These 80 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Every day from Sep. 28 to Sep. 17
Plaza del General Vara de Rey · Centro • € 85
One skewer changed snacking forever: the gilda, a briny bite of olive, anchovy, and piparra. Hop between five authentic bars from La Latina to Chueca, pairing pintxos classic and creative with local pours.
Every day from Oct. 5 to Jan. 1
Casa de Las Artes member of Meliá Collection · Centro
Madrid's humble cocido gets the superstar treatment. A MasterChef winner plates a luxe three-course take on the classic stew, paired with cocktails by world-class bartender Inés de los Santos, all around one table with music.
Centro
The first outpost outside Mexico of a Michelin-starred taqueria, La Oncemil grills Black Angus picaña trompo and tableside-cut ribeye onto handmade blue and yellow corn tortillas. Grab a margarita at the entrance bar while you wait.
Centro • 4 €
PillaTortilla is the world's first Lay's bar-restaurant, where Instagram-famous chef David Gelicook fuses two iconic Spanish tapas into one: a creamy tortilla crowned with croqueta-style béchamel and crispy panko. It's indulgent, playful, and only here for a limited run.
Salamanca • $$$
Dinner at Marciano is a trip around the world without leaving Salamanca: baba ganoush samosas, sea bass tiradito, and lamb tajin meatballs, all made for sharing. Inventive cocktails and a weekend DJ keep the orbit going.
Centro • $$
The Spanish combo plate gets a glow-up: pick your cut, cooking point, and homemade sauce at this playful Malasaña meat bar. Crispy potatoes and ice cream cones seal the deal.
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15-18 €
Chamberí
Chueca
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Chamberí
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