Running from the bustling Gran Vía right into the heart
of the buzzing Malasaña, funky San Pablo is a street
on the up, complete with cool cafés and trendy boutiques
Corredera de San Pablo
There’s a wide range of just
about every alcoholic drink,
including beer, at Licores Picor
TEATRO LARA
has been
a feature of Corredera
de San Pablo since the
19th century, narrowly
escaping demolition more
than a few times in its
long history. Fortunately,
its ornate columns and
French arches have
survived, and the
cosy 460-seat
venue plays host
to a wide range
of performing
arts and gigs.
teatrolara.com
MARICASTAÑA
, an
open-fronted café
and bar, has become
something of a hipster
hangout since it
opened its doors a
year ago. The décor
is mostly recycled
materials and
the crowd swing
by to enjoy the
tortillas, pastries
and coffee
while tapping
on their laptops.
+34 910 827 142
LICORES PICOR
shop
assistant Elena
(above)
has been plying the
locals with wine and
spirits for longer than
she’d care to
remember. The liquor
store has been in
business for over 40
years, offering more
than 1,000 different
bottles. Be sure to
choose at least one of
the Spanish wines.
licorescortes.com
Anxo from Galicia serves
the crowd at Maricasta
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SIMON HUNTER
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TIM E WHITE
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