Guidebook for Madrid
Drinks & Nightlife
Known as 'La Costa de Argumosa' this street is jam packed with outdoor seating (terrazas) about 3 city blocks long. Loads of bars and restaurants to choose from. Great for people watching.
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Argumosa 39
39 C. de ArgumosaKnown as 'La Costa de Argumosa' this street is jam packed with outdoor seating (terrazas) about 3 city blocks long. Loads of bars and restaurants to choose from. Great for people watching.
Late night flamenco bar 5 minutes or so from the flat.
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Flamenco Candela
2 Calle del OlmoLate night flamenco bar 5 minutes or so from the flat.
If you like jazz and would like to experience an evening in a beautifully decorated bar, stop by El Despertar. Non touristy and super close to the flat!
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Café El Despertar
18 C. de la Torrecilla del LealIf you like jazz and would like to experience an evening in a beautifully decorated bar, stop by El Despertar. Non touristy and super close to the flat!
Turn of the century art nouveau café serving coffee, tea, cakes as well as alcoholic drinks.
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Café Barbieri
45 C. del Ave MaríaTurn of the century art nouveau café serving coffee, tea, cakes as well as alcoholic drinks.
Chinaski Lavapiés
19 C. de la FeGood place to sample Spanish and European beers.
La Huelga de Lavapiés
Open until about 2.30 am, this bar plays soul, funk, ska, and northern soul.
Fun cocktail bar (bottled beer also served) which regularly makes into the the top 50 bars in the world
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Salmon Guru
21 Calle de EchegarayFun cocktail bar (bottled beer also served) which regularly makes into the the top 50 bars in the world
Old-style bar focusing on sherries. Great place to stop if you go to see a flamenco show next door ar Cardamono
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La Venencia
7 Calle de EchegarayOld-style bar focusing on sherries. Great place to stop if you go to see a flamenco show next door ar Cardamono
A fun, colourful bar that attracts mainly a 20's - 30's crowd
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El Imperfecto
2 Pl. de MatuteA fun, colourful bar that attracts mainly a 20's - 30's crowd
Food Scene
If you like Indian food, this is the street to come to. Madrid's version of London's Brick Lane
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Calle de Lavapiés
Calle de LavapiésIf you like Indian food, this is the street to come to. Madrid's version of London's Brick Lane
An architecturally pleasing old market hall that has been transformed into a tapas market!
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s/n Pl. de San MiguelAn architecturally pleasing old market hall that has been transformed into a tapas market!
Cava Baja Street is in the lively La Latina quarter and it is jam packed with trendy tapas bars!
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Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava BajaCava Baja Street is in the lively La Latina quarter and it is jam packed with trendy tapas bars!
Winner of the 2014 tapas festival TAPAPIES. Reasonably priced and damn tasty!
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Tribuetxe
23 C. de TribuleteWinner of the 2014 tapas festival TAPAPIES. Reasonably priced and damn tasty!
This market often has various events taking place such as live music. Come here to for tasty eats, yummy drinks and get your shopping for the flat. This market is a little more alternative than Mercado de Anton Martin which is also listed in this guidebook
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41 C. de EmbajadoresThis market often has various events taking place such as live music. Come here to for tasty eats, yummy drinks and get your shopping for the flat. This market is a little more alternative than Mercado de Anton Martin which is also listed in this guidebook
One of the many vegan restaurants in the area. For more of a bar experience which serves food, try La Oveja Negra in C/Buenavista
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Distrito Vegano
10 Calle del Dr. FourquetOne of the many vegan restaurants in the area. For more of a bar experience which serves food, try La Oveja Negra in C/Buenavista
One of my favourite places to eat in the evenings. Food is well-cooked and super tasty! They have a sister restaurant called Mas Al Sur in C/Santa Isabel 35
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El Sur
12 C. de la Torrecilla del LealOne of my favourite places to eat in the evenings. Food is well-cooked and super tasty! They have a sister restaurant called Mas Al Sur in C/Santa Isabel 35
Very reasonably priced food with a focus on seafood. The razor clams (Navajas) are delicious!
La Casa De Las Navajas
Very reasonably priced food with a focus on seafood. The razor clams (Navajas) are delicious!
Great local restaurant off the tourist track. A good quality set lunch menu or if you go for just a beer, they will give you generous-sized tapas included in the price. Barman Jose is super friendly!
Restaurante El Roble
Great local restaurant off the tourist track. A good quality set lunch menu or if you go for just a beer, they will give you generous-sized tapas included in the price. Barman Jose is super friendly!
Great place for brunch. Fair prices and good portions.
Online booking is advisable as there are only 10 tables
Carmencita Brunch Lavapiés
Great place for brunch. Fair prices and good portions.
Online booking is advisable as there are only 10 tables
Everything Else
You can eat, drink or shop here on the 9th floor of El Corte Inglés Department store, or just go up to get (free) great views towards the palace and west of Madrid. Don't forget your camera!
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Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaYou can eat, drink or shop here on the 9th floor of El Corte Inglés Department store, or just go up to get (free) great views towards the palace and west of Madrid. Don't forget your camera!
A market that has been transformed into a place for tapas. Check out the roof top bar too!
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24 C. de Augusto FigueroaA market that has been transformed into a place for tapas. Check out the roof top bar too!
Arts & Culture
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoThis place often has interesting exhibitions
La Casa Encendida
2 Rda. de ValenciaFree art exhibitions. Roof top garden.
Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco
15 Calle de EchegarayEssentials
Often open later than normal and located by Anton Martin metro which is just minutes from the flat
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Farmacia del Globo Carretas
12 C. de CarretasOften open later than normal and located by Anton Martin metro which is just minutes from the flat
24 hour super market near the flat. Take note that there is a downstairs in this supermarket which not immediately noticable.
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Carrefour Market
2 C. de Valencia24 hour super market near the flat. Take note that there is a downstairs in this supermarket which not immediately noticable.
If you need to dry your clothes, this place is just a short walk away from the flat
Tintorería y lavandería Pressto + Plus Madrid centro
If you need to dry your clothes, this place is just a short walk away from the flat
Farmacia
14 Pl. del Ángel24 Hour Pharmacy
Sightseeing
Go to the 9th floor of El Corte Inglés and get great views to the west of the city towards the royal palace. This is also a good place to grab a snack or a drink or just to enjoy the stunning views
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Gourmet Experience
2 Pl. del CallaoGo to the 9th floor of El Corte Inglés and get great views to the west of the city towards the royal palace. This is also a good place to grab a snack or a drink or just to enjoy the stunning views
Stretching from the side of El Museo de la Reina Sofia down to C/Valencia, stroll along and enjoy the many art galleries
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Calle del Doctor Fourquet
Calle del Doctor FourquetStretching from the side of El Museo de la Reina Sofia down to C/Valencia, stroll along and enjoy the many art galleries
Parks & Nature
An easy stroll from the flat. Rent a boat at the boating lake, watch the buskers, or get a massage. A nice contrast to the bustling city.
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Ель Ретіро Мадрид
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaAn easy stroll from the flat. Rent a boat at the boating lake, watch the buskers, or get a massage. A nice contrast to the bustling city.
Catch the cable car from near Arguelles metro to this expanse of green in the west of Madrid. Enjoy a drink or some lunch at one of the many lakeside restaurants
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Casa de Campo Park
1 P.º de la Prta del ÁngelCatch the cable car from near Arguelles metro to this expanse of green in the west of Madrid. Enjoy a drink or some lunch at one of the many lakeside restaurants