If you’re wondering what made Javier Bardem the tall, strapping, dazzling Spanish beauty he is today, look no further than La Bardemecilla. Unfortunately, this Bardem family restaurant is actually unrelated to everyone’s favorite, creepily handsome (fictional) killer. Fortunately, they serve Spanish family recipes like huevos de oro estrellados (eggs scrambled with jamón iberico and onions; €8.70). With two Madrid locations, Grandma and Grandpa Bardem are getting some long overdue street cred. This place sets itself apart from other traditional tapas bar in the same area with its more homey, less touristy vibe. It almost feels like your aunt’s dining room, complete with warm orange paint, framed black and white pictures, and a piano.
From Pl. Santa Ana, take C. Núñez de Arce, on the west side of the plaza, north toward Puerta del Sol. Follow C. Núñez de Arce 1 block. The restaurant is on the right just before C. de la Cruz. Pinchos €2-4. Entrees €8-10. 
Open Tu-F noon-5:30pm and 7pm-2am, Sa 8pm-2am, Su noon-5:30pm and 7pm-2am.
LATERAL
TAPAS $$
Pl. Santa Ana
91 420 15 82
Lateral stands apart form the other slightly boring, traditional Spanish cervecerias on Pl. Santa Ana. If the curators of the Reina Sofía were to make a modern tapas restaurant, it would look something like this, with a spacious interior, marble bar, and white leather bar stools. Menu items like the lamb crepe (€4.50), raspberry mango foam (€4), and the salmon sashimi with wasabi (€6.50) are a nice break from the traditional ox tails and butcher-meats of similar establishments. Bring one of your hostel friends to share the €16 sampler. And don’t forget to try a hand-crafted berry mojito (€7)—it’s so good, you’ll be shaken from your everyday hellish malaise and learn to love again. One last thing: they don’t offer substantial entrees, so either order a lot of tapas or have your mother pack you a mayonnaise sandwich to eat on the curb.
Facing the ME Madrid Reina Victoria Hotel in Pl. Santa Ana, Lateral is on the left. Tapas €3-8. Mixed drinks €7. Combination platters €16. Open daily noon-midnight.
CASA ALBERTO
TRADITIONAL $$
C. de las Huertas, 18
91 429 93 56
Founded in 1827, Casa Alberto is one of Madrid’s oldest taverns. Once upon a time, bullfighters came here for a “cup of courage” before they entered the bullring. Today it’s a tourist favorite, and with good reason. The walls are lined with photographs of famous matadors and celebrities who have visited, and the charm hasn’t entirely faded. Enter your own bullring of fear by trying tripe: what could be more carnivorous than putting another animal’s stomach inside your own? Feeling even more daring? Eat a pig’s ear. Damn, still hungry? How about snails and lamb hands? Your insatiable hunger howls for more. Have some beef cheek. Congratulations, you are a winner. If you’re not feeling it, you can try less adventurous dishes like the Madrid-style veal meatballs or huevos fritos served with garlic lamb sweetbreads and roasted potatoes.
From Pl. del Ángel, walk down C. de las Huertas toward the Prado. Casa Alberto is on the right. Entrees €5-20. Open daily noon-1:30am.
FATIGAS DEL QUERER
TRADITIONAL $$
C. de la Cruz, 17
91 523 21 31
While it doesn’t have the “history” or institutional status of some of Las Huertas’ other tapas bars, Fatigas del Querer still serves great traditional fare in a more central location. The spacious interior is a refreshing change-up from the many cramped taverns Madrid offers. Enjoy fairly standard (but still tasty) tapas beneath a fading fresco and mounted racks of wine bottles. The waitstaff is particularly attentive and keeps the turnaround quick.
From Pl. delÁngel, go north up C. Espoz y Mina and bear right. The street becomes C. de la Cruz. Tapas €4-12. Cash only. Open M-F 11am-1:30am, Sa-Su 11am-2:30am. Kitchen open until 1am.
LA FINCA DE SUSANA RESTAURANT
MEDITERRANEAN $$
C. de Arlabán, 4
91 429 76 78
Despite its proximity to Sol, La Finca de Susana is largely untouched by the tourist hordes. Located down a smaller street, this restaurant is popular among locals for offering a gourmet, sit-down dining experience (think white tablecloths set with silverware and wine glasses) at a surprisingly reasonable price. Though the look and feel is relatively classy (don’t worry, your T-shirt is fine), a meal here will only set you back around €10. The Mediterranean-inspired menu offers greater variety than the traditional taberna, with popular dishes like arroz negro con sepia (stewed rice with cuttlefish; €11) and cordera al horno (roasted lamb; €12). Come early or make a reservation.
Sol. Follow C. de Alcalá east and take a right (south) onto C. de Seville. Follow C. de Seville to C. de Arabal and take a left (east). Entrees €7-16. Open M-W 1-3:45pm and 8:30-11:30pm, F-Sa 1-3:45pm and 8:30pm-midnight, Su 1-3:45pm and 8:30-11:30pm.
EL BRILLANTE
TAPAS $
Pl. Emperador Carlos V, 8
91 539 28 06
El Brillante provides quality budget eating in the pricey Avenida del Arte. There’s nothing flashy about the interior—the focus is on the wide selection of affordable Spanish food. While its claims that its bocadillo de calamares (fried calamari sandwich; €6) are the best in Madrid have not been substantiated by any awards or reviews, patrons don’t seem to care, and they order the sandwich in abundance. Don’t like the idea of putting suction cups in your mouth? There’s something here for everyone (even Italian food, with pizzas and pasta for €6). The restaurant has indoor bar seating and outdoor terrace seating with a prime view of Reina Sofia’s towering glass architecture.
Atocha. Sandwiches €4-8. Open daily 7am-1am.
LA PLATERIA DEL MUSEO
TAPAS $$
C. Huertas, 82
91 429 17 22
Roughly equidistant from the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen, La Plateria is in prime museum territory. And they know what customers want after a long day of pretending to appreciate art: booze, but in a sophisticated sense. You’ll find a more middle-aged clientele sitting outside on the large terrace sipping sangria (€3.50), wine (€4), and mixed drinks (€7). Although they don’t have a huge selection of meal-sized entrees, they do offer traditional tapas, with staples like patatas bravas (€6), gazpacho andaluz (€4.50), and croqueta de jamon (€3). More than anything, La Plateria del Museo stands out for its exceptional terrace seating and proximity to the three museums of Avenida del Arte.
