Best Things to Do in Madrid in Winter
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From the classic Chocolatería San Ginés and Cafetería, Chocolatería, Churrería Manosanta, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 73,503 reviews
Visit Chocolatería San Ginés, a Madrid institution serving churros and chocolate since 1894. Dunk your churros into thick hot chocolate inside its traditional dining room, at almost any hour of the day or night.
★ 4.0 · 1,216 reviews
Start the day at Manosanta, a Salamanca churrería where locals line up for breakfast. Dip golden churros into thick hot chocolate at the counter, the way Madrid has done it for generations.
★ 4.4 · 165,633 reviews
Step inside Mercado de San Miguel, a 1916 wrought-iron market hall in central Madrid. Graze across stalls of local delicacies and drinks, soaking up the elegant atmosphere even when the aisles are packed.
★ 4.0 · 1,994 reviews
Step into La Duquesita, a vintage-fitted artisan bakery in the heart of Madrid. Choose from the pastries, cakes and desserts on display, then enjoy a coffee and your pick at a table or take it to go.
★ 4.4 · 562 reviews
Step into Kohi in central Madrid for a matcha-focused coffee break. Try the Cloud Coconut Matcha or an iced latte, pick a pastry from the counter, and grab a seat if one is free.
★ 4.6 · 936 reviews
Try Drømme Kaffe House in Arganzuela for specialty coffee away from the central crowds. Pair a carefully made coffee with a warm cinnamon roll before the café closes in the afternoon.
★ 4.6 · 1,242 reviews
Rest your legs at Etual Café in Centro after a museum visit. Order specialty coffee with a salad bowl, pastry or the creative cacio e pepe scrambled eggs.
★ 4.7 · 736 reviews
Seek out Café Angélica, a tiny roastery-café in Centro run with real warmth. Sip a flat white or a carefully chosen loose-leaf tea in a charming, intimate room.
★ 4.4 · 799 reviews
Step into COFI, a stylish, dimly lit specialty café in Centro. Order a matcha latte with the pistachio cookie and enjoy the art deco-flavoured interior.
★ 4.8 · 1,789 reviews
Squeeze into ALCHEMY Specialty Coffee, a small Centro café with a loyal following. Order a latte with tomato toast or a coconut matcha, and watch the baristas pour careful latte art.
★ 4.5 · 1,239 reviews
Pause at Faraday, a design-conscious coffee shop in Madrid's Centro. Sip a carefully pulled espresso or a matcha while listening to the playlist, then chat with the friendly owner behind the bar.
★ 4.3 · 1,022 reviews
Stop at Ambu Coffee, a cozy and modern specialty café in Centro. Order a latte or matcha, admire the latte art, and ask the baristas to help you pick beans for home.
★ 4.5 · 1,124 reviews
Settle into Casa Neutrale Coffee, a calm, minimalist café in Centro. Order the avocado toast on thick sourdough and a good coffee, and linger over a relaxed brunch.
★ 4.8 · 3,595 reviews
Pop into Casto, a busy bakery and specialty coffee shop in Centro. Try the tiramisu cinnamon roll with a freshly made coffee and pick from the other pastries on display.
★ 4.8 · 308 reviews
Head to Beik Beik in Chamberí for a relaxed brunch and carefully made coffee. Order the Avocado Bomb, finished with fresh lemon zest, and settle in with a flat white.
★ 4.4 · 1,167 reviews
Start the day at Hola Coffee Fourquet, a small specialty café in Centro with its own takeout window. Order a latte or flat white, add a croissant or cookie, and enjoy it on the spot or on the move.
★ 4.5 · 1,111 reviews
Treat yourself at Utøpico, a specialty coffee shop in Salamanca with a welcoming, community feel. Sip a matcha or chai latte, share a slice of kunafe, and linger at an outdoor table.
