The Calle Pez, or Fish Street, is packed with some of the most inviting little bars in Madrid, without the streets being as hectic – or as beer soaked – as the more central part of Malasaña. Cafeina is one of the neighbourhood favourites for those looking for a cool place to begin a long night out.

If Cafeina is too crowded on the ground level, nip down to the basement to see if any of the chairs and sofas are still free – but if you’re there at the weekend, chances are they won’t be. Should you come by during the daytime, the bay windows make the venue a great place to stare into space and watch the locals go about their daily grind, with a soundtrack of jazz and laid-back hip hop to keep your head nodding.