For those looking for a beer or cocktail instead, I have a bit more experience in that arena. I cannot think of many better places for an afternoon beer or wine outside than la terraza of El Espejo, located on Paseo Recoletos near Plaza Colon. If you are lucky, you will be there when of the piano players is performing, thereby enriching the atmosphere even more. While you are in the neighborhood, there is a concentration of bars with outdoor seating in Plaza Santa Barbara, including Bulevar, Cruz Blanca, and Cervecería Santa Barbara. Another terrace ideal for a drink during daylight hours is El Viajero in La Latina. It has great views of the city´s old quarter and has a fun, tropical vibe as well. The mojitos are also noteworthy.
For something a little fancier and after dark, there are several hotels with great rooftop bars, including Room Mate Óscar in Chueca, Hotel Urban in Barrio de las Letras and The Radio Rooftop Bar Madrid in Plaza Santa Ana. All of these places boast great views of the city, posh settings and great cocktails. On a warm, dry, Madrid summer night you really cannot go wrong.
Considering it is July, be sure to check ahead of time to make sure places are open before making the trek as I have noticed that many establishments enjoy a descanso just like the rest of us this month. ¡Salud!
- El Espejo, Paseo de Recoletos, 31
- El Viajero, Calle de la Cebada, 11
- Room Mate Óscar, Plaza Vázquez de Mella, 12
- Hotel Urban, Carrera de San Jerónimo, 34
- Radio Rooftop Bar Madrid, Plaza de Santa Ana, 14
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