From Jim in New York City,

Thank you for the information on Irish Pubs/Restaurants in Madrid.

I visit Madrid several times a year to visit family. I like to go to Spanish restaurants.

The reason I asked about Irish Restaurants was that my parents were born in Ireland and immigrated to the US in 1927. I usually asked the staff in the restaurants what part of Ireland they are from. The Irish are friendly and we talk about Ireland.

The only Irish restaurant in Madrid that I go to is the James Joyce Irish Pub at Calle de Alcala 59. I love to eat the Menu of the day outside.
The food is good, the staff is friendly, and eating outside is terrific.

Please let me know some Spanish restaurants in the Gran Via area that have Menu of the Day that have outside eating areas.

Also looking for cafes for breakfast that prohibit smoking unless the have an outside area.

I will be visiting Madrid in May.
Thank you for your assistance.

Jim C in New York City.