Have dinner at Gambrinus, a restaurant with its own launderette

What is it? Established 80 years ago by a German/ Galician duo, it was initially a brewery serving German fare. Thirty years later, a new management remodelled the venue into the look it still has today.

Why go? Conduct manual for eating at Gambrinus bar: 1) Always eat a croquette with the house mustard; 2) ask for the Gambrinus tulip, a very good mixed beer; 3) Do not skip on the toasted almonds; 4) wait patiently for the toast of rye bread; 5) Try a prego (beef sandwich) or a roast beef sandwich with tartar; 6) watch the preparation of the balloon coffee - and drink it, of course. Perfect for: having lunch alone. With so many employees, you're never really alone.

Don’t miss: The croquettes? The prego? Or will it be the crêpes suzette?

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