"Pinkoco Bar, Chueca by Half & Twice. A cocktail bar that is so gorgeous inside, it makes you wish you lived there. The drinks are similarly lush, lots of exotic, tropical concoctions served by some of the nicest (and nicest-looking) bar staff in the city. Be sure to check out their selection of aperitifs and appetizers, preferably by candlelight on an evening when they have live music on."

"Cereal Hunters Café, Chueca by Half & Twice. More than 120 types of cereal, ten types of milk, and a truckload of different toppings. This is where you go to relive your childhood memories of watching cartoons on Saturday mornings while scarfing down bowls of Lucky Charms. Just don't get tempted to sit upside down on the sofa, kicking your legs in the air. It's not appropriate at your age!"

"DO Design, Chueca by Half & Twice. DO Design is a lot more than just a shop selling clothes, homeware, stationary, and magazines. It's more like a place when you can hang out and have a coffee while surrounded by pretty things. And when you get tired of doing that, you can exchange money for some of those pretty things, and then put them in your house. Thereby making your house pretty, too."

"Celicioso, Chueca by Half & Twice. Whether you're fashionably gluten intolerant or a legitimate sufferer of celiac disease, Celicioso is a gluten-free bakery with a mouth-watering range of sweet treats. Actually, scratch that, even if you stuff your face with gluten on a regular basis, you should still go there. Who knows, one bite of their cheesecake and you might be an on-the-spot convert."

"Mistura, Chueca by Half & Twice. Mistura is the type of ice cream parlour that has you hopping from one foot to the other with indecision, drooling over the bounty of delicious flavours on display. To make matters worse, it's not just ice cream: they have sorbets, fresh juices, milkshakes, iced teas and coffees. Oh, and about a billion toppings."

"Only You, Chueca by Half & Twice. This boutique hotel somehow manages to be luxurious and not pretentious at the same time. The perfect location for a weekend getaway. And, it offers the added bonus of bragging rights. When you get home and someone asks you where you stayed, you can totally be like, “Oh, just a real-life 19th century pallazo. No big deal.”"

"Dcollab, Chueca by Half & Twice. A coworking space fully decked out with every conceivable amenity. This place was designed with creatives in mind, and signing up at Dcollab also introduces you to a community of like-minded people working across a huge range of projects. The main workspace is on Calle Hortaleza and they have a second location at Calle San Joaquín for events."

"OX Organic Experience, Chueca by Half & Twice. OX Organic Experience is where you go when you feel like you need to put something healthy in your body. Especially after a night of indulging in Madrid's unique brand of excess. Replace all that booze and tapas with delicious organic juices and teas. Everything is natural, healthy, and cold-pressed, which means they can cram 1.5 kilos of goodness into every drink."

"Juice Lab, Chueca by Half & Twice. Juice Lab's approach to design is pretty much the same as their approach to juice: no nonsense. This little shop on, one of Chueca's busiest streets, is clean and minimalistic. Their menu is straight to the point, too. There's cold-pressed juices, detox drinks, shakes, smoothies, and shots. All natural and delicious. With no room for anything else."

"La Mano Zurda, Chueca by Half & Twice. A tattoo parlour should always be judged by the quality of its staff. And in that regard, La Mano Zurda is the bomb. All of their artists are super talented. In fact, you should probably go to the site and look at their work right now. It speaks for itself, but if you needed any further convincing, they're all incredibly patient and professional, and clearly love covering people in rad artwork."

"Cacto Cacto, Chueca by Half & Twice. If you've ever walked around wondering, “Where the hell can I buy a cactus right now?” - and let's face it, who hasn't - this is the place for you. Cacto Cacto has an array of weird and wonderful cacti and succulent plants (between 800 and 1,000). Which sound almost suggestive. And some of them really are."

"CAOTICS, Chueca by Half & Twice. Run by the Mondo Galeria, Caotics sells all manner of curious and beautiful objects for the home. The idea behind the project is to offer homeware and furniture that blurs the line between functional design and art. They also have tiny little furniture for children, which, honestly, is pretty goddamned adorable."

