The Place, where you should be
Being in the right place, at the right time. Here are 12 reasons.
1) For Domus and his sisters. It is the only bar in Madrid that serves Domus Aurea IPA on tap, a subtle craft beer born in Toledo. Her sisters drink in 'thirds': La Virgen or Douglas. We also love their cousins: Mojito, Spritz, Negroni, Strawberry Caipiroska (and sake) and, of course, the gin and tonics (made with Martin Miller's, Bloom and Mombassa). And teetotalers? Tea cocktail, with mint and lemon.
two) For being 'the place' to warm up. In one of the arteries where the modernity of Conde Duque best flows, this cozy space with intervened walls welcomes you with the fireplace on fire on winter weekends (the fire lights at 22.00) .
Fireplace, which although in summer on... and how beautiful it is!
3) For the reading. The firelight illuminates the winters of a sofa guarded by a few books. You can take them home in exchange for a deposit (with return). His titles range from world literature classics to random rarities.
4) For being a refuge for Madrid boils. A capital wooden table, designed to share, It is perfect to escape from the dry heat of the plateau. The window-facade opens wide in a sort of ultra-sensual showcase. If the sun doesn't let up, the curtains are lowered, or what were once sacks of coffee.
The Place window
5) For the necessary virtue of satisfying our appetite. Delicious Summun toasts (with hummus, red fruits and tomato) or Parfais (chicken liver foie gras with red pepper jam), the pink panther salad (with beetroot, goat cheese and tomato coulis), their eternal creams of the day and the acorn-fed Iberian ham portions, cheese, sobrassada... In a few weeks (they are in full search for the best croissant), they will serve late weekend breakfasts to ease hangovers. Some call them brunch.
The Place Salad
6)For the details. the owner combed Parisian markets to complete your cutlery and he tracked down boutiques in Segovia where he got hold of a good part of the crockery. Buñuel would have enjoyed it. Secondly, his signature Italian coffee is affordable. One euro, a Mokaflor espresso. And a nod to the unusual bike parking at the entrance.
7) For their 'for sale'. You can get one of their trifles. If you are inspired by a brownie and decide to look at the retro scale or the bicycle that hangs on the wall, ask for the price. You can also take artisanal goat cheeses.
For sale... The Place
8) Because of the piano jam sessions . The elegant instrument that lights up the room is open to anyone who knows how to play it. It is said that a good handful of talents are dropped. And the melody of recited poetry is also heard.
9)By cutting-edge technology. Available at all hours, the gambling den Mac collects faithful. For those who come stocked with technology, Wi-Fi goes like a... cucumber.
10)Because it is a smoke-free space (with permission from the chimney). The Place card is fresh, handmade and without fires . Except for its succulent porchetta, boneless Italian pork that is cooked in its oven at a low temperature.
Like at home
11) For his empathy with diaper users. The bathroom has a nice changing table. Maybe it will help during the children's days off at noon.
12) For the smiles and recommendations of María and Adrián, behind the bar.
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The piano jam sessions are a delight