Flamenco as it was intended to be viewed is raw and impromptu - at a gypsy wedding or in a prison canteen (I'm not joking - prisons regularly do flamenco competitions). But flamenco is also well suited to a nice sit-down dinner and a good bottle of wine. Venues where you can see flamenco like this are called 'tablaos'. Each has its own system but you generally pay a set fee for food, drinks and a flamenco show.

Click on the links for more details on each flamenco tablao.

See also:

• Flamenco Dancing in Spain
• Flamenco Festivals in Spain
• What's the No.1 Must-See Sight in Each of Spain's Biggest Cities?

1. Casa Patas Flamenco Tablao in Madrid

An excellent flamenco tablao between Atocha station and Sol.More »

2. Corral de la Moreria Flamenco Tablao in Madrid

Another famous flamenco tablao in Madrid.More »

3. Cafe de Chinitas Flamenco Tablao in Madrid

A less famous (but still great) flamenco tablao in Madrid.More »

4. Las Carboneras Flamenco Tablao in Madrid

Another well-known flamenco tablao in Madrid.More »

5. La Solea Flamenco Bar in Madrid

Though not a talbao (there's no food and no entry price), this is one of the most famous flamenco venues in Madrid.More »