Bars in Madrid
40 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Madrid after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 40 bars and drinking spots across 4 neighborhoods are where the city actually goes — hidden cocktail rooms, natural wine bars, and neighborhood institutions, all rated 4.7★ on average by people who've stood at the bar.
Begin your evening in Centro and drift toward Lavapiés as the night goes on. Alchemist 1967 is the crowd favorite — arrive early or expect a wait.
All 40 bars spots in Madrid — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Alchemist 1967
La Santoría Cocktail Bar
EL Edén de Huertas/ Bar de Copas /Cocteles /Cachimbas y shishas en Madrid Centro.
Satán Cocktail Bar
La Terraza de Madriz
Lynch - Food and Cocktails
La Pasa Gin Bar - Restaurante y coctelería especializada en ginebras
SPECIA COFFEE BAR
Fat Cats Cocktail House
Pensión Mimosas - Cocktail Bar
Maldita Gioconda
MADRE FLACA
Hartem Bar
Glass Bar
El Canalla - Irish Pub & Sports Bar
Bar Benteveo
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Bar La Miguelusa
La Taberna de Al Lado
Jam
La taberna Viajera
La Marimala de Lavapiés
Bar Tribuetxe
Loukanikos
Lavapies Garden
Los Chuchis
Lamiak de la Rosa
La Lorenza
La Pianola Bar
La Aguja Lavapiés - Música en Vinilo, Copas y Cerveza fría
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bars in Madrid?
Polomaps has curated 40 bars spots in Madrid, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Alchemist 1967, Bar La Miguelusa, Jíbaro Café Bar. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Madrid have the best bars?
The best neighborhoods for bars in Madrid include Centro, Lavapiés, Other, Usera. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these bars spots near me in Madrid?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Madrid or anywhere else.
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