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69 Pétalos Five minutes away from Plaza de Castilla, 69 Pétalos is... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid

Anglona A good option for those dining in La Latina neighborhood, this... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid

Areia An old pub converted into a lounge, Areia is furnished with North... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Auditorio Nacional de Música The modern Auditorio Nacional de Música is Madrid's main... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	Madrid

Azúcar Salsa has become a fixture in Madrid; check out the most spectacular... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Bar Cock Resembling a room at some very exclusive club (with all the waiters... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Berlin Cabaret Berlin Cabaret professes to provide cabaret as it was performed... Be the first to write a review	Cabaret	Madrid View on a map

Bodega de la Ardosa Big wooden barrels serve as tables at this charming tavern with... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

Cacao Sampaka Heaven on earth for any chocolate lover, this café-shop... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Café Belén The handful of tables here are rarely empty on weekends, thanks... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Café Central Madrid's best-known jazz venue is chic, and the musicians are... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Café de Chinitas It's expensive, but the flamenco is the best in Madrid. Reserve... Be the first to write a review	Dance	Madrid View on a map

Café de Oriente This landmark spot has a magnificent view of the Royal Palace... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Café del Círculo Spacious and elegant, with large velvet curtains, marble columns... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Café Gijón Madrid's most famous literary café has hosted highbrow... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Café la Palma There are four different spaces here: a bar in front, a music... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Calle Gran Vía Calle Gran Vía has become a sort of mini West End or Broadway... Be the first to write a review	Theater	Madrid

Casa Lucas Some of the favorites at this small, cozy bar with a short but... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

Casa Patas Along with tapas, this well-known space offers good, relatively... Be the first to write a review	Dance	Madrid View on a map

Casienhuertas The tapas menu here is overseen by chef Roberto Limas and includes... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid

Centro de Conde Duque The Centro de Conde Duque is best known for its summer live-music... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	Madrid

Chocolatería San Ginés Gastronomical historians suggest that the practice of dipping... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Círculo de Bellas Artes The Círculo de Bellas Artes, at the junction between Gran... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Madrid

Clamores Clamores usually plays live music until 2:30 AM.... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Corral de la Morería Dinner à la carte and well-known visiting flamenco stars... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	Dance	Madrid View on a map

Costello A multi-space locale that combines a café and a lounge... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid

Del Diego Arguably Madrid's trendiest cocktail bar, this place is frequented... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Delic This warm, inviting café is a hangout for Madrid's trendy... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Diurno A Chueca landmark, this café, DVD rental stop, and takeout... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

El Almendro Getting a weekend seat in this rustic old favorite is quite a... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

El Bocaíto This spot has three dining areas and more than 130 tapas on the... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

El Cervantes Clean, comfortable and very popular among locals, this spot serves... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

El Clandestino This bar-café is a hidden hot spot with a local following... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

El Corte Inglés Seats for the classical performing arts can usually be purchased... Be the first to write a review	Tickets	Madrid

El Jardín Secreto The romantic and exotic setting, with eclectic furniture and... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

El Junco Owners turned what was just another bar into a happening jazz... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

El Sol Madrid's oldest disco, and one of the hippest clubs for all-night... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

El Viajero This establishment serves food but is best known by the madrileños... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Elástico An indie and hip crowd flocks to Elástico, the Saturday... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid

Estay A two-story bar and restaurant with functional furnishings, this... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

Faborit A chain spot bold enough to open next door to Starbucks had better... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Filmoteca Cine Doré The excellent, classic v. o. films at the Filmoteca Cine Doré... Be the first to write a review	Film	Madrid View on a map

FNAC FNAC, a large retail media store, also sells tickets to musical... Be the first to write a review	Tickets	Madrid View on a map

Fortuny Fortuny attracts a celebrity crowd, especially in summer, when... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Gaia On a tiny hidden street between Mayor and Arenal, this small... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Gastromaquia Ordinary looking from the outside, this place hides a secret... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid

Gaudeamus Café Along with the theater on the neighborhood's main plaza, the... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid

Golden Boite Golden Boite is always hot from midnight on.... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Ideal Yelmo Cineplex Your best bet for catching a new release is the Ideal Yelmo Cineplex... Be the first to write a review	Film	Madrid View on a map

Joy Eslava Joy Eslava, a downtown disco in a converted theater, is an old... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Juana la Loca This tempting spot serves sophisticated and unusual tapas that... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

Jurucha If you're shopping in the Serrano area, this is the place to... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

Krypton Bar Decorated with art toys, comic illustrations, and works by artists... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid

La Bardemcilla This homey bar belongs to Javier Bardem's family—note the... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

La Bodega de Lete This tapas bar shares the laid-back spirit of the neighborhood... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

La Casa Encendida La Casa Encendida is an exhibition space with movie festivals... Be the first to write a review	Dance	Madrid

La Dolores Usually crowded and noisy, this bar serves one of the best draft... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

La Piola With a truly bohemian spirit and a shabby-chic decor—a... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid

Laredo The nine tables here are some of the most sought after in the... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

Las Carboneras A prime flamenco showcase, this venue rivals Casa Patas as the... Be the first to write a review	Dance	Madrid View on a map

Maison Blanche In front is a gourmet shop selling bagels as well as other breads... Be the first to write a review	Cafes	Madrid View on a map

Marula Café Popular for its quiet summer terrace under the Puente de Segovia... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Matadero Madrid The Matadero Madrid is the city's newest and the biggest arts... Be the first to write a review	Arts Centers	Madrid

Matritum This is one of those places where the wine list is three times... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

Midnight Rose and the Penthouse This is two different spaces connected by an elevator that could... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid

Moma Attracting a sophisticated crowd, Moma is a modern, chic disco... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Museo Chicote Recently refurbished and regaining popularity, this landmark... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Oliver Here you can find two bars in one: daily there's an upstairs... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Pachá Pachá is always energetic.... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Palacio de Gaviria Palacio de Gaviria, a maze of rooms turned into a disco, caters... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Reina Bruja Magical and chameleonlike, thanks to a sleek design that makes... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid

Stella For funky rhythms, try Stella. On Thursday it's called Mondo... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	Madrid View on a map

Taberneros This museumlike wine bar has wine racks and decanters exhibited... Be the first to write a review	Tapas Bars	Madrid View on a map

Teatro de la Zarzuela One theater you won't need Spanish for is the Teatro de la Zarzuela... Be the first to write a review	Theater	Madrid View on a map

Teatro Real The resplendent Teatro Real is the site of opera and dance performances... Be the first to write a review	Dance	Madrid

Ticket brokers Ticket brokers to try are Tel-Entrada (902/101212. www.telentrada.com)... Be the first to write a review	Tickets	Madrid

Why not? Long and narrow and always packed with a very local (mostly gay)... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	Madrid View on a map
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