Madrid, by mood
Palacio · Since 1916 · €€

Mercado de San Miguel

A gorgeous 1916 iron-and-glass market reinvented as a gourmet tapas hall, a step from Plaza Mayor.

Open on the 3D map

Order

Oysters at Daniel Sorlut, a vermut at La Hora del Vermut and croquetas at Arzábal.

Not for you if

you're on a budget or allergic to crowds; it's priced for visitors and shoulder-to-shoulder by noon.

Local trick

Doors open at 10:00. Choose your stalls before ordering: each has its own counter and bill.

Good for

A short walk away

Madrid, barrio by barrio