The Best Local Bars in Madrid

Madrid is one the best cities with an amazing nightlife. Whether you’re looking for local bars serving the best Spanish wines or fruity Sangrias, the city has a lot to offer. Taste the finest wines at La Antojá or enjoy artsy cocktails at Caravan Serai. Start your evening with a tinto de verano and discover these and many more local gems for a cozy evening in Madrid.

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You?

Andrea

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360° Rooftop Bar

Madrid from the Skies

For 5 euros, paid at the ground-floor, I received a lift ticket which would carry me up 27 dizzying floors to enjoy some of the best views of the city.

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Catherine

Driver

Jul 13, 2025

Toma Café 2

Coolest coffee spot in Madrid

"Toma Café 2" in Madrid have not only created art out of coffee (I'm sipping a jasmine/white peach brew right now), I love their sandwiches & peacefulness.

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Coffee & tea

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Andrea

Roberts

Jul 13, 2025

Taverna Sacromonte

Wine in Madrid’s Chinatown

"Taverna Sacromonte" is an Andaluz tavern in Usera, Madrid. It feels village-y. Their tapas are great here -- I recommend going there and then for Chinese!

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Snacks

Andrea

Roberts

Jul 13, 2025

Casa Gonzalez

Madrid deli and drink-ies!

"Casa Gonzalez" is a lovely little delicatessen in Madrid and a great place for some great wine, cheese & tostas! My favorite is the 'azul picón de hojas'.

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Shopping

Snacks

Andrea

Roberts

Jul 11, 2025

Bar Casa Paco

Madrid’s tortilla heaven

"Bar Casa Paco" in Madrid is a very popular restaurant for the classic tortilla (and another 32 varieties) and some of my favorite croquetas around...

Bars

Restaurants

Snacks

Andrea

Roberts

Jul 11, 2025

Bodegas Rosell

The food you came to Madrid for

"Bodegas Rosell" in Madrid is the bar to try real Spanish food together with beer, wine, vermut or sherry. The more people you go with, the better!

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Snacks

Andrea

Roberts

Jul 11, 2025

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The Best Local Bars in Madrid

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Beatriz

Catherine

You?

Andrea

María José

Cesar

Álvaro

Daniel

Elena

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Beatriz

Catherine

You?

Andrea

María José

Cesar

Álvaro

Daniel

Elena

360° Rooftop Bar

Madrid from the Skies

Catherine

Driver

Toma Café 2

Coolest coffee spot in Madrid

Andrea

Roberts

Taverna Sacromonte

Wine in Madrid’s Chinatown

Andrea

Roberts

Casa Gonzalez

Madrid deli and drink-ies!

Andrea

Roberts

Bar Casa Paco

Madrid’s tortilla heaven

Andrea

Roberts

Bodegas Rosell

The food you came to Madrid for

Andrea

Roberts

Heading to Bars?

... for just €9.99

Going to Bars?

✓ Escape the Crowds

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