#433Global
A Malasaña cocktail bar named for the publication year of Jerry Thomas’s landmark book, serving restored classics such as the Mint Julep, Gin Fizz and Martínez alongside original drinks.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
C. del Pez, 27, Centro, 28004 Madrid, SpainMalasaña
- Style
- Malasaña bar devoted to classic cocktail recipes and techniquesChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Monday–Thursday 16:00–02:00; Friday 16:00–02:30; Saturday 15:30–02:30; Sunday 15:30–02:00.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
- Booking
- Online reservations available.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- Classic mixology rooted in traditional cocktail recipes and techniques.Checked 2026-10-02 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
35.6 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 79.6
- World's 50 Best
- 6.3
- Top 500 Bars
- 71.0
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 19.5
- Serious press
- —Outside window · Evidence exists, but falls outside the scoring window; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 60.2
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
86/ 100
Score context
Malasaña two-floor classic-and-signature room on Calle del Pez. Guests praise well-built cocktails, owner Alberto and friendly staff; book or arrive early. Recurring gripes are weekend crush, stuffy basement and the odd damp-smell night.
Guest score details
What guests like
- classics and house signatures
- friendly bartenders
- split-level Malasaña room
- fair prices
What to know
- gets busy / book ahead
- basement can feel stuffy
- occasional service drop
Source excerpt
“Delicious and well executed cocktails. The selection of classic and house cocktails is fantastic, with real depth of flavour (and alcohol).”
Source: tripadvisor.com (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Editorial context
Editorial review checked:
Guest reviews · 2025–2026
Visitors praise the classic and house cocktails, friendly staff and relaxed room. Space is limited, and busy evenings can mean a queue. Some recent guests were less impressed by their drinks or the attentiveness of service.
This editorial note is independent of the score and does not change it.
Editorial sources
- wanderlog.comgoogle · Reviewed · Also present in the score evidence · 2025-11-15
Full page showed 4.6/5 from 2,501 Google-attributed reviews. Visible reviews dated Nov–Dec 2025 praised cocktails, staff and atmosphere; one Apr 2026 review criticized damp odor, cocktails and service.
- reddit.comReviewed
A Dec 2024 commenter described excellent drinks, a good bourbon selection and friendly staff, and advised early/off-night arrival because the bar fills.
- reddit.comReviewed
Oct 2025 commenters included a local who says they always go to 1862 and a recent visitor who liked it.
Crowd signal
Google 4.6★ across 2,523 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.