Triball: the most restless neighborhood of Gran Vía
Petit Palace Triball
Between Gran Vía, Malasaña, and Callao, Triball is that small territory where Madrid changes its rhythm, which, by the way, will not appear on the maps. Triball is full of independent shops and boutiques, restaurants, and bars that have something to say and various venues with history. You won't find Triball on Google Maps and yet, it is a neighborhood to explore and improvise plans.
An authentic institution of Madrid's nightlife, Museo Chicote is one of the historic bars of Gran Vía that combines charm and modernity. Open since 1931, Chicote (just Chicote) has been a meeting point for artists, actors, and international figures. They had the best alcohol at a time when it wasn't easy to have it. And today it retains that air of a cosmopolitan classic where a drink always seems to have something more. It is said to be the oldest cocktail bar remaining in Spain.
Don't be embarrassed to stop at the Primark on Gran Vía. You can always say you've been to the largest one in Europe and the spectacular building it occupies on Gran Vía. And also that it's always an easy and curious option to buy that accessory you didn't bring or that gift you want to give and don't know what to get.
The best traditional Spanish artisans gather at Hijo de Epigmenio, a small shop that gives character to Triball and Malasaña. Its proposal revolves around unique artisan products, where you can find ceramics from Almería, glassware from Mallorca, tablecloths from the Basque Country, and a whole range of special items.
A family business embarked on a venture with personality, Despacio Concept Store represents the spirit of Triball very well: design, fashion, and objects selected with a contemporary eye. If you prefer to discover brands and pieces a bit removed from mass consumption, Despacio Concept Store ensures that experience sprinkled with accessories, gadgets, and other aesthetically beautiful objects.
Located on Gran Vía itself, Salvador Bachiller immerses you in a shop of accessories, fashion, and more with very careful decoration. The store immerses you in the good work of a Spanish brand that has turned the design of its own spaces into part of a broader experience that goes from shopping to taking a break for a meal or drink.
It doesn't matter if you know nothing about Georgian cuisine. Persimmons is an address to note in your agenda. Here you will experience a different gastronomic proposal in the same environment of Triball. From a kokhta or tamar mephe cocktail to a gebjaila as a starter or a Georgian bikini to more substantial specialties like qababi or ojakhuri, everything sounds different and tastes special.