Shop till you drop and party until the wee hours ...

Markets
All these markets are open Monday to Friday from 09.00 -14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00 and Saturday 09.00 - 14.00.

Anton Martín
Address:
Santa Isabel, 5
Lavapiés
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 1: Antón Martín

La Cebada
This market is probably not the cleanest, but the prices are very low.
Address:
Plaza de la Cebada
La Latina
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 5: La Latina

Chamartín
Address:
Bolivia, 9
Chamartín
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 8, 9: Colombia

Maravillas
Not really near the center, but the biggest market in the city. Nowhere you will find this many fish.
Address:
Bravo Murillo, 122
Tetuan
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 1: Alvarado

La Paz
The market in Salamanca has the most extensive selection of all markets in Madrid.
Address:
Ayala, 28
Salamanca
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 4: Serrano

Design restaurants
The following restaurants are recommended for closing a business trip, a romantic weekend or the traditional museum route:

Arola: suitable for people who have grown with their Ipod. You can eat with the local DJs. Informally, suitable for small groups.

Olsen: In this Scandinavian-style restaurant Madrileños dine by candlelight. Ask for a spot in the Igloo Room!

El Chaflan: Known for the unique creations of the chef Pablo Philipe. Minimalist decor.

MOOD: Titillating decoration and cuisine! Located on the edge of the center, but well worth the ride.

Lay Down: lying in a trendy food tent.
Lagrimas Negras: the cook who works here "pimps" the traditional Spanish cuisine to something new

DL's cocktail bar on the top floor of the hotel with its stunning views of Madrid from the terrace on the top floor

Loft 39: celebrity spotting! Even the Spanish royal family comes to eat here. Fine cuisine of Roberto Limas and design of Pascua Ortega.

Europe deco
La Nueva Fontana: This restaurant has two totally different parts:
Naveta specializing in seafood from Galicia. Azabara has a sophisticated modern kitchen.

Fast Good: A healthy fast food in a trendy interior

Tapas Bars

Bodega de la Ardosa
In 1892, the bar is set up and ever since they pour the best Vermouth and tappes the most wonderful beer. With some nice music you can enjoy Tappas (raciones), including salmorejo, croquetas de bacalao and verduras a la plancha.
Address:
C / Colon 13
Tel: +34 91 521 49 79
Opening hours:
Monday / Saturday open 8.30 - 1.30
Saturday and Sunday to 2.30
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 1/10: Quevedo

La Nueva
Specializes in small glass fresh beer with tapas. Marinated anchovies, Madrid-style tripe, tuna cakes, mussels and much more. If you're hungry you can order larger portions, this is called raciones. It is a typical old-fashioned tavern and it has not changed much since the opening in 1913. Go to the bar or try to find a place on one of the four tables.
Address:
Arapiles, 7
Tel: +34 91 4479592
Opening hours:
Monday / Friday from 12.00 - 15.30 and from 19.00 - 22.00.
Saturday from 12.00 - 15.30.
Closed on Sunday.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 2: Quevedo

Los Caracoles
They have the reputation to sell the best snails of Madrid. The secret is a spicy sauce that makes you crave for a drink. Another real winner in this tapas bar is the marinated anchovies. The interior suggests not too much, but the zinc bar is wonderful.
Address:
Toledo, 106
Tel: +34 91 3664246
Opening hours:
Open daily from 09.00 - 23.00.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 5: Puerta de Toledo

Taberna del Avapies
If you enjoy history, you're at the right place. Under the floor of this typical Madrileño tavern are 400 year old cellars, which were used during the Inquisition. The target audience is somewhat changed this place is now focusing entirely on lovers of tapas. The best on the menu is ajorriero bacalao (cod in garlic sauce), but the other tapas are also worth while. Besides the bar are some tables for when you just want to sit.
Address:
Lavapies, 5
Tel: +34 91 5392650
Opening hours:
Open on monday from 19.30 - 01.30.
Tuesday / Thursday open from 12.30 - 15.30 and from 19.30 - 01.00.
Friday and Saturday from 12.30 - 15.30 and from 19.30 - 02.00.
Sunday from 12.30 - 16.30.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 1: Tirso de Molina

Cava de Don Pedro
This place is decorated like an old mountain tavern in the Pyrenees, with wooden beams, exposed brickwork and oak tables and chairs. Catalan specialties are served in small portions. A real delicacy is torradas, toasted bread with tomato, garlic and olive oil. All this with a good bottle of wine and you feel like a god in France. ?
Address:
Don Pedro, 4
Tel: +34 91 3667804
Opening hours:
Tuesday open from 20.00 - 00.00.
Wednesday / Sunday open from 13.00 - 00.00.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 5: La Latina

