouth | Floral, dry and refreshing. With hints of chamomile, wild herbs and a citrus finish. | Tinned fish, vinegar-cured anchovies and cold tapas. Its freshness cleanses the palate. |
| Reserve vermouth | Barrel-aged, complex and full-bodied. Notes of wood, vanilla and an elegant bitterness. | More intense small plates from our creative kitchen, such as a bluefin tuna tartare or Santoña anchovies. |
Remember that at Stillroom we work with vermouths such as Carpano and Cocchi, which fit these profiles perfectly. Our team will be delighted to recommend the perfect pairing based on whatever you order that Sunday.
A complete Sunday plan near the Retiro
Few plans are as quintessentially Madrid as a walk through Retiro Park before vermouth hour. On Sundays, when the sun filters through the trees and the city takes a breath, walking by the lake or wandering through the gardens is the ideal prelude. And if art is your thing, the Art Walk hands you a morning of museums on a plate: the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía are all a short stroll from our door.
After so much beauty, the body calls for a seat and a good aperitif. Stillroom then appears as the perfect finish. On Sundays we open from 11:00 to 23:00, without a break, so you can arrive at the classic aperitif hour and find us with the vermouth just right and the kitchen in full swing. No need to rush: here Sunday stretches out without watching the clock, with time even for a snack in the mid-afternoon before night falls. If you want more ideas to round off your visit to the neighbourhood, we recommend our guide to what to do in Los Jerónimos after the Prado.
Come and have vermouth this Sunday
Sunday has a plan waiting for you in Los Jerónimos. At Stillroom we keep a spot for you from 11:00 in the morning so you can enjoy vermouth just how you like it: unhurried, full of flavour and with the perfect company. Whether it’s after the Retiro, after a museum, or simply because you fancy treating yourself to a special aperitif, this is your place. Book your table and turn Sunday vermouth into your new Madrid tradition.
Frequently asked questions
What time is vermouth hour in Madrid?
There’s no fixed time, but it’s traditionally had before lunch, between 12:00 and 15:00. At Stillroom, on Sundays we open from 11:00 — brunch first, then vermouth — so you can have it at the classic aperitif hour or stretch it out all afternoon.
Where can you have vermouth on a Sunday near the Retiro or the Prado?
At Stillroom, on Calle Moreto 9, in Los Jerónimos. We’re two minutes from Retiro Park and a few steps from the museums along the Art Walk. A place with a cocktail bar and a small-plates kitchen.
What do you eat with vermouth?
The classics are pickles, olives, gildas and tinned seafood. At Stillroom we take that tapas tradition to another level with our creative small-plates kitchen, designed to pair with every glass.
Which vermouth do people order at Stillroom?
We serve labels such as Carpano and Cocchi, in both red and white. Our guests tend to order them well chilled, with their slice of orange and their olive — and to have a second round.
Do you need to book for Sunday vermouth?
It’s not compulsory, but it is recommended if you want to secure a table at the bar or in the room. You can book your table from our website and forget about waiting around.