Chueca is the undisputed epicenter of LGBTQ+ life in Madrid, so Jamie W and I made a beeline to…read morethis vibrant gayborhood from our hotel on our very first night. Our evening had a disappointing start at D'Mystic, a popular spot packed with a mixed crowd and staffed with indifferent bartenders. This lapse was remedied when we left and walked over to what we read was a festive lounge. During the day, it's apparently a low-key brunch cafe, and in fact, they were still serving sandwiches and desserts on the main floor. However, up on the second floor is a stylish bar lounge with energetic dance music and a decidedly tropical decor. We weren't quite ready to cut a rug because we aren't extroverts.By the time we sat down at our table, the bar was just starting to attract looser limbed customers. Besides, the tiki cocktail menu beckoned us. Jamie went for the 10€ Coco Loco which had equal parts tequila blanco, vodka, and rum, while I ordered their signature 12€ Pina Colada with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream (Photo 10). They hit our respective spots and finally gave us the classic Chueca vibe. OK, we were finally ready to dance like Elaine on "Seinfeld". Give us room, will ya? COCKTAILS - 4 stars...desirable tiki libations nicely executed AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the right breezy-clubby vibe SERVICE - 4 stars...good guys at the bar TOTAL - 4 stars...adds to Chueca's cred CORRESPONDING REVIEW D'Mystic: https://yelp.to/5zrmEunpjU RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/rhI2a--Ehv

I think this is the most fun of all the gay bars in Madrid. It is really known as the Latino bar…read moreand is often filled with shirtless muscled guys from central and South America. The beer is cold and the atmosphere festive. I like the friendly casual atmosphere with the fun music.

great time very accommodating to tourists i had a blast good food and beer. the crowd was amazing…read morehad a blast

was really excited to go to this bar but unfortunately even tho the website said it was open- and I…read moretried goung 2 consecutive nights-it was evidently under construluction (as in the bar was completely ripped up). Ahh well Madrid- maybe next time. Ended up at BEARS instead. Pretty fun bar and the 2 for 1 drink had me enjoyng the night.

fun place for all age group. drinks prices are reasonable…read moreand bartenders are friendly.

We had an extremely unpleasant experience at this bar. We arrived on a very rainy night and, as is…read morecommon in bars and restaurants in Madrid, we left our umbrellas at the entrance. A few minutes later, the man at the reception entered the bar shouting loudly: "Who were the guys who left the umbrellas at the entrance?" The way this was handled was disrespectful, aggressive, and completely inappropriate. The music and the party practically stopped because of the scene, and we were publicly exposed in a deeply embarrassing and humiliating way. There was no attempt at dialogue whatsoever -- only shouting, intimidation, and public shaming, reflecting ignorance and a total lack of professionalism. The attitude was violent and incompatible with a venue that presents itself as a space for the gay community, where one would expect at least respect, care, and a welcoming environment. We do not recommend this place. There is a clear lack of education, empathy, and basic respect for customers. Se quiser, posso adaptar a linguagem para Google Maps, TripAdvisor ou deixar o texto ainda mais direto (ou mais formal).

recommend! "Would really recommend Shower bar. The attention…read moreto detail inside is fantastic, really dark for a fun, exciting atmosphere, drinks are pretty cheap too."

From the owner: Gay cruising club de Madrid. Situado en pleno área de ambiente del barrio de Chueca, dispone de un…read moreestupendo bar para relacionarse, además de múltiples instalaciones para tener encuentros con otros tíos como tú, y hacer amistades gracias a nuestras zonas de diversión. Las noches más divertidas solo para hombres en este popular local gay de Chueca. ¡Noche entre hombres! en Shower & Bar, La Fiesta Gay sin tregua. Have the funnest nights only among men on the popular gay place in Madrid. ¡Night among men! at Shower & Bar, The Gay Party without truce. Mayores de 18 años. Over 18 Years.

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

US Visitor - clean bar with lots of places to hook up. Crowd is a mix of leather and levi/denim,…read morebut everyone except fashionistas will feel at home. Don't be afraid if you are not a leather type. I met a daddy there who was hot as hell. Oh, it does NOT open at 1pm as the hours listed, it is more like 830p-900p.

A cute place for a drink! The inside is decorated with lights and exotic-looking decor. I went in…read moreon a Friday night at 19:30ish for a drink before going out. What I ordered: I ordered a zombie. It came in a cute tiki glass and was very strong! It was averagely priced at 9€. My friend got the raspberry marg, but I thought 9€ was a little expensive for her drink. It took a while to receive the drink (like 10-15 minutes), but it was tasty and the vibe of the restaurant is fun! I would recommend this place for a cute pre-dinner/bar drink.

Stopped in for a late lunch after a morning of exploring. While the atmosphere was friendly and the…read morestaff were welcoming, there were more than a few tables that had the remains of previous meals, so seating space was sparse. I sat at a dirty table and sort of stacked things off to the side, and a nice staffer came and properly bussed the table. He smiled and apologized- they were just getting over the lunch rush. No worries there. The food that arrived, was not what I've come to expect from my brief time here in Spain. I didn't expect gourmet quality, but it was a bit dry and needed something more than just the bland tomato. I wound up not finishing it. Service and decor and attitude - full marks. I'd have to cautiously try another menu item again before recommending anything more in the food department.

Small and interesting but fir English speaker didn't know what was going on as drag queen didn't…read morehave much English which was a pity But €10 in the door think a bit much and same for each drink over priced They say Dublin is expensive but bars here are a bit too much sorry to say

Because of Covid, This historical gay bar in Chueca has modify themselves and adapt to the changes…read more I recently went to see a Drag Show and they open the doors for ventilation and kept the safety distance and the Drag entertainers were very professional and super fun to watch. I have never been to Black and White in "normal times" or pre covid times but the drag show for 12Euros was very fun and It gives you either 2 beers or one drink. I think it's a fun place and you should give it a try...