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Oldest restaurant still operating

The current oldest restaurant still operating record is 301 years, held by Sobrino de Botín, set on January 1, 1725. Last checked October 10, 2026.

301

years

Sobrino de Botín

Madrid, Spain, 1725

Holder
Sobrino de Botín
Record
301 years
Exact figure
Open since 1725
Location
Madrid, Spain
Date set
January 1, 1725
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 10, 2026

Put it in perspective

Sobrino de Botín lived through 301 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1424
  2. Age 3011725Sets the record: Open since 1725

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