A well-stocked bookshop, with some titles in English, plus magazines and a range of cheesy gay gifts. Downstairs you'll find an eye-popping range of porn...
C/Pelayo 30Simple, classical clothing from the well-known Galician designer. Suits are well cut and long-lasting, while accessories and shoes are also big draws.
C/Ortega y Gasset 4Loud and colourful designs distinguish this designer's work, many emblazoned with her trademark hearts and flowers. The childrenswear range is hugely...
C/Serrano 27A small but extremely friendly spa, with staff who work hard to put you at your ease. A favourite is the 'thermal circuit', which offers an hour and a...
C/Martínez Villergas 16This curiosity shop is packed full with all manner of old stuff, including toys, tacky postcards, prints, cameras, watches, bull-fighting programmes and...
C/Almirante 23Super-friendly staff and a fantastic selection of hip hop, house, nu jazz, reggae, lounge and breakbeat make Ama Records a hub for the city's musical...
Mercado FuencarralThe most discreet of the city's sex shops in terms of location, Amantis has a sunny feel and seems rather like a small-town shop. Albeit a small-town shop...
C/Pelayo 46One of the few Spanish designers with an international presence. Not for everyday wear, but there are some great outfits to be discovered, with a hard-edged...
C/Lagasca 50This perfectly preserved old-fashioned store is dedicated to espadrilles of all sizes and colours.
C/Divino Pastor 29This long-standing family business specialises in traditional blue and white Spanish ceramics. Every available space is crammed with hand-painted designs...
C/Isabel la Católica 2With the same decor and counter as when it opened in 1830, this lovely old pastelería is a true period piece, with cakes that live up to its design.
C/Pozo 8A true emporium for the Real Madrid-inclined. On sale are, naturally, replica shirts and all manner of other stuff bearing the club's logo, from ashtrays to...
C/Carmen 3An online shop for Spanish gifts and gourmet products, also arranges fun English wine and tapas classes with sommeliers from Madrid's best wine stores.
BD carries a stunning selection of contemporary furniture designs from Spanish and international names, many with a retro feel. The company is now producing...
C/Villanueva 5This neighbourhood has an abundance of shops selling Catholic paraphernalia, but Belloso is one of the best. The gear on offer covers a huge range,...
C/Mayor 23