As the day goes by, the fairy lights are turned on and the music is turned up as Zelig is transformed into a different venue altogether. Cozy, intimate and set to an electro-indie-pop soundtrack, the bar attracts a colorful mix of locals, internationals, gays, straights and everybody in-between. An open-minded crowd, they come to enjoy the warm atmosphere, while sipping on classic cocktails or nibbling at some tapas. A Dutch-Catalan blend, the bar’s menu is a unique mix of European influences: alongside their impressive offerings of local standards like patatas bravas and calamari, Zelig’s kitchen cooks up quiche, chicken and bitterballen (a delicious type of deep-fried dumpling that hails from Holland).

In a city where service is often delivered without so much as a “gracias,” Zelig stands out; the staff strive to make customers feel welcome, and the bar’s large band of regulars serves as a testament to the efforts of its friendly, chatty bartenders. Events such as film screenings occasionally take place in the bar’s snug back area, which can also be reserved for private parties, making this the ideal choice for a casual gathering with close friends.