Sara In-Madrid

If you're an athlete, you should go meet the people at Mapoma. It's a club for runners which organizes road races around the city, like the Marid Marathon and the half-marathon. You can also volunteer at races.

Sara In-Madrid lo descubrió en febrero de 2008

etiquetas: athletics , clubs , races , running , sports

Just near Plaza España is a cool music venue where you might catch some of your favorite international acts.In a past life this was a theatre. The sound can be touch and go, and the brand-themed décor a bit nauseating but it’s still a good venue. Recent headliners include Juliette Lewis and Nada Surf.

etiquetas: clubs , copas , dance , music , nightlife

Sala Stella

Still one of the best nights out in Madrid this one, even after six years of existence. The club is sleek and modern, the crowd friendly and up for it, and the music a mix of techno and electro-house. Unmissable.

Sara In-Madrid lo descubrió en febrero de 2008

etiquetas: clubs , copas , dance , nightlife

Something of a Madrid institution, this one. Opening its doors at 10am every Sunday, Space gets more faithful devotees through the door than the local church. Expect plenty of dancefloor madness at this all-day house session, full of those who got up especially for a day in a club, and those who are still going from the night before.

etiquetas: clubs , copas , dance , nightlife

Curiously named after those nodding dogs you find in the back windows of cars, this bar has a loyal following who pack out the dance floor, while owner-cum-dj bangs out a mix of rock, soul, dub, funk and hip hop.

etiquetas: clubs , copas , malasaña , nightlife

This Club Rocks

Costello is great on Thursdays, try the upstairs lounge part for a chiller atmosphere and pretty people watching. Drinks aren't too expensive, and the music is good without being too loud. Downstairs, however, is another story. You feel a bit trapped in the dark, cavelike club, but get a few drinks in you and you'll be fine. The music is great: Britpop that gets even the shyest dancing. Check the website for live shows, it's a great place to see up-and-coming indie bands.

etiquetas: clubs , copas , music , nightlife , sol

Samba and Caipirinhas and Yoga, Oh My!

Try this cool Brazilian cultural center near San Bernardo for a completely different experience. With Brazilian influences in everything from the décor to the samba classes, dj sessions, food and yoga, you can mix with Madrid's international scene while getting your groove on. Plus, sign up for Brazilian culture classes or theater workshops!

etiquetas: brazil , clubs , copas , culture , food , nightlife

Sunday Night Hotspot

If you're one of those who can't stop partying until you straggle into work on Monday morning with your club clothes still on, then try People for a Sunday evening fix. There's amazing house and electro music by Oscar de Rivera, Txetxu and Tony Mendéz in a cave setting, plus the place is jammed with people getting their groove on. It really gets going on Sunday evening, and is full early, meaning you can get to bed before the sun comes up!

Sara In-Madrid lo descubrió en febrero de 2008

etiquetas: clubs , nightlife , party

Babú, drinks and more

Here’s a novel idea: a bartender who serves you drinks based on your mood. Well, that’s the basic plan, anyway. And if that fails, there’s a cocktail list of more than 35 different drinks. Plus, with all those ingredients on hand, they can create a special drink just for you. Babú just opened its doors last month, and with all the cool details in the décor – a brilliant red bar, blue accents, black-and-white photographs and groovy lamps designed by Phillipe Starck – it’s the perfect place to impress a date. Plus, it won’t hurt your pocket; copas are just €5 and cocktails are €7.

etiquetas: clubs , copas , drinks , nightlife