The venue is genuinely transportive--carrying you out of Spain and straight into the heart of…read moreIreland. For a restaurant in Spain, the seating capacity is impressive, and the decor complements the atmosphere remarkably well. The food is solid, though not without a few shortcomings. The fish and chips were smaller and greasier than expected, and the chips with guacamole felt overpriced for the portion size. The Murphy's, however, was excellent. The menu is extensive, though it leans more toward Spanish cuisine than Irish. The service was friendly and efficient. Our waiter was helpful, attentive, and spoke both English and Spanish. Overall, it's a good experience--an ideal spot for a casual hangout or a drink

This was our favorite Irish Pub in Madrid. We had the fish & chips (twice), very good. They serve…read morethe best beer: Hophouse 13! Service was great and a true/authentic Irish stompers. Our bartender William was awesome. We really enjoyed this place. 5 stars all the way!

It's a very nice place to go on a date or girls night for q drink, the music was really pleasant,…read morethe lady that took care of me was very nice and we talk a lot .. I would go back again

Being English, there is little chance of my team ever winning the World Cup. But having moved to…read moreSpain, I figured this year I was guaranteed a little reflected glory. Sadly, it was not to be. After the tragedy of Spain-Chile, we needed a pick me up; specifically, mojitos. A friend suggested Metropolitan, which was quite close, so we decided to give it a try. I can't exactly put my finger on what type of bar it is - a bit trendy, a bit divey - but they certainly knock out a good mojito! Also, major props for the fact that they stock about ten different bottled craft beers, which include a couple from the Madrid-based La Virgen. Service was friendly. The bar was relatively quiet for the night before a holiday, but I suspect that after the football result the Madrileños didn't feel like partying.

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.

Fine spot. Drinks aren't cheap but this is made up a little by the nice interior. Got the pub…read morefeeling down. Plenty of space with both an upstairs and downstairs. Little out of the way in terms of location