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.

A beautiful restaurant in a great district of Madrid - Almagro. A block away from the Museum of…read moreSorolla. A beautiful establishment with amazing decor. Excellent service.

I could not be more serious when I say- this is the best gin drink I've ever had. It was so smooth…read moreand delicious! And I used to casually like gin before, but this place has made it my go-to drink! The bartenders are so nice and were great at making suggestions. What I ordered: to be honest, I cannot remember the name. All I remember is it was the gin drink with cinnamon. It was refreshing, tasty, and super reasonably priced for the quality! The atmosphere is nice, but chill. This is a great place to start off the night with a refreshing gin cocktail! (They do offer other types of alcohol for those who really don't like gin, but I have to say- if you try one of their gin drinks and don't like it, you're crazy!)

Super fun and chill place for a fun twist on the gin tonic with various macerations and infusions!…read moreOrdering was a little confusing at first, but when you decide that you're all in on the gin tonic infusions, it's easy! The bartenders are SUPER friendly and are happy to help navigate the cocktail menu if you need help. The goblet sized beverage that comes out is delicious and super refreshing! I love the space too - the minimalist decor with concrete is always a personal fave of mine. Completely unrelated, the bar mix they have as a snack is delicious in it by itself.

I'm so embarrassed that it has taken me this long to write this review, Ruben if you read this,…read moreplease forgive me! Ruben is the owner and if can say so, he's AMAZING. My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting the bar and not only did Ruben make phenomenal drinks but he also personally called a friend to get us into an incredible restaurant called Bacira right up the street. The vibe at the bar was welcoming and intimate, most importantly the drinks are to die for. I want to personally thank Ruben for single handedly making our stop in Madrid worth it, THANK YOU SIR!!!

The most amazing thing is the sweets that are given with each round of drinks. Also a nice dry…read moremartini, the place is quite nice although perhaps it was inspired by 1862 in calle pez? It would be nice to see this place develop with its own signature style.

First time in Madrid - this place had a great vibe and atmosphere! Our waiter was quite helpful and…read morefriendly and made us feel welcomed Started off with drinks - margarita & Bloody Mary which were both decent. I personally preferred the margarita over the Bloody Mary as it tasted overwhelmingly of tomato juice (and little of anything else) Food - La bomba is meat (beef, pork) filled potato and it was yummy, probably my fave of all the tapas we tried. Chicken dumplings had a nice crisp and nice sauce but taste was just OK. Tacos were quite good! Nice flavor and creative presentation with the sauce in the pipette for you to pour. Lastly was the salad made of fresh arugula, beets, tomatoes, peppers - a great end to the "meal" and ironically was the warmest thing we got. Other tapas served lukewarm.

This was our favorite place for tapas in Madrid! The food was tasty and bursting with flavor. Loved…read morethe ambiance. Our reservation was around 7, and it was quiet until it got closer to 8:30pm. It seems like the food has some Japanese influences, which made the food more delicious! My favorite dishes were the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese (the combination with the jam and arugula made it that much better), scallops (they gave us a little pipette to put teriyaki sauce on it, very creative!), and the Spanish tortilla with iberico stew (meat was tender). We were pretty full but left room for dessert. We had the sticky toffee pudding, and it didn't disappoint. There was a scoop of ice cream on top and the toffee sauce poured over it. It melted in my mouth. Their tinto de verano was very refreshing and probably my favorite one I had during my trip! Wish I could go back, it was that amazing of a meal!

The best service and reasonably priced drinks. Rock must've playing at all times. Definitely a…read moregreat place to go w a small group of friends

From the owner: The Shaker Music Bar. Local de Diseño industrial para disfrutar de la mejor selección en Música…read moreIndie, Pop-Rock, Jazz-Soul y R&B según horario. Gastrobar (Tostas, Tablas de Embutidos y Quesos) con productos Gourmet. Abierto de 20:30-3:30 en Verano y desde Septiembre 13:00-3:30 todos los días. Copas Premium desde 6 € y Cervezas desde 2,5 €.

Salmon Guru was a nice upscale cocktail bar. Drinks were tasty and presented in unique ways, often…read morewith little bites. The menu has nice illustrations and drink descriptions, which I liked. We visited around 9 PM and had to wait ~30 minutes in line. This was mostly bad luck, because I could tell we just missed getting in and there were open seats when we left around 10:30 PM. We had two rounds of drinks. The Oriental Experience (18€) is really three drinks together, served in bowls and with similar consistency, but very different flavors. The flavors were interesting; I'm glad we tried it, but I might not order it again. I had the Stout (14€) which was a blend of sherry, date water, and stout beer. It tasted like it sounds -- a mix of wine and stout beer -- and it reminded me a bit of a chocolate wine I had once. Next time, I would just get a stout beer. Our second round was the Ultramarino and Native Roots (14€ each). They first was not that interesting. It said it "rested in a clay amphora which is submerged in sea water for 72 hours" but this seemed more like a gimmick than anything. The Native Roots was super interesting because it was made with roots, tuber cordial, and potato vodka. I liked it a lot because it was so unique. Service was fine, if a little slow and inattentive. I like that they refilled our chips.

Ranked 37th best bar in the world according to World's 50 Best Bars. Walk in only. Arrived on a…read moreweekday during mid afternoon and, while it was busy, there were a couple seats at the bar we were able to snag right away. Atmosphere is very fun, wild, neon-lit. Doesn't take itself too serious and has a really fun illustrated menu. - halili fizz - gin with banana lassi, sichuan peppercorn, green cardamom, flower water, tonic. This drink consists of two cocktails. You receive a mini cocktail while it takes time to make the fizz. Drink is garnished with a little ice cream and is creamy and refreshing. - oriental experience - three mini cocktails. First is rum, sherry, chinese pumpkin. Second is whiskey, oolong tea, cocoa, and palo santo. Third is baijiu, rice water, ginger, tangerine peel, orange blossom honey. Each drink was so distinct but my favorite was the second.

TLDR: A+ cottage core decor…read more For a trip into Alice in Wonderland look no further and come inside. An enchanting place with a wide menu of drinks. I had a love elixer which was very sweet if that's your thing. I would recommend their hot chocolate menu. We had the hot chocolate with mango ice cream which was a great desert.

Super quirky interior and menu from all over the world! Friendly staff as well and I like they're…read moreopen late.