Excelent atmosphere, great live music. The service is awesome. Located in a really cool place in…read moremadrid, la huerta. Would come here every night.

Unassuming venue that boasts of some high quality live music. It's a small place with great…read moreacoustics and friendly people that offers an array of drinks and a stage for artists to showcase their talents. Highly recommend this space.

We had a fun evening out at Madrid's La Coquette Blues Bar…read more Got there at around 7:30 pm - doors open at 8, and a line forms outside the relatively small place, so that timing was perfect. Settled into the very cool cavern-like subterranean space with rough stone walls, vintage blues show posters and a terrific Chicago blues soundtrack. A waiter who spoke English took drink orders, and everybody got bowls of sunflower seeds in the shell. It got crowded, but not ridiculously so, because they limit admission, letting a few new people in when others leave. They feature a rotating roster of blues bands who each do a three-night run. Check out their web site (it's their Facebook page) for who's playing. As usual when I see a music listing somewhere, I looked the group up on YouTube, to check out what they actually sound like. The combo we caught - The Maria Avilas Quartet - came on at 9 pm. It was a good-time Chicago-style blues band with guitar, standup bass, drums and a female singer, and we stayed for most of the second set as well. The crowd was really upbeat and friendly, and the beer was cold. Later in the evening, the waiter offered selected people (lucky us!) free mini-shots. Bottom line: we really enjoyed the place, and highly recommend it for a fun evening out.

Good, divey Blues Bar (live band) we found and jumped into after dinner. Got there around 11'ish…read more Had some beers, drinks, and listened to the live Blues Band which was pretty good. Good selection of beers and liquor... the bartender makes a very good Mojito (almost every table had one). Generous pours on all drinks. Decent beer selection. Seating is a little tight but it's not a big place. Looks like an old bomb shelter (cool look).

Flamenco time! Tell…read moreme it's a tourist thing to do, but entertaining and cultural nonetheless! I feel like the sounds of the tapping of the shoes, dancing and movement, expresses the self-interpreted story. I had an enjoyable show experience here! I'm sure you will too!

This place is legit! I am a long time flamenco student and my teacher recommended this place as it…read moreis one of the most highly regarded tablaos in Madrid. Came here for the 10:30pm flamenco show, having reserved online a few days in advance. 40 euros gets you in to the show and includes 1 drink. It may seem a bit pricey (there are cheaper options in the city for sure), but it is 100% worth it if you want to see authentic flamenco in an intimate space. The seating area is not huge, but best of all, seats are kind of on an angle. So even if you are near the back, you can see the footwork. This is really great, because so many flamenco tablaos I went to in Andalucia were really cramped and basically if you are not in the front few tables, you cannot see any of the dancers' feet. Anyways, the calendar on the website will tell you who is dancing and who is performing on guitar and cante (singing). They get a lot of excellent artists here. The performance had one intermission and went until ~midnight. The dining area is at the front and the stage and performance space are in a smaller separate room in the back. Servers bring the drinks to you so you don't have to get up to go to the bar. Like many places in Spain, once you sit down you get a little bowl of nibbles, such as nuts. Overall, an incredible and moving experience with top notch performers. Plus, the location is very central, just a few blocks from Puerta del Sol. Because of the location perhaps, there will be a fair number of foreigners in the audience, but rest assured that what you are seeing here is the real deal.

Awesome venue open since 1909. Next to Tim Hortons…read more Buy tickets online - the seats and standing are the same price. It's open seating so show up 1 hour early to get the best seats. We arrived 20 minutes early and saw the line around the corner. Luckily we still managed to get seats. There is no mandatory drink minimum. Most people ordered beers-Estrella Galicia seemed popular. Seats were comfortable. Highly recommended! 12 Eros plus surcharge so 15 euros per person.

We spent a night in this bar, and it was a great party. Not fashion but very unique bar ( I guess…read moreit goes according to each type of party ). The big minus: The drinks: I'm a gyn & tonic person used to survive to three or more per night Without hangover the day after. Today after drinking only one G&T I have a big hungover... Guess next time will order just bottle beer. Consider my review as one person who has visited the place only one night.

Loved this restaurant. The girls were so nice, we sat outside for a couple of drinks and people…read morewatched. Then went inside to a wonderful restaurant and had two fabulous dishes Turbo and my spouse had steak. We started off with Iberico Jamon and it was out of this world! A must go to for a nice meal and even a relaxing couple of drinks.

I went to this place on a Sunday night so there might be less people than usual. I was the only…read moreperson in the entire restaurant, which is a little bit surprising given that it was only 8 PM. The food was very price and so were the drinks. A cocktail is easily 12 euros. Not many locals go here and it is on a busy street. I think atmosphere and food items are more geared towards north american people. But was nice. Unsure about this spot

Wow wow,, what an awesome place, wish we would have been here for the entire show.. small yet…read morepowerful place

Great location ! Great cofee.stop.after roaming around…read moremadrid !

We had a great experience on our Sunday evening in Spain. My frozen piña colada was icy and…read morerefreshing without being too sweet. Garnished with cinnamon and a pineapple leaf... Definitely earned its rank amongst the "best" Pina Colada's I have ever had! There was live music that gave the whole place a warm, easy vibe. We did not expect such wonderful Cuban hospitality in Spain. Our server Alejandro was fantastic--very attentive without hovering and really focused on making sure we had everything we needed all night. We shared the Chipotle chicken thighs, which were seasoned beautifully and came garnished with roasted broccoli that was cooked just right. The only miss for us was the creamy white sauce or purée the dish was plated on, which we did not enjoy, but everything else was muy bueno. As an American black woman in Spain, I felt very welcomed here. If this is a taste of how hospitality is served in Cuba, I would love to visit someday--international politics permitting.

