MADRID, SPAIN (page 2 - go to page 1)
Bars and Restaurants in Madrid
At night we liked the area around Plaza
Santa Ana, a square 
just off Puerta del Sol and situated in an older barrio of Madrid which
had a really nice atmosphere at night and a good selection of bars and
restaurants with seats inside and out.
Our favourite bar here was Naturbier which brews its own beer and where we had great Sangria - loved the mixed nuts too! Visit Naturbier's website for more information and photos. Calle Huertas in this area also has many places to eat and drink.
The Plaza Mayor area also has a lot of bars and cafes but is more touristy and you can expect to pay more because of the location.The square is a nice place to sit and have a drink but if you're going to eat there, check the price first.
We have twice had very nice meals at (Carrera de San Jeronimo 32) with a great selection of pasta and pizza at reasonable prices. Their lunch deals are particularly good value. Visit their website for more information and menus.
A nice place to spend some time, do some shopping, have a glass of wine and eat some tapas is the lively Mercada San Miguel. It's an indoor market with stalls selling gifts and food, but also has bars and stands where you can buy tapas or snacks - everything from olives to oysters. You can get a glass of wine from one stall, then buy something to eat from another and wander around the market or (if you're lucky enough to get a seat!) sit down and enjoy! The food and drink aren't cheap, but the quality is good and the place has a real buzz about it. We'll definitely go back next time we're in Madrid.
If you get the munchies at the end of the evening, try some thick hot chocolate and churros (long, skinny version of the donut!)
at Chocolateria San Gines near Calle del Arenal. It's open from 6pm till
7am! Not the healthiest of late night snacks, but probably good to soak up some of that alcohol!
There's an amazing bakery on Plaza de la Puerta del Sol, 2 near to the Sol Metro station called La Mallorquina. It's an institution in Madrid, established in the late 1800s, and it feels like you've stepped back in time, but it always seems to be packed out the door and its popularity is well deserved. Try their cakes, pastries, sandwiches etc, many still warm and freshly baked. Mmmm...!!! There is a coffee shop upstairs where you can sit down and have a coffee and snack.
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