Sara In-Madrid

New spot to hear the latest Brit pop and party til the sun comes up. It's inside Sala Bogui in Chueca, and the crowd is hip without being pretentious.

etiquetas: chueca , copas , dancing , drinks , nightlife

There are three great reasons to go to El Juglar. 1. The excellent djs, who spin funk and soul from yesteryear. 2. The flamenco on a Sunday night. 3. The curry houses opposite -- the cheapest and best in the city.

etiquetas: copas , lavapíes , nightlife

Supercool indie and pop music and a kitschy design gets everyone tapping their feet at this bar in Malasaña.

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A Bit of Everything...

When Malasaña gets too much at the weekends, cross Noviciado to find this gem of a venue, split between a cosy bar and an even cosier live space hosting lo-fi international groups and the best of the local underground.

etiquetas: copas , malasaña , music , nightlife

Mojitos and Music

You’ll have to fight for them, but if you manage to get one of the sofa-beds that are dotted around Areia, chances are you won’t leave until they’re throwing you out. The best chill-out bar in the city. The bartenders mix a mean mojito, and the DJs play an ecletic mix of sounds to keep you nodding your head all night.

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Food with a Side of Cross-Dressing

Looking to spice up your night? Visit Gula Gula, with its unique cuisine and a distinctive cross-dressing waiters, who not only serve up delectable dishes such as salmon with almonds and passion fruit sauce, but also a racy show. Be prepared for an experience unparalleled to any other restaurant in Madrid.

etiquetas: copas , food , nightlife , restaurants

Über Trendy

Before dinner, make your way to the über-cool Glass Bar in the stylish Hotel Urban for a pre-prandial cocktail. In contrast to your average bar, almost everything -- tables, chairs, fittings -- is made of glass and, while it may be pricey, being seen (get a seat near the window) in this effortlessly hip establishment will increase your street cred no end.

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Supersonic is the place to go if you’re in search of the best indie, Britpop, new wave, and 80s music that Madrid has to offer. With old copies of Melody Maker on the walls, and all of your favourite guitar-based hits on the decks, it’s just like being in a British basement circa 1995. They’ve hosted many great bands including The Charlatans, Kaiser Chiefs, Mando Diao, The Sounds, and more. Great live shows, themed nights and a loud student vibe make it a small oasis to pass your nights in a blur.

etiquetas: argüelles , copas , dance , music , nightlife

A fun copas bar in Malasaña complete with pool tables (normally used for sitting rather than playing when it gets crowded). Right off Plaza 2 de Mayo, La Vía Lactea has groovy décor and a very hip clientele. The best part is the music, which is a bit throwback and always makes you stop and say "Man, I forgot how much I love this song!"

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Not the cheapest bar in town, but certainly less costly than the others in the neighbourhood. Bottled spirits are the real deal, the vibe is urban chic and the surroundings are relaxed, with candlelight and low-fi tunes instead of the often too-cool-for-school pretensions of the barrio at large.

etiquetas: chueca , copas , nightlife