El Lateral does terrific pinchos (tapas), which serve as the ideal accompaniment to the fine wines on offer. Tapas are creative without being over the top (wild mushroom croquettes or sirloin with foie gras). This being Salamanca, it draws a pretty upmarket crowd, but you’d be surprised how rapidly the ties loosen after work.
There's another branch in Malasaña and a bar-restaurant in Huertas.