From Atocha, follow Paseo del Prado 2 blocks to Las Huertas and turn left. Appetizer €2.50-8. Drinks €2-6. Open daily 7am-1am.
[H]ARINA
CAFE $$
Pl. de la Independencia, 10
91 522 87 85
[H]arina is one of the best cafes in Madrid; it has a prime location, affordable prices, and delectable cafe fare. Its refreshingly modern, whitewashed decor (think Crate&Barrel) stands out among the many cafes that feel old and tired. Outside seating will give you an unobscured view of Puerta de Alcala, a Neoclassical arch built in 1778. Lots of restaurants exploit their prime location by offering expensive, mediocre food to compensate for the views. [H]arina, however, offers surprisingly affordable and delicious salads, pastries, sandwiches, and paper-thin pizzas (all looking like they’ve been pulled straight out of a food magazine). Indoor and outdoor seating are both generally packed, particularly on weekends, and many patrons take their food to go from the bakery.
Banco de España, walk 1 block east to Pl. de la Independencia; the restaurant is on the southwest corner. Coffee €2-4. Salads €8. Sandwiches €6. Pizzas €9-11. Terrace seating requires a €1 additional charge. Open daily 9am-9pm.
PIZZERÍA CASAVOSTRA
ITALIAN $$
C. Infantas, 13
91 523 22 07
Pizzería Casavostra was first opened five years ago, but it looks like it’s here to stay. Locals dig the fact that everything on Casavostra’s menu is fresh, from the brick-oven pizzas to the traditional appetizers. While many of the restaurants between Gran Vía and Chueca try hard to break out of the tapas mold, Casovostra keeps things simple with a traditional Italian menu. The pizzas (€8.50-14) are fired in the brick oven and topped with ingredients like arugula, fresh mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes. The appetizer salads come in huge portions and are great to share for a first round (€5-10). They also offer a full selection of burrata (unpasteurized mozzarella) appetizers that are so good, you’ll never think twice about Louis Pasteur again. The atmosphere is clean and modern, with smooth wooden tables and bulbous, overhanging lamps that make the color of the food really pop.
From Gran Vía, walk east 1 block to C. Hortaleza, then 2 blocks north to C. de la Infantas. Follow C. de las Infantas. Drinks €2-4. Appetizers €4-12. Entrees €7-15. Open daily noon-1am.
EL BOCAITO
TAPAS $$
C. de la Libertad, 6
91 521 31 98
Ever since Spain’s most well-known filmmaker, Pedro Almodóvar, cited El Bocaito as one of his favorites in Madrid, it has been all the rage. Founded in 1966, El Bocaito is as traditional as tapas bars get, from the matador paraphernalia on the walls to the platters of pinchos. El Bocaito sticks to tradition and does it well, and its back-to-back bars and four small dining rooms are packed nightly with locals. While drinks (€2-4) and tapas (€2-5) won’t cost much, a full sit-down dinner with a bottle of wine and entrees (€12-20) is decently expensive.
From Gran Vía, walk E 1 block to C. Hortaleza, 2 blocks N to C. de la Infantas, and then follow C. de las Infantas 4 blocks west to C. de la Libertad. Drinks €2-4. Appetizers €2-5. Entrees €10-20. Open M-F 1-4pm and 8:30pm-midnight, Sa 8:30pm-midnight, Su 1-4pm and 8:30pm-midnight.
MERCADO DE SAN ANTON
MARKET $$
C. Augusto Figuerosa, 24
91 330 07 30
This is Europe’s fierce rebuttal to Whole Foods. What was once an open-air market in the middle of Chueca is now a modern glass building filled with fresh produce vendors, charcuteriás, bodegas, and a rooftop restaurant. It’s the bigger, four-story version of Centro’s Mercado de San Miguel, a place to get a sweeping tour of Spain’s culinary landscape, from tapas to sushi to burger sliders. Prices might be a bit steep, but it’s free to just gape and drool over the gorgeous displays of food.
Chueca. On the southern end of Pl. de Chueca. For the rooftop restaurant, make reservations in advance at 91 330 02 94. Visit www.lacocinadesananton.com for more on the restaurant. Varies greatly, but a full meal at the market costs around €10. Cash only. 1st fl. market open M-Sa 10am-10pm. 2nd fl. restaurants and bars open Tu-Su 10am-midnight. Rooftop restaurant open M-Th 10am-midnight, F-Sa 10am-1:30am, Su 10am-midnight.
SAN WISH
BURGERS $
C. de Hortaleza, 78
91 319 17 76
The motto of this modern burger joint is “Because a good sandwich is right and necessary.” From their language, these guys know that a perfect burger can be a religious experience. Luckily, they’re doing God’s work here, making juicy, affordable, one-of-a-kind burgers. Go for the hamburguesa voladora (chicken, tomato, lettuce, grilled cucumbers, melon chutney; €6.50), or, if you’re feeling safe, the clásica (sweet pickle, tomato, and lettuce; €6.50). The young and hungry madrileño crowd can’t seem to get enough of this place; the limited seats are nearly impossible to snag, especially during peak weekend hours.
From Chueca, take C. Gravina 2 blocks east to C. de Hortaleza, then take a right onto C. de Hortaleza. The restaurant is on the right. Sandwiches €5.50-8.90. Beer €1.50-3.50. Wine €2.50. Open M 8pm-midnight, Tu-Sa 1-4pm and 8pm-midnight, Su 2-4pm.
BAZAAR
MEDITERRANEAN $$
C. de la Libertad, 21
91 523 39 05
You’re going on a date with that cute girl from the hostel, but you’re trying not to break the bank (after all, who knows if you’ll see this chica again after next week). Luckily, Bazaar offers an impressive, classy dining experience at a shockingly reasonable price. This expansive two-story restaurant has the look and feel of a high-end place, with white tablecloths and wine glasses waiting on the table, and they offer a full menu of fresh pasta, salads, and meat dishes. The upstairs and downstairs dining rooms are quite large but partitioned into smaller, more intimate seated spaces by shelves filled with artisanal food displays.
Chueca. Make a left onto C. Augusto Figuroa and a right onto C. de la Libertad. Entree €7-10. Open M-W 1:15-4pm and 8:30-11:30pm, Th-Sa 1:15-4pm and 8:30-midnight, Su 1:15-4pm and 8:30-11:30pm.
