Madrid Nightlife

Sipping a drink on one of Madrid’s many terraces is the essence of marcha Madrileña, the city’s famed nightlife; the lantern-lit patio of this Hindu-inspired club is tops with fashionistas.

Since pioneering the city’s bar scene in 1931, this Art Deco classic has hosted a string of luminaries, like Hemingway, Bette Davis, and Frank Sinatra, and still attracts a mixed crowd for its great cocktails.

Sample Diego’s famous dry martinis, or another of the 50+ varieties of terrific cocktails, in an intimate wood-and-steel interior.

A night at a tablao (flamenco club) is one of Madrid’s musts; this upscale institution, often hosting big-name performers, is a great spot to experience the fiery music and dance from southern Spain.

Impromptu jams entice passersby to this laid-back, informal flamenco joint.

On weekends, this flamenco shop doubles as a tablao (flamenco club) but otherwise offers a variety of dancing, playing, and singing classes.

At Madrid’s hottest club of the moment, a good-looking crowd gets down to groovy tunes amidst the columns, multicolored lighting, and wavy walls of this design-conscious spot.