San Ginés chocolate shop

Welcome to a true Madrid institution — the city’s oldest chocolate shop, Chocolatería San Ginés. It’s been a local favourite since it opened in 1894, thanks to theatre audiences that flocked here after shows. Its timeless, traditional style even inspired Luces de Bohemia, the famous play by Valle-Inclán. Today, it’s recognised as a site of historic and touristic interest. As you probably know, one of Madrid’s most beloved culinary traditions is the legendary chocolate con churros. Whether you try them here or elsewhere, don’t leave without dipping a few churros into a cup of thick, rich chocolate.