Bars and Restaurants
Federal Cafe
If you're serious about breakfast or brunch, then make a pitstop at Federal Cafe in the Conde Duque neighbourhood. Very much a local meeting place, this trendy cafe attracts a mixed crowd and serves coffee and hearty brunch dishes to the highest of standards. Its large windows make an excellent place to watch the world go by.
Cacao Restobar
Cacao Restobar is the place to go if you want to sample some delicious Venezuelan and South American cuisine in Madrid. Serving up a range of delicious of veggie-friendly options, this charming neighbourhood restaurant is a welcome respite from the tapas-heavy Spanish dining you'll find across the city. A family-run establishment, you'll be warmly received at this intimate eatery, where the staff are more than happy to guide you through the menu and provide recommendations.
Santceloni
Those looking for somewhere truly memorable are encouraged to reserve a spot at Santceloni, one of the finest haute cuisine restaurants in Madrid. Serving up exquisite dishes using the best locally-sourced ingredients, and paired with an equally fine list of wines, you're sure to have a meal you won't forget at this esteemed eatery. Bear in mind that entrance to this restaurant requires a formal dress code.
Del Diego
Once you've enjoyed your slap-up meal from one of Madrid's fine restaurants, why not kick back with a cocktail at Del Diego? Exuding the air of a glamorous New York bar, classic sophistication is the order of the day (or evening) at this swanky central Madrid establishment. You'll find a large list of familiar concoctions here - from the mojito to the martini or the caipirinha - all of which are shaken or stirred exactly to your liking.
