Total and complete scam. Offer a free shot for entry, then up charge your drinks 10-15x. Currently…read moreworking with the police and my bank, charged over $1000+

Great place! Amazing ambiance really good vibes Awesome…read moremusic Fun vibes Goooooo to this place

Great espresso martini. Cute little gem that opened up at 4pm. Down stairs feels more like a…read morespeakeasy

Based on a little pre-trip research, 1862 Dry Bar was on my must-do list for a recent business trip…read moreto Madrid. I visited on a rainy Thursday night so there wasn't a large crowd and I grabbed an open seat at the end of the bar. A friendly gentleman gave me a menu and asked what I was interested in. When I mentioned the Old Fashioned, he advised that it was an Amaro-based version without the usual bourbon/whiskey spirit. I noticed a Brooklyn and commented that I sometimes made those at home. Very politely he noted that if I was making them in the US, it wasn't with Amer Picon, which isn't available in the US. He's right. So an actual, real Brooklyn it would be! I thoroughly enjoyed the Brooklyn. I also enjoyed some brief conversation with the bartender who was very good. The kind who uses the spoon or straw to taste each drink to ensure it was made properly. As I was paying my bill and mentioning to the gentleman who initially greeted me that I wanted to bring my business partners here later in the week, he wrote his phone number on a business card and told me to call him in advance as the bar got very busy when it wasn't raining. Turns out, this friendly man is Alberto the owner! Guess I didn't do quite as much research as I could have! I regret we weren't able to make a second visit to 1862 Dry Bar on this particular trip, but it is going to be my first stop next time I'm back in Madrid. Great vibe, excellent staff and a classy and friendly owner.

This is exactly the reason Madrid is a "night city." At first I didn't understand, but with events…read morelike Barco starting at midnight in the middle of the week. I get it. On the particular night I visited, Freshness was performing. It's a jam session, the group plays and sings as if it's improvised. The singer sings random things, random songs, sometimes make up the words, sometimes actual songs they wrote. Once he looked at his two guitarists and sang, "whaaaaaaaaat are you doing????" because they were totally lost. Freshness had a guitarist, bass, drummer, trumpet, keyboard. They play and accompany the singer, and they're very good!! A moment later, somebody from the audience asks, "Hey can I play the next song with you?" and swaps with the guitarist. Later someone swapped with the drummer. We had 2 other different singers as the main singer went to bar to take shots. The keyboard guy is cute, he got a solo and he's amazing. It's thanks to the singer (who's so lovely, I talked to him of course!!!), I find him really cute too and he's full of energy. It's thanks to him I want to take dance classes again! That is one highlight of Barco, but they have tons of other musicians play. Freshness plays every Wednesday. AND OH YES, you meet a LOT of locals here. But also a lot of tourists, because nobody really goes out Wednesday nights. (Back in Toronto, Wednesdays are study days) The bartenders are snobby. It's 5€ for a Mahou beer though. I for one had a lot of fun here, I got a cute guy's number (but we never chatted after hahaha), and the atmosphere is soooooo cool. I arrived at 11:45pm and nobody was there, I asked if there's a show? The show starts at 12:30am, intermission at 2, then starts again at 2:30am. Crazy huh? And these locals have work at 9 the next day! I LOVE THIS!!! You only live once! The bar got a LOT busier at around 1am. By busy, I really mean it! A lot of people!! Almost club-like! Ah, Malasaña you're so cool.

Every other Sunday they have a R&B Soul kind of band. The singer Christine is amazing. I could…read morehave listened to her all night. Its a jam session sort of feel and the band members swap out and all sorts of talents show up to participate. There were rappers, singers, dancers, instrumentalists. And my best friend that I was with got up there and tore the house down. Everyone loved her. It was amazing. There is such a welcoming spirit here. Another singer, Ginger, made sure we were introduced to people. Christina bought us drinks. People danced with me. I couldn't have had a better experience here. The decor is very urban, jazzy, blues-ie, and the crowd was so diverse. Definitely my kind of spot. Made our last night in Madrid a winner.

I enjoyed the Kizomba night at Host, there was lessons before the dancing. Dj was playing wellread more

I had so much fun here! It's a bit pricey to get in, 20 Euros, but it does include a free cocktail…read moreor beer. If you are not a dancer, this place isn't for you. You need to know how to dance bachata as well as Salsa (on 1 or on 2) to have a good time, unless you enjoy just watching (but you will get asked to dance all night). I'm a salsa dancer that regularly performs, so I loved the vibe. I was sad I didn't bring my salsa shoes, I didn't pack them when we left the US. Most of the women had professional dance shoes on. The Spanish love sensual bachata, so if you're used to traditional Dominican bachata, be prepared. Sensual bachata is so fun, but maybe take a class or two before coming here so you're prepared.

