Casa Labra

Undisturbed since 1860, site of the clandestine founding of the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) in 1879. Codfish is the specialty - soldiers and revolutionaries fueled their debates with bacalao. Revolutionary history in every bite.

What to do there

4 things to do

1. 1 Enter Where Socialism Was Born History · Free

   Step into the tavern where the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) was secretly founded in 1879 — Casa Labra on Calle de Tetuán 12, undisturbed since 1860. Metro to Sol (L1/L2/L3), open daily, no reservations needed. The wooden bar counter, tin ceiling, and faded mirrors have witnessed 160 years of political plotting.

   Backup: If the bar is packed, the standing room at the counter is where revolutionaries would have plotted.

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2. 2 Order the Revolutionary Codfish Wine · Price: low

   Order 'tajadas de bacalao' (codfish fritters) and 'croquetas de bacalao' — the same dishes that fueled socialist debates at the bar counter. Point at what others are eating or say 'Bacalao y un vino' (€5-8 total). They've specialized in cod for 160+ years, and the recipe hasn't changed since workers gathered here to plan revolution.

   Backup: The soldaditos de Pavía (battered cod strips) are equally historic.

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3. 3 Find the Commemorative Plaque History · Free

   Locate the plaque marking the clandestine founding of PSOE on the interior wall. Pablo Iglesias and 24 workers met here to create Spain's oldest political party. Ask staff 'Dónde está la placa del PSOE?' — they'll point you to it with visible pride in their tavern's revolutionary heritage.

   Backup: The history is explained at psoe.es if you want context before visiting.

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4. 4 Toast to the Workers Adventure · Price: low · Optional

   Raise your glass as workers have done here since 1860 — to solidarity, to change, to the power of people gathering in taverns. Standing at the bar, any glass will do. The spirit of the place is the point, and the staff appreciate when visitors understand the history.

   Backup: The staff appreciate when visitors understand the history.

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