Malasaña and Chueca, Madrid

Exhibition space housed in an impressive setting. Madrid's Comtemporary Art Museum is here.

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Probably my favorite cafe in Madrid for its cool mish-mash of furniture and 70s wallpaper, Cafeteria Lolina, one of several great places to top on Calle Espiritu Santo

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The most famous cafeteria in Madrid. Go at breakfast time for a real insight into what makes Madrid tick.

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You have two options for wine tasting in the Chueca area. Bianco & Rosso, on Calle Infantas (in the Plaza de Vazquez de Mella), does a variety of wine tastings from about 25€ (the champagne tasting is 55€). Alternatively, try Planeta Vino for an actual wine tasting 'school'.

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Get the trendiest clothes in town in this three-storey market on Calle Fuencarral. Handmade clothes and jewelery like you won't find elsewhere.

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A classic Madrid tapas bar, serving quintessential Spanish food such as jamon and Manchego cheese.

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Chaotic tapas bar - and when you see the size of the plates of (free) food you're given, you'll understand why.

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Via Lactea is one of the key bars in the cultural rebirth (movida) that Madrid experienced during the 80s. Fascinating deco and a hip crowd throughout the week.

In the past twelve months or so, a lot of the life of Malasaña has moved slightly south, towards Gran Via, in the area now being referred to as 'Triball'. Read more about Triball.

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Cheesy 80s hair metal and the biggest drinks you'll ever see - the 'normal' is two liters!

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My favorite restaurant in Madrid - their 10 euros lunchtime menu is unbeatable.

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