Games and beard-scratching in an elegant old cafe

Noteworthy for: This atmospheric old cafe in Malasaña has a great selection of board games.

Believe it or not, it does rain sometimes in Madrid, and this cute, intimate cafe is a good place to while away an afternoon or evening when it does. With elegant lamps, slender pillars holding up its ceiling and art hung in a random looking way on the walls, Cafe Manuela balances elegance with a makeshift, bohemian feel.

But while it attracts a rather intellectual looking crowd, Cafe Manuela can also be fun, with a wide choice of board games you're encouraged to play at your table, without necessarily feeling pressured to buy more drinks.