Where to eat in Malasaña & Chueca

Malasaña and Chueca are Madrid’s neighbourhoods for brunch, specialty coffee and casual dinners. Alongside the modern scene, old bodegas and traditional bars survive as part of the area’s history.

Dinner starts late and usually ends on a terrace or in a cocktail bar.

What to order

• Tortilla and vermouth in a classic bodega.
• Weekend brunch.
• Sharing plates and market cooking at San Antón.
• A coffee at Café Comercial on Glorieta de Bilbao.

Streets and places

Calle Colón and around

Bodega de La Ardosa, an 1892 tavern known for its tortilla and wooden bar.

Calle del Pez and San Vicente Ferrer

Bars, cafés and young restaurants.

Mercado de San Antón

Produce on the ground floor, food counters on the first and a rooftop terrace.

Plaza de Chueca and Augusto Figueroa

Terraces and tapas bars in the heart of the neighbourhood.

Well-known places are mentioned for information only; we have no commercial relationship with them. Businesses change, so check opening hours before you go.

Prices

Brunch: €15–25. Casual dinner for two: €35–60.

Tips

• For weekend brunch, arrive before 11 am or book.
• During Pride (late June–early July) everything fills up: book or eat early.

Exploring the area? Read our neighborhood guide to Malasaña & Chueca or the Madrid food guide.