Food Scene
Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava BajaA street just crammed with bars and restaurants.
El Sur
12 C. de la Torrecilla del LealGreat affordable food. A different approach to Spanish fare. Low key.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tortilla, anchovies, croquettes are a must. You can access the space at the back by crouching under the bar counter.
195 locals recommend
Bodega de la Ardosa
13 C. de ColónTortilla, anchovies, croquettes are a must. You can access the space at the back by crouching under the bar counter.
Great for a late drink and a dance to indie music with the students.
https://www.facebook.com/Tupperwarebar
19 locals recommend
Tupper Ware Club
26 Corre. Alta de San PabloGreat for a late drink and a dance to indie music with the students.
https://www.facebook.com/Tupperwarebar
Workers bar by day, pre-club drinks by night. Cheapest G&T in Madrid @ €3,50 served by pensioners, but not the free-pour size : )
23 locals recommend
El Palentino
8 C. del PezWorkers bar by day, pre-club drinks by night. Cheapest G&T in Madrid @ €3,50 served by pensioners, but not the free-pour size : )
Everything Else
Weekend live music and dancing during before 15:00. Traditional market now for artisans and craft makers. Great for wine, tapas, people watching.
https://www.facebook.com/mercadosanfernando/?fref=ts
181 locals recommend
San Fernando Market
41 C. de EmbajadoresWeekend live music and dancing during before 15:00. Traditional market now for artisans and craft makers. Great for wine, tapas, people watching.
https://www.facebook.com/mercadosanfernando/?fref=ts
Great building, just pop in for a walk around. This old marked is trying hard to revive itself.
194 locals recommend
Mercado de la Cebada
S/N Pl. de la CebadaGreat building, just pop in for a walk around. This old marked is trying hard to revive itself.
Every Sunday ´till 15:00 or so. Antique vendors on the street cheaper, especially towards the end of the day.
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyEvery Sunday ´till 15:00 or so. Antique vendors on the street cheaper, especially towards the end of the day.
Arts & Culture
For a late dance. Big sound, big lights, great venue.
http://www.web-mondo.com/
26 locals recommend
Mondo Disko
20 C. de AlcaláFor a late dance. Big sound, big lights, great venue.
http://www.web-mondo.com/
Small but perfectly formed music venue with great sound. Ground & basement levels.
www.siroco.es/
27 locals recommend
Sala Siroco
3 C. de San DimasSmall but perfectly formed music venue with great sound. Ground & basement levels.
www.siroco.es/
El Templo del Gato
7 C. de TrujillosLate drink/dance near home. Typically indie or other uplifting tunes.