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Madrid’s hidden cocktail rooftop bars: Madrid’s Cocktail Crawl.
Madrid does not live by tapas and traditional Spanish cuisine alone; if it needs to, this city can shake up a mean cocktail! Here at Madrid Crawling, we’re all about sharing the best of Madrid with you, and that includes taking you to some of the most impressive cocktail bars in town. Our team knows the very places to make your night out in Madrid really unforgettable, be it a classic martini kind of person or one who loves innovative mixes.
Enjoy Madrid’s hidden cocktail rooftop bars
Enjoy Madrid’s hidden cocktail rooftop bars
The Rooftop Vibes: Azotea del Círculo
Well, there is something special to having a cocktail when you have the vista of the city’s skyline. Azotea del Círculo is one of our top rooftop bars for this very thing: sitting on top of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, this bar boasts stunning vistas over Madrid, amazingly well-paired with high-quality drinks. This is the kind of place where a refreshing mojito or signature gin tonic seems to paralyze the clock.
Our team loves to start off a night here because it’s the perfect blend of being laid-back and sophisticated. The atmosphere is chic, not pretentious, and the view on its own would be well worth coming by. And, of course, it’s also a perfect spot for some photo ops before going out for the rest of the night.
Now, if you are in the mood for something a little more intimate and mysterious, 1862 Dry Bar in Malasaña is the place to be. It’s a speakeasy-styled bar that will take you right back to the golden age of cocktails, complete with dim lighting, plush seating, and bartenders who are artists. Yes, they take their cocktails serious here, and it comes out in every drink.
This is somewhere Madrid Crawling loves to take our visitors because it’s one of those places that feels like a little treasure—like you found something nobody else knows. Clearly, Old Fashioned is top-notch here, though do not be scared to ask for something that will suit your taste from the bartender since they are always ready to create it.
If you’re ready for a different sort of cocktail experience, head to Salmon Guru in Barrio de Las Letras. This place is definitely weird—the atmosphere’s strange but playful, and the drinks are creative as they are delicious. Every drink on the menu here holds a surprise, be it cocktails served in whimsical glasses or flavor combinations that in theory shouldn’t work.
The nights we’ve had at Salmon Guru—well, unforgettable, and it’s always a hit when we take guests there. From fruity, sweet cocktailing to something with a bit more bite, you will find it here. Let’s be honest, half the fun is simply going through the menu to see what catches your eye!
For those who like to wash down their drink with a little history, Museo Chicote in Gran Vía is the story-telling bar. Founded in 1931, it rates among the oldest of Madrid’s cocktail bars and has seen everyone from Ernest Hemingway to Ava Gardner step through its doors. Its smart, classic atmosphere and décor make it a great place for an upmarket evening out.
Well, at Madrid Crawling we do love this sense of history here—it’s like stepping back in time to an era of glamour and style. This Negroni here is definitely one of the faves, but basically, you can’t go wrong with anything from their classic cocktail menu.
From the eclectic cocktail bars in trendy Malasaña to the sophisticated, modern mixology spots in Salamanca, Madrid’s hidden cocktail rooftop bars scene is as varied and exciting as the city itself. And that’s what our team at Madrid Crawling does best: helping you experience the very best of it. So the next time you’re ready for a night out, come crawl with us to these incredible bars, one delicious drink at a time.