La Bohemia

Right on Plaza de Chueca, La Bohemia is a relaxed bar with one of the neighbourhood's most sociable outdoor terraces, open from midday until well past midnight. It works equally well for a quiet coffee, an afternoon vermouth or an evening cocktail, making it a natural gathering point before a night out in the gay village. The crowd is mixed and largely local, drawn by the people-watching vantage point over the plaza and unfussy, friendly service. It's less about shows or dancing and more about the simple pleasure of a good seat in the sun or under the string lights at night.