The best clubs and nightclubs in Madrid

1. Areia Club PlaceBars and pubs Justicia

   

   On Calle Hortaleza, for almost 25 years, there has been a venue that emerged from a former Irish tavern. Over time, it has become one of the most iconic places in Madrid nightlife, where cocktails, music, gastronomy and tardeo merge into a long urban evening.

2. Teatro Kapital

   

   Madrid’s vibrant nightlife comes alive within the walls of Teatro Kapital. Here, a world of music and dancing awaits you until dawn. Inside, you’ll find a seven-storey venue, each floor offering a different music style.

   If you get tired, head up to the rooftop to enjoy drinks and views over Madrid.

   Address

   C/ de Atocha, 125
3. Commo - Espit Chupitos Madrid Sol

   

   This is where the best parties begin. Commo - Espit Chupitos Madrid Sol features two colourful floors that invite you to enjoy a fun night out. Their speciality is a unique recipe book with recommendations for every drink.

   It’s the place to discover the true rhythm of Madrid and be captivated by unusual shows.

   Address

   C/ Espoz y Mina, 22
4. Coctelería Enbabia Infused

   

   Enbabia Infused Cocktail Bar has been leading the nightlife scene for 25 years. Their secret to success is simple: quality, good prices, and parties every day of the year. This is where you’ll find the best parties.

   Enbabia Infused itself has become a national benchmark for cocktails. Thanks to over 20 years of history and a careful focus on crafting mixed drinks, it wins the hearts of everyone who comes in. Now, through its partnership with Infused Craft Spirits, it’s giving its menu a new twist to create flavours never tasted before.

   Address

   C/ Núñez de Arce, 9
5. Café Berlin

   

   Café Berlín is now part of Madrid’s musical, sentimental, and nightlife memory. For decades, its name has been synonymous with the best live music and the city’s longest, hottest nights.

   Alongside its role as a concert venue, Berlín also operates as a club, regaining in recent years its legendary reputation for hosting the longest and wildest nights in the city centre. Soul, funk, jazz, pop, latin, house, rock, swing, rhythm and blues... The most diverse styles are brought together by renowned national and international DJs who have turned the dance floor into one of the most exciting and dynamic spots in Madrid’s nightlife.

   Address

   C/ Costanilla de los Angeles, 20
6. En-Tono Karaoke

   

   First and foremost, it’s all about karaoke. En-Tono has the largest repertoire of Madrid songs in every language. It boasts the biggest stage in Madrid, where you can let your performance flow. With top-quality sound, you’ll feel like a superstar.

   If you’re not into drinking, you can head to another room and dance the night away.

   You can chat and laugh over drinks, shots, beers or soft drinks after work at our after hours.

   Address

   C/ del Pintor Juan Gris, 4
7. Fucking Monday Madrid

   

   Fucking Monday Madrid is the city’s top international party. The event takes place across three floors (commercial, latin, and electronic) and features plenty of surprises like a CO2 cannon, confetti blasts, guest artists, and themed parties.

   The commercial floor is the largest and hosts the themed parties. There’s a big stage for VIP tables, a huge dance floor with VIP tables, and an amazing sound and lighting system. DJs do several countdowns that end with CO2 blasts, confetti, and other surprises depending on the night’s theme. The latin floor is perfect for reggaeton and Latin American music. The low ceiling, the right lighting, and a separate bar give this room the perfect vibe for a long night of latin music. The third floor is called Suite Electrónica and is dedicated to electronic music.

   Address

   C/ de Toledo, 86
8. Teatro Barceló

   

   The venue that became the international centre of Madrid nightlife, bringing together artists, politicians, and the aristocracy of the 80s, is now reimagined as a symbolic place in the capital’s history.

   After the peak of the Movida, Teatro Barceló never lost the glamour and rebellious spirit that defined it in the 80s and 90s. It has remained a symbol of Madrid nightlife, hosting countless parties and turning the club’s VIP card into a true object of desire, accessible only to the most privileged. In April 2013, Teatro Barceló was redefined, keeping its essence and spirit of freedom. Everyone who visits the club shares a common goal: to enjoy the best nightlife. A goal that’s always achieved.

   Today, in times of change, when the spirit of togetherness and freedom needs to be revived, Teatro Barceló once again welcomes new generations within its walls, inheriting a rich history and offering continuous fun and relaxation.

   Address

   C/ Barceló, 11
9. ThunderCat Club

   

   ThunderCat Club is the best spot for rock music lovers. At this rock bar in Madrid, you’ll find concerts with top DJs and cover bands, Thunderblues—a real journey through blues, jazz, and soul genres from all eras—as well as the favourite event, the Jam Sessions!

   Every day of the week is a new party at this bar.

   Address

   C/ Campoamor, 11
10. Fabrik Place

    

    Fabrik is a true paradise for electronic music lovers, recognised worldwide. The main hall keeps the bar high with a cutting-edge, groundbreaking programme dedicated entirely to different styles of international electronic music.

11. Teatro Eslava PlaceTheatres Sol

    

    Teatro Eslava is an iconic spot in the city, a place where, if you look up at the ceiling, you’ll see the father of the venue watching over every move of Madrid’s midnight crowd.

