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Don't miss one of Madrid's most exclusive nightspots, El Sol, a club full of beautiful people, with stylish interiors and the best DJ sets in town.
Located in a quiet backstreet between Chueca and Gran Via, the softly lit Bar Cock has a dark-wood interior that is reminiscent of a country club. It is a popular place to start the evening…
Pacha is Madrid's late-night clubbing staple and has being going strong since it opened in the 1980s. Situated in the Justicia district, the modern three-floor venue draws clubbers aged…
La Lupe is run by the group Radical Gai and offers a lively and friendly alternative to the more conventional scene. The bar attracts a bohemian lesbian/gay crowd and is both an ideal meeting…
Cool is a fashionable two-level venue that's popular with a local and international crowd of both gay and heterosexual partygoers. Drag queens provide the glamour while GoGo boys get the dance…
Grooved columns, stucco detail and ornate light hangings adorn Café Manuela, a bohemian meeting point in the hub of arty Malasaña. Chat with friends late into the night over jugs of fruity…
Nasti Club is a favourite of Malasaña, a Madrid district famed for its wild nightlife which exploded during the post-Franco movida era. Unlike the name suggests, Nasti's techno-infused pop and…
Locals of all ages chat over drinks and tapas at this haven of old charm in fashionable Chueca. While wine bottles are racked high to the ceiling on wooden shelves like library books, Stop is…
Sala Stella is a weekend-only club in the centre of Madrid. Glistening mirror balls hang above the tiny dancefloor, where chic clubbers gather for post-1am partying. On Thursdays and…
Café del Círculo de Bellas Artes
You pay a Euro to get into Café del Círculo de Bellas Artes. It's an art salon with a reclining nude sculpture and a crowd that knows how to relax in style. Outside the window, people race…
Tasty vermouth flows from wooden barrels although the ever-present landlord's favourite is draught Guinness. A zinc-topped, wood-fronted, classic Madrid bar, it dates back to 1917 and attracts…
The flamenco at Candela in Lavapiés is hard to beat, though few visitors can access the basement where it takes place. Most people are happy to listen via loudspeakers in the bar, with its…
Viva Madrid is a grand old bar in Huertas with pillars, arches, colourful tile work and a carved-wood ceiling featuring cherub gargoyles. It attracts a mixed Spanish and international crowd…
Popular day and night since 1870, Café Commercial has a distinct intellectual feel and even hosts scrabble evenings. Regulars drop in for a quick drink at the busy bar or relax at the sturdy…
This classy wine bar on Plaza Santa Ana appeals to a discerning wine loving crowd, showcasing the modern wines of Spain with many available by the glass and tasty tapas to match. There's also…
Libertad 8 in Chueca has a lively bar in the front that is worth visiting in its own right. But the real attraction lies at the back, where live music and readings take place on the tiny stage.
Café La Palma is a relaxed venue in Malasaña that presents an eclectic mix of live music and DJs, making it popular with the 20-30 age group. There are various rooms with contrasting décor…
During the day, Café Central is a relaxing Art Deco coffee house, but at night it becomes a renowned intimate jazz venue. As well of the best Spanish jazz acts, it also features occasional…
Kapital is a seven-level nightclub by Atocha station with enough variety and glamour to fill the enormous space. The chill-out room at the top provides welcome relief after dancing to techno…
Joy Eslava opened in the early 1980s as part of the post-Franco Madrid movida (party scene). Located near the Puerta del Sol, it still attracts the party crowd keen to dance or to see the…