Kind of nifty little hole in the wall type of place that, from the outside, you have to be looking…read morefor it in order to notice it. Though listed as a gay bar, and it does have a good number of young (as in 16...forget that the sign says you must be 18.....) to 25 year old gay guys in it, it also seems to attract a near equal number of heteros out to party with the female dates. After all, when it comes to liveliness, there are few places that can compare with a good friendly bar loaded with a mix of gays and straights as well as those of undetermined orientation. It has a young following and though I exceeded the average age of the other patrons by a mere half century, had a good time drinking and chatting with everyone. Matter of fact, the atmosphere about the place is sort of club like, everyone friendly and just there to enjoy a good time.

This place was AHMAZING! On a recent trip, my friends an I wanted to celebrate her birthday…read morereminiscent of how we celebrate at home in NYC, at quintessential Gay Bars in the Village like The Monster. The vibe was very much the same, if not more casual, making it a fun time. Drinks were cheap and we enjoyed Mahou bottles and the great music selection. Great mix of both American and Spanish pop. Staff and patrons were friendly and it was a fun time that allowed us to connect with locals

Exceptional cocktails for when you're tired of sangrias and vino tinto. Great service,…read moresophisticated atmosphere and an overall great place to meet old friends or make new ones.

I think they mean "Bar Rooster."…read more In any event ... Stopped in here on New Year's Day around 8:30 and the place was dead. For that reason, I can say the service was great. Everyone must have been hung over from the night before. Or still sleeping. The die hard NYE revelers stay out until about 7 AM in this country. Not me. I can't hang. Overall, the cocktail menu has about 20 of the usual suspects: martini, strawberry daiquiri, mai tai, manhattan, sidecar, etc. No prices in the menu but expect to pay about 7,25 each. In other words, about half the price you'd pay at a cocktail bar in New York, so a major bargain for me. The sidecar was delicious, as was the whiskey sour. While not explicitly clear in the menu, this place will either create cocktails for you or let you create your own. Just ask. Desperately wanting paella across the street at La Barraca, the unoccupied waiter took the time to run across the street to check on availability, then again to make a reservation. Excellent customer service, though he was taken aback at my gesture of a small tip for his efforts, which he reluctantly accepted. Bottom line is there really aren't that many bars in Madrid dedicated specifically to cocktails, despite the size of the city. Consider this place a rarity. Other: Very classy decor. Cool music. Chill vibes. Free wifi zone. No food.

Wow! And I mean WOW!! The last time I visited a club like this was the erstwhile Juliana's in Tokyo…read moreback in the early 1990s. I went with a group, and it definitely helps that one of us knew the owners of this place as we were escorted straight into a VIP elevator which took us to the top floor -- a rooftop club with a retractable ceiling and a HUGE full bar! We started the night up there and it was only us, no other people. What a treat! Afterward, we took the elevator back down to the main venue, a giant hall with lots of private tables and dancers up on stage. I noticed that Teatro Kapital was celebrating its 30th anniversary, which means it outlasted Juliana's in Tokyo by three decades! :-D Next time I'm in Madrid, Teatro Kapital is going to be in my rotation!

Although I'm past my prime, I still need to pay my respect to the nightlife of Madrid. If there's…read moreone place you've heard of, it has to be Kapital. Kapital is a Madrid landmark. This multi level club is famous for how huge it is, each floor offering a different vibe and music style. While Kapital wasn't my every week kind of club like some of the smaller ones in the city, it's an absolute must experience at least once or twice! You can usually expect to pay a cover and watch your stuff, because pickpocketers are out here thriving! Once inside, choose your own adventure!

We decided to check this place out on a Tuesday night. We arrived at 1:30am. We were able to…read morenegotiate 18 Euros a person with 2 drinks per person plus and cover included. We thought it was a great deal since we are from Miami and just club entries where we are $20 and they don't include anything. The music was pretty good nothing out of this world. They played house and some electronic. Overall we had a nice time. Full bar. The venue is also pretty nice a few floors although they didn't have them open while we were there. Pretty good spot to party it on till late. We left at 3:30am there was a line out side which really left us impressed! Enjoy!

This place was the most racist place I have ever attended as a Latin American I have never felt so…read moretargeted and discriminated upon due to having an American background. I highly suggest do not attend even if your Spanish is fluent. Check out Icon I had a much better time and service was amazing regardless of cultural background.

This place is absolutey infamous in the "local" Madrid clubbing scene... if you are in Madrid on…read morevacation, do yourself a HUGE favor and check out this unique clubbing experience... Yes the music is often cheesy and yes the decor is abhorrent... Everything from Tranny's to suits, to costumes, to hotties.... type in 69 Petalos in youtube for a bunch of promotional videos - a very unique experience with a really fun vibe... always had fun when I ventured here... If you are too cool for school and extremely uptight then would recommend you avoid this place!