La Tapería del Prado, Plaza de Platerías Martínez 1, T 91 429 40 94. Metro Atocha or Banco de España. Daily. Unusual, modern tapas in an equally modern bar overlooking a pretty square. Wild mushrooms, platters of farmhouse cheeses and inventive sandwiches. La Platería, C Moratín 49, T 91 429 17 22. Metro Atocha or Banco de España. Open until 0200. A relaxed, stylish tapas bar overlooking a small square right across from the Prado. It’s enormously popular so get there early if you want a seat on the shady terrace. Bar Manolo, C Jovellanes 7, T 91 521 45 26. Metro Antón Martín. 0830-2400, closed Sun and Mon evening. This old-fashioned local just behind the Cortes and in front of the Teatro de Zarzuela is a big favourite with local politicians and journalists, who huddle together in the charming little dining room at the back. The croquetas are among the best in the city. Las Bravas, C Espoz y Mina 13, T 91 532 2620. Metro Sol. 1100-1530 and 1930-2400. This is the home of patatas bravas: fried potatoes served with a (patented) sickly pinkish sauce. Neon-lit and garish, it’s strictly for fast-food lovers but the elderly waiters in their orange overalls are a cheerful bunch. Four branches, all within a few metres of each other. Casa Alberto, C Huertas 18, T 91 429 93 56, http://www.casaalberto.es Metro Antón Martín. 1300-2400. Established in 1827, nothing much has changed at this steadfastly traditional tapas bar and restaurant. Friendly waiters in long white aprons scuttle efficiently between low wooden tables, and the walls are covered in kitsch paintings and old black-and-white photos of football teams and matadors. The house speciality is cazuela rabo de toro, or oxtail stew; the albondigas, or meatballs, are also highly recommended. Cervecería Alemana, Plaza Santa Ana 6, T 91 429 70 33. Metro Sol. Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun 1100-2430, Fri-Sat 1100-0200. An old-fashioned tapas bar with wooden tables, lace curtains and plenty of hanging hams. Go for the atmosphere rather than the slightly overpriced food. Cervecería La Moderna, Plaza Santa Ana 12, T 91 420 1582. Metro Sol. Mon-Thu 1200-2430. Most of the bars around here cultivate an olde worlde charm, but La Moderna is unabashedly bright and modern. A great selection of wines and tasty, high quality tapas; try the marinated artichokes or the platter of farmhouse cheeses. Summer terrace overlooking the square. La Fábrica, C Jesús 2, T 91 369 06 71. Metro Antón Martín. 1100-0100. A cheerful, down-to-earth locals’ bar with bright orange walls and a massive range of tapas. The counters groan with a dizzying array of canapés, slices of French bread loaded with all kinds of toppings from smoked salmon to cheese and quince jelly, and an octopus steams away on top of the counter. Taberna Las Dolores, Plaza de Jesús 4, T 91 429 22 43. Metro Antón Martín. Open until 0100. Beautiful, century-old tiled tapas bar – one of the most típico in the city, and always jam-packed.
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