"Mondo Galería, Chueca by Half & Twice. Since 2012, this absolute gem of a gallery has specialised in contemporary photography and design. Their exhibitions are always fresh and relevant showcasing work from an international pool of artists and designers. Walking around the gallery is a dreamy experience. It's a space that works beautifully with an ever-striking selection of artwork."

"Panta Rhei, Chueca by Half & Twice. Panta Rhei is basically heaven for bibliophiles and lovers of the visual arts. Since the year 2000, it has sold an enormous selection of books on design, art, photography, fashion, and more. It also happens to house a gallery where they regularly put on exhibitions, a publishing house, and a pair of adorable pet dogs."

"MrMarcel School, Chueca by Half & Twice. One of Madrid’s premiere design schools, MrMarcelis a goldmine of creative talent.With a progressive curriculum and nurturing educational environment, the school attracts visual artists from around the world. And not just students, but teachers, lecturers, and leading industry professionals. Their courses, workshops, and events, based at co-working space La Industrial, are all focused on the practicalities of creative work with an emphasis on innovation and hands-on experience."

"47 Ronin, Salamanca by id.real. Run by the funky Hattori Hanzo team, this is the more classy proposal. This cubic and elegant place is located in one of the foodies meeting points of the neighbourhood: Jorge Juan street.Surrounded by fancy shops and cozy terraces, the blackness and sobriety of this japanese-garden like space does not leave you indifferent. Here, traditional japanese gastronomy meets a more creative one in an open kitchen who serves a colourful and tasty food, made with prime ingredients."

"Amantis, Salamanca by id.real. It would be nothing surprising if we were talking about Amantis in the Chueca neighbourhood... but this one is a new erotic bet in the heart of 'conservative' Salamanca! And that says a lot about the minds evolution around... the day I visited, an old lady stepped right before me and was called by her name :)More than a sex shop, it's a place for workshops, advise, curiosity and freedom. No more taboos please!"

"Parque del Buen Retiro, Salamanca by id.real. Whenever you feel like the city is swallowing you and need a fresh, green shot, ride your bike to the city's lung. It's not only a green spot, it's a living space, with its lake, theatre, exhibition spaces, terraces, and now even a restaurant. 1,28 km. surface dedicated to ride, read, chill, run, and dream which once hosted the only zoo in town."

"Churrería Fersan, Salamanca by id.real. As we say in Spain, "of all the life" (de toda la vida). There are a few survivors to capitalization in town, and this mini churro spot is one of them. This man wakes up everyday at 4 a.m. in order to serve the freshest churros to surrounding restaurants and coffees for a traditional breakfast, in the "castizo" way. If you're not a sweet tooth, you can always go for his homemade patatas fritas on the go (chips)."

"Mistura, Salamanca by id.real. Ice cream is not just for summer, especially in a city like Madrid, and especially if you take it with a tasty coffee.Cozy place to drop by in Goya busy high-street.Natural ingredients are the secret of these delicious handmade cravings, together with nuts & toppings."

"Habitables, Salamanca by id.real. In the rear part of Salamanca, next to a park where peacocks mingle with residents, you'll find this graphic garage door hiding what Manolo created in 2013: his furniture brand. A way to join his passion for design and crafts. Based on completely local production, he cherishes the sense of detail and quality and as a result, fills his garage with beautiful sceneries. Say hi from me if you visit him heading to a walk at Fuente del Berro park ; )"

"Casa Árabe, Salamanca by id.real. More than a than a green island with fancy terrace and Lebanese restaurant in the middle of the road, Casa Árabe is a bridge between Spanish and Arabic culture. Two worlds that have cohabited for many years, as our music, language and skin type can testimony. Here is the place for culture in a large sense."