★ 4.3 · 5,377 reviews
Discover Galileo Galilei, an intimate Chamberí venue where live concerts come with a table and a drink. Settle in for an evening of music and wine in one of Madrid's long-running listening rooms.
★ 4.4 · 5,065 reviews
Discover Café Berlín, a Madrid concert venue where live shows feel like a scene from a film. Catch a performance with a drink in hand, then stay as the night rolls on into the small hours.
★ 4.9 · 301 reviews
Slow down at PORTE Coffee & Cream, a cozy Chamberí café run with obvious care. Order a cappuccino or matcha, pick a sweet treat, and enjoy the relaxed pace.
★ 4.9 · 135 reviews
Drop into Expreso Martínez in Chamberí for a chilled break that can stretch into the evening. Order a coffee, matcha or cocktail, share quick bites, and enjoy the music and friendly service.
★ 4.7 · 1,021 reviews
Slip into Ramen Komainu, a small Chamberí ramen shop with a loyal following. Pick between the spicy dry ramen and tonkotsu bowls, and finish with its surprisingly good cheesecake.
★ 4.2 · 8,041 reviews
Step into La Bola, a historic wood-paneled dining room in central Madrid. Settle in for a traditional cocido madrileño, accompanied by vermouth, olives, wine and dessert on the set menu.
★ 3.7 · 10,105 reviews
Discover Kapital, Madrid's seven-storey nightclub packed with bars, a rooftop and music on every level. Move between floors, from the dance floor to karaoke, and keep the night going until morning.
★ 4.4 · 3,539 reviews
Stop at Toma Café 1, a central Madrid specialty coffee favourite with a loyal following. Taste a single-origin espresso at the counter and enjoy its notes before heading back out into Centro.
★ 4.1 · 6,621 reviews
Settle into Café Central, Madrid's much-loved jazz bar, for an evening of live music and good company. Order tapas or a cocktail, then let the musicians set the pace as the night unfolds.
★ 4.8 · 3,066 reviews
Drop by NAJI Specialty Coffee in Chamberí, where pistachio takes centre stage. Sip the signature pistachio latte, try an Iraq toast or avocado toast, and chat with the owner behind the counter.
★ 4.3 · 3,178 reviews
Discover Clamores, one of Madrid's best-known concert halls in Chamberí. Take a table for a live show or stand-up set, then stay on as the venue turns toward late-night dancing.
★ 4.5 · 458 reviews
Seek out UNFLTRD Coffee, a calm specialty café tucked into Madrid's Centro. Browse the specialty coffee menu, then settle in with a brunch plate such as the egg and avocado croissant sandwich.
★ 4.6 · 15,108 reviews
Discover Teatro Real, the opera house at the heart of Madrid's cultural life. Tour its grand interior by day, or take a seat in the evening for a full opera or ballet performance.
Madrid · 🥐 Breakfast
Chocolatería San Ginés
45 min
Cafetería, Chocolatería, Churrería Manosanta
Madrid · 🛍️ Shopping
Mercado de San Miguel
1h
Madrid · ☕ Coffeebreak
La Duquesita
20 min
Kohi
25 min
Drømme Kaffe House - Café de especialidad
Etual Café
Café Angélica
COFI. (café de especialidad)
ALCHEMY Specialty Coffee
Faraday
Ambu Coffee | Specialty Coffee Shop
Casa Neutrale® Coffee
Casto - Bakery and Specialty Coffee
Beik Beik (brunch & specialty coffee)
Hola Coffee Fourquet
Utøpico - Specialty Coffee
Madrid · 🌙 Nightlife
Galileo Galilei
2h
Café Berlín
PORTE COFFEE & CREAM
Expreso Martínez
Madrid · 🍽️ Food
Ramen Komainu Chamberí
LA BOLA
1h30
Kapital
3h
Toma Café 1
Café Central
NAJI SPECIALTY COFFEE
Clamores
UNFLTRD Coffee
Madrid · 🏛️ Landmark
Teatro Real
