Showcasing
the collections of one of Spain’s leading designers, famous for elegant
understatement. No.18 specializes in casual clothes, including jeans.
Calle de Serrano 18 & 96
Adolfo Domínguez
Ágatha Ruíz de la Prada
Men
and women’s fashions by one of the country’s most original designers,
noted for her daring use of colour. Her name can also be found on the
accessories, stationery and household goods sold here.
Calle de Serrano 27
Agatha Ruíz de la Prada
Purificación García
The
minimalist layout of the store is the perfect backdrop for the Spanish
designer’s sleek men’s and women’s clothing. Good range of accessories.
Calle de Serrano 28 & 92
Loewe
Loewe
may not sound Spanish, but is in fact one of Spain’s longest
established names – the first Madrid store opened in 1846. Renowned for
accessories, especially leather.
Calle de Serrano 26 & 34
Roberto Verino
Men’s
and women’s fashions and accessories by another of Spain’s flagship
designers. Claims to cater for confident women who know what they want
to wear.
Calle de Serrano 33
Angel Schlesser
Like
Roberto Verino, Spanish designer Angel Schlesser was labelled
“dissident” but has now moved into the mainstream with his distinctive
style of clothes and accessories for men and women. Trademarks include
lowkey colours and attention to detail.
Calle de don Ramón de la Cruz 2
The Tie Gallery
Small shop dealing exclusively in Italian-designed silk ties made in Spain. Good range of colours and styles.
Calle Lagasca 67
Elena Benarroch
Located
in Madrid’s most exclusive shopping street, this enormous store
specializes in furs. If fur doesn’t appeal, Benarroch also retails Jil
Sander fashions and hats by Philip Treacy.
Calle Lagasca 88
Cristina Castañer
Espadrilles
are not usually associated with high fashion, but this Spanish designer
has turned them into an art form. All colours and styles from casual to
evening wear.
Calle de Claudio Coello 51
Antonio Pernas
Beautifully tailored men’s and women’s wear (suits, winter coats etc.) in a traditional vein, using the best fabrics.
Calle de Claudio Coello 46
Tabernas, Bars and Cafés
Tasca La Farmacia
This former pharmacy has attractive azulejo tile decoration. The house speciality is bacalao (cod) prepared in many different ways .
Calle de Diego de León 9
91 564 8652
Closed Sun, mid-Jul–mid-Aug
Tasca La Farmacia
Taberna Ultreya
Long tapas
menu from the north of Spain, covering the various cuisines that form
“the road to Santiago”, plus excellent Spanish wines from this area.
Calle de General Pardiñas 26
Metro Príncipe de Vergara
91 578 23 70
José Luís
Attracts a loyal clientele for its tapas, said to be among the best in the city the tortilla is heavenly.
Calle de Serrano 89
91 563 0958
José Luís
Taberna La Daniela
Traditional azulejo-decorated taberna with a tempting tapas selection or try the three-course cocido (Madrid stew).
Calle de General Pardiñas 21
Metro Príncipe de Vergara
91 575 23 29
El Rincón de Goya
Decorated with scenes of old Madrid, this popular local serves standards such as the Madrid stew cocido.
Calle de Lagasca 46
91 576 38 89
El Espejo
You can choose between the main restaurant or the elegant terrace and conservatory. The terrace only serves a set-menu or tapas, and a pianist will serenade you during the summer.
Paseo de Recoletos 31
91 319 1122
Closed 24 Dec
Estay
A bar with a touch of sophistication, not least in its selection of imaginatively prepared tapas such as French toast with apple compote. The desserts
are to die for.
Calle de Hermosilla 46
91 578 0470
Closed Sun
O’Caldiño
This classic tapas bar serves delicious seafood in an elegant setting.
Calle Lagasca 74
91 577 1448
Closed Aug
Mallorca
This branch of the popular Mallorca chain serves canapés, quiche and other delicious savoury pastries.
Calle de Serrano 6, Velázquez 59
91 431 9909
Ramsés
The super-stylish main restaurant at Ramsés serves an eclectic mix of international dishes.
