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Restaurants and Bars in Madrid are open almost throughout the night, which makes it convenient for the tourists to explore some of the most wonderful eateries in the city. While walking on the city streets one can see cafeterias and restaurants in plenty. Each decorated in a beautiful way to attract tourists and guests to come and feast on the cuisine of the City.
The cafeterias, which are housed in Madrid, are basically bars. Usually light snacks and eatables available in these bars include sandwiches, canapés, coffee or juices. There are several types of Restaurants and Bars in Madrid. They are:
Bars:
They are similar to cafeterias except for the fact that they don’t serve food. These bars are good to have beer or wine with the mouth watering “tapas” (bar snacks).
Pubs:
These are open till 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning and serve beer, wine cocktails and “copas” (a mixed drink).
Terrazas:
They are usually instant café-terraces, which sprout up suddenly during the night. The youngsters, especially for the tasty snacks they offer, fondly visit them.
Tablaos:
These are flamenco bars and restaurants. They are decorated with a stage and few tables, which serve food and drinks and some of them serve only drinks.
The Restaurants and Bars in Madrid are scattered all throughout the city. Some of the busy areas, housing good Restaurants and Bars in Madrid are:
Alonso Martinez:
This is area is full of tapas bars, pubs and restaurants.
Plaza de Santa Barbara:
Is best visited for its bars and restaurants.
Glorieta de Bilbao:
Visited for the same reasons as Alonso Martinez.
Arguelles / Moncloa:
The students frequent this area due to its close vicinity to the University.
Castellana:
This is near the up-market Paseo de Castellana, Paseo de Recoletos and the Paseo del Prado, which contains quality restaurants and terrazas.
Cava Baja:
This Street is closer to Plaza Mayor and serves traditional food.
Salamanca:
This is another area, which has got some quality Restaurants and bars in Madrid.
Huertas:
This caters to all age groups and the restaurants, bars and pubs are open until early in the morning.
Malasana:
The streets around Plaza de Dos de Mayo is called by this name and houses many restaurants, bars and cafeterias.
Santa Ana:
The area surrounding the Plaza de Santa Ana consists of tapas bars, which is called “cervecerias” (meaning only beer is served).
Restaurants and Bars in Madrid are in abundance. They are not just places that serve mouthwatering local cuisine but also give an insight into the culture, nightlife and ways of life of the people in the city.
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