LO SIGUIENTE
TAPAS $$
C. Fernando VI, 11
91 319 52 61
With high bar tables, metal stools, and silver columns, Lo Siguiente is a balance between a traditional tapas bar and a nouveau Chueca restaurant. While it may have a cool, polished aesthetic, Lo Siguiente is still an informal restaurant that madrileños come to for traditional Spanish staples (after all, all those Chueca sushi-burger fusion restaurants can get tiring and confusing). You can get all of the staples, like the classic huevos rotos (a fried egg over pan-fried potatoes, garlic, and chorizo; €9.50), but don’t be afraid to try the lighter Mediterranean items, like tomato and avocado salad and ceviche served atop grilled vegetables.
From Chueca, head 2 blocks northeast on C. San Gregario and take a left onto C. Fernando VI. Lo Siguiente is on the right. Meal €10-15. Open M-Th 8:30am-1am, F-Sa 8:30am-2:30am, Su 8:30am-1:30am.
LA DOMINGA
TABERNA $$
C. del Espíritu Santo, 15
91 523 38 09
Now with two locations (one in Chueca, one in Malasaña), La Dominga is quietly making a name for itself as a taberna that balances tradition with modernity. Although it offers traditional dishes like rabo de toro (oxtail stew; €14), it also caters to a younger Malasaña clientele with plenty of contemporary dishes. Dishes like the beef carpaccio (served with parmesan and arugula; €13) are more refined than the heavier stewed and grilled meats that dominate traditional Spanish cuisine. That said, the specialty here is still the very traditional croquettas (fried stuffed bread; €9.70) that Madrid publication La Razon calls the best in the city.
Tribunal. Go west on C. de San Vincente Ferrer, make a left onto C. del Barco, then a right onto C. del Espíritu Santo. Entrees €10-15. Open daily 1-4:30pm and 8:30pm-midnight.
LAMUCCA
INTERNATIONAL $$
Pl. Carlos Carbonero, 4
91 521 00 00
Start with an appetizer of Mexican quesadillas (€9.50). Enjoy a pizza “la de pulpo gallega” (octopus, potatoes, paprika; €15). Finish with a dessert of sticky rice with mango (€5). Lamucca has possibly the most eclectic, globe-trotting menu in Madrid. Dishes like Thai curried chicken with jasmine rice (€11) share the menu with Italian pizza and pasta, as well as contemporary Spanish dishes like beef carpaccio (€13). This is a hugely popular local favorite. There’s not much seating inside, but the outside terrace offers a wide spread of tables on the cozy Pl. Carlos Carbonero.
Tribunal. From the pack of restaurants on east C. del Espiritu, head south on C. de la Madera 2 blocks, turn left onto Calle el Escorial, then right onto Calle Molino de Viento. Appetizer €5-12. Entrees €12-20. Pizza €10-15. Open daily 1pm-1am.
HOME BURGER BAR
BURGERS $$
Other locations: C. San Marcos, 25 and C. Silva, 25
91 522 97 28
Home Burger Bar pays its respects to the classic 1950s American diner look but doesn’t hit you over the head with it (looking at you, Johnny Rockets). For example, instead of overstated, cherry-red booths, you get plush, wine-colored stools. In addition to classic burgers (with the option of add-ons like thick cut bacon), they offer a number of vegetarian options, like the falafel burger (€11.25). All burgers are made from organic meat and come with a side of Caesar salad.
Tribunal. Go west on C. de San Vincente Ferrer, make a left onto C. del Barco, and take a right onto C. del Espíritu Santo. Burgers €10-13. Sandwiches €8-15. Open M-Sa 1:30-4pm and 8:30pm-midnight, Su 2-4:30pm and 8:30-11pm.
CAFÉ MAHÓN
CAFE $$
Pl. del 2 de Mayo, 4
91 448 90 02
With a combination of international favorites, Mediterranean-inspired salads, and traditional Spanish entrees, Café Mahón has something for everyone—at a budget price. Located on the edge of one of Malasaña’s most tranquil plazas, this cafe uses bright open space and simple kitchen furniture to create a casual vibe. International comfort foods spice up the menu next to traditional Spanish tapas. Try the nachos with cheese and guacamole (€7), the hummus appetizer (€6), or the moussaka (€8). A menu of specialty teas (€2-3.50) and coffees keeps people coming throughout the day to enjoy the terrace seating and watch little kids play on the local jungle gym.
From Tribunal, head west on C. de la Palma 2 blocks west to C. San Andres, take a right, and continue until you reach the plaza. Cafe Mahon is at the northwest corner. Appetizer €6-9. Salads €7. Entrees €7-12. Open daily Jul-Aug 3pm-2am; Sept-Jun noon-2am. Terrace open daily Jul-Aug 3pm-1am; Sept-Jun noon-1am.
EL RINCÓN
CAFE $$
C. del Espíritu Santo, 26
91 522 19 86
If you’re looking for a classic, bohemian Malasaña cafe experience, look no further than El Rincón, which perfectly balances hip personality with accessibility. With its simple wooden tables, small Asian prints on the walls, and chalkboard menu, it’s a thoughtful little cafe. For those consistently overwhelmed by the options at restaurants, El Rincón offers a refreshingly simple five-item entree menu, featuring dishes like rigatoni with truffles.
Tribunal. Go west on C. de San Vincente Ferrer, make a left onto C. del Barco, and take a right onto C. del Espíritu Santo. Sandwiches €5. Entrees €10. Cocktails €5-7. Wine €2.50. Coffee €2-3. Open daily 11am-2am.
LOLINA VINTAGE CAFÉ
CAFE $
C. del Espíritu Santo, 9
66 720 11 69
Lolina looks like it was assembled from a shopping spree at a Brooklyn thrift store. Literally nothing matches—from the mismatched armchairs to the vintage lamps to the ‘60s green and white wallpaper. But in the context of trendy Malasaña, it all somehow works. The cozy space’s bright natural light attracts people at all times of the day, whether for morning tea or late-night cocktails. The food options are simple but tasty, with a selection of salads (€8), bratwurst sandwiches (€5), and open-faced tostas (€4). Surprisingly one of the only places on C. del Espiritu Santo with Wi-Fi, this is the perfect place to hang out and soak in the hip Malasaña vibe without breaking the bank.
Tribunal. Go west on C. de San Vincente Ferrer, make a left onto C. del Barco, then make a right onto C. del Espíritu Santo. Free Wi-Fi. Salads €8. Cocktails €6. Coffee and tea €2-5. Open M-Tu 9:30am-1am, W-Th 9:30am-2am, F-Sa 9:30am-2:30am, Su 9:30am-1am.
