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Located on the southern edge of historical Madrid just a few blocks from the Royal Palace, La Latina and neighboring Lavapiés are easily some of the most authentic and traditional neighborhoods in the city.

The medieval walls and cobblestone streets form a charming labyrinth that confuses even lifelong residents – but of course, getting lost in La Latina is part of the fun. The area contains a maze of narrow, winding streets that lead to dark and noisy taverns where life-loving Spaniards indulge in copious amounts of wine, beer, and tapas – especially on Sunday evenings when they gather in clamorous defiance of the work week ahead.

Just across Calle Toledo is the old Jewish Quarter of Lavapiés, home to a significant portion of Madrid’s immigrant population. Here, a wide variety of small ethnic restaurants and bars are full of friendly, working-class people chattering away in whatever language they manage to find in common.

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Plaza de la Paja

All Ages / All Types / Cafés / Free

Party Earth Review Hidden away in a maze of cobblestone streets in what was the original center of Madrid is Plaza de la Paja, which, centuries ago, was one of the city’s most important cultural and commercial ... more

Plaza de la Paja
28005 Madrid

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El Rastro

All Ages / All Types / Bars / Cafés

Party Earth Review One of the most famous flea markets in the world, El Rastro sells everything from clothes, jewelry, and antiques to music, DVDs, and vintage 1970s Playboy magazines. Every Sunday, multitudes ... more

Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores
28005 Madrid

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La Tabacalera

20s / 30s / Alternative / Art / Artsy

Reviewed by BarbieKali C.

"Well what can I say about this place, it's well known because it's between the centre and the southern part of the city and it used to be Madrid's old ..." more

Calle de Embajadores, 53
28012 Madrid

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La Chilostra

20s / Ambient / Bohemian / Casual

Party Earth Review Tapas bars are a dime a dozen in Madrid, but La Chilostra offers a truly authentic atmosphere where patrons can find an amiable mix of bohemian and no-frills locals from the Lavapi ... more

Calle de la Cabeza, 1
28012 Madrid

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Txakolina

20s / 30s / After Work / Casual

Reviewed by Sara G.

"Txakolina Pintxoteca Madrileña, located in La Latina, serves some of the best Basque style pinchos (tiny elaborate sandwiches), all at around three eu ..." more

Calle de la Cava Baja, 26
28005 Madrid

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Calle Argumosa

20s / 30s / All Types / Bars / Casual

Party Earth Review On the southeast side of the historical center of Madrid lies the former Jewish quarter of Lavapiés, a neighborhood that has been transformed over hundreds of years into a vibrant multicultural ... more

Calle Argumosa
28012 Madrid

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Café Molar

20s / 30s / Artists / Breakfast / Café

Reviewed by Sara G.

"Cafe Molar, located in La Latina, is the perfect mix between a bookshop, a disc shop and a cafe. At the front of the cafe there are two huge bookshelv ..." more

Calle de la Ruda 19
28005 Madrid

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El Viajero

20s / 30s / Bar / Café / Fashion Types

Party Earth Review Located in the heart of the historical neighborhood of La Latina, El Viajero is a three-story bar and restaurant that attracts a predominantly stylish young crowd. The first two floors ... more

Plaza de la Cebada, 11
28005 Madrid

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Shoko

Asian Food / Cover charge / Sexy

Party Earth Review A swanky Japanese restaurant by day, Shoko transforms by night into a sexy dance club that offers a unique and upper scale alternative in the otherwise rustic and old-fashioned neighborhood ... more

Calle de Toledo, 86
28005 Madrid

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Casa Granada

20s / 30s / 40s / Balcony / Bar / Casual

Party Earth Review Situated on the top floor of an old building is Casa Granada, a former apartment converted into a laid-back bar where a diverse clientele gathers for drinks, tapas, and a pleasant view ... more

Calle del Doctor Cortezo, 17
28012 Madrid

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El Ventorrillo

All Ages / All Types / Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Most of the historical center of Madrid was built on a high plateau amid a network of lush green gardens and parks – and situated on a corner in the southern part of that plateau, far ... more

Calle de Bailén, 14
28005 Madrid

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