Furniture shop by day, speakeasy by night; Kikekeller is place to be and to be seen. With urban decor, mismatched wallpaper and quirky artwork lining the walls, this hotspot is the embodiment of young, Malasaña cool. Their cocktail menu is extensive, and any bar that serves up platters of freshly picked cherries instead of Bombay mix is definitely our friend.

The Patio is the ideal spot for a post-work drink with friends; lounge on one of the brightly coloured chairs and share company with the coolest young Madrileños around. Be sure to order a sandwich from the menu specially created by Magasand, the magazine library/café that stocks emerging international publications. Cocktails are courtesy of a collaboration with El Viajero, La Latina’s favourite rooftop bar that has acquired a near-mythical status.

Decked out like a luxury train from a bygone era with dark wood, polished brass and “windows” (screens filled with flashing scenery beside wooden booths), The Passenger is a unique experience. A coffee bar by day and bar by night, the restaurant serves up masterful brews by Toma Café (the best coffee in the city and then switches to cocktails fuelled by jazz at night.