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,...

By day dogs chase kids through table legs while their parents chat over mugs of herbal tea. By night the hip hop and jazz DJs attract a different crowd,...

Originally founded in 1870, the much-loved Casa Antonio, which faces out on to the Plaza de la Puerta Cerrada, is one of the oldest vermut bars in Madrid.

Known as Jazzanova until recently, Castellana 8 remains a supremely smooth bar-restaurant-club, its black walls softened by clever uplighting, orange velvet...

Famous for being Ernest Hemingway's daily haunt (his table, should you be wondering, is the one in the near right-hand corner). The decor is fin-de-siècle...

Another on this strip of beerhouses (the most exotic brew on offer here is Guinness), this one was never frequented by Hemingway and is consequently...

One of Madrid's clubs converted from old theatres, Changó plays host to two top nights. First up is Nature, a long-running Thursday night dedicated to...

Despite the address, De 1911 actually sits on the tiny pedestrian street C/Coloreros, on which it has tables. It is indeed from 1911, but is a curious mix...

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...

Not to all tastes, with an unchanging, late 1980s, steel-and-blonde-wood Wall Street vibe, Del Diego is nevertheless deservedly renowned for its...

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...

This den of cool is located at a strategic crosssroads, with bigger-than-average cocktails that make up for the aloof staff. Watch the real world stroll by...

There's no sign on the door - just look out for this mellow little space painted in warm yellow, orange and blue and the emanating chilled-out vibes, soft...

A quiet, relaxed café-bar in the heart of Lavapiés. Worth a visit if you're in the area, though it rarely gets busy. There are cards and board games for...