Nightlife in Madrid
From the seven-level super club Kapital to the bars and disco bars of trendy Chueca, alternative Malasaña, stylish La Latina and multicultural Lavapiés, Madrid's nightlife is vast and varied. Café Commercial, Café del Círculo de Bellas Artes and Vinoteca Barbechera are great places to warm up before the serious bar-hopping begins. Clubs officially wind down around 6am and others carry on till way past dawn – look out for flyers and advertisements.
Bars
Expand all1. Antigua Casa Angel Sierra - Vermouth on Plaza Chueca
Show moreTasty 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 a mixed party crowd that regularly spills out onto the Plaza de Chueca.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11, Calle Gravina, Madrid
Telephone
+34 91 531 0126
Transport
Chueca metro
2. Café Manuela - Fun and games
Show moreGrooved 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 sangría and one of the bar's board games.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
29, C/ San Vicente Ferrer, Madrid 28004
Telephone
+34 91 531 7037
Transport
Tribunal or Noviciado metro
3. Café Commercial - 19th-century bar
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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 wooden tables in the mirrored salon.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
7, Glorieta de Bilbao, Madrid 28004
Telephone
+34 91 521 5655
Transport
Bilbao metro
4. Vinoteca Barbechera - Wine by the glass
Show moreThis 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 a Vinoteca Barbechera in Chueca.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
27, Calle Príncipe, Madrid 28012
Telephone
+34 91 420 0478
Transport
Sevilla metro
5. Café del Círculo de Bellas Artes - Relaxing art salon bar
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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 past down central Calle Alcalá.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
42, Calle Alcalá, Madrid 28014
Telephone
+34 91 360 54 00
6. Stop Madrid - Classic bar for everyone
Show moreLocals 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 also noted for good beer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11, Calle Hortaleza, Madrid 28004
Telephone
+34 91 521 8887
Clubs
Expand all7. Pacha - Late-night partying
Show morePacha 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 between mid-20s and late-40s to its regular musically themed parties.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11, Calle Barceló, Madrid 28004
Telephone
+34 91 447 01 28
8. Cool - Fashionable gay club
Show moreCool 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 floor moving until the early hours.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
6, Calle Isabel la Católica, Madrid 28013
Telephone
+34 902 499 994
9. Joy Eslava - Late-night dancing
Show more 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 occasional concerts from major names.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11, Calle Arenal, Madrid 28013
Telephone
+34 91 366 37 33
10. Kapital - Seven-level party paradise
Show moreKapital 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, salsa, hip-hop and funk, among others.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
125, Calle Atocha, Madrid 28012
Telephone
+34 91 420 2906
Entertainment
Expand all11. Libertad 8 - Intimate live music venue
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
8, Calle Libertad, Madrid 28004
Telephone
+34 91 532 1150
12. Teatro Real - Classic opera, ballet and music
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Originally built in 1850 in the Palacio district, Teatro Real was renovated and reopened in 1997. Today it is renowned for its state-of the-art acoustics, hosting opera, concerts and ballet. It is home to the Madrid Symphony Orchestra and Choir.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Plaza de Oriente s/n, Madrid 28013
Telephone
+34 91 516 0660 & +34 91 516 0606 (box office)
13. Café Central - Famed jazz club
Show moreDuring 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 performances by leading international musicians.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
10, Plaza del Angel, Madrid 28012
Telephone
+34 91 369 4143
14. Café La Palma - Live bands and DJs
Show moreCafé 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, including a place to relax in.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
62, Calle La Palma, Madrid 28015
Telephone
+34 91 522 5031
15. Candela - Authentic flamenco bar
Show moreThe 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 genuine flamenco crowd and atmosphere.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2, Calle Olmo, Madrid 28012
Telephone
+34 91 467 3382
Transport
Lavapiés metro or Tirso de Molina metro
