Madrid, by mood
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La Venencia

Sherry, chalk tabs and a gloriously dusty bar: La Venencia keeps its own rules.

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Order

Manzanilla or fino to start, then amontillado or oloroso, with mojama, cecina or a plate of olives.

Not for you if

you want cocktails, beer, a selfie or to leave a tip; none of those happen here, and they'll tell you so.

Local trick

Start with fino or manzanilla, then try amontillado or oloroso: these are dry wines, not a sweet-wine flight.

Good for

A short walk away

Madrid, barrio by barrio