Madrid

Dating back to 1725, this is officially the oldest restaurant in the world! It’s the best place to go for roast lamb or roasted suckling pig. If you can, try and get a table in the wine cellar, however the atmosphere is the rest of the restaurant won’t disappoint either.

With a decor inspired by the 1950’s and 60’s, Lolina’s perfectly captures the new hip vibe in the area of Malasaña. Serving up cocktails, smoothies and sandwiches – it’s a great place to go if you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for.

Punto MX is the only restaurant in the world serving an exclusively Mexican menu to have a Michelin Star. The Mexican menu uses creative and unique gastronomic tendencies to creative a menu which needs to be tasted to be believed.

It’s unlikely that you’ll stumble across this restaurant by chance as it’s hidden away in an underground labyrinth of wine cellars which date back to the 17th century. This secret restaurant makes a dinner date all the more exciting.

If you’ve been visiting the Prado museum, then head to this excellent cafe for a bite to eat and to rest your weary feet. Offering a mix of light bites and more wholesome dishes such as seared tuna or a Frida burger with avocado, it’ll have you back on your feet in no time.

The rooftop bar has regal views overlooking the impressive Palacio Real and Templo de Bod. Head here at sunset for a cocktail or a glass of great rioja and appreciate the simply breathtaking views as the sky changes colour.

This historic bullfighters taberna appears to have hardly changed since it was originally opened in 1830. Wine bottles over 100 years old line the walls and the traditional wooden barrels and vintage cash register add to the antique appeal.

If you love classic cocktails then this is the bar for you. There’s not a cheesy cocktail umbrella in sight. The bar is run by top barman Alberto Martínez and his cocktail creations are presented in effortlessly chic glassware so you can feel just like a movie star as you sip them.

This is possibly the most famous flamenco bar in the world and it hosts performances from two different leading flamenco dancers every evening. It originally opened in 1957, making it one of the oldest flamenco establishments in Spain.

Ever wanted to dance to different music over seven stories of nightclub? Well if you didn’t, you do now. Situated on the first floor is a karaoke area, meaning if you feel like belting your heart out you’re more than welcome.

San Isirdro is the Patron Saint of Madrid and every year on the 15th May a feast day is held to celebrate him. Celebrations are held throughout the city including Pradera de San Isidro park where he once worked the fields himself over 1,000 years ago.

The first Pride festival was held in Madrid over 40 years ago and today it’s one of the biggest in the world. In 2017, Madrid hosted World Pride and welcomed around 3 million visitors to the city who celebrated in the Chueca neighbourhood and new Pride Village.

Although the Cool Festival only started in 2016, it’s already well on its way to becoming one of the biggest music events in Europe. In 2017 some of the headliners included The Foo Fighters, the Kings of Leon and The Lumineers.

Held in June, this is one of the most renowned Flamenco festivals in Spain. Talented singers, musicians and dancers host performances around the city; however the hub of the action is Teatros del Canal.