OLOKUN
CUBAN $$
C. Fuencarral, 105
91 445 69 16
Olokun is an authentic Cuban restaurant that doesn’t take itself too seriously. While in some senses a classic Cuban bar with a very tropical vibe (melon mojitos and kiwi daiquiris; €5), Olokun’s dark walls are covered in the scribbles and signatures of all of its past customers. It also features a foosball table in the basement, just for kicks. Olokun takes its menu of hearty Cuban dishes seriously, from the dark mojito (made with black rum; €7) to the traditional platters like Mi Vieja Havana (pork, fried plantains, black beans; €14) and soroa (chili, fried plantains, rice; €15).
From Tribunal, walk straight north up C. Fuencarral. The restaurant is on the left. Entree €10-15. Open daily noon-5pm and 9pm-2am.
LA TABERNA DE LIRIA
SPANISH $$$
C. del Duque de Liria, 9
91 541 45 19
You’re in Spain, and you’ve already saved a lot of money staying at dirt-cheap hostels and eating €1 bocadillos—you owe yourself at least one nice, authentic Spanish meal. Look no further than La Taberna de Liria. Head Chef Miguel Lopez Castanier has led Taberna de Liria through a very successful 22 years in Madrid (and published a cookbook), establishing it as a local favorite for gourmet Spanish cuisine. The dishes aren’t particularly experimental, which is good for us travelers who are just looking for authentic Spanish food. The unassuming, simple decor and atmosphere keeps the emphasis on the food. Try the foie gras appetizers (€11-14), and be sure to call ahead to make reservations, particularly on weekends.
Ventura Rodriguez. Walk forward, take the left fork in the road (C. San Bernardino), and walk straight forward. Appetizer €8-15. Entrees €17-25. Full tasting menu €50. Open M-Sa 2-4pm and 9-11:45pm.
EL JARDÍN SECRETO
CAFE $
C. de Conde Duque, 2
91 541 80 23
Tucked away in a tiny street close to C. de la Princesa, El Jardín Secreto takes its secret garden theme very seriously. Even the entrance is hard to find (it literally looks like a normal wall with a window), but that doesn’t seem to deter the locals from coming here. Enjoy a selection of affordable, classic cafe fare in a dark, lush, fairy tale environment, filled with beaded window coverings, wooden ceiling canopies, and crystal ball table lamps. For a real taste of what Secreto has to offer, try the chocolate El Jardín, served with chocolate Teddy Grahams and dark chocolate that pools at the bottom of your cup (€6), or the George Clooney cocktail with horchata, crème de cacao, and Cointreau (€7.25). Maybe it’s a magical potion that makes you as pretty as George Clooney. More likely, you’ll just get buzzed.
Ventura Rodriguez. Head left at the fork in the road (C. San Bernardino). Coffee and tea €3-6. Cocktails €7.25. Desserts €4.20. Open M-W 4:30pm-12:30am, Th-Sa 5:30pm-1:30am, Su 4:30pm-12:30am.
LAS CUEVAS DEL DUQUE
SPANISH $$$
C. de la Princesa, 16
91 559 50 37
Eating at this restaurant is kind of like eating in a Neanderthal’s den. The restaurant is located partially underground, in a cave-like interior that goes for the same kind of historic Spanish appeal as Sobrino de Botin. Food-wise, Cuevas emulates Botin as well, focusing on big-game dishes like the suckling pig with potatoes (€19). They offer a great selection of steaks and grilled fish; the filet mignon (€20) is particularly popular.
Ventura Rodriguez. Take the left fork in the road onto C. San Bernardino; the restaurant is on a tiny street to the right. Entree €15-30. Open daily 7-11pm.
LA ÚRSULA
TAPAS $$
C. López de Hoyos, 17
91 564 23 79
Across the street from the Museo Lazaro Galdiano, La Úrsula is an upscale tapas bar with terrace seating on a quiet side street off C. Serrano. The setting is fantastic (although limited), and like most places in Salamanca, it attracts a steady crowd of wealthy, well-dressed madrileños. La Úrsula offers particularly great lunch deals, including one of the city’s best hamburger specials (€8)—a large burger with three tasty toppings of your choice (fried egg, manchego, sauteed peppers, etc.) and served with fries, a drink, and coffee or dessert. For the early-risers out there, Ursula offers an affordable breakfast menu (€2-5) until 12:30pm.
Gregorio Marañon. Cross C. Castella on C. de Maria de Molina. Follow C. de Maria de Molina for 3 blocks until you reach C. Serrano. Menú del día €7-11. Meals €14-20. Cash only. Open daily 8am-noon.
NIGHTLIFE
EL TIGRE
BAR, RESTAURANT
C. Infantas, 30
915 32 00 72
A bustling, macho restaurant, El Tigre lives up to its name. When you walk into the bar, you’ll see animal heads stuck to the walls and a crowd of drunk Europeans standing around bars, sipping extra-large mojitos, beers, and sangrias. Drink at this rowdy bar for just €6, which gets you a cup of booze so big you’ll have to hold it with two hands, and for no extra cost you’ll get a few plates of meaty tapas (apparently, they want to make sure you’re not too drunk to function after hitting up their bar). El Tigre is the perfect first stop for a night out, and since it’s only open until 1am, you’ll get kicked out just as clubs across the city start to get lively. Make some new friends while standing around (no seating, folks), since this grisly bar is a local hotspot for college students.
Large sangria, mojitos, beer, sidra €6. Meals €7-18. Open M-F noon-1am, Sa 1pm-2:30am.
KAPITAL
CLUB
C. Atocha, 125
914 20 29 06
When you ask people in the know about Madrid’s nightlife, they have one word for you: Kapital. This seven-floor mega club located in Huertas, the pulse of mainstream Madrid party culture, is sweaty, trashy, and electric—think of it as a huge frat party, only darker, with classier attire and more women. The renovated-theater dance club is known for attracting a diverse group of people—from local Madrileños to European college students to (allegedly) members of the Real Madrid soccer team. Each of its seven floors has a different character. While the first floor is the liveliest, complete with sugary-flavored smoke machines and house music, the second floor has a bustling karaoke stage, the fourth contains “the kissing room” (interpret that as you will), and the seventh has a hookah bar. Each floor is known for playing a different style of music as well, like reggae or hip-hop. Although the club opens at midnight, it isn’t at its best until 2:30 or 3am. Dress up for this one (you’ll thank us later).
