Intercambios! by Jefie
Some bars and cafes in Madrid organize "intercambios", a night on which people can speak Spanish and English. It really doesn't matter what your level is in either of the two languages, the idea is to practice, have fun, and meet new people! These intercambios seem to be pretty popular with the locals, but also with tourists and foreigners who happen to be living in Madrid for a while - I even met my first (and last!) fellow Canadian at one of these intercambios!J&J Books and Coffee as well as Cafe Madrid (No. 6, Calle Mesón de Paños, Metro Opera) both have intercambio nights on Wednesdays. The one at Cafe Madrid is very popular, so popular in fact that I found the place to be a bit too crowded for my taste (I did however meet some really nice people!). J&J Books and Coffee offers a more cozy atmosphere, and as a bonus there's a book shop in the basement where you can find second-hand English books at a really good price. It's definitely worth giving it a try!
J&J Books and Coffee is located at No. 47, calle Espiritu Santo, near the Noviciado metro station. The intercambios start at around 9:00 pm.