Former Tobacco factory turned to a free of charge independent art venue with wide range of…read moreactivities(from Argentinian tango to a prof. wrestling /shows, passing by independent movies, wine tasting, graffiti exhibitions, extra ) .A very interesting place indeed. AND it may get busy! People from all walks of life come here! Hipsters, hard core leftists/anarchists, street performers, young cool wanna bees with loads of hormones, , minorities,independent artists ,refugees welcomed groups, cinema fans, extra extra extra. So brace yourself, it looks and smells a bit rough(and weed of course!). Also please don't complain for the absence of of fire safety equipment!

The gallery space is very nice and I have seen some lucha libre here in an adjacent space…read more Apparently there used to be some useful and informative workshops here but the culture has eroded recently. If you like the whole pinko-squatter culture, the tunnels underneath this place could be for you. Otherwise, the Tabacalera is a good art and event venue.

Matadero is a very nice public space. It has many attractions within its place, some are paid and…read moresome are free. They have a little bar/restaurant a theater and movies inside. Somehow though, I always feel like I need something more. The art exhibit sometimes aren't on and the time they are open isn't quite clear. If you're in the west side/ south west of the city, you must walk along Madrid rio and then go into the Matadero. You might want to go into a movie, have a bite to eat around, visit the free exhibit or if it's winter maybe even ice skate. Like I said, Matadero is really a nice place for the family and to spend some time walking around, but it always leaves me with a feeling that I want more from it, as if there is too much space and it's not being quite utilize or something of the sort. I do suggest you try it and enjoy it because it has many things to do and perhaps it's more enjoyable for a whole family than for a couple.

Definitely worth the trek -- great art in an incredible setting with no crowds!! I had a blissful…read moremorning here taking in the "Amazonias" exhibit and just wandering the many buildings here. The free greenhouse next door is also worth a look and very quiet and peaceful. The park nearby is a great way to escape the hordes of tourists in the downtown core. You can spend a good half day in the neighbourhood and get to see a different side of Madrid. Check online to see what is on. They host film screening, talks, markets/festivals and much more.

This is a really good place to work during the day. The staff is nice, the coffee is fantastic, the…read morebreakfast is good and nothing is overpriced. There's so much room to spread out, couches, and many big tables to do work. If you need a quiet space, just go in the back where you cannot even hear the music. Of all the times I've gone there to work, it was never busy. The only downside, and only reason Soho Club isn't getting 5 stars, is that the WiFi is incredibly unreliable. It's not just slow, it cuts in and out constantly. If this place invested in their WiFi connection it would literally be perfection.

Kind of nifty little hole in the wall type of place that, from the outside, you have to be looking…read morefor it in order to notice it. Though listed as a gay bar, and it does have a good number of young (as in 16...forget that the sign says you must be 18.....) to 25 year old gay guys in it, it also seems to attract a near equal number of heteros out to party with the female dates. After all, when it comes to liveliness, there are few places that can compare with a good friendly bar loaded with a mix of gays and straights as well as those of undetermined orientation. It has a young following and though I exceeded the average age of the other patrons by a mere half century, had a good time drinking and chatting with everyone. Matter of fact, the atmosphere about the place is sort of club like, everyone friendly and just there to enjoy a good time.

This place was AHMAZING! On a recent trip, my friends an I wanted to celebrate her birthday…read morereminiscent of how we celebrate at home in NYC, at quintessential Gay Bars in the Village like The Monster. The vibe was very much the same, if not more casual, making it a fun time. Drinks were cheap and we enjoyed Mahou bottles and the great music selection. Great mix of both American and Spanish pop. Staff and patrons were friendly and it was a fun time that allowed us to connect with locals