The Best Local Bars in Madrid

Madrid is one the best cities with an amazing nightlife. Whether you’re looking for local bars serving the best Spanish wines or fruity Sangrias, the city has a lot to offer. Taste the finest wines at La Antojá or enjoy artsy cocktails at Caravan Serai. Start your evening with a tinto de verano and discover these and many more local gems for a cozy evening in Madrid.

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Harvey's Cocktail Bar

Welcome to the '50s

"Harvey's Cocktail Bar" in Madrid makes me feel as if I've entered an American vintage speakeasy. Unlike new hip retro chains, this one feels authentic...

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Elena

Quintero

Apr 14, 2025

Sala de Despiece

Unique gastronomique experience

"Sala de Despiece" Madrid defines itself as "a bar with a kitchen and a great tasting of raw materials". Once I was there I understood.

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Restaurants

Elena

Quintero

Apr 14, 2025

Bodega de la Ardosa

Castizo spirit to the max

"Bodega de la Ardosa" in Madrid is 'castizo' -- pure, genuine. This kind of bar is in danger of extinction, so enjoy it while it's still alive!

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Daniel

Ramirez-Escudero

Apr 14, 2025

Tapería La Pequeña Graná

Granada in Madrid

"Tapería La Pequeña Graná" in Madrid is still holding on to the proper tradition of tapas -- more and more difficult to find. Also, they have great beer!

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Snacks

Daniel

Ramirez-Escudero

Apr 14, 2025

Hielo y Carbón

High gastronomy in Gran Vía

"Hielo y Carbón" in Madrid is a higher-end restaurant that combines Peruvian and Spanish flavors. It's not just a culinary and sensual experience...

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Restaurants

María José

Morr

Apr 14, 2025

Plaza de Olavide

My favourite Madrid square

"Plaza de Olavide" is one of most laid-back squares you'll find in Madrid, and a place I like spending some time with friends without spending a fortune.

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Roberts

Apr 11, 2025

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The Best Local Bars in Madrid

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Catherine

Andrea

You?

María José

Cesar

Álvaro

Daniel

Elena

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Catherine

Andrea

You?

María José

Cesar

Álvaro

Daniel

Elena

Harvey's Cocktail Bar

Welcome to the '50s

Elena

Quintero

Sala de Despiece

Unique gastronomique experience

Elena

Quintero

Bodega de la Ardosa

Castizo spirit to the max

Daniel

Ramirez-Escudero

Tapería La Pequeña Graná

Granada in Madrid

Daniel

Ramirez-Escudero

Hielo y Carbón

High gastronomy in Gran Vía

María José

Morr

Plaza de Olavide

My favourite Madrid square

Andrea

Roberts

Heading to Bars?

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