Madrid
Places to Drink in Madrid: Best Bars and Cocktail Spots
Our picks at a glance
- First-timers Salmon Guru — A first-time visitor gets a standout cocktail bar with a strong reputation and a memorable stop for a first night out.
- Couples 1862 Dry Bar — This suits couples who want a quieter, date-night cocktail bar with a classic speakeasy feel.
- Business trips Del Diego Cocktail Bar — It fits a polished after-dinner drink or client-night option in a central, established bar.
In central Madrid
1. Calle 365 Discoteca y cócteles Madrid
Best for: late central drinks
Calle 365 Discoteca y cócteles Madrid earns its spot for a 4.8/5 Google Maps rating from 14,493 reviews, plus a central address on Calle de Echegaray. It is the strongest-rated pick here, and one of the easiest bars in Madrid for a late start or a long final round.
Use it when you want one of the coolest bars in Madrid without leaving the centre. ZAFYRO Cocktail Experience and Shambala are closer to the core, while La Santoría Cocktail Bar and Alchemist 1967 | Coctelería Madrid keep later hours; Santamaría Coctelería and Last Chapter – Gin & Cocktail Bar – are easy late stops.
- Address: Calle de Echegaray, 18, Centro, 28014 Madrid
- Rating: 4.8/5 on Google Maps · 14,493 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon–Thu 18:00–03:00; Fri 18:00–03:30; Sat–Sun 18:00–03:00
2. ZAFYRO Cocktail Experience
Best for: central first stop
ZAFYRO Cocktail Experience is a simple choice for a first night in central Madrid: 4.8/5 on Google Maps from 2,395 reviews, and only about 0.2 km from the centre. That puts it among the closest places to drink in Madrid before you spread out to other areas.
Go from Tuesday to Thursday for the earlier close, or on Friday and Saturday if you want more time. It works well for couples and business drinks because the centre location keeps the evening easy to control; the downside is that it is closed on Monday and Sunday.
- Address: C. de la Libertad, 10, Centro, 28004 Madrid
- Rating: 4.8/5 on Google Maps · 2,395 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 18:00–01:00; Fri–Sat 18:00–02:00; Sun closed
3. Shambala
Best for: late central drinks
Shambala earns its place for central convenience: it is about 0.1 km from the centre, with a 4.8/5 Google Maps rating from 2,078 reviews. It opens from 15:00 on Monday and Thursday to Sunday, so it works as an early start or a late stop after other bars in Madrid. We’d use it before the night gets crowded; Calle 365 has the strongest rating and more reviews.
- Address: C. de la Reina, 1, Centro, 28004 Madrid
- Rating: 4.8/5 on Google Maps · 2,078 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon 15:00–02:00; Tue–Wed 18:00–02:00; Thu–Sun 15:00–02:00
4. La Santoría Cocktail Bar
Best for: later cocktail stop
La Santoría Cocktail Bar is a solid later stop in the centre, about 0.8 km from Madrid’s core, with a 4.8/5 Google Maps rating from 1,317 reviews. It opens from 19:00 Monday to Thursday and stays open until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday, which puts it among the easier cool bars in Madrid for a second round.
- Address: C. de Lope de Vega, 30, Centro, 28014 Madrid
- Rating: 4.8/5 on Google Maps · 1,317 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon–Thu 19:00–01:00; Fri–Sat 19:00–02:00; Sun 18:00–01:00
5. Alchemist 1967 | Coctelería Madrid
Best for: late cocktails
For bars in Madrid with a late finish, Alchemist 1967 | Coctelería Madrid is a solid centre pick: 4.9/5 from 601 Google Maps reviews, about 0.7 km from Madrid’s centre, and open until 03:00 on Thursday to Saturday.
- Address: C. de las Veneras, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid
- Rating: 4.9/5 on Google Maps · 601 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon–Wed 19:00–01:00; Thu–Sat 19:00–03:00; Sun 19:00–01:00
6. Santamaría Coctelería
Best for: easy late stop
Santamaría Coctelería works well for one of the coolest bars in Madrid when you want an easy late stop: 4.8/5 from 1,181 Google Maps reviews, about 0.3 km from Madrid’s centre, and open until 03:00 on Thursday and Saturday.
