KEY2 Pick
Cocktail Bar • $$$
Museo Chicote
A 1931 cocktail bar with a Hemingway-era pedigree, still shaking classics beneath its curved deco bar.
Best for: Date Night
Best bars in Madrid
Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.
KEY2 Pick
Cocktail Bar • $$$
Salmón Guru
A playful, submarine-themed cocktail den from Diego Cabrera, ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars.
Best for: Night Out
Sherry Bar • $
La Venencia
A no-photos, no-cash-register sherry bar unchanged since the Spanish Civil War, pouring only sherry.
Best for: Local Favorite
Rooftop Bar • $$
The Roof at Círculo de Bellas Artes
The best-known rooftop view in central Madrid, looking straight down Gran Vía and across the rooftops.
Best for: Sundowners
Questions, answered
What are the best bars in Madrid?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Madrid are Museo Chicote, Salmón Guru. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
Where can I find good-value bars in Madrid?+
For $$-level bars in Madrid, consider La Venencia, The Roof at Círculo de Bellas Artes.
What are the best bars in Madrid for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Museo Chicote, Salmón Guru. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book bars in Madrid in advance?+
The most popular bars in Madrid fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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