Sara In-Madrid

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

This bar used to be a brothel, while the neighbouring bars are still very much brothels. A nice and seedy place for a pre-club drink and a bit of a dance.

etiquetas: copas , dance , music , nightlife

Relive la Movida

If you haven't been here, you really must go. A Madrid institution, La Sala Sol has been going since the movida, without losing any of its edge (or changing its decoration). Expect a crowd from every walk of life, crammed against each other till seven in the morning. Bands are rarely international, but really, being cool isn’t the point

etiquetas: copas , dance , music , nightlife , sol

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

Dance Studio

situated in the heart of Lavapiés and keeps up the neighbourhood’s laid-back, funky vibe with classes ranging from Argentinean tango to sevillanas. Hour-long classes, €7.20, bono of 10 classes, €72.

etiquetas: aerobics , classes , dance , gym , studio

Great funky house from the Ohm djs, and a fun crowd on the dancefloor. Apparently people have heard about Ohm, and what once was a gay night has been invaded by the heteros.

etiquetas: chueca , 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