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It’s worth splashing out on a meal in this restaurant renowned for its roasts. Booking ahead is essential.
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If you’re interested in Flamenco but don’t know your cantadores from your bailadores, this lively club is a good place to get acquainted with the scene. Rated by madrileños for its class acts, the show usually starts around 11pm or a little later and continues into the small hours. Beforehand you can have a drink at the bar or order from the range of tapas , steaks and plates of fried fish (see Casa PATAS).
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Aficionados rate this attractive venue as the best place for traditional Spanish Flamenco acts (see Casa PATAS).
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This beer and tapas bar owes a good deal of its popularity to its terrace on Plaza Santa Ana. Like Museo Chicote, the Alemana was a favourite of Ernest Hemingway and other expats. Spanish and imported beers (see Cervecería Alemana).
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Large modern bar, with tiled walls. Caters for aficionados of beer; also a good selection of tapas .
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A Madrid institution, this large beer hall is the perfect place to unwind after a day’s sightseeing or to begin a night on the town. Both dark beer and lager are available on draught – some madrileños like to mix the two (see Cervecería Santa Bárbara).
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Large modern bar, popular with office workers, serving beer on tap. Good range of tapas .
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This American-style café opened in 1997 and has been doing a brisk trade ever since. Ribs or hamburgers and fries are served, with US beers and cocktails. The music (mainly rock and blues) is provided by high-profile English and American bands and the audience is usually on its feet before the evening is out.
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This roomy jazz venue also books blues, reggae and gospel acts and, occasionally, Flamenco. The atmosphere is laid back and the audience really gets into the swing of things. Look out for the weekend jam sessions.
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This tastefully decorated late-night bar is a good place to round off the evening.
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