People from Madrid “madrileños” we love food and we are happy to devote a huge amount of time and energy to the act of eating. Then there is the geography of Madrid, which sits in the centre of the country like a giant spider on its web. Much of the highest quality produce ends up here. The fish and seafood, in particular, are of unsurpassable quality, the fish market being the second largest in the world after Tokyo. It is not impossible to eat badly here, but you do have to try quite hard. The sheer quantity of good restaurants,…

A Michelin Star is to a chef what an Oscar is to an actor. In Madrid we have twelve restaurants with Michelin Stars. Madrid Cool and Culture will take you through our five favorites: 1. Santi Santamaría’s Santceloni restaurant, with two Michelin Stars, is located at 57 Castellana Walk. It offers Spanish gastronomic dishes, but gives each one a new air. With high quality as its maxim, Santamaria respects the product and its temporality. Chef, Óscar Velasco, bets on the freshness and the taste of each product. This is an experience. Splurge and enjoy! 2. With Ferran Adrià as gastronomic…

Whether you fancy chic cocktails, a pub crawl, or dancing the night away, these are the best clubs in Madrid for exploring the city’s incredible nightlife You’ll have no trouble finding just the right spot to fit your mood among the myriad bars, big nightclubs, and small pubs that have earned their place on the scene. Here’s our selection of the best clubs in Madrid so you can head out and not worry about a thing except having a good time, whatever your taste in music and ambience. Kapital C/Atocha, 125 The Godzilla of Madrid clubs, with splendid views of…

Don’t let anyone tell you Madrid doesn’t cater to vegetarian and vegan diets – if you know where to look, delicious wholesome goodness is easily available. The trend for gluten-free food is kicking off in the city, a relief for allergy sufferers and fans of wheat-less meals. Our selection of excellent restaurants, cafés and bakeries offer everything from gluten-free brunches to vegan cupcakes – get ready to dive into the not-so-hidden world of vegetarian and vegan friendly world of Madrid. Street food options, sweet shops and food markets abound in the city and are easy to find. Madrilenos LOVE FOOD!…

Madrid is a city that really has it all, especially in the summer. From Art Museums to amazing old Castilian towns… to tapas and tours, there is something for every traveler to enjoy. But when the weather does start to warm up, there’s nothing better than a cool, refreshing drink at one of the city’s many fantastic rooftop terraces. For a more exclusive Madrid summer treat, head to the hotels which inaugurate their rooftop terrace bars at the end of May. If you’d like to enjoy a touch of luxury and some incredible views with your cocktails then check these…