No one who visits the Spanish capital should leave without sampling its incredible cuisine\u2014solo travelers included. Check out our guide to eating alone in Madrid, and make the most of every meal!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Spain, meals are a social affair. There\u2019s nothing like sitting down for lunch with a big group of friends or family, and enjoying a feast in good company. But not everyone who visits Madrid brings their social circle with them\u2014and that\u2019s okay. Eating alone in Madrid can be just as delicious and rewarding as dining with other people, if you do it right.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Top 5 tips for solo dining in Madrid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s our best advice for solo travelers in Madrid<\/a> who don\u2019t want to miss out on a single bite. Read on for everything from restaurant recommendations to secrets for feeling a little less lonely\u2014based on plenty of personal experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Bars aren\u2019t just for drinking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spain is famous for having the most bars per square meter than any other country<\/a>\u2014and bars here offer much more than just alcohol. In fact, they can be some of the best places to eat, especially on your own. Walk into any neighborhood place, ideally populated with plenty of elderly locals, and grab a seat at the bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order a coffee<\/a> and a croissant or a tostada con tomate y aceite<\/em> for breakfast, or maybe a bocadillo<\/em> for lunch. The casual, social atmosphere of Madrid\u2019s traditional bars<\/a> means that no one will look twice at a solo diner. In fact, you\u2019ll probably be in the company of plenty of others like you. Let yourself blend into the background and enjoy this authentic aspect of Spanish culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Go<\/strong>: Try Bar Benteveo<\/a> for breakfast, Bodega de la Ardosa<\/a> for tapas and Bar Santurce<\/a> for amazing sardines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n