Went twice for Mojitos (which are good). Went again for music but was just fine. The Tamal Cubano…read morewas OK as well as the shrimp Tacos. Service was mediocre. Was sad.

This is exactly the reason Madrid is a "night city." At first I didn't understand, but with events…read morelike Barco starting at midnight in the middle of the week. I get it. On the particular night I visited, Freshness was performing. It's a jam session, the group plays and sings as if it's improvised. The singer sings random things, random songs, sometimes make up the words, sometimes actual songs they wrote. Once he looked at his two guitarists and sang, "whaaaaaaaaat are you doing????" because they were totally lost. Freshness had a guitarist, bass, drummer, trumpet, keyboard. They play and accompany the singer, and they're very good!! A moment later, somebody from the audience asks, "Hey can I play the next song with you?" and swaps with the guitarist. Later someone swapped with the drummer. We had 2 other different singers as the main singer went to bar to take shots. The keyboard guy is cute, he got a solo and he's amazing. It's thanks to the singer (who's so lovely, I talked to him of course!!!), I find him really cute too and he's full of energy. It's thanks to him I want to take dance classes again! That is one highlight of Barco, but they have tons of other musicians play. Freshness plays every Wednesday. AND OH YES, you meet a LOT of locals here. But also a lot of tourists, because nobody really goes out Wednesday nights. (Back in Toronto, Wednesdays are study days) The bartenders are snobby. It's 5€ for a Mahou beer though. I for one had a lot of fun here, I got a cute guy's number (but we never chatted after hahaha), and the atmosphere is soooooo cool. I arrived at 11:45pm and nobody was there, I asked if there's a show? The show starts at 12:30am, intermission at 2, then starts again at 2:30am. Crazy huh? And these locals have work at 9 the next day! I LOVE THIS!!! You only live once! The bar got a LOT busier at around 1am. By busy, I really mean it! A lot of people!! Almost club-like! Ah, Malasaña you're so cool.

Every other Sunday they have a R&B Soul kind of band. The singer Christine is amazing. I could…read morehave listened to her all night. Its a jam session sort of feel and the band members swap out and all sorts of talents show up to participate. There were rappers, singers, dancers, instrumentalists. And my best friend that I was with got up there and tore the house down. Everyone loved her. It was amazing. There is such a welcoming spirit here. Another singer, Ginger, made sure we were introduced to people. Christina bought us drinks. People danced with me. I couldn't have had a better experience here. The decor is very urban, jazzy, blues-ie, and the crowd was so diverse. Definitely my kind of spot. Made our last night in Madrid a winner.

Went to Toni 2 on our last night in Madrid. Got there around 935pm and there was already a queue…read more Toni 2 opens at be 10pm and has be a capacity of 120 people. If you don't get in in the first round, it may be midnight before you can get in. So that's the best tip for you. cover charge is 15 eur for the first drink. If you can find and know the be lyrics, get there and be the be first 50 people and maybe maybe be you get a place next to the piano. Very fun environment. Know your lyrics to sing along, otherwise hang back and be enjoy in people hanging a great be time at be Toni 2. Great vibes.

Super fun Karaoke bar, great ambiance and drinks! Fun place for groups to have a night out!read more

Of the 3 Flamenco shows we've seen in Madrid, the Tablao Flamenco Villa Rosa was our favorite…read more Starting with the decor---this place is stunning! There are ceramic murals covering the walls, and ornately carved ceilings and arches. The room is quite large, the biggest venue I've been too. I don't think there would be a terrible seat in the room, although if it was very crowded, and you were in the back, it wouldn't be as enjoyable. It would pay to make reservations early. The manager at our guest house made our reservations, and we got an excellent table, right at the corner of the stage. We just got the 1 drink that is included in the ticket price. I've noticed in some reviews that people are often not happy with the food at flamenco venues. I don't think food should be the main reason to go to a flamenco show. Some people might enjoy this, but I have never had dinner with the show for that reason. There are so many other great places to eat in Madrid, before or after. I think it is much more enjoyable to give your full attention to the performers on stage, and to be caught up in the passion and enthusiasm. I would suggest skipping dinner here, having a drink or two, and enjoying the entertainment. We thought this show and the performers were fantastic. Every place does things a little differently. One place had no male dancers, another had one male dancer, and Villa Rosa had two. I think they were my favorite part of the show! And it didn't hurt that they were both very attractive---one looked a bit like Robert Downey Jr. And they were excellent dancers, as was the female dancer. The singer and guitar player were quite talented as well. The show moved along at a good pace, not really slowing down, letting each performer show their skill, and building to a lovely and satisfying conclusion. Please don't let the fact that you're not permitted to take pictures detract from your enjoyment of the show. There are many places that don't allow this, and it is distracting to the performers. Also, it's a shame that many people are concentrating so hard on their phones and getting a picture that they are not in the moment. And that is what it is all about---just relaxing and surrendering to the beauty and passion that is flamenco. You will experience a night to remember.

I'm not sure why the listing shows up as Villa Rosa, but I believe this is for the Tablao Flamenco…read more1911, which is supposed to the oldest Tablao. We wanted non touristy place but then realized most flamenco tablaos are just going to be tourists anyway. Booking was easy online, and each ticket has a free drink (wine or cava or soda). We added the tapas for 2 for €38, which had a tortilla, iberico, olives, sausage, and cheese. In the end, we were pretty full from a late lunch and had a dinner after, so we didn't really need the food for the one hour show. We got the vip section tickets in the very front, but I think the second row is better. The first row is so close that you have to look up on stage, and the dust from the stage is blown at you when they dance. The live music was good, and the dancers were indeed really talented. The show was just the right length at 60 minutes. I definitely recommend the 6pm show so that you can head to dinner after!