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Best Bars in Madrid

Discover the best bars in Madrid. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars in Madrid

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Azotea Cibeles

Rooftop cocktails with Madrid's most iconic plaza as your backdrop, where craft drinks meet Mediterranean cuisine.

Pl. Cibeles, 1, Sexta Planta, Retiro, 28014 Madrid
4.1 Very Good 9,475 reviews
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Inclan Brutal Bar

Madrid Centro's powerhouse for bold tapas, Spanish classics, and lively cocktail hours in a compact, high-energy bar pulsing with local nightlife rhythm.

C. de Álvarez Gato, 4, Centro, 28012 Madrid
4.7 Excellent 19,872 reviews
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Rosi La Loca

Gastropub powerhouse in Madrid Centro serving inventive cocktails in standout glassware alongside robust Spanish tapas in a perpetually humming lounge bar environment.

C. de Cádiz, 4, Centro, 28012 Madrid
4.7 Excellent 24,095 reviews
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Azotea del Círculo

Madrid's rooftop bar atop Círculo de Bellas Artes delivers 360-degree skyline views, craft cocktails, and live beats for unforgettable evenings above Gran Vía's glow.

Azotea del Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, C. del Marqués de Casa Riera, 2, Centro, 28004 Madrid
4.2 Very Good 10,704 reviews
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El Tigre Sidra Bar

El Tigre's sidra pours unleash endless free tapas platters amid Chueca's electric crush, delivering Madrid's rowdiest, most generous bar ritual for locals and travelers alike.

C. de las Infantas, 23, Centro, 28004 Madrid
4.2 Very Good 26,113 reviews
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Hotel Emperador

Madrid's most elevated escape where cocktails meet clouds above Gran Vía's endless energy.

Gran Vía, 53, Centro, 28013 Madrid
4.4 Very Good 4,774 reviews
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Casa Labra

Madrid's 1860 tavern where fried cod croquettes and vermouth taps fuel Centro's street pulse in authentic elbow-to-elbow tradition.

C. de Tetuán, 12, Centro, 28013 Madrid
4.4 Very Good 15,321 reviews
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Tapa Tapa Montera

Calle de la Montera's go-to tapas bar pours Madrid's bar spirit into every plate and glass, fueling Centro's endless energy with crowd-pleasing bites and brews.

C. de la Montera, 47, Centro, 28013 Madrid
4.6 Excellent 35,693 reviews
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Taberna El Sur

Classic tapas bar in Madrid Centro where locals pack wooden tables for croquetas, jamón, and vermouth amid brick-walled buzz and kitchen sizzle.

C. de la Torrecilla del Leal, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid
4.5 Excellent 8,399 reviews
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Casa Dani

Classic Madrid bar on Calle Ayala pours vermouth and serves legendary bocadillos amid Salamanca's bustle, channeling authentic neighborhood drinking culture for locals and savvy visitors alike.

Cl. de Ayala, 28, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid
4.5 Excellent 11,606 reviews

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