Best Bars in Malasaña, Madrid
Cocktail bars, dives, listening rooms — the densest bar neighbourhood in Madrid.
Malasaña has been the heart of Madrid's bohemian bar scene since the Movida Madrileña of the 1980s. The streets between Plaza del Dos de Mayo and Calle Fuencarral pack the densest collection of cocktail bars, dives, and music venues in the city.
Eight Malasaña picks for a wandering Madrid night.
The best bars in Malasaña
Salmon Guru Madrid
Echegaray Calle (Las Letras but Malasaña-adjacent crowd). Diego Cabrera's bar. Theatrical presentations, World's 50 Best.
La Buena Estrella
Calle del Pez heritage local bar. Cheap house wine, vermouth on tap, the most local-feeling Malasaña bar.
1862 Bar
Calle del Pez secondary cocktail counter. Smaller and quieter than the main 1862 Dry Bar.
Macera
Calle de San Mateo cocktail bar specialising in macerated spirits. House-infused vodkas, gins, rums.
El Tigre
Calle Hortaleza tapas bar with free tapas with every drink. Loud, packed, full Madrid heritage.
Antic Cafe
Calle del Pez bohemian café-bar. Coffee from 11am, drinks after, the Malasaña all-day default.
Café La Palma
Calle La Palma live music venue with bar. Indie bands, flamenco, the Malasaña music institution.
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