I love live music, and BarCo is one of the several venues in Madrid I go to regularly. They have concerts, jam sessions and DJs playing almost every night of the week, often with 2 shows a night, one at 21:30 or 22:00 and a second at midnight. After the live shows, dance music takes over until the small hours.

There’s a fairly eclectic mix of bands, from hip-hop, blues, funk, jazz, soul and reggae to singer-songwriters, Spanish pop, and it even hosts regular Flamenco shows down in the cosy basement. Buy your ticket on the door and don’t lose it – it includes a drink!

Not ready to go home? This is a great place to go for a dance after the bars close; it’s often open til 5am! The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly; people are here to dance, not to show off the latest fashions; you’ll find all sorts here and can just do your thing!

Be warned; this is a late-night venue. You may arrive at midnight to find the place empty! Going out in Madrid means going out late.