This turn-of-the-20th-century cafe attracts a diverse clientele, including a large number of gay men and lesbians. It's one of the city's most popular gathering spots for drinks and conversation. Open Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to midnight; Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 2:30am. Beer is from 2.50€ ($3.10); whiskey costs from 5€ ($6.25).

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Madrid, 3rd Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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