- Address: C. de la Ballesta, 6, Centro, 28004 Madrid
- Rating: 4.8/5 on Google Maps · 1,181 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon–Wed 19:00–02:00; Thu 19:00–03:00; Fri–Sat 16:00–03:00; Sun 19:00–02:00
7. Last Chapter – Gin & Cocktail Bar –
Best for: late-night cocktail stop
Last Chapter – Gin & Cocktail Bar – is an easy late stop in Centro, with 4.9/5 on Google Maps from 572 reviews and hours that run to 02:00 on most nights. For bars in Madrid and cooler bars in Madrid, Calle 365 leads on rating and volume; ZAFYRO and Shambala are closest to the centre, while La Santoría and Alchemist stay open later.
- Address: Pl. de Matute, 13, Centro, 28012 Madrid
- Rating: 4.9/5 on Google Maps · 572 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon–Tue 17:30–02:00; Wed closed; Thu 17:30–02:00; Fri–Sun 16:30–02:00
Beyond the centre of Madrid
8. Shift Public House // Best Cocktails Madrid.
Best for: late drink north of the centre
Shift Public House // Best Cocktails Madrid. sits about 1.1 km from the centre and has 4.9/5 on Google Maps from 1,037 reviews, so it tops Madrid bars on rating. For a bar Madrid Spain crawl, Ätrevido is stronger in Chamberí, while SAMBHAD is the Sunday late option.
- Address: C. del Cardenal Cisneros, 11, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid
- Rating: 4.9/5 on Google Maps · 1,037 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 19:00–01:00; Fri–Sat 19:00–02:00; Sun closed
9. Ätrevido Cocktail Bar
Best for: Chamberí cocktails
Ätrevido Cocktail Bar has the strongest rating in Chamberí, at 4.9/5 from 771 reviews, and it sits about 2.1 km from the centre. Shift Public House rates higher but is farther north; SAMBHAD is the late Sunday option.
- Address: C/ de Ponzano, 24, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid
- Rating: 4.9/5 on Google Maps · 771 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon–Wed 20:00–01:30; Thu 20:00–02:00; Fri 18:00–02:30; Sat 17:00–02:30; Sun closed
10. SAMBHAD the cocktail bar
Best for: late Sunday drinks
SAMBHAD the cocktail bar has 4.8/5 from 1,404 reviews and sits about 1.2 km from the centre. It is the late Sunday choice in Madrid bars; Shift Public House rates higher, and Ätrevido leads Chamberí.
- Address: C. del Duque de Osuna, 4, Centro, 28015 Madrid
- Rating: 4.8/5 on Google Maps · 1,404 reviews (November 2026)
- Opening hours: Mon–Wed closed; Thu 18:00–02:00; Fri 18:30–02:00; Sat 17:30–02:00; Sun 19:00–01:30
What are the best neighborhoods for drinking in Madrid?
Malasaña and Chueca sit close together for a lively first night, Huertas works best near Atocha, and Salamanca gives you a steadier pace farther east. Pick by rhythm: quick bar hopping in the centre, an easy walk from the station, or a more spread-out evening.
What are the best bars in Madrid?
Salmon Guru is the late, walk-in-only pick; 1862 Dry Bar takes no reservations; Museo Chicote is the central one near Gran Vía; Del Diego Cocktail Bar is the quieter drink-first stop. Start there for a first night or a second round.
What are the best cocktail bars in Madrid?
Salmon Guru opens from 16:00 on Sunday to Thursday and until 02:30 on Friday and Saturday, so it works for an early start or a late finish. Calle 365, Alchemist 1967 | Coctelería Madrid and Santamaría Coctelería also run late.
Where can I find traditional Spanish bars in Madrid?
Older centre districts, especially Huertas and nearby central streets, are where you find the classic bar pace: vermouth, beer, wine, tapas and short drinks. Huertas works well for an easy crawl; keep to the centre for the simplest route.
Where can I drink in Madrid without alcohol?
16:00 to 02:00 from Sunday to Thursday, and until 02:30 on Friday and Saturday, gives non-drinkers the same late-night window. Start with central cocktail bars: they are most likely to make mocktails, alcohol-free beer, vermouth alternatives, and coffee-based drinks.
Do I need a reservation for Madrid cocktail bars?
Walk-ins are the safe plan: Salmon Guru works without reservations, and 1862 Dry Bar has no online bookings for the selected time. Early evenings are usually easiest; later on, a queue is more likely.
