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La Barriga Llena
€30
(
31
Calle Libertad, tel: 915 226
346
)
This lively Mexican restaurant, with quirky decor and
helpful staff, serves up some of the best south-of-the-
border cuisine in Madrid. All your old favourites are on the
menu, as well as a number of more unusual dishes such
as pork with chocolate and tamarind sauce. Down it all
with a couple of cold Coronitas.
2
Le Dragon
€50
(
2
Calle de Gil de Santiva, tel: 914 356 668
)
One of Madrid's
most elegant Chinese restaurants, Le Dragon's interior
is dressed in stunning tones of black and red, while the
menu features many spicy Szechuan dishes. Don't miss
the extensive special menu featuring over 30 types of dim
sum.
Santceloni
Exclusive
(
57
Paseo de la Castellana,
tel: 912 108 840
)
Boasting two Michelin stars, Santceloni
offers decor as refined as the menu. Pale wood, glassed-in
garden atriums and exquisite cuisine make for a sublime
experience, whether you visit for lunch or dinner. Chef
Velasco offers an exquisite menu which includes oysters,
roast lamb, crab and perfectly prepared fish of the day.
Madrid
3
El Junco
(
10
Plaza Santa B, tel: 913 192 081
)
El Junco
attracts those who know their music. The local and
international line-up always pulls a lively crowd. From 6pm
onwards, you can enjoy a cocktail in the bar before the live
music begins at 11pm.
4
Pachá
(
11
Calle Barcel, tel: 914
470 128
)
A place of pure indulgence, Madrid's Pachá has a
huge open-air top floor with old disco classics, from the
Rolling Stones to Abba. Downstairs gyrating stage dancers
set the mood. Arrive after midnight and stay until dawn.
5
Ecomanía
(
4
Calle Belen
)
Do your bit for the environment
while stocking up on highly original Christmas gifts. Choose
from beautiful tableware made of recycled glass, jewellery
made from used Nespresso capsules, and organic, woven
clothes.
The Andalusian city of
Córdoba
has never been closer. Jump
on a high-speed AVE train at Atocha station and in just two
hours you're there. Spend the day discovering the mosque-
cathedral and flower-filled patios before enjoying some live
flamenco.
scott adams
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Parque del Retiro
Calle de Sagasta
Calle Gran Via
Calle Mayor
Calle de Atocha
Calle de Alcalá
Calle del Principe de Vergara
La Barriga Llena's
quirky decor makes
for a fun evening
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