Cover €15-20. Drinks €10-15. Open Th-Sa midnight-6am.
TUPPERWARE
BAR, CLUB
Corredera Alta de San Pablo, 26
625 52 35 61
Why is it called Tupperware? We don’t know—but it doesn’t sound too mainstream. Just how they want it. Tupperware is a, dare we say it, groovy bar/dance club nestled on a bustling side road in Malasaña (the hotspot for alternative—hipster—Madrileños). Painted bright with what looks like half graffiti, half urban art, the walls inside are brought alive by multi-colored, beady disco lights and the awesome hand-drawn murals they illuminate. In addition to one bar on the first floor, the bar also has a few comfy chairs and a table for leisurely chatting. Check out the upstairs when the bottom floor is too crowded for your own aloof preferences. Equipped with another bar, a dance space, and chairs and couches for more “leisurely talk” (because that’s all couches are used for, nowadays). While leisurely talking, quietly jam out to some great American oldies and alternative rock—we’re talking Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pixies, Nirvana. Or jam out not so quietly. That’s what dance floors are for, right? An added plus to the already-rocking bar: drinks are cheap. Finally. When you’re used to paying €6 for a small cup of beer or sangria, €3 for two San Miguels will definitely be welcome. Try sangria for €2, and most other mixed drinks and wines from €2-6 per copa (cup). And when you’re standing at the bottom floor, make sure to look behind the bar. Here, you’ll find some classic, childhood stuff—Barbie dolls, Batman comic books, plastic Santa Claus figurines. Only this time around, they’re found behind the bar of a hipster dance club instead of under a Christmas tree.
Drinks €2-6. Open Tu-Su 6pm-3:30am.
LA VÍA LÁCTEA
BAR, CLUB
C. Velarde, 18
914 46 75 81
This place has been around since your parents were in their 20s. And if they were a) Madrileño, b) into rock and roll and c) part of the youth counterculture movement La Movida Madrileña, they probably haunted this place every weekend. La Vía Láctea, or “Milky Way” in English, is one of the city’s hippest bars. A relic of the Madrileño youth movement that emerged after Franco’s death in 1975 (and, like most other countercultural movements in the world, involved drugs, sex, and guitars), La Vía Láctea hasn’t aged a bit. Come inside at 1am or so on a Saturday night (well, Sunday morning) and find yourself surrounded by the coolest Madrileños the city has to offer, gathered around the bar or playing pool in the back room. You won’t be hearing any Enrique Iglesias or Prince Royce (Billboard’s hottest Latin singers, for those of you not in the know—and since you’re visiting Madrid, you should get familiar soon). Instead, bob your head to some classic American rock and roll (seems to be a favorite motif here in Malasaña). For song titles, ask your Dad, he’d have probably listened to those songs at your age. There are two floors to the bar/dance club, the top being a lot quieter and more relaxed for those who need an escape from the crowded and sweaty floor below. For all its oldies glory, the alcohol prices are anything out of the ordinary for the pricy city of Madrid. Most drinks cost €6+ per cup, and that includes beers. But unlike some fancier (and more touristy) bars around el Centro and Sol, there’s no cover charge to visit the Milky Way. (That may just be the first, and last, time anyone’s ever said that before.)
Drinks €6-10. Open M-Th 8pm-3:30am, F-Sa 8pm-3:30am, Su 8pm-3:30am.
DIPLODOCUS ROCK BAR
BAR
C. de Manuela Malasaña, 31
This place’s mascot is a dinosaur, which perfectly symbolizes the whole place itself. Diplodocus, a North American beast from the Jurassic Period, apparently had the longest skeleton of any dinosaur thus far discovered. We guess this rock bar wanted to be the best—and the biggest. The bar is known for its heavy rock music (if you’re not into that, or not willing to get totally trashed in a foreign country, this may not be the best place for you). At night, when the bar really livens up, the place starts to resemble a cave (maybe because of the dark lights and crowded space, maybe because of the drunk Madrileños—who knows?). In addition to its monster-sized drinks (check out the website for a few examples, most of which are larger than your head), the bar hosts parties with neighboring bars, like the with the infamous Tupperware in an event called Tuppersex. We’ll let you decide what that means. When visiting the bar, share one (or more) of its specials with a group of friends, unless you’re confident in your ability to drink up the volume of your head. Try a Hinojosaurio, a hearty mix of champagne, gin, vodka, lemon, and sugar, or a bright green Peranodonte, mixed with Geneva, rum, Limoncello, Whisky, infused with lemon and peppermint. Perhaps Diplodocus’s most famous drink is its Leche de Brontosaurio (Brontosaurus Milk), which is a mix of rum, vodka, and sweet flavors like currants, cinnamon, sugar, and of course, milk. Try these drinks from an upwards of €7, or mini drinks (like normal beers) for €4-6. On Thursdays until 11pm is that bar’s Happy Hour, in which it serves two “mini” drinks for €9 (but by their standard, they’re already pretty monstrous). Classic Malasaña, this bar is a hub for locals. You may be hard-pressed to find English speakers here, but at least you’ll be in one of the most authentic spots around!
Drinks €4-6. Open W-Sa 9pm-3am.
PALACIO GAVIRIA
CLUB
C. del Arenal, 9
91 526 60 69
Built in 1850 and inspired by the Italian Renaissance, Palacio Gaviria is a beautiful palace turned hot nightlife joint. Make your royal entrance by heading down the grand marble staircase to the dance floor, which is powered by techno beats and electric dance moves. Be on the lookout for promoters of Palacio Gaviria in Puerta del Sol, as they will often have vouchers for free entry or drinks.
From Puerta del Sol, walk straight down C. del Arenal. Cover M-Th €10, F-Sa €15, Su €10. Open daily 11pm-late.
CAFE DEL PRÍNCIPE
BAR
Pl. de Canalejas, 5
91 531 81 83
As the name would suggest, this place is more of a restaurant with a large selection of drinks than a designated nightlife bar (no events or bands play here). However, they do advertise the “best mojitos in Madrid” (they’re good, but that claim might be a stretch) as well as a variety of entrees and beverages. Only a block away from Sol, come here to take a tranquil break from the noise without venturing too far from all the clubs. This place is old-fashioned classy, with dark oak and a gold-trimmed bar that attracts an older clientele.