How much does a cocktail cost in Madrid?
No price figures are available, so treat this as a central Madrid cocktail-bar question. In Malasaña, Chueca and Huertas, a basic drink, a standard cocktail and a higher-end bar usually sit at different levels, with style and area shaping the bill.
How much is a pint of beer in Madrid?
No beer-price figures are available, so keep this as a rough-budget question. A pint depends on whether you are in a casual tapas place, a central tourist bar or a cocktail bar where beer is only a side option.
Where to stay in Madrid
Hotels in Madrid that fit this guide:
- UMusic Hotel Madrid (5-star · rated 10/10 · 4553 reviews) — On Calle de la Paz 11, UMusic Hotel Madrid suits travelers who want a 10/10 guest-rated base with restaurant and terrace for easy post-drink downtime.
- Room Mate Collection Alba, Madrid (4-star · rated 10/10 · 3414 reviews) — Room Mate Collection Alba sits on Calle de las Huertas 16 in the literary and dining quarter, fitting visitors planning relaxed evenings out.
- T-Homes – Cuenca (rated 10/10 · 1280 reviews) — T-Homes – Cuenca is adult-only and described as quiet, making it a good match for travelers who still want to head out for drinks.
- Artrip Hotel (2-star · rated 10/10 · 1004 reviews) — Artrip Hotel is a simple family-friendly 2-star base on Valencia 11 in central Madrid, useful if you want calm at night after bars.
- Hotel Montera Madrid, Curio Collection By Hilton (5-star · rated 9.8/10 · 813 reviews) — Hotel Montera Madrid is on Calle Montera 47 in central area, fitting guests who like being near busy streets while having a terrace and restaurant.
- ARTIEM Madrid (4-star · rated 9.8/10 · 2503 reviews) — ARTIEM Madrid is positioned for a calm base at Juan Perez Zuñiga 20, with a terrace for returning between cocktail stops.
- MAD Apartments by Olala Homes (rated 10/10 · 1097 reviews) — MAD Apartments by Olala Homes offers self-catering comfort with air conditioning, a practical base on Calle de Modesto Alonso for flexible nights out.
- SLEEP'N Atocha – B Corp Certified (2-star · rated 9.6/10 · 8997 reviews) — SLEEP'N Atocha is family-friendly and straightforward on Doctor Drumen 4, suiting people who want simple logistics after evenings in Madrid.
- Barceló Imagine (5-star · rated 9.6/10 · 3219 reviews) — Barceló Imagine on Agustin de Foxa 32 works for sightseeing days and quieter evenings, with a restaurant and terrace for downtime after drinks.
- CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha (4-star · rated 9.8/10 · 1187 reviews) — CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha is on Calle de Atocha, putting you near museums and major transport links, handy for bar-hopping schedules.
Frequently asked questions
What drinks is Spain famous for?
Spain is best known for vermouth, beer, wine, and straightforward mixed drinks. In Madrid, that usually means an easy first round before you move on to cocktail bars like Salmon Guru or 1862 Dry Bar.
What should I not miss in Madrid?
Salmon Guru is a good name to have on your list, along with 1862 Dry Bar and Museo Chicote. For a first night, focus on central districts such as Huertas and Chueca, where the walk between bars stays easy.
What time do bars close in Madrid?
Many central bars stay open until 02:00, and some run later. Salmon Guru opens until 02:00 from Sunday to Thursday and until 02:30 on Friday and Saturday, while Alchemist 1967 | Coctelería Madrid runs until 03:00 on Thursday to Saturday.
What time do Madrid cocktail bars usually open?
A lot of them open in the late afternoon or early evening. Shambala starts at 15:00 on Monday and Thursday to Sunday, while Salmon Guru opens at 16:00 from Sunday to Thursday. That makes an early start easy in Centro.
What are the best bars near Gran Vía in Madrid?
Museo Chicote is the clearest pick, because it sits on Gran Vía, 12. For a short walk from there, central names like La Santoría Cocktail Bar and Santamaría Coctelería are also close enough for a simple bar crawl.
Where can I day drink in Madrid?
Shambala is one of the easiest places for that, since it opens at 15:00 on Monday and Thursday to Sunday. Salmon Guru is another solid daytime option, opening at 16:00 from Sunday to Thursday in the centre.
