5 of the best · Madrid, Spain
Bars, Rooftops and Flamenco in Madrid
Classic cocktail bars off the Gran Vía, an inventive bar in Las Letras, the rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes and flamenco in La Latina.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Madrid.
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Since 1931
Museo Chicote
The classic cocktail bar on the Gran Vía, opened in 1931.
Gran Vía 12, 28013 MadridExplore View on map
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Above the Círculo de Bellas Artes
Azotea del Círculo
The rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, with views along the Gran Vía and Alcalá.
Calle de Alcalá 42, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
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Cocktail bars 3
From classic to inventive.
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Since 1921
Bar Cock
A wood-panelled cocktail bar off the Gran Vía, open since 1921.
Calle de la Reina 16, 28004 MadridExplore View on map
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Since 1931
Museo Chicote
The classic cocktail bar on the Gran Vía, opened in 1931.
Gran Vía 12, 28013 MadridExplore View on map
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Calle de Echegaray
Salmon Guru
An inventive cocktail bar in the Barrio de las Letras.
Calle de Echegaray 21, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
Rooftops 1
Drinks with a view.
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Above the Círculo de Bellas Artes
Azotea del Círculo
The rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, with views along the Gran Vía and Alcalá.
Calle de Alcalá 42, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
Flamenco 1
Tablaos.
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Shows nightly
Corral de la Morería
Flamenco on Calle de la Morería, with a MICHELIN-starred dining room.
Calle de la Morería 17, 28005 MadridExplore View on map
