Anticafé - Madrid

I used to love coming here with my friends since the drinks are pretty great, seem reasonably priced, and the overall service and ambiance are also lovely. As I... read more I used to love coming here with my friends since the drinks are pretty great, seem reasonably priced, and the overall service and ambiance are also lovely. As I recently discovered, however, this only works when you can find a seat upstairs, for the downstairs area is an entirely different story. From the dingy, dirty-basement atmosphere to the ridiculously loud and obnoxious study groups that constantly come in for their paid English classes, this seating area is anything but relaxing. Despite the drinks and service being as good as ever, I couldn’t concentrate on anything or hear anything other than loud, exaggerated female laughter and terrible English accents. If I wanted to spend time in someone else’s loud, dirty basement, then I would have definitely stayed at home (or at least had done it somewhere else for free).

Anti-touristica... Slightly Tropical... Definitely Hipster... Vibrant... Shabby Chic! Steady soundtrack of Brasilian grooves. This hidden gem near Opera is serv... read more Anti-touristica... Slightly Tropical... Definitely Hipster... Vibrant... Shabby Chic! Steady soundtrack of Brasilian grooves. This hidden gem near Opera is serving up the freshest true cocktails in Centro. They're also giving you fun tapas like popcorn candies with each round. Each drink will run you about €8.

Cute little place that offers a wide variety of teas and also does drinks and music. Relaxed, chilled and cool. Staff are also very nice. read more Cute little place that offers a wide variety of teas and also does drinks and music. Relaxed, chilled and cool. Staff are also very nice.

Its a very nice cafe with a unique atmosphere!!!! People there can enjoy good quality of coffee and a big variety of cocktails! read more Its a very nice cafe with a unique atmosphere!!!! People there can enjoy good quality of coffee and a big variety of cocktails!

Just having a **** Mary in this quirky little bar near to the plaza Mayor. Interesting place, funky decor and friendly staff. Just the ticket read more Just having a **** Mary in this quirky little bar near to the plaza Mayor. Interesting place, funky decor and friendly staff. Just the ticket