Cool was always too stylish to be dominated by the straight crowd. And so it has come to pass that it now has a mainly gay following. Once you get beyond...
C/Isabel la Católica 6Where the pretty people go to dance. It was promoted by Spanish actress Paz Vega and, as you would expect from a film star, the emphasis in her club is on...
C/Ventura Rodríguez 7Once you're past the hulking doorman and your eyes have adjusted to the dazzling glamour, this trendoid club-restaurant is surprisingly welcoming. The...
C/Campomanes 6The clue is in the name: at Laydown the table and the tablecloth have been eschewed in favour of pristine white sheets atop long rows of comfy mattresses....
Plaza Mostenses 9If it's a bit of glamour you're looking for and you actually feel up to the challenge of getting through the door, then you should probably check out Moma...
C/José Abascal 56In a club scene that ditches the glitz, Pachá is the black sheep. The bouncers may claim it's for royal relatives and the jet set, but it mainly attracts...
C/Barceló 11The número uno place to be on Friday and Saturday nights. Snarling caged gogos, preening Muscle Marys, serious shirtless studs with sweaty torsos,...
C/Isabel la Católica 6Full of Eastern promise, Shabay has lots of intricate decoration and a carefully crafted atmosphere, with oriental and Afrobeat sounds. From Tuesday to...
C/Miguel Ángel 3A very cool little lounge that's perfect for a mid-week drink or as a stop on your weekend tour of the town. Very much part of the hip scene around...
C/Hortaleza 96Slick design (zebra-print stools and glitter balls) and piles of style mags cater to a young and cooler-than-thou crowd. With downtempo and chillout hotting...
C/Hortaleza 96