A super-cool terraza set in its own small park. The plentiful tables in the front bar are filled by midnight and the overflow swells on to the surrounding...

As well as a sizeable summertime terrace outside, Corto has a great vibe inside, with a troupe of guest DJs spinning a varied selection of deep house,...

Known as a hang-out for artists, musicians and the in-crowd. Quieter midweek when the sounds are rock 'n' roll and blues, the weekends see the English...

The flyers let you know what you're in for - an elegant figure reclines against a backdrop of flock wallpaper in a juxtaposition of the übertrendy and the...

Spacious, friendly and soothingly decorated, this is an oasis of calm in the desert storm of Madrid's nightlife. With a café-style air, the easygoing crowd...

A sumptuous red velvet curtain separates the chilled front bar from two spacious candlelit chambers at the back where a swirling wash of intensely coloured...

An unprepossessing and easily missed little hideaway, Kappa is amiable and intimate and, despite its complete lack of decor, somehow cosy. This chameleon of...

Now with a sister bar in C/Hortaleza, La Lupe is a microcosm of everything that makes Madrid the city it is. The signs on the walls say it all, from the...

You might not know the place's name, but if you've been in Madrid a while, you're sure to have been here at least once. Lounge on full-length floor cushions...

The decor at Olivia is nothing to write home about but this small and chatty den is chock-a-block with lipstick lesbians. Members of staff are approachable...

For those who get off on experimental electronic music, this is a must-visit venue. Small and dark, the decor - minimalist 1980s computer-game chic - forms...

A very cool little venue that doubles as a café by day and a venue at night for live acts and DJs. In the pleasant upstairs café you can sit and have a...

The sister venue of El No.1. Pay careful attention to the names: if you visit them in that suggested order, you'll find yourself nicely warmed up and all...