Madrid offers thousands of bars and clubs - in every size, for every age, every style,.... My personal favorit is a very small but cosy little bar close to the metro station "OPERA" or "SOL". The bar is owned by some young guys who are originally from Morocco and also the interior of the bar is oriental. The bar is perfect to start in a good night as their bar menu offers a wide varity of drinks - i personnally love their Mojito ( € 6)!! Also for a sunday afternoon - to hang out with friends - is it the perfect spot, as they also offer tea, hot chocolate, smoothies ....
It is a bar to meet friends and new people, hang out and talk. As it is very small there is not mucht dancing and they also do not have any food (but there is an Italien restaurant right in front of it!)
Dress Code: No dress code
Written Jun 30, 2011
Address: Calle de Colores 4, 28013 Madrid
Website: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Yambala/137639566290891
I read somewhere that Spaniards go to the movies more than people in many other countries. So its not a NON cultural thing to do. And if you want to see Original version movies (including English) you can check this place out. As a cinema its ok, nothing special but serves its purpose. For the Americans, no, butter is not available on the popcorn in Spain. :( Its near Sol and easy to find too. And has a nice facade.
It costs about 5.80 Euros and on non holiday Mondays its 4.30.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: C/ Doctor Cortezo, 6 Plaza de Jacinto Benavente
Phone: 91 369 25 18
A nice place by day as well as night! It's a groovy little bar tucked down a side street off the main stretch from Puerta del Sol. Interesting paraphernalia adorns the walls, while mojitos and other cocktails (with or without alcohol) - though not the greatest - make a nice escape from the business outside - or a great start to a night out.
As well as the usual bar stock, there are a nice range of infusions and some good hot chocolate here too :)
Dress Code: Be Yourself!!
Updated May 22, 2008
Address: Calle Coloreros, 5, Madrid 28013
Phone: 913-66-72-11
This large taberna has a lively mix of people regularly popping by, and the staff are always happy to welcome all who pass through the doors....
A good pitstop for a couple of copas, with complimentary tapas... To drink I recommend trying out the cerveza negra if you want something different or perhaps una jarra de sangria and to eat, the following raciones:
- patatas mixtas (with both bravas and ali-oli salsas) 3,50€ (plenty to share for 3 people)
- ensalada de tomate, queso y manzana 3,00€ (tomato, cheese and apple salad)
- tumaca de salmon 2,50€
If you like football, you will also find here the major matches played - on TV and a large screen, especially Atletico and Real Madrid.... other entertainment here includes table football and American darts, a random mixture of music (anything from ABBA and pop to trance... a rare find in Madrid) and a good fun vibe from the friendly bar staff!!
Dress Code: Be Yourself!!
Updated Jan 4, 2008
Address: Calle de Embajadores, 100, Madrid
Phone: 914-73-18-00
There are many things to do at night in Madrid, strolling on Puerta del Sol and streets around, watch a play or musical on Gran Via o going to the disco for a dance or a for a drink.
Hay mogollón de cosas que hacer en Madrid por las noches, dar un paseo por los alrededores de la puerta del sol, ver una obra de teatro o un musical en la Gran Vía o ir a bailar y tomar algo en cualquier discoteca.
Written Dec 11, 2007
I went out with friends from Madrid, and this was one of the places they suggested. It is located in a nice mansion, on top is also a restaurant. You have a very nice garden there, you can enjoy your drinks under trees. Inside on ground floor there is a dance floor with a pleasant mix of music, on second floor people just drink and watch :). It has the reputation of being a bit of a posh place. There is a face control, so dress properly. People are going there between 1 and 4 a.m. Age range when I was there was between 25 up to 60 something (sic :)! - in Austria you usually do not see grey haired men looking for a second chance in a bar like this :) - they prefer it calmer here :))
Dress Code: An incredible high number of gents I saw there was wearing either Ralph Lauren, Lacoste or Hilfiger shirts - the ladies the shorter the better ;)
Updated Aug 27, 2007
Address: 34 Fortuny, Alonso Martinez
Website: http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/madrid/fortuny-madrid.htm
The Plaza Santa Ana/Huertas area is a great place to have a drink or try some sangria. There are bars up and down the streets of all types suchas Irish pubs, salsa clubs, and lounges.
I found most of the local Spanish people to be very nice.
Updated Jul 3, 2007
There are many different areas in Madrid where to go out, depending on what you are looking for. Just to list a few:
1 Huertas, near the hearth of the city (Metro Sol).
2 Malasania, more alternative and radical (Metro Tribuna)
3 Torre Europa and Avenida Brasil (Metro Santiago Bernabeu)
4 Chueca, gay & lesbian quarter (Metro Chueca)
5 Islas Filipinas or Moncloa, students nightlife
6 Orense, (Metro Nuevos Ministerios)
7 ... sure many others, but these are those I use to go.
Dress Code: Of course, depending on the area, but consider that for many places, shoes are required.
Written Sep 19, 2005
Drinking wine is like drinking water in spanin.......and cheper than a coke.... do you imagin
You will find many diferent kind of wine.......very good one
I love wine then i have a great experince......
You do not drunk so easy since ther sever tapas........ ....... well after going to 5 or more bar you can start felling dease ;-)
Written Oct 24, 2004
The nocturnal life in Madrid is very interesting...
It is of Monday to Monday
It is 2:00 am on the morning and the streets are full of people (including in winter)
Going the FARRA is local slang for going out and have fun ...........consist on going from bar to bar....... Have some drink and tapas and move to the next bar you can go to 4 or more places each one diferent and good.......wow i love it
were ever you are.....no matters the street or the location you will found a bar.......
Dress Code: No dresss requirements need.....
Written Oct 24, 2004
Address: Any were
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