After hours in Madrid

BARS, MADRID Updated : Mar 2, 2015, 06.22 PM IST

Photo by:  Herry Lawford, Creative Commons Attribution Licence


Nightlife in Madrid is lively on account of its surfeit of taverns that cater to all kinds of travellers and budgets. Head to Bar Cock and spend the evening in the company of creatively-inclined people. Bright interiors with recycled furniture and 21 varieties of gin to choose from are the main attractions of the stylish Bar La Realidad. And La Terraza del Urban is the perfect venue for a laid-back evening, where you can enjoy soothing tunes being played while you gaze at the Madrid skyline, and unwind over a few drinks. Listed here are some of the best watering holes in the city of Madrid that guarantee a great night out.
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Taberna Gerardo / Almacen de Vinos

A wonderful, historic and very popular tapas bar just off Cava Baja where you can get some of the best Spanish wines by the glass with your tapas. The tavern is also known as Almacen de Vinos, which translates into 'Stor...more

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Museo Chicote

Don’t be misled by the name, Chicote's not a museum but a cool cocktail bar dating from the 1930s. It was a favourite watering hole of legendary imbiber Ernest Hemingway and Hollywood stars when they were in town. It was...more

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La Venencia

Tucked into a narrow street in the centre of town, this wonderful sherry bar is easy to miss. But once you find it, and enter through the large creaky doors, you're transported immediately to Andalusia circa 1950. Dusty ...more

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La Terraza del Urban

You’ll get fabulous views over the Madrid skyline from this 6th-floor bar perched on top of chic boutique, Hotel Urban, along with fascinating people-watching from one of the stylish designer sofas.

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La Concha

This tiny, popular wine bar on Cava Baja offers a splendid selection of Spanish wines and cava (sparkling wines) along with some of the more sophisticated tapas in the city. The works of local artists give the tavern an ...more

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Gin Club

Since it opened in 2006 under master mixologist Joaquín Fernández, the Gin Club has become a mecca for 'ginebra' aficionados – although you can also enjoy a glass of champagne or a great mojito.

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Cafe Manuela

Believe it or not, it does rain sometimes in Madrid, and this cute, intimate cafe is a good place to while away an afternoon or evening when it does. With elegant lamps, slender pillars holding up its ceiling and art hun...more

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Bodegas Ricla

With 350,000 bars in Madrid, Bodegas Ricla certainly stands out. Across from the famous Botin restaurant, just off Plaza Mayor, Ricla is one of the city’s local treasures. Look for the green doors and a crowd of happy Ma...more

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Belmondo

Located in a pretty spot beneath the arches of the Segovia Viaduct, Belmondo is one of the best of Madrid's new breed of cocktail bars. It's small but looks great, with an Art Deco-inspired, amber-walled interior and a c...more

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Bar La Realidad

In an area with many hip, lively places to drink and chat, Bar La Realidad is one of the most attractive. Open from breakfast until late at night, it's of those Madrid haunts that segues seamlessly from cafe to bar as th...more

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Bar Cock

An enduring classic on the Madrid bar scene, Bar Cock opened in 1921 and shows no sign of going out of style. This easy-going bar attracts an interesting, slightly older crowd of high-profile media types from film, TV an...more

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