"L.A. Studio, Salamanca by id.real. Once focused on selling antiques, the studio moved recently to the street where design intersects. It then turned into a warehouse dedicated to contemporary, eclectic design from the XXth. Unique pieces from diverse designers and architects will bring joy to fine collectors. This is where you'll find that crazy queen lamp you were dreaming of..."

"Isaac Salido, Salamanca by id.real. Need a haircut at lunch time and no time for it? This is your place... stop to try this unique concept, where each visit is an experience for the senses. Isaac is an artist of the scissors whose passion for detail is reflected in his work, salon and the Izakaya (japanese tavern) who shares this multidisciplinary space: NikONikO."

"Il Tavolo Verde, Salamanca by id.real. This very special place run by sweet Martina, is the perfect balance between a rest, a coffee and a brocante. Either you're meeting a friend for a cappuccino with carrot cake or just want to find the perfect ancient french tablecloth for home, you'll fall in love with the spot! Don't miss their salads for lunch."

"Magasand, Salamanca by id.real. You can guess the concept just by reading the name: magazines & sandwiches. This is all about selected international magazines that you can't easily find in Madrid (Apartamento, Ethic, Elephant...), and gourmet sandwiches among which is our beloved Pastrami. Breakfast consisting of smoothies, fruits and granola 'al fresco' is also a really cool way to start your day. You can read inside, outside, buy magazines or just borrow them. It's notable for its peaceful terrace next to the crowdy Serrano street."

"Alfredo's Barbacoa, Salamanca by id.real. Alfredo was born in The Bronx, but his heart belongs to Texas (and Spain too)! If you're looking for real American taste, for a juicy hamburger with no more fuss than good basic ingredients, it's probably your place. Ask for a special Alfredo's Beer and coleslaw salad, and say hi to the hatted man for us please ;)"

"Brownie, Salamanca by id.real. A secret spot, a hidden garden, a mystery to solve. Come & discover one of the finest patios in the Salamanca Neighbourhood. A marvelous place where you can also buy the latest urban fashion!"

"Casa Jaguar, Sol by Mimética. Cafe Jaguar is a cozyLatin American/Peruvian style restaurant between Opera and Callao, if you are a ceviche lover with a modern twist this is your place, they do a nice range of cocktails as well."

"El b_US, Sol by Mimética. The b_us is a bar restaurant that is located inside the largest coworking in spain, here you can enjoy a good coffee, delicious pies, and fantastic organic salads made with local products in one of the most innovative spaces in Madrid"

"El imparcial, Sol by Mimética. El imparcial is a creative space where this creativity is transmitted to all the experiences it offers. From a delicious brunch, to its careful gastronomic offer, exhibitions, theater, and a shop. Located in a palace that was home to an old newspaper. El imparcial exudesculture from everybrick."

"Chocolatería San Ginés, Sol by Mimética. You can not leave Madrid without starting the day with the most typical breakfast of the city,the cafe is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year."

"Imprenta Municipal de Madrid, Sol by Mimética. The Imprenta Municipal is one of the most complete collection ofprinting presses and machines in Spain.Some of them date from the 16th century.In the permanent collection you can see also old historical books and avant-garde magazines of the 20th century. TheImprenta Municipalis open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 8pm and on Saturdays 10am to 2pm."

"La Central, Sol by Mimética. La Central is a bookstore with a huge selection of books combined with acafé that offers a nice variety of pastries, sandwiches, tea and coffe. It's located in a beautiful historic building andis apeaceful oasis in the center of bustling Madrid"

"The Hat, Sol by Mimética. ...But in an amazing home with a incredible decor,the best location,close to the Plaza Mayor,friendly staff anda great rooftop bar"

"Yatai Market, Sol by Mimética. According to wikipedia ayatai (屋台) is a small, mobile food stall in Japan typically selling ramen or other food. The name literally means "shop stand".In Madrid, not everything is cocido, tapas and sangria.We can also enjoy the most cosmopolitan gastronomic offer in Spain. This is a good example,you will enjoy the most delicious sushi or the most incredible dim-sum andwill forget that you are in the country of the jamón ibérico"