Madrid Nightlife

While nightlife in Madrid will never be confused with clubbing paradise Ibiza or even Barcelona, there are many fine watering holes and dance clubs here. Many of Madrid’s fine restaurants and hotels offer perfectly fine bars, but if you really want to get out and enjoy Madrid nightlife, be prepared to leave the sanctity of your hotel. Check with your concierge about events going on around the city, or simply follow that group of young looking adults to the hottest underground pubs. Most importantly, don’t’ be afraid to have fun.

1. Bar Cock - C/de la Reina 16 Madrid - website

While the name of this popular bar might cause Westerners to do a double take, there is nothing dirty about Bar Cock, unless you order your martini that way.

2. Torero - Cruz 26 Madrid - website

You might feel like you’ve disappeared into an exclusive Hollywood party, assuming you can even get in at Torero. Enjoy it and bring a camera.

3. Café Commercial - Glorieta de Bilbao 7 Madrid - website

Usually, bars that have been around longer than most North American cities tend to be the ones that look down their noses at tourists, but not here. Everyone is welcome and don’t’ be surprised if the owner serves you.

4. The Reporter – Fucar 6 Madrid - website

If you are looking for a tranquil garden to sip your drink of choice in, bask in the quiet and peace of The Reporter.

5. Chicote - Gran Vía 12 Madrid - website

While the décor might need a serious update, everyone should be required to have a drink at this venerable watering hole.

6. Los Gabrieles - C/Echegaray 17 – Madrid - website

If you’ve come to this fantastic city to meet that special someone, this is the place to do it, but you might need to take out a loan to do so.

7. Círculo de Bellas Artes - Marques de Casa Riera 2 Madrid - website

Few spots in Madrid offer so many activities to go along with your drink. You won’t be bored here, that’s for sure.

8. Fortuny - 34 Fortuny, Alonso Martínez Madrid - website

If you are looking for one stop shopping during your night out in Madrid, take advantage of this spot which offers a bar, a nightclub and so much more all in one.

9. Del Diego - C/de la Reina 12 Madrid - website

The perfect tonic to a day of sightseeing, this bar doesn’t take itself very seriously, and you shouldn’t either while you are inside enjoying a cocktail.

10. El Son - C/Fernando VI 21 Madrid - website

If rum is your poison, you might have just died and gone to heaven. With one of the largest selections anywhere in the country, you will be like a kid in a candy shop… of rum.