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  • Classic tapas . The prawn and garlic tostadas are wonderful (see El Bocaíto).

  • Bodega La Ardosa

    Close to the trendy Mercado de Fuencarral and all its fashionable stores, this bar stands out with its classical decoration and cool ambient. People gather here from midday to midnight for a quiet beer and a chat with the friends or a quick break in the shopping frenzy. If this is not enough, they hold a competition: La Ardosa Guinness Record of beer drinking. dont you fancy giving it a try?

  • This old-fashioned wine cellar really looks the part, with fluted columns and painted barrels. Draught vermouth, beers and wines. A good range of tapas – the stuffed squid goes down a treat.

  • Founded in 1887, and for that reason alone is a “must see”. Tatty, fin-de-siècle decor. Internet café upstairs.

  • Small stylish bar, decorated with posters of the legendary dancer Isadora Duncan. Jazz plays in the background while you chat over champagne cocktails and unusual liqueur coffees.

  • More like a club for young people who drop in to chat, read the paper or play board games. Draught beer, cocktails and snacks.

  • Trendy bar-restaurant with modern interior. Serves Mediterranean cuisine and brunch on Sundays.

  • This 19th-century taberna serves Castilian fare including cocido madrileño (see Taberna Carmencita).

  • Large modern bar, with tiled walls. Caters for aficionados of beer; also a good selection of tapas .

  • Large modern bar, popular with office workers, serving beer on tap. Good range of tapas .

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