Flamenco

Casa Patas
With five shows a week Casa Patas is without doubt one of the most important flamenco clubs of the city. It attracts top performers and true aficionados. All the stars of today have ever occurred here. The performances start around midnight and you can make a real night out if you also go here for dinner.
Address:
Cañizares, 10
Tel: +34 913690496
Opening hours:
From Tuesday / Thursday open from 20.00 - 02.00.
Friday and Saturday from 20.00 - 03.00.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 1: Antón Martín

Cardamomo
The new flamenco style is a blend of traditional style with jazz, pop and Latin rythms. And that is the music here. The clients are young and stylish, it is therefore advisable to go "dressed". Twice a week, with live flamenco concerts. Very busy, but it is incredible!
Address:
Echegaray, 15
Tel: +34 91 3690757
Opening hours:
Open daily from 21.00 - 03.30.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 2: Sevilla

El Corral de la Moreria, Calle Moreria, 17
Casa Patas, 10 Calle Cañizares
Cafe de Chinitas, Calle Torija, 7
El Corral de la Pacheca, Calle Juan Ramon Jimenez, 26
Tablao Las Carboneras, Plaza del Conde de Miranda, 1
Viña Pe Restaurant, Plaza de Santa Ana
La Torre del Oro, Calle 38 Tutor
Casa Manolo, Calle de Jovellanos
El Abuelo, Calle Paz
Peña Chaquetón, Calle de Canarias, 33
El Mago, Calle Velarde
El Candela, Calle del Olmo 8
Suristán, Calle de la Cruz, 7
Cardamomo, Calle de Echegaray, 15
Los Gabrieles, Calle de Echegaray, 17
El Burladero, Calle de Echegaray, 19
La Solea, Cava Baja, 34

Musicbars
Pakesteis: is a real rock and roll bar where the sound makes your eardrums vibrate. This is the perfect place for beer, beer, beer, leather jackets and rock and roll. Above the bar is a poster of Leno, one of the major Spanish bands of the `80.
Address:
Amparo, 81
Opening hours:
From Monday to Wednesday from 10.00 - 03.00.
Friday and Saturday from 10.00 - 04.00.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 3: Lavapiés

Suristán: here you can hear all kinds of music, including flamenco. There are therefore many different types of people. This place is divided into two sections. One half has a few tables where you can sit and talk. In the other room is a bar and a stage that can be used for dancing or live concerts. Entrance must be paid, but it depends on who is performing and this includes a drink.
Address:
Cruz, 7
Tel: +34 91 5323909
Opening hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 22.00 - 04.30.
Thursday, Friday / Saturday open from 22.30 - 05.30.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 1, 2, 3: Sol


Cafe Central
This place became very quickly a legend in the jazz world. Every evening at 22.30 there is a performance. You can enjoy the music in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by a beautiful interior. Big names from the jazz world like Ken Peplowski, Grant Stewart and Wynton Marsalis have performed here. Admission prices vary, but usually it is around € 10.00. This is or includes a free drink. Also in the afternoon you can enjoy a drink.
Address:
Plaza del Angel, 10
Tel: +34 91 3694143
Opening hours:
Monday / Thursday open from 15.00 - 03.30.
From Friday / Sunday open from 15.00 - 04.30.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 1: Antón Martín

Honky Tonk
A popular bar with live music, where pop and rock concerts, theater shows and magic acts are held. The door policy is pretty strict and they prefer to let friends and their guests in instead of someone else. It's a huge thing with two floors and it is a time consuming process to get to the bar and get a drink. The atmosphere is always good and the music is well worth a visit. There is a cloakroom and valet parking available. Admission is free.
Address:
Covarrubias, 24
Tel: +34 914456886
Opening hours:
Open daily from 20.00 - 05.00.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 4, 5, 10: Alonso Martínez

Clamores
This jazz club has been around awhile and has a loyal clientele who visit regularly. The evening performances are Monday / Saturday at 22.00 and on Sunday at 20.30. The sound system is excellent and the large stage is surrounded by tables and chairs where customers can enjoy a drink and the music. This club has been a while the scenery of the Spanish television show; Jazz Entre Amigos (Among Friends Jazz). Besides jazz other styles of music are being played. Normally, admission is free, in some cases must be paid for a live performance.
Address:
Alburquerque, 14
Tel: +34 91 4457938
Opening hours:
From Sunday / Thursday from 18.00 - 03.00.
Friday and Saturday from 18.00 - 04.00.
Public Transport:
Metro: Line 1, 4: Bilbao