Right at the corner of C. de la Cruz and C. de Príncipe. Mixed drinks €5-15. Open M-Th 9:30am-2am, F-Sa 9:30am-2:30am, Su 9:30am-2am. Kitchen open M-Th 9:30am-4pm and 8pm-2am, F-Sa 9:30am-4pm and 8pm-2am, Su 9:30am-4pm and 8pm-2am.
JOY ESLAVA
CLUB
C. del Arenal, 11
91 366 37 33
Joy is a permanent fixture in the ever-changing Madrid nightlife scene. Located just two blocks west from Sol, Joy is an incredibly popular superclub, second in size only to the seven-story Kapital in the art district. Number one among study-abroad students and travelers, Joy Eslava plays an eclectic mix of music and features scantily clad models (of both genders) dancing on the theater stage. Balloons and confetti periodically fall New-Year’s-Eve-style from the ceiling onto Joy’s famously attractive clientele. Ask your hostel receptionist or promoter during the day for coupons for discounted admission or free drinks.
Cover M- €12, Th €15, F-Su €18. Open M-Th 11:30pm-5:30am, F-Sa 11:30pm-6am, Su 11:30pm-5:30am.
REINA BRUJA
CLUB
C. Jacometrezo, 6
91 542 81 93
Reina Bruja is not just a club; it’s a futuristic fantasy land. In Reina Bruja, the internationally renowned industrial designer Tomas Alia has created a world of endless light and sound. Every surface of this club, including the toilet seats, change color using cutting-edge LED technology. Reina Bruja is Madrid nightlife at its most creative and over-the-top. This subterranean world of phosphorescent lighting and stenciled pillars is popular with tourists (although less popular than Joy) but hasn’t lost its edge in the madrileño scene. It’s an edgier, more alternative club than the mainstream, super popular nightlife juggernauts of Joy and Kapital.
Next to Callao. Cover €12; includes 1 drink. Wine €7. Mixed drinks €9. Open Th-Sa 11pm-6am.
BAR
C. de las Infantas, 19
91 521 63 01
With refurbished antique furniture alongside sleek leather loveseats and music from every decade, the ambience at Pousse is self-consciously eclectic. The cardboard and finger paint art on the walls was made by either avant-garde artists or kindergartners (you never know—there are some pretty pretentious kindergartners out there who really dig Abstract Expressionism). The drink menu is every bit as mixed as the decor, with everything from all-natural fresh fruit milkshakes (€6) to gourmet cocktails made with premium liqueurs (€9-13). Each cocktail has its own full-page entry in the lengthy drink menu and specials like Meet Johnny Black (Black Label whiskey, fresh OJ, sugar, and lemon; €12) are all made with fresh juices and top-dollar booze. Pousse attracts a loyal crowd of locals, but the tourists have caught on, too.
From Gran Vía, walk north up C. de Hortaleza, then make a right onto C. de las Infantas. Drinks €6-13. Open M-Sa 10pm-2am.
MUSEO CHICOTE
BAR
C. Gran Vía, 12
91 532 67 37
After a cursory glance, Museo Chicote seems like an unadventurous, standard bar. But inside, once you see the walls covered in black-and-white photos of all the famous people who have come here since its creation in 1931, you’ll realize this is one of Madrid’s most historic bars. A longtime favorite of artists and writers (one of the many places Hemingway got drunk), this retro-chic cocktail bar maintains its original design. During the Spanish Civil War, the foreign press came here to wait out the various battles, and during the late Franco era, it became a haven for prostitutes. Today, it’s a lounge with lots of dark leather seating for a diverse clientele. Museo Chicote offers one of the best happy hours on Gran Vía (cocktails €5; 5-11pm), but things shift pretty quickly at midnight, when the nightly DJ set starts. Well-known DJs playing everything from ‘80s American pop to European house.
From Gran Vía, walk east. Museo Chicote is on the left. Cocktails €10-15. Open daily 8am-3am.
CASA LUCAS
BAR
C. Cava Baja, 30
91 365 08 04
Props to Casa Lucas for making life seem simple and delicious. On a long block of successful restaurants, bars, and tabernas that thrive on gimmicks, Casa Lucas stands out by sticking to the basics: freshly prepared tapas and a premium, ever-changing wine list. With no gimmicks or hipness here, this no-frills spot attracts an older crowd. The tapas here are a notch above what you will find elsewhere, if slightly more expensive (starting around €5).
La Latina. Walk west down Pl. de la Cebada. Make a right onto C. de Humilladero and continue right onto C. Cava Baja. Wine by the glass €2-4, by the bottle €16-25. Raciones €7-15. Open M-Th 8pm-midnight, F-Sa 8pm-1am, Su 8pm-midnight.
LA PEREJILA
TAPAS, BAR
C. Cava Baja, 25
91 364 28 55
La Perejila is filled with beautiful antiques from the golden age of flamenco, vintage photographs, gold-leafed paintings, and vases of flowers that make this place come alive. Live parakeets greet you at the door, and finding a seat in this popular place is hard but well worth the effort. Come here for the titular “La Perejila” (veal meatballs served in a clay pot; €9). The wine selection changes daily, but their advertised “exquisite vermouth” is a favorite.
La Latina. Walk west down Pl. de la Cebada. Make a right onto C. de Humilladero and continue right onto C. Cava Baja. Cocktails €5-10. Tostados €5-7. Entrees €9-12. Open Tu-Sa 1-4pm and 8:15pm-12:30am, Su 1-4pm.
BAR
C. Cava Baja, 24
91 364 55 31
Angelika is notable for two things: the mojitos and the movies. You won’t find a curated wine list here; instead, you’ll find simple and well done €5 mojitos and daiquiris. In addition to that, the walls are lined with DVDs available for rental. Angelika has over 3000 titles and charges just €10 for 25 movies. We can’t decide if this is the most cinema-friendly bar in Madrid or the world’s bougiest Blockbuster.
La Latina. Walk west down Pl. de la Cebada. Make a right onto C. de Humilladero and continue right onto C. Cava Baja. Cocktails €5-10. Open M-W 9am-1pm and 3pm-1am, Th-Sa 6pm-2:30am, Su 5pm-1am.
