Just the place to go to have great cocktails and cool music, you can find there all kinds of people, from actors of Le Cirque du Soleil up to writers. You can grab a bite while listening how the DJ Jaimote puts a record on…..the “croquetas” are really yummy. The place is great to have a drink, [...]

The Fundación Caja Madrid is a great art space often overlooked in the center of town. The foundation shows the leftovers of whatever is being exhibited at the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum (across from the Prado), but the catch is you don’t have to pay an entry fee here. I absolutely recommend paying to see the Thyssen [...]

Just as when it opened back in 1931, the place is idyllic to have a tea with pastries or scones. Embassy has the “savoir-faire” of good old times. You will find around 18:00 all the grannies having their afternoon snack. There is also a delicatessen store nearby where you can buy the exquisite thin as [...]

Verging on being my favorite place on earth, this museum is a true gem. You might not know the artist Joaquín Sorolla, but you’ve probably seen his paintings in a museum or two. He did his thing back in the late 1800s and developed a gentle realistic touch in his paintings of his family and friends. [...]

Café, lounge, bar, concerts and late night club - Café La Palma has it all. It’s a standard in the late night activity bordering Malasaña. During the early evening, the café part serves up coffee, tea or “infusions” of fresh mint. In one of the sitting areas you’ll find clusters of chairs and tables with local [...]