One of the chicest hostels in town couldn't exist without an equally amazing rooftop bar. Open from 6 pm
The Hat's Rooftop Bar will transport you to a chill beach bar thanks to the hip decor and the lovely staff. A little bit pricier but still reasonable. Perfect for a chill with your friends on a warm summer evening, beer or sangria in hand. It's small and cozy so make sure to get there early or you may have problems frinding a place to sit. They also have proper exclusive dinners on Tuesdays during May, June and July (40 people max.) for 50€/person the set menu (incl. wines)
You'll find them in:
Calle Imperial 9, Madrid
(A short walk from Sol or Plaza Mayor)
EL JARDIN SECRETO DE SALVADOR BACHILLER
In the heart of Madrid, right up Montera Street, there's a Salvador Bachiller store that has much more to it than the eye let's through. If you take the lift to the 2nd floor, you'll be greeted by a lovely hostess. If you are lucky, they'll let you through immediately, if not you'll get a chip that will blink when your table is ready. Either way, the wait it absolutely worth it.
On the pricier side, this hidden rooftop terrace is a delight. Super exclusive place, it'll make you feel like a VIP. Every detail taken care of. Greenery and flowers everywhere, and even agarden swing, it's a garden in all its glory, the envy of Edwar Scissorshands. To go with it, the drink menu come as a papyrus roll in a bird house, and a lovely food menu in fashionably deteriorated brown leather blocks with old photos of Madrid. It'll make you want to take it all home with you. It is specially wonderful on extremely hot summer days. Thanks to the water sprinklers,
El Jardin Secreto de Salvador Bachiller is kept fresh and cool even at 40ºC.
Besides the most refreshing Organic Iced Tea, delicious cakes and pastries, icecream and other delicacies are on offer. So much yumminess you'll have trouble picking just one.
You'll find them in:
Calle Montera 37, Madrid
(Right off Gran Via Metro station or
up the street from Puerta del Sol)
ROOFTOP BAR @ THE PRINCIPAL MADRID HOTEL
The priciest of them all.
The Principal Madrid Rooftop Bar is popular among sunset lovers for its exceptional location. Facing Plaza de Cibeles and the Telecommunications Palace, provides a unique view over some of the city's landmarks. This stunning view is worth the 5€ (+20% for sitting in the rooftop terrace) botte of water. They also have deck-chairs and a flowing pool available for those looking for a full on luxurious time. After 5 pm the café closes, becoming a chill out longe. Cocktails and other mixed drinks start to flow in a truly cosmopolitan and elegant scene. Perfect to start a night out in town, or as after-dinner drinks.
You'll find them in:
Calle Marqués de Valdeiglesisa 1 (corner with Gran Via 2)
(A short walk from Metro Plaza de España, Gran Via, or Sevilla)
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