EL BONANNO
BAR
Pl. del Humilladero, 4
91 366 68 86
Located at the southern end of the bustling C. Cava Baja, El Bonanno makes a great place for the first stop of the evening or a last-minute drink before you hit the club. Plaza del Humilladero is pure, delightful mayhem on popular nights, with tipsy Spaniards packing into every corner of the plaza. Unfortunately, El Bonanno doesn’t have any terrace seating, which limits you to the nice but cramped interior and tempers your ability to partake in the mayhem.
La Latina. Walk 1 block west down Pl. de la Cabeza. Take a left onto Plaza del Humilladero. Beer and wine €1.50-3. Cocktails €3-10. Open daily 12:30pm-2:30am.
SHOKO
DISCOTECA
C. de Toledo, 86
91 354 16 91
Shoko has one of the most distinctive club interiors in Madrid. It features bamboo shoots that reach to the ceiling, a spacious main floor for dancing, and a raised section that doubles as a stage for internationally acclaimed acts or as a swanky VIP section. It feels like a club out of Kill Bill. This place has killer fengshui, but it’s also a farther walk from Centro than other clubs (around 20min. south).
La Latina. Head south down C. de Toledo. Cover €10-15. Open daily 11:30pm-late.
SOL Y SOMBRA
CLUB
C. de Echegaray, 18
91 542 81 93
With thousands of LED lights on every last surface, Sol y Sombra might be the closest you’re going to get to Tron while clubbing in Madrid. Unlike the warehouse-style discotecas around the city, Sol y Sombra is surprisingly intimate, with the size and set-up of a typical bar. The walls shift in color to accent the bold patterns of the club, while the music shifts between techno, jazz, funk, and hip hop. This is not a sloppy Eurotrash discoteca; instead, it’s a cool and innovative club. While you should expect a line out the door during prime weekend hours (midnight-3am), you won’t be endlessly stranded: people tend to move in and out pretty quickly on their way to bigger discotecas. Find a mate on the dance floor and take advantage of the two for €12 mixed drink special.
Sol. From the metro, walk toward the museum district on Carrera de San Jeronimo and make a right onto C. de Echegaray. Cover €8 on weekend, includes 1 drink. Beer €5. Cocktails €7. Open Tu-Sa 1pm-3am.
EL IMPERFECTO
BAR
madrid
Pl. de Matute, 2
91 366 72 11
El Imperfecto is rocking the alternative vibe pretty hard (almost to the point of kitschy-ness). An orgasm of colors, hippie slogans, and American film and music icons, El Imperfecto has the feel of a counterculture bar from a decade you can’t quite place your finger on. This shoebox interior is always fun and upbeat, with people sipping cocktails (€6-10) and milkshakes (€4-6). The special here is the two for €10 mojito special. While Imperfecto doesn’t offer live music or a clubby dance floor, you should expect a crowd—and, on weekend nights, plenty of American study-abroaders, some friendly German accents, and fellas that might smell like cannabis. El Imperfecto is packed during weekend dinner hours (11pm-1am), so expect to stand at the bar.
Antón Martín. Walk uphill until you reach Pl. de Matute. Make a right toward C. de las Huertas. El Imperfecto is on the right. Drinks €4-10. Sangria €2 per glass, €11 per pitcher. Open M-Th 2:30pm-2am, F-Sa 2:30pm-2:30am, Su 2:30pm-2am.
BOGUI JAZZ CLUB
JAZZ CLUB
C. Barquillo, 29
91 521 15 68
Bogui is Chueca’s premier jazz venue and one of its most happening weekend clubs. Nightly sets of live jazz (9 and 11pm) are a fantastic way to get plugged into the local music scene. During weekend DJ sets (Th-Sa 1am), Bogui brings in some of Madrid’s best-known jazz, funk, and soul DJs from Sala Barco. Bogui also caters to a Chueca crowd that likes to dance. The Wednesday midnight set (otherwise known as La Descarga, or “The Dump”) is when musicians from around the city convene for a late-night jam session after a long night of gigs.
From Chueca, take C. Gravina 2 blocks west to C. Barquillo. The club is on the left. DJ sets Th-Sa free; concert €10. Beer €4. Cocktails €7. €1 surcharge on all beverages Th-Su. Open Tu-Sa 10pm-5:30am.
AREIA
BAR, TAPAS
C. de Hortaleza, 92
91 310 03 07
Areia calls itself a “chillout zone,” which must sound so cool to native Spanish speakers but a little lame to us Anglophones. Luckily, names aside, this is one of the coolest spots in Chueca thanks to its unbeatable beach theme. This bar and lounge is like a huge sandbox. In addition, it has a crimson-draped ceiling, low-lying tables, candles, and large cushion seats where people snack on international tapas. Relive your spring break glory (or infamy) with €5 daiquiris.
Chueca. Make a right onto C. Augusto Figuroa, then a right onto C. de Hortaleza. Cocktails €5-9. Open daily 1pm-3am.
DAME UN MOTIVO
BAR
C. Pelayo, 58
91 319 74 98
The idea here is to do away with all of the excess of Chueca nightlife—cover charges, overpriced sugary drinks, flashing lights, and loud music—and offer an alternative environment for people who just want to hang out and converse. Locals seem to dig this minimalist take on nightlife in the otherwise maximalist Chueca scene. It’s a popular destination at the start of the night. During the week, people come here to enjoy the film and book library.
From Chueca, take C. Gravina 1 block west to C. Pelayo and continue north ½ a block. The bar is on the right. Check out Dame un Motivo’s Facebook page for event listings. Beer €1.30-2.50. Cocktails €5.50. Open W-Th 6pm-2am, F-Sa 4pm-2:30am, Su 4pm-2am.
STUDIO 54
DISCOTECA
C. Barbieri, 7
61 512 68 07
You’re going to see a lot of six packs at Studio 54, and we’re not talking about beer. With pulsing Spanish pop and sculpted bartenders wearing nothing but bowties, Studio 54 tends to attract a crowd of predominantly gay madrileños and American and European tourists. This is one of the most popular young gay clubs in Chueca. If you haven’t yet spent a night dancing to ridiculous pop music (think One Direction), this is the place to do it, with crystal chandeliers and disco balls hanging above a violet dance floor.
Chueca. Walk straight south down C. Barbieri toward Gran Vía. The discoteca is on the right. Cover €10 after 1am. Cocktails €8. Open Th-Sa 11:30pm-3:30am.