    Plenty of nightlife, plenty of clubs, and plenty of parties. Currently, Fridays are dedicated to BomBom, a session where reggaeton, perreo, dembow, and dancehall reign supreme. Saturdays are for YASS!, the most vibrant LGBTIQ+ party session in Madrid.

12. Sala El Sol

    

    Sala El Sol is a city classic, dazzling from its legendary staircase to its basement. Here you’ll find a spacious cloakroom and huge bathrooms. The main room hosts the city’s most important concerts in the afternoons, and at night the club is pure fun. It’s an eclectic venue where you’ll hear everything from yesterday’s and today’s classics to Trueno sessions with the best techno.

    Address

    C/ de los Jardines, 3
13. Siroco

    

    Siroco has two floors that reflect what Madrid is all about: two atmospheres, two styles, two rooms in one, so you don’t have to leave until sunrise.

    Since 1989, Club Siroco has continued after a complete renovation, with its founders still leading the project and a team of music lovers aiming to improve the club’s offering every day, so it remains a benchmark in Madrid’s network of concert venues.

    Address

    C/ San Dimas, 3
14. Maravillas Club

    

    Maravillas Club is the temple of Madrid nightlife. Over the years, its dance floor and small but epic stage have hosted bands that have shaped the country’s indie scene.

    But in recent years, new winds have arrived at this Malasaña spot, which has returned to its original name: Maravillas Espectaclub. Now open from Wednesday to Sunday, it’s known for its focus on art and performance, drag sessions, and lively nights.

    Address

    C/ de San Vicente Ferrer, 35
15. Club Malasaña

    

    At Club Malasaña, every detail is carefully considered. From the erotic frescoes by Ignasi Monreal to the style of the staff uniforms designed by ManeMane.

    Located in the space once occupied by Sala Taboo and the legendary Elígeme of the Movida Madrileña, aesthetics are also important to the regulars of what is now one of Madrid’s best clubs, where the city’s most cutting-edge clubs gather.

    A place to let yourself go to disco music, the central focus of the club’s programme, away from prying eyes.

    Address

    C/ de San Vicente Ferrer, 23
16. Lula Club Place Universidad

    

    Lula Club is the place that Iñigo Onyewa managed to make an integral part of Madrid nightlife. It was a classic dance hall where old chulapos and chulapas would parade across the stage, showing off their moves until the early hours.

17. Cuenca Club

    

    Cuenca Club is a place to give in to nostalgia. Think back to the days when you watched Hannah Montana y Camp Rock. Here, you can tear up the dance floor to the soundtracks of your favourite series. The club’s three rooms play the latest hits from Dua Lipa y Frozen, all wrapped up in the best LGBTI+ atmosphere.

    Address

    C/ de Ventura Rodríguez, 7
18. Oh My Club

    

    Live performances, fireworks, and bottles of champagne. That, and plenty of elegance, is what fills the club nights at Oh My Club. But it’s not all about partying: Oh My Club has its own restaurant where you can have dinner with friends before dancing, with sushi and meat taking centre stage.

    Address

    C/ de Rosario Pino, 14
19. Kumarah Place

    

    At this club, you’ll find incredible dancing in different areas and on various stages. It’s a unique and exclusive space, a themed venue with a glass DJ booth. There’s a dance floor with a private terrace, and the Tabo terrace, pure outdoor elegance.

    The main room is on the ground floor. It features a large stage where the DJ booth is usually set up. Some of the most famous national and international artists have performed here.

    The Sala del Aviador, located in one of the suites, holds up to 200 people and is decorated to transport you to the origins of aviation. As a glassed-in area with its own DJ booth, it can be used for private events while another party is happening in the main room.

    The Sala Versace, in another lounge, holds up to 190 people and has a private outdoor terrace with amazing views. Smokers don’t need to leave Kumara.

    Tabu, the summer terrace, has an indoor area with natural light and a large outdoor section separate from the main room, but with direct access so you can change the vibe, relax, and get some fresh air when the weather’s good.

20. Goya Social Club

    

    More than just a club, this lounge has a secret touch that makes it a different and original take on Madrid nightlife. Inspired by clubs in London, Berlin, and New York, Goya Social Club is an open space with a slight industrial feel for those who venture inside.

    Here you can dance to everything from commercial hits to alternative tracks, including house, techno, or deep house, but also a bit of soul, disco, and funky. In the DJ booth, there’s plenty of variety too. Inside, major international acts alternate with local talent, both established and emerging. Meet the best without missing out on what’s next.

    Address

    C/ Goya, 43
21. Nazca Events Club

    

    Nazca Club is the club in the centre of Madrid you’re looking for to spend an unforgettable night surrounded by an exclusive atmosphere and the latest music with the best in Madrid.

    On Sundays, Club de Eventos Nazca organises a big event: LE MANOIR. You’ll dance to the latest hits with other nightlife professionals who don’t even take Sundays off and, like you, are true night lovers.

    Address

    C/ Orense, 24
22. Opium Madrid

    

    Capricce rounds off every Sunday at Opium Madrid. And it’s undoubtedly the sexiest party in Madrid.

    Because a week at Opium Madrid should end on a high, every Sunday Capricce offers a party full of sensuality and fun, so you’ll have enough energy to face the week ahead.

    Every Sunday at Capricce you’ll enjoy dancing to a complete selection of current hits, with plenty of commercial music, reggaeton, and even the most elegant electronic tracks.

    Address

    C/ José Abascal, 56

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