The partly covered glass roof, along with the greenery and most importantly the ice cool water spray that mists in clouds periodically from the walls mean that the temperature here on the roof is kept comfortable while the sun burns from on high.
The garden theme runs throughout with flowers on every table, a rope swing, leaf shaped coasters and of course the pots and pots of plants. The waitresses in their red air hostess uniforms (something that I didn't completely understand) are kept busy ferrying glass after glass of fruity iced cocktails, lemonade and milkshakes to and from the bar at one end. I only briefly glanced at the menu as we were there just to grab a drink but it seemed fairly wide ranging with plenty of sandwiches and light meals.
If what you're after is a good view of Madrid from on high then head elsewhere as this place is mainly surrounded by trellis and only faces the busy Calle Montera at one end. (Look out for a future post on the terraza at Palacio de Cibeles!)
The lovely garden theme is what makes this place well worth a visit and it's perfect for a first date or a birthday lunch with friends. If you arrive and there's a waiting list don't despair - we were kept waiting for only about 20 mins and then led to our table. You'd be hard pushed to find a better place to relax over a cocktail or a cup of tea!
El Jardín Secreto is located on the roof of the Salvador Bachiller building at Calle Montera, 37.
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