COCKTAILS
C. de Hortaleza, 51
91 521 25 64
If you’re still stuck on a non-Spanish schedule (that is, getting drunk and going out before midnight), you should take advantage of El 51’s happy hour, which runs until 11pm on Friday and Saturday. El 51 is a posh, single-room cocktail lounge with white leather chairs, crystal chandeliers, and mirrors lit with violet bulbs. Just steps from the center of Chueca’s nightlife, this place tends to pack people in during prime hours (midnight-2am). Spanish pop plays in the background, but, they keep the volume low enough that you can still hold a conversation.
Chueca. Make a right onto C. Augusto Figueroa, then a right onto C. de Hortaleza. Cocktails €8-10. Open Tu-Su daily 6pm-3am.
LONG PLAY
DISCOTECA
Pl. de Vázquez de Mella, 2
91 532 20 66
Clubs in Chueca come and go, but Long Play has been around for a long time. Once a venue of the early 1970s madrileño counterculture, today Long Play is the veteran of Chueca’s gay clubs. While the younger locals prefer newer clubs to Long Play, it still manages to attract a solid crowd of older gay madrileños, European tourists, and American study abroaders. The downstairs DJ plays a variety of international pop, and things get pretty sweaty on the upstairs dance floor, which plays strictly European house.
Gran Vía. Head north up C. de Hortaleza, make a right onto C. de las Infantas, then a left into Pl. de Vázquez de Mella. Cover €10 Th-F after 1:30am (includes 1 drink), €10 Sa all night. Drinks €8. Open daily midnight-7am.
LA VÍA LÁCTEA
BAR
C. Velarde, 18
91 446 75 81
This is a Spanish temple dedicated to rock, grunge, and everything ’70s counterculture. La Vía Láctea was founded in the early years of Movida Madrileña, a youth-propelled revolution of art, music, fashion, and literature. Today, it’s more a relic of this past than a continuing force of change, with pop music memorabilia covering the walls from floor to ceiling and a fine perfume of stale beer lingering in the air. Every night, locals and tourists gather here to shoot pool and hang out under the warm neon glow.
Tribunal. Walk north up C. Fuencarral and make a left onto C. Velarde. Cover €10 after 1am, includes 1 drink. Beer €3-5. Cocktails €5-7. Open daily 7:30pm-3:30am.
CLUB NASTI
DISCOTECA
C. de San Vicente Ferrer, 33
91 521 76 05
Club Nasti is the polar opposite of big, touristy nightclubs that you’ll find elsewhere in the city. This is the club of choice for Malasaña hipsters and club rats, who enjoy Club Nasti’s curated repertoire of synth pop, electro beats, and punk jams. For a lighter touch, try Friday nights, when house DJs spin indie rock like the Strokes and the Arctic Monkeys. The small dance floor gets packed as the night progresses.
Tribunal. Walk south down C. de Fuencarral and make a right onto C. de San Vicente Ferrer. Cover €10 after 2am, includes 1 drink. Beer €4-5. Cocktails €8-9. Open Th-Sa 1-5:30am.
BARCO
MUSIC, DISCOTECA
C. del Barco, 34
91 521 24 47
With a jam-packed program of nightly concerts, late-night DJ sets, and weekly jam sessions, this small venue covers a wide spread of musical terrain. BarCo has made itself a name as a stalwart venue for local acts, with most bands drawing heavily on funk, soul, rock, and jazz. While the concert schedule is continually changing, the nightly DJ sets are given to a handful of veteran European DJs who have been spinning in Madrid for years. The Sunday night jam session brings in some of the city’s best contemporary jazz musicians. This is the nucleus of Malasaña’s eclectic live music scene, and the bar’s clientele changes nightly depending on who’s playing.
Tribunal. Head south on C. de Fuencarral 3 blocks. Take a right onto C. Corredara Baja de San Pablo, walk 2 blocks, and take a left (south) onto C. del Barco. The bar is on the right. Cover €5-10. Beer €5. Cocktails €7. €1 drink surcharge F-Sa. Cash only. Open M-Th 10pm-5:30am, F-Sa 10pm-6am, Su 10pm-5:30am.
TEMPO CLUB
MUSIC
C. Duque de Osuna 8
91 547 75 18
Tempo Club proclaims that it focuses on “musica negra”: funk, Afro, Latin, jazz, soul, and beats. Decorated with unorthodox dome chairs and bold, clean streaks of warm reds and oranges, Tempo’s decor represents its mission statement: a modern take on ‘70’s-style grooves. Even when the DJ takes over for the late night set, the rhythm section often sticks around. While Tempo thrives on rich instrumentals, most of the acts also involve talented vocalists. The venue is divided between a street-level cafe and cocktail area and the downstairs concert hall. This is a refreshing alternative to the hordes of countless clubs that all feel the same.
Ventura Rodriguez. From C. Princesa, follow C. del Duque de Liria south to the intersection with C. Duque de Osuna. Turn left onto C. Duque. Live performances Th-Sa. Cocktails €5-8. Cash only. Open daily 6pm-late.
CAFE LA PALMA
MUSIC
C. de la Palma 62
91 522 50 31
Cafe la Palma is in many ways a typical Malasaña rock club even though it’s just outside the barrio. Like many clubs in the area, La Palma has a clean, versatile open space that strives to be a lot of different things—a cafe that people can enjoy during the day, a cocktail lounge at night, a concert venue in the late night, and a full club with a live DJ set in the early morning. The music acts La Palma attracts are every bit as eclectic as the venue itself, ranging from trance to heavy rock to open mic nights. While this place tries to accomplish a lot within the three small rooms of the cafe, it doesn’t spread itself too thin. There is a drink minimum (€6) for some live sets, but this is a great alternative to forking over a fat cover charge.
Pl. de España, follow C. de Los Reyes northeast 2 blocks, take a left onto C. Amaniel, and walk 2 blocks to C. de La Palma. Drink min. for some events €6; check website for more info. Cocktails €6. Cash only. Open daily 5pm-3am.
ORANGE CAFÉ
BAR, CLUB
Serrano Jover, 5
91 542 28 17
Orange Café is a venue for local rock acts in the evening and a packed dance club later at night. This is a pretty standard club, designed for easy consumption by college-age kids and American tourists. Orange Café isn’t as popular as similar mainstream clubs Joy Eslava and Kapital because of its not-as-central location. Women should take advantage of free drinks and free entry on Wednesday nights until 1:30am. Check the website for a list of concerts and cover charges.
Argüelles. Cover €10-15 depending on the night. Open M-Th midnight-5am, F-Sa 11pm-6am.