#19Global
provisional 2026 rating
★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Madrid, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Angelita’s basement cocktail bar turns produce from the team’s Zamora garden into low-alcohol, low-sugar drinks with house-made ingredients. Cocktails are measured by weight, pre-diluted and served without ice in custom glassware; upstairs, the same address also houses a wine bar and restaurant.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
C. de la Reina, 4, Centro, 28004 Madrid, SpainChueca / Gran Vía
- Style
- Produce-led, no-ice gastro cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- The Madrid tourism office lists the basement cocktail bar Monday–Friday 17:30–02:00; weekend service is not listed there.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Booking
- Online and telephone reservations are for the restaurant dining room only; the cocktail bar is not covered by a reservation.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Prices
- The owner’s 2026 Raíces cocktail list prints standard cocktails at €13–14 and tiny cocktails at €8–9.Checked 2026-09-28 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-28 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
64.5 / 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
- 85.2
- World's 50 Best
- 51.0
- Top 500 Bars
- 78.2
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 82.9
- Serious press
- 34.9
- Social Vibes
- 83.4
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
84/ 100
Score context
Angelita in Chueca pairs farm-to-glass cocktails (no ice, family-farm produce, rotovap) with a serious wine list. Guests rave about the precision and uniqueness; the basement bar and weekday-only hours shape the experience.
Guest score details
What guests like
- Farm-sourced, no-ice precision cocktails
- Innovative techniques and natural flavors
- Strong wine program
What to know
- Weekday-only hours
- Can feel precious
- Reservation recommended
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Editorial context
Editorial review checked:
No reviewed summary is available for this profile.
This editorial note is independent of the score and does not change it.
How They Treat Staff
Score read updated:
Staff score
82/ 100
The existing 82/100, positive label and medium confidence are a historical staff read. This source check confirms the attribution, not that score or an employee-review sample.
Score context
In a 2 September 2026 El Español interview, Angelita owners Mario and David Villalón said opening Monday to Friday supported their work-life balance and that a simpler schedule and rest encouraged the team’s creativity. These are dated owner accounts about Angelita, not independent employee testimony or confirmation of current workplace conditions.
Staff sources checked:
Workplace score details
Positive workplace signals
- The owners described work-life balance as a reason for their weekday schedule.
- David Villalón said a simpler schedule and rest encouraged the team’s creativity.
What to know
- The cited source provides owner accounts, not independent employee testimony.
Editorial context
Editorial review checked:
Employer account · Venue
In a 2 September 2026 El Español interview, Angelita’s owners said their weekday schedule supported work-life balance and that rest encouraged team creativity. The cited article provides owner accounts, not independent employee testimony.
This editorial note is independent of the score and does not change it.
Editorial sources
- elespanol.compress · Reviewed · Also present in the score evidence · 2026-09-02
El Español / Madrid Total — interview by Mar León with Angelita owners Mario and David Villalón, published 2 September 2026. The owner statements concern this venue; they do not independently validate staff satisfaction or present conditions.
Crowd signal
Google 4.7★ across 